Centennial Concert Series

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The Route 66 Visitor Center is turning up the volume in celebration of 100 years of the Mother Road with the Centennial Concert Series, presented by the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame.

Join the celebration every Saturday from April 11 through May 30, noon to 4 pm, for live performances by some of New Mexico’s most celebrated musicians. Enjoy the sounds of local talent, grab a bite from local food trucks, and sip on a drink from Tractor Brewing Company.

While visiting, explore Centennial Roots, a striking photographic exhibit that captures the landscapes, cultures, and traditions shaped alongside Route 66 in New Mexico.

Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, April 25 – Mariachi

• 12 p.m. – Mariachi Promesa
• 12:30 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa - Angel Espinoza
• 2 p.m. – Darren Cordova Y Calor

Food Trucks – Busy Bee Frozen Custard, Randos 505

Food and Drink Options

Come hungry and enjoy a variety of local flavors available for purchase. Visit Busy Bee Frozen Custard for their sweet treats, or choose from a variety of sandwiches and small bites from Randos 505. Refresh with a cold beer from Tractor Brewing Company.

Performers

Mariachi Tenampa

Mariachi Tenampa, founded in Santa Fe in 1971 by Don Miguel Ojeda Sr. and his family, has become one of New Mexico’s most iconic mariachi ensembles. Named in honor of the legendary Tenampa bar in Plaza Garibaldi, they quickly earned the title “New Mexico’s Premier Mariachi.”

Relocating to Albuquerque in the mid‑1980s under Alfredo Gurulé, they became a beloved fixture at Garduño’s restaurants and a vibrant part of the state’s cultural scene. Their music has taken them from New Mexico to Washington, D.C., Guam, and Greece, proudly representing the region’s Mexican heritage.

With over fifty years of history, hundreds of songs, and a strong commitment to youth music education, Mariachi Tenampa continues to preserve and celebrate the rich tradition of mariachi for new generations.

Darren Cordova Y Calor

The Cordova family of Taos, New Mexico, is one of the state’s most enduring musical dynasties. Their legacy began when Joe Nerio Cordova returned from a brief musical hiatus to form Los Cordovas with his sons Daryl, Darren, and Danial. Darren and Danial later created their own groups, and a third generation soon followed.

From a high school mariachi program came the birth of Mariachi Calor, led by Darren’s children—Darren Lee, Dynette Marie, Evan, and Ryan. Together, the Cordova family has recorded more than forty albums, and Mariachi Calor has become a standout feature of Darren Cordova’s already celebrated performances.

In recognition of their lasting impact on New Mexico music, the Cordova Family was inducted into the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

For more information on New Mexico Music Hall of Fame visit: New Mexico Music Hall of Fame

For the full Centennial Concert Series schedule visit: Route 66 Visitor Center — City of Albuquerque

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