La Movida Tour: Recent Episodes
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"La Movida" is a giant 52' trailer which transforms into a mobile stage. In the month of September "La Movida" goes to 30 different cities through out the State of California bringing the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ.
La MoVida 2009 it's in the works be ready people I'll try to keep you posted, also check our myspace for more up to date information.
-johnny boy-
Hello Everyone,
This Is a glimpse of the First day La MoVida Tour Kicked Off. We Have Been On tour For a week And couple days now. Take a Look at this Tour Video teaser.
For More dates of when La Movida will be in a city Near you!
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Well it about that time time for La Movida Tour 2008... wow it's been a year already! Be doing my stretches & exercises to the theme to Rocky the Movie...daa da da daa ( my version of Eye of the Tiger). Well after pumping all that iron we started to fix the trailer we've added a new coat of paint and a new look... came up with new games and new video ( which is "d' best it's fantastic" to quote Nacho Libre) which I thing you will all enjoy. Having little trouble trying to get time to go on the whole tour, but my God is faithful if it is his will I will go on this tour.
This year we have a we have new addition to the crew Julio and Sammy on the tech end & Los Guerreros de Fe( musica nortena). Hopefully Fer will make a come back just like Rolando is and I believe Manny is coming along... I think.
Hope many people can come and support us, but most important that people will come and have a encounter with God. Also as many of you heard about Greg Laurie's son let keep him in prayer cause he has a Harvest coming up...just so he can be strong and always; always let God's Glory shine through.
Hello out there it's been a while since I post something so her you go.
Starting to brainstorm for this coming tour of LaMovida 2008 for the month of September...I'll I can say is going to be different but very good. I'll make sure to keep you guy posted. See ya later.
-Johnny-
We were at the Crystal Cathedral the night before the "La MoVida" then the rain decided to come down. We thought it would stop...but no it rain harder. The video is the first part of what happen at that MoVida. We wanted to set-up one night before...did not happen as you'll will see. I had a little challenge with Jose Luis and I lost...not fair he cheated...no he didn't I'm just a sore looser. Oh well enjoy the video.
-Johnny-
To all who were not able to attend "La Fiesta" celebrating Cafe Libres 1st year in being on the air you missed out. First of all let me thank God for making this event possible...Why? You ask. We did the impossible we filled the Crystal Cathedral to capacity; 2885 seats to be exact. 3o minutes into the event we had to stop selling tickets because the people would not fit any more. "I've never seen it this full for a Hispanic event..." said one of the sound techs.
That night's music line up was fantastic. Starting with Pablo Carlos and his band they performed two mixed with the lighting FX it was like a real rock n roll concert. Next was Rolando Garcia who brought the Latin flavor to the night. With his number 1 hit "Toneladas de Alabanzas" drove the crowd wild. We closed with the Worship of Erickson Alexander Molano a wonderful time of praise and worship.
The crowd still fired up with the music we changed things around by preforming a live cut of Cafe Libre. No mistakes, no post editing, and a big audience. We had to do it right on the first time around...and they did. Great job guys!
To top of the night (as if what we done so far is not enough) Fernando Arau from "Diespierta America" gave his testimony of his life in show biz. A powerful one may I add. Over all it was an awesome show...yes show because that is what it was lights, cameras, and live music. The best part, with a message of Love. Eternal love that only comes from our creator.
I really enjoyed my self even though i had to work it; I could only image how it might of been for a guest.
-Johnny-
Now that the "MoVida" is officially over. Cause we had our last one in Selma, CA (that's near Fresno, CA) back to the routine. I'm back to work, so are the other guys. We are starting to brain-storm ideas for next year's MoVida. I'm still in the works with more MoVida tour 2007 videos...so stay tune.
Peace out every one!
God Bless
-Johnny-
Well rose was busy this day so I had to step up to the plate. Had to recall all my mad skills I had learned 8 months ago(...that mean I didn't remember) at trucking school. I won't mention where I went to school for two reasons:
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They are not sponsoring us
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They are not sponsoring us!!
First I had to circle the parking-lot to get a feel of the gears then I took it out on the road. I had to drive maybe two or three times in the whole tour. My respect's to all the truckers...especially Rose. I think I did Okay for it being my first time driving on my own. I was able to tame the beast. Manny was a little scared as you will see on the video, but we survived.
-Johnny-
Lots of people
Cool angel Manny!
...still more people.
...still more people.
...lots of happy people.
Like always Jose Luis not knowing what's next..."what do I do?"
Jose Luis giving gifts to kids.
...and still more people.
Rose taking a homeless wallet...just kidding(LOL)
Speech-less.
La MoVida + Park = Lots of people!
Here is my sound pirate "Arrrrrrrrgg" he make sure no-one touches me sound mix. Also fills in when I not be there.
-Johnny-
Well the September tour is all over, we'll still have Movidas here and there through out the year. It was a blessing and honor for me to be on this tour. I never realize that we can do a "Mission Trip" in our own back yard. I always thought of Missions be in other countries with less fortunate people, but it's not. Everybody needs Jesus! I learned to trust in my Lord Jesus Christ cause of this trip. He provided the means for all to be possible. We traveled to 30 different cities through out the state of California and where able to reach little over 5,000 people. 500 of those people came to know Jesus as their savior...Awesome!!
