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Mario Salazar, a 15 year comedy veteran, has toured and performed for audiences around the country shedding a humorous light on the everyday experience and the quirks of life on the Texas/Mexican border. Following a spectacular performance on Comedy Central Jeff Ross roasts the Border!!, Mario also became an internet sensation following his appearances as part of the 2018 NFL Draft. Salazar, a Los Angeles Chargers Super Fan, received coverage on ESPN, and Fox Sports. Additional performances with entertainers such as Sinbad, Steve Treviño and Cypress Hill have only added more momentum to Mario Salazar's fan base. The well-rounded comedian shares anecdotes relating to his own life, military career, and past legal troubles, which he delivers with a quick wit and sharp tongue. Always smiling and energetic, “Superstar” pokes a bit of fun but takes it all in stride, sharing huge laughs with his audiences. The ever popular Salazar has even increased his audience in 2020 with the addition of fight commentary-style viral videos, with Salazar providing hilarious narration and play-by-play garnering millions upon millions of views and new fans! With a continuously growing fan base, Mario Salazar keeps touring and crushing it everywhere in support of his new comedy special: "Tentatively"

Michael Mangrum is a classical guitarist and bilingual educator who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Michael's music reflects his formal training background as a guitar performance major at St. Mary's University (San Antonio, TX) and his strong connection to the culture and music of Latin America. Michael plays music from the classical guitar repertoire, original arrangements of popular/jazz songs for solo guitar, and original pieces.

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Formerly known as, “Mari and Family,” mother and daughter trio from Weslaco, TX, Mari, Diana, and Elisa De Hoyos, formed the Texas Sweethearts in 2013. They were later joined by Minnie Loredo from Edinburg, TX as their drummer. The group performs across the Rio Grande Valley playing a mix of country, tejano, and soft-rock tunes with a Tex-Mex flair featuring the accordion as the leading instrument. With 25 plus years of playing music together, the group has no intention of stopping. With new singles in the works, Texas Sweethearts are focusing on creating original music to cement their legacy. Primeramente Dios, Texas Sweethearts will continue to share their gift of music and message of women empowerment, porque así son las mujeres del Valle!