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AMF MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 (CARTEL TEASER) from ALL MY FRIENDS on Vimeo.
Hailed by Spanish magazine Plástica as “one of the most important happenings in Latin American music [and] in general for Mexican music,” the third annual All My Friends Music Festival is extending a hand across the border to include bands from sister city San Diego all the way to Brooklyn.
“This year AMF proudly becomes a festival accessible to the community,” says coordinator Marty Preciado.
“We become an all-ages show and will invite bands from the United States, in this manner serving the rich cultural and musical exchange lived throughout the US-Mexico border.”
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/18/31799/
The lineup, released yesterday, features over 35 prominent and underground indie acts on 4 stages in an all-day showcase of transborder amity that will no doubt serve as a blueprint for many a festival in years to come.
“We are sure this event will have a positive effect in our beloved Tijuana,” says AMF’s general director, Argenis Garcia.
Highlights from the North include Brooklyn’s whimsical, one-man Latin electro-folk innovator, Helado Negro:
Los Angeles occult drone-folk artist Chelsea Wolfe:
Long Beach Touch and Go psychedelics Crystal Antlers:
San Diego sunny day treats Tropical Popsicle:
And SD via El Centro/Mexicali noise-prone fronteracore post punks Batwings:
Mexicali no wave dance punks Maniqui Lazer will be out representing Baja’s capital:
Along with the ambient desert soundscapes of Vampire Slayer aka Valentin Torres of Maniqui Lazer and experimental/dance/punk/electronic label Indiangold Records:
Recently reunited post rock outfit Ambiente will be flying the Tijuana banner:
Along with, among others, TJ/Chula Vista hardcore crusties Bumbklaatt:
TJ/Vegas doom-folk troubadour Late Nite Howl:
Electro-folk ruidoson ambassadors Los Macuanos and Maria y Jose:
Powerviolence outfit Calafia Puta:
And moody darkwave duo Dancing Strangers (members of The Electric Healing Sound and Shantelle):
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/18/31800/
Last year’s location - the tack-fabulous Millionaire’s Mansion in the hills over-looking downtown - will be hard to beat, but the historic Casa de la Cultura looks to be a promising alternative.
One of Tijuana’s oldest buildings, Casa de la Cultura is a former World War II espionage center that now serves as an art school capable of accommodating the expected 2,500-3,000 attendees of All My Friends Music Festival 2012.
With presale tickets (first 200 purchased online) at 100 pesos and the rest at 150 (that’s roughly $8 and $12 USD, respectively), you’ve got no excuse not to head south, rock out, and party alongside all your friends.
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/18/31797/
All My Friends Music Festival 2012
Casa de la Cultura - Tijuana, Mexico - Calle 4ta, Altamira, Zona Centro
November 17 – 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
All ages
AMF MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 (CARTEL TEASER) from ALL MY FRIENDS on Vimeo.
Hailed by Spanish magazine Plástica as “one of the most important happenings in Latin American music [and] in general for Mexican music,” the third annual All My Friends Music Festival is extending a hand across the border to include bands from sister city San Diego all the way to Brooklyn.
“This year AMF proudly becomes a festival accessible to the community,” says coordinator Marty Preciado.
“We become an all-ages show and will invite bands from the United States, in this manner serving the rich cultural and musical exchange lived throughout the US-Mexico border.”
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/18/31799/
The lineup, released yesterday, features over 35 prominent and underground indie acts on 4 stages in an all-day showcase of transborder amity that will no doubt serve as a blueprint for many a festival in years to come.
“We are sure this event will have a positive effect in our beloved Tijuana,” says AMF’s general director, Argenis Garcia.
Highlights from the North include Brooklyn’s whimsical, one-man Latin electro-folk innovator, Helado Negro:
Los Angeles occult drone-folk artist Chelsea Wolfe:
Long Beach Touch and Go psychedelics Crystal Antlers:
San Diego sunny day treats Tropical Popsicle:
And SD via El Centro/Mexicali noise-prone fronteracore post punks Batwings:
Mexicali no wave dance punks Maniqui Lazer will be out representing Baja’s capital:
Along with the ambient desert soundscapes of Vampire Slayer aka Valentin Torres of Maniqui Lazer and experimental/dance/punk/electronic label Indiangold Records:
Recently reunited post rock outfit Ambiente will be flying the Tijuana banner:
Along with, among others, TJ/Chula Vista hardcore crusties Bumbklaatt:
TJ/Vegas doom-folk troubadour Late Nite Howl:
Electro-folk ruidoson ambassadors Los Macuanos and Maria y Jose:
Powerviolence outfit Calafia Puta:
And moody darkwave duo Dancing Strangers (members of The Electric Healing Sound and Shantelle):
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/18/31800/
Last year’s location - the tack-fabulous Millionaire’s Mansion in the hills over-looking downtown - will be hard to beat, but the historic Casa de la Cultura looks to be a promising alternative.
One of Tijuana’s oldest buildings, Casa de la Cultura is a former World War II espionage center that now serves as an art school capable of accommodating the expected 2,500-3,000 attendees of All My Friends Music Festival 2012.
With presale tickets (first 200 purchased online) at 100 pesos and the rest at 150 (that’s roughly $8 and $12 USD, respectively), you’ve got no excuse not to head south, rock out, and party alongside all your friends.
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/sep/18/31797/
All My Friends Music Festival 2012
Casa de la Cultura - Tijuana, Mexico - Calle 4ta, Altamira, Zona Centro
November 17 – 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
All ages