I really have to give it up to this year's team. Fer & Oscar "The Vega Boys" (Media & Lighting) really hard workers not afraid to get dirty. They love baseball "Go Angels." Also they will stand up to any "Park Bench" & "Homeless" that get in their way...so watch out! Manny "The "Bonbonator" ( Video & Pictures) he was a key part because with out him we would not have any video nor pictures to show the world about La MoVida. Pablo (Singer) he brought a new taste to the praise & worship part of La MoVida awesome CD(Abrazame) you should go out and buy it. Jose Luis well he thought me that well can use all mean to get the message across in a whole new way. We have to use the tools and means God has given us to share the Good News! We are only tools in the Master's hands He direct us & uses us for His Glory.
I thank God for every one else who was part in La MoVida who did not go physically, but help with Prayer, financially, food, hospitality, moral support. To my family and church for believing we can make a difference. To my wife for letting this Big Kid go play...supporting me in all my dreams and crazy ideas. Well until next year; as my father-in-law would say " Un capitulo mas" (another chapter in life).
-Johnny-
This was one of the first churches we visited. They really had their act together. They made 5,000 flyer's 2,000 of them went out on a mailing list, and the other 3,000 pasted out in the city. I applaud this church for taking serious the sharing of the Good News. Well it's late I think I'll go to sleep now good night...
-Johnny-
Here is a little footage of when the truck broke down it's a little dark, but what you are seeing is the drive shaft broke of the U-bolt. We only have 2 more days before the tour is over back to real world. The good thing is that La MoVida will continue year round (...of course not every day) we will keep you posted. We still have a lot of footage to edit and to upload. Thanks for your support this is not a good-bye I still have two days left.
-Johnny-
Here is some pics of the crew posing with Sparky the Firefighter Dog at the Crystal Cathedral (the one and only) ...I got sad when I heard in the news about the vandalism act someone did at the Cathedral. I think the news said $40,00 dls worth of damage or some outrage number like that. Well, hope they find the person responsible.
-Johnny-
Jose Luis' baby boy Jonathan...Ahwwwwwwwwww
Me dropping the speaker...nnoooooooooooooooooooooo! All well I'll just get a new one.
From left to right (Me, Oscar, Manny, Sparky, Fer, and Jose Luis)
Ghetto Posse w/ Sparky..."We roll like that!"
Anaheim was the place it was great we were at Pablo's Church here are some pics of the event.
-Johnny-
People playing games
People looking over walls again from nearby apartments...Cool
Jose Luis trying to do back-up vocal for Pablo...La La La "I don't think so!"
Pablo Singing
Here is Jr. He is our friends son
A by-stander stopping by to see want all the co-motion is about...Awesome!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Tacos!!!
Here is something you might not know about Rose. Not only is she our driver she also is our dance instructor. Back in Mexico she use to be a professional dance instructor. Here she is showing us some of her Fancy foot work after one of the Movida events. Oh hey She also said and I quote "if you put this on the internet I will Quit!" So Rose; Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeez don't leave us we need you.
-Johnny-
Today was are day off we decided to goo to the movies. There was nothing good to watch so we bought tkts to watch Halloween. I didn't really want to watch it so Oscar and I saw "The Simpsons Movie" it was funny "...spider pig, spider pig la la la." Manny & Fer stayed to watch Halloween, and Jose Luis saw 310 Yuma. After the movies we went to check out the city of Oxnard well at least Downtown we did. Not very big and much to see. I wanted to go to the beach but very body wanted to go to the hotel and sleep. So I'm here writing & updating the blog. Well we have one week to go for the tour to be over sad day for everyone that means going back to work...AHHHHHHHHH
-Johnny-
Day 16:
I had my 1 year church anniversary on 9/16/07 so I couldn't be at the event in Santa Ana @ the Salvation Army. Which I had all ready made arrangements to be absent. Sound was already taken care of. "You know you work and work and miss one day and this is the gratitude I get!"...Sorry. My church anniversary was great we worship and fellowship til the night fall. God is good.
-Johnny-
The first few days we still had a lot of work to do to the trailer. The first two days Fer, Oscar, and I stayed to complete the stage, sound, and lighting. While Jose Luis, Manny, and Pablo would go to do a small version of "La Movida"... JL and Manny would leave extra early to avoid traffic (yea right) while we slaved under the hot sun and worked. Well let bye-gone be bye-gone...trailer was not painted no lights where up and the T.V's where not up nor connected. And if that was not enough the generator was not working. But other than we been Blessed.
-Johnny-
La Movida "To the next city.." Jose Luis tells Rose at 3:00 a.m. inside Rose's Truck.
Jose Luis rocking out with the youth....
"Ah...John that's the wrong song...hurry!"
Me hard at work...O.K. maybe it hardly working, but it still is work...I think.
-Johnny-
Day 18:
Pasadena the challenge was for Rose to park the truck in a tiny tiny parking-lot. The good thing was we had a great turn-out. Must of been about 100 people...awesome. We had two casualties two tree branches were sacrificed during the process. A moment of silence please..........O.K. Those are the reality of La Movida...peace out.
-Johnny-
Here is a brief video intro of the crew...it's in Espanol so for all you non-espanoles Jose Luis is talking about how we are the first ones to arrive and the last ones to leave. First you see Rose our driver then Me, Fer, Oscar, and Manny behind the camera...he is camera shy. Well I hope you enjoy there will be more videos to come...so stay tune.
-Johnny-
We decided to rename the tour to the "HOT DOG TOUR" why, because everywhere we go they have hot dogs to give away. So my S.I.L.(sister in law) dedicated this pic for us. Thanks Ash.
-Johnny-