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August 17, 2008
"Hopefully we can do it again," said Joaquin Rivera, 26, about the band's participation in the fifth annual convention held for the first time in Dallas after four years in Las Vegas. He stood next to his three band mates. "We want the tradition of the music to keep on. We want to keep Tejano alive for the young people of the future." David Chavez, executive producer of the three-day event, remained pleased with the turnout. He said between 4,400 and 5,000 people attended. Because people could buy a single day ticket, a three-day pass or slip in and out free at the fan fair and expo, it's difficult to get an accurate count, he said. "It was the fifth anniversary," said Mr. Chavez. "We had to impress the market. We had to be more than just going to any local festival or club. Everyone made fun of me for booking every artist in Texas. But we had to make a statement." Stay tuned: The Tejano Music National Convention comes back to Dallas in 2009. Photo: Conjunto Prestigio (Courtesy of the band's myspace page).
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