The Rio Grande Podcast
Welcome to the Rio Grande Podcast, the valley's newest adventure. If you live anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, this show is about YOU. This is your home, and you're proud of it! It's time to showcase the power and beauty of this region we've all grown to love. We're going to explore the best ways to thrive living in South Texas, empower each other to stay healthy in the middle of Hispanic culture, and illuminate the faces of local business. It's time to build community and amplify the voice of the 956. Join us as we take a dive into the heart of the RGV to learn more about who we really are. This is YOUR show. This is the REAL Grande Valley, on the Rio Grande Podcast.
The Rio Grande Podcast
S3.EP8 - La Villa Reál: 30 Years of MASSIVE Entertainment in the Valley, Pt.1
The story of the RGV’s rich history and culture is not complete without a look back at Mr. “Nano” Ramirez’s massive contributions to the music and entertainment scene in the Valley. He built the most thrilling entertainment venue the area had ever experienced: La Villa Real Events Center.
Major artists like George Strait, Metallica, Selena Quintanilla, Motley Crue, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Megadeth, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Jerry Lee Luis, and Juan Gabriel have all performed at La Villa Real. How did THE VALLEY manage to book such major influential artists at the peak of their careers?? Listen to this week’s episode and get a behind-the-scenes look at the man who made it all happen.
Oh, and get ready for some SELENA QUINTANILLA stories.
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