{"id":8503,"date":"2026-10-10T17:41:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flacoguapomedia.com\/?p=8503"},"modified":"2026-10-10T17:43:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:43:47","slug":"tqf-texas-countrys-pat-greens-pfluger-pfest-performance-high-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flacoguapomedia.com\/?p=8503","title":{"rendered":"TQF, Texas Country\u2019s Pat Green\u2019s Pfluger Pfest Performance High Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SAN ANGELO \u2013 The San Angelo community, also proud Texans, got an appetizer of Tejano-flavor entertainment from Tejano Queen Forever, followed by a main dish of Texas Country storyteller and legend, Pat Green.<br \/>\nThe 4<sup>th<\/sup> annual Pfluger Pfest was held Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial River Stage.<br \/>\nTQF opened their high-energy one-hour set with Selena\u2019s Tejano cumbia hit, Como La Flor, followed by other popular ones. The Tejano group also included 70s pop hits&#8211;Gloria Gaynor\u2019s 1978 iconic classic, I Will Survive\u201d, and 1980s \u201cFunkytown\u201d by Lipps Inc.<br \/>\nTejano Queen Forever members are: Estan Rojas, Carymel Rodr\u00edguez, Mauricio Guti\u00e9rrez Upmann, Nate Lima, and Mich Polan.<br \/>\nEstan Rojas, from Colombia, is the founder, music director, band keyboardist, composer, arranger, and producer, and has conducted orchestras in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, the US, Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala.<br \/>\nCarymel Rodr\u00edguez, co-owner and lead vocalist for Selena Forever Tribute Band, is from the Dominican Republic. Carymel began her professional career at age 15. She achieved national recognition after winning the competition, La Gira Del Sabor. Rodr\u00edguez\u2019 heritage, her love, and respect for Selena\u2019s music bring passion and magic to the band\u2019s performances.<br \/>\nMauricio Gutierrez Upmann, originally from Havana, Cuba, is the band\u2019s percussionist. Mauricio graduated from the University of Arts in Cuba. Upmann previously was with one of the top Cuban salsa bands, Alexander Abreu, and Havan d\u2019 Primera for 10 years.<br \/>\nNate Lima, bassist, music producer, and audio engineer, has been in the business for 20 years. Lima\u2019s career has contributed to other bands&#8217; success, including Calcinha Preta, Tony Garrido, Priscila Senna, and Banda Magn\u00edficos.<br \/>\nChris Vasquez is a native of Texas native and a guitarist. Vasquez has been in the music industry for 20 years as an arranger and producer. Vasquez has performed for many tributes and top-40 bands in DFW.<br \/>\nMich Polan is a drum set\/ percussion performer and educator. Mich has played with artists ranging from The Legacy Jazz Band, Salvation from Sundown, Selena Forever Tribute, and Corey Breedlove. Polan has recorded 40 albums, from Christian Alternative, Progressive Rock, Pop, Folk, Gospel, Jazz, and Jazz Fusion.<br \/>\nTexas Country legend Pat Green\u2019s closing one-hour set performance included storytelling about some of his classic country songs.<br \/>\nAmong Green\u2019s songs included, \u201cGirls from Texas\u201d, \u201cCalifornia, \u201cTake Me to the Dancehall\u201d, and 1998\u2019s released, \u201cBilly the Kid,\u201d released in 1998.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN ANGELO \u2013 The San Angelo community, also proud Texans, got an appetizer of Tejano-flavor entertainment from Tejano Queen Forever, followed by a main dish of Texas Country storyteller and legend, Pat Green. 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