RodeoHouston, in theory, is about country music. But not when it comes to numbers. Seven of the highest-attended shows are from noncountry acts.
Calibre 50’s sound is largely built on polka-based corridos that examine Mexico's drug culture, immigration, ranch life and romance. They were the first Go Tejano Day solo act in several years.Frontman Jesse Turner made frequent references to his son and Siggno bassist, Jacob Turner, who suffered severe brain damage after a car crash in February 2016 in Harlingen. It left him in a coma for more than four months.
Los Huracanes del Norte incited lots of singalongs from the stage. The band, going on more than 40 years, took the stage in deep red jackets with intricate gold embroidery and black cowboy hats.Paid attendance: 75,508 La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, who performed in 2011, returned with the same blaring horns and infectious energy. They sported black suits with lots of sparkle.Paid attendance: 75,357