Country artist Aaron Lewis is bringing his solo act to the Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage, on Sunday, July 1. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Lewis began his solo musical journey at age 17. He was a founding member of the rock group Staind. As a group, they released seven studio albums.

The singer/songwriter has built his career on his vocals with acoustic and electric guitar. His entrance into country music began with his solo album “Town Line,” but his first, full-length solo, “The Road,” is set to be released June 26 by Blaster Records. The album’s debut single “Endless Summer” has already made it onto the country charts.

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City of San Juan announces this year’s Cinco de Mayo music lineup, including the presentation of the festival’s headliner, international Norteño superstars Grupo Solido, who will be performing at the San Juan Municipal Park’s Center Stage on Saturday, May 5.

Grupo Solido, from Rio Grande City, won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album for “Nadie Como Tu.” The band is comprised of three brothers and three family friends and known for their romantic take on Norteño music. The music line up that day will be filled with the best talent of the region.

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HIDALGO – What happens with three rock and roll power houses come together under one roof? State Farm Arena may never be the same when REO Speedwagon, Styx and Ted Nugent rock the stage, the walls and maybe loosen a few bolts on the roof Tuesday, May 1, for “The Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express.” It’s part of their 30-date 2012 U.S. The performance starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6.

In a pre-tour media blast, Styx Guitarist/singer James “JY” Young said, “Forget all those TV shows with glee clubs singing Rock songs. It’s time for mega-Platinum Illinois bands STYX and REO Speedwagon in a battle to the end of the Maya Caledar with the Motor City Madman!”

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EDINBURG – On Sunday, April 15, the Museum of South Texas History hosts author and curandero (healer), Alberto Salinas Jr., as he presents “Conversations with a Curandero Border Healer” starting at 2 p.m. The program is included in the fee for regular museum admission. MOSTH is located at 200 N. Closner Blvd. in downtown Edinburg.

His traditional healing practices stem from his childhood, culture, and connection to the legendary Mexican folk healer El Niño Fidencio. Growing up in the small South Texas town of Raymondville, during the 1950s, Salinas was exposed to a region in the midst of change. However, Salinas, like many, was raised in a spiritually traditional family who sought the advice and healing powers of curanderos.

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