Marco Antonio Solís rarely gives interviews.
Some say he's grown temperamental, others that he's forgotten his roots.
Although there's some truth in those criticisms, perhaps the main reason is that every time he appears on celebrity TV shows reporters ask him about his personal life.
Did he already meet his grandson? Is he having problems with the wife? Does he support the children he has with different women? Does he still have issues with his former colleagues in the disappeared band Los Bukis?
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Marco Antonio Solís
When: Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cox Arena, San Diego State University
Tickets: $68.75 to $98.75
Information: ticketmaster.com
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But when he performs at San Diego State University's Cox Arena tomorrow, the focus will be his music.
It will be Solís center stage, singing the ballads he's composed.
What will matter is that he's able to connect with people who have followed his musical career since he started with Los Bukis more than 30 years ago in his native state of Michoacan, in southwestern Mexico.
Solís, who is known as El Buki, began his latest tour in South America but it includes several U.S. cities as well.
In May, he was selected as Songwriter of the Year by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for his contribution to Spanish-language music in the United States, where he has lived for several years.
Solís is one of the most important singer-songwriters in Latin music. Artists such as Rocio Durcal, Ana Barbara and Enrique Iglesias have recorded his songs.
Early this month his label, Fonovisa, released a live album titled “Una noche en Madrid,” which was recorded during his tour in Spain last year.
But his personal life has been the bread and butter of gossip shows, especially regarding his marriage and divorce to singer Beatriz Adriana.
In concert, though, it will be Solís and his fans, who most likely will singing their hearts out with him.
– PABLO JAIME SAINZ
SAN DIEGO
LIVE SHOWS
Caballero's Latin Jam: Jazz. Frutas del Sol, 217 Third Ave., Chula Vista. 7 p.m. Thursdays. Free. (619) 422-3030 or caballeromusic.com.
Monchy y Alexandra: Bachata. Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway. 8 p.m. Saturday. $20 to $60. ticketmaster.com.
“San Diego Stories”: Teenage students present documentaries about the Latino and immigrant communities in San Diego. Presented by Media Arts Center San Diego, which also organizes the San Diego Latino Film Festival. Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia, Escondido. 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. mediaartscenter.org.
Gabriel Iglesias: Comedy. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 7 p.m. Saturday. $20.50 to $30.50. viejasentertainment.com.
Montecristo: Rock en español. 4th. & B, 345 B. St. 7 p.m. Saturday. $10. ticketmaster.com.
Intocable and Horóscopos de Durango: Norteño pop and duranguense. Grandstand, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Free with fair admission; limited number of reserved seats available at $25. sdfair.com.
Rayo Norteño: Norteña. Plaza Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 9 p.m. Sunday. Free with fair admission. sdfair.com.
Bayadera: Latin pop. Coors Light on Rock Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Free with fair admission. sdfair.com.
Klezmer Juice: The band performs its Latin American Jewish music show called “Una noche idishe” as part of the “Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival,” Lyceum Stage, San Diego Repertory, Horton Plaza, San Diego. 7:30 p.m. Monday. $18. sandiegorep.com.
Gilberto Gil: The Brazilian icon performs at 4th. & B, 345 B St. 7 p.m. Monday. $40. ticketmaster.com.
EXHIBITIONS
“Trilogy”: Univision anchorman Ricardo Vela presents his art in three media: Acrylic paint, digital art, and photography. Ricardo Vela Gallery, 2923 Upas St. Free. Through July 5. (619) 546.9135.
“Océanos en el tiempo”: Photo exhibit by the late local businessman and cultural promoter Víctor Díaz at the Consulate of Mexico in San Diego, 1549 India St., San Diego. (619) 308-9950.
TIJUANA
MOVIES
“Vamos a la luna”: This IMAX film takes you to the moon. Cecut, Paseo de los Héroes y Mina, zona Río. $22 pesos (about $2). (011-52-664) 687-9600 or cecut.gob.mx.
LIVE SHOWS
El Coyote: Banda. Las Pulgas, Ave. Revolución 1127, downtown. 9 p.m. Tomorrow. $25. 011-52-664-9594 or laspulgas.info.
EXHIBITIONS
“CowParade Lala Tijuana 2008”: Seventy fiberglass cows painted by artists from Tijuana and Mexican cities will be exhibited throughout the city until late July.
MISCELLANEOUS
Tijuana Wax Museum: More than 80 wax replicas of historic, religious, political and other well-known figures. Museo de Cera, Primera Street, corner of Revolución and Madero, zona Centro. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 15 pesos (about $1.50). 011-52-664-688-2478.
Wrestling: At the Auditorio Municipal, Boulevard Agua Caliente, east of downtown Tijuana. 8 p.m. Held on most Fridays; call for schedule. Tickets start at 60 pesos (about $6). 011-52-664-250-9015.
Cecuti: An interactive area for children and teens at Cecut, Paseo de los Héroes y Mina, zona Río, Tijuana. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. 011-52-664-687-9600 or cecut.gob.mx.
LOOKING AHEAD
Alacranes Musical: July 6. Duranguense. Chevrolet Del Mar Arena, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar. 7:30 p.m. Free with fair admission; limited number of reserved seats available at $25. sdfair.com.
Aleks Syntek: July 12. Pop rock. House of Blues, 1055 5th. Ave. 7 p.m. $30 to $45. ticketmaster.com.
Julieta Venegas: July 19. The singer celebrates the 119th anniversary of Tijuana. El Foro, avenida Revolución, zona Centro. 8 p.m. $20 a $60. 011-52-664-685-8676.
Los Lobos: July 26. The legendary band from East L.A. performs with Los Lonely Boys as part of the Brotherhood Tour. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 7 p.m. $39.50 to $55. viejasentertainment.com.
Carlos Mencia: Aug. 9. Comedy. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. $40 to $50. viejasentertainment.com.
Alejandro Fernández: Sept. 12. Pop ranchera. Cox Arena, San Diego State University. 8 p.m. $59.75 to $178.75. ticketmaster.com.
Jaguares: Sept. 12. The rock en español band presents its new album. Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, Alpine. 7:30 p.m. $46 to $71. viejasentertainment.com.
Ana Gabriel: Sept. 21. Pop. Palomar Starlight Theatre, Pala Resort & Casino, Pala. 7:30 p.m. $65 to $85. ticketmaster.com.
Santana: Sept. 30. The Latino master of guitar performs at Cricket Amphitheatre (formerly Coors), Chula Vista. 7 p.m. $25 a $85: there's also a special package of four tickets for $59. ticketmaster.com.
