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With stunning colors, a captivating voice and music playing throughout, Alejandro Fernandez and his tour “Amor y Patria” came to the Bert Ogden Arena Oct. 1
in Edinburg.
Doors opened at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8:40, but the party and the festive atmosphere started before.
Brownsville fans Itix, Xochitl and Perla said they have followed Alejandro Fernandez for 15 years.
“[Alejandro Fernandez] is the one that follows us, but here we are at the concerts.” Itix said in Spanish. “We have been here for several concerts. If we know he’s coming, we cannot not come see him; that’s for sure. He usually comes in October and October is my birthday and it is part of the gifts.”
Xochitl expressed that one of her favorite song is “Matalas.” Itix’s favorite song is “Canta Corazón” and for Perla, her all-time favorite is “Como quien pierde una Estrella.”
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Another fan, Veronica Salinas, expressed she has followed Alejandro all her life and one of her favorite songs is “Caballero.”
Alejandro Fernandez’s son Alex Fernandez opened the show with “El privilegio de Amar,” “Lastima que seas Ajena” and more.
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The solo trumpet started with a performance by Isidro Martinez, Alejandro’s longtime musician. After that, the mariachi performed a medley with Alejandro’s greatest hits.
Alejandro emerged amid lights and flashes with the song “Que seas muy feliz.”
Throughout the show, El Potrillo sang more of his hits, such as “Te voy a perder” and “Me dedique a perderte.”
Fernandez showcased various songs of Mexican composers, such as Joan Sebastian with the songs “Estuve” and “Eso y mas.”
He also sang another song from the composer Edgar Barrera from Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, named “Difícil tu Caso.”
Fernandez performed a medley of Alfredo Jimenez, with songs such as“Si nos dejan” and “Serenata Huasteca.”
In the middle of the show, he thanked the public for the support it has given to his son and then both took the stage to sing “Mujeres Divinas” and “Perdón,” which brought tears to the eyes of Alejandro.
After he finished his segment, the audience in attendance asked for an encore with applause and shouts in unison.
Alejandro reappeared to sing “Caballero.”
Afterward, one of the most emotive moments of the night began when El Potrillo sang the greatest hits of his late father Vicente Fernandez, such as “De qué manera te olvido,” “Volver, Volver,” “El Rey” and “Matalas.”
He closed the night with the song “Como Quien Pierde una Estrella,” where all fans sang and danced alongside the vocals.
For upcoming concert dates, visit Alejandro Fernandez’s Instagram @alexoficial.
This is Fernanda Gonzalez for Vaquero Radio
