Tour Stop
Christian Nodal has officially wrapped his 2024 U.S. Pa’l Cora Tour, during which he visited fans in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and Atlanta. In the midst of his 25-date arena trek, Billboard caught up with the mariacheño superstar at the Barclays Center in New York for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look of his tour.
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Nodal — a forward-thinking Música Mexican artist in his music and style — showed off his wardrobe that included shirts, jackets, vest and sunglasses. He wears the latter of the four only when he’s undergoing laser removal of his face tattoos.
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“I’d love to have a clothing brand one day, and what better than to try it on yourself?” he said of his tour outfits. “I’m checking fabrics, textures, and leathers. I love playing a bit with cowboy, mariachi and ranchero looks.”
One of Nodal’s favorite spots to perform at is in New York City because “it’s very special” for the musician. “In general, all the places are special, but New York has magic,” he noted. “It’s very nice because people come from different Latin American countries, not just Mexicans […] People come to the show from all over the world, and that makes the energy much bigger.”
Part of the trek also included a meet-and-greet with his fans, which he says are “euphoric!” “It’s always nice because sometimes they tell anecdotes,” he explained. “There’s not much time [to greet fans] because there are a lot of people.”
A production manager, a monitor engineer, 25 musicians between mariachi and an orchestra, and even a special appearance by his wife and artist, Angela Aguilar, are some of the team players that backed up Nodal’s tour. Watch the Tour Stop with Billboard above.
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Carin LeónHey what’s up Billboard, greetings from your friend! Carin León! This is “Tour Stop,” so come with me fam.
ProducerThis is the tenth sold out show?
Carin LeónYes! The tenth! No, it’s amazing you know? Our audience here in the US, can we say bad words? They’re f**king extra! Super extra!
ProducerHell yeah!
Carin LeónOh, well, see, there’s not nothing more Mexican than that. Truthfully, it’s very natural for us especially up North in Sonora. Sorry, this is me.
Carin LeónI’m really foul mouthed. How do you say in English?
ProducerLike sailor mouth?
Carin LeónSailor mouth? That has a lot of meaning. I’m like a sailor man. There’s a lot of music inside of me that I’ve been collecting with all these years. I was doing music since I was a kid. Representing Mexico is always such a great source of pride. Pure blessings, I have so much to be grateful for, and here we are to serve the great lady of music. All time I broke records. No, not the good ones, but this is a positive one, like being the most grossed Latin artist on this venue, like on the BMO, most ticket sales.
Jorge JuarezToday, Carin breaks the record of most tickets sold and box office gross.
Carin LeónNo lie, the people of LA have been my great love since day one. Thank you for helping us break records because I don’t break them, you all do. So tonight we celebrate, all together.
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Tejano hitmakers Grupo Frontera are giving fans an exclusive look at what a typical day on tour looks like, and how they spend the last few hours leading up to the show.
Hailing from the border city of Edinburg, Texas, the six-piece band is currently halfway through its 38-date Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada Tour in support of their 2024 album of the same name, across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
During a recent stop at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Aug. 29, the group invited Billboard backstage to share insights into the dynamics of their tour and the deep connection they forge with audiences, particularly the Mexican community.
“Seeing the Mexican flag in an arena like this honestly makes me feel like I’m at home,” shared one concertgoer. Another fan highlighted the unifying power of their music, noting, “I think it’s a very beautiful thing that Mexican music is bringing a lot of people together, people that do not understand Spanish, or speak the language, but they are still here — and they’re listening to our music.” The event also attracted Dominican and Puerto Rican fans, many of whom were introduced to Grupo Frontera through their collaborations with artists like Bad Bunny and Arcángel.
“Meeting a bunch of Mexicans over here in New York, Chicago, Washington or wherever it is that we’re gonna play, I feel like there’s just that connection. O sea, la raza [the Mexican race],” frontman Adelaido “Payo” Solís told Billboard.
“But what’s even more crazy is that everywhere we go — literally every single place that we play — people tell us, ‘Oh, I’m from The Valley too.’ Which is from where we’re from! That’s crazy, because I’m like, ‘What are you doing over here, bro?’ Like, you’re far as hell from home!” he continued, also noting the universal appeal of Mexican music, which unites people regardless of language.
Billboard‘s Tour Stop with Grupo Frontera also captured the band unwinding with a game of basketball and discussed their personal favorites, from Frontera songs to food. They expressed gratitude to their fans, including a touching shoutout to a blind girl who writes them letters in Braille.
Above, watch Grupo Frontera’s behind-the-scenes video of their tour stop in Brooklyn, New York.
Grupo Frontera gives Billboard an exclusive look backstage of their ‘Jugando a Que No Pasa Nada’ tour in Brooklyn, New York. The group shares what their favorite moments of touring are, how they prepare to take the stage, meeting fans and more! Grupo Frontera: Hey guys, it’s Grupo Frontera. I forgot what to say. Somos […]
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