SiriusXM Announces Major "Piolin" Event in Houston: "Piolin's Jugada Musical"
Hosted by SiriusXM's Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo, exclusive event will feature Tejano band Intocable performing live
Special guest, comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, performs and joins "Piolin" on stage
Performances by the GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® award winning band and comedian to air live on SiriusXM's Piolin Radio
ESPN Deportes host Daniela Rodriguez to offer expert commentary during the day's Mexico v. Brazil game
SiriusXM listeners are invited to enter for the chance to attend at www.siriusxm.com/JugadaMusical
NEW YORK, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today "Piolin's Jugada Musical," an exclusive event hosted by SiriusXM's Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo featuring Tejano band Intocable and special guest comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias performing live for SiriusXM fans at The House of Blues in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
The invitation-only event will be hosted by Spanish radio's top host Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo and will be broadcast live from Houston on Tuesday, June 17 starting at 1:30 pm CT via satellite on Piolin Radio channel 147 and through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.
"Piolin's Jugada Musical" will kick off with a special broadcast of "El Show de Piolin" live from the House of Blues with stand-up comedian and actor Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias joining the SiriusXM host on stage. During the exclusive event, GRAMMY® and LATIN GRAMMY® award winning Tejano band Intocable will perform songs from their album, En Peligro de Extincion, as well as music from their previous albums as they close the night.
The celebration, which marks Piolin's return to Houston, will allow the audience of SiriusXM fans and VIP guests to also watch the day's highly-anticipated match between Mexico and Brazil, with expert commentary from ESPN Deportes host Daniela Rodriguez.
"I am so excited to return to Houston, a city I love, and be part of this great event that brings my show and great entertainers directly to my fans," said Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo, SiriusXM host. "My 'Jugada Musical' will include an unforgettable soccer match, great Tejano music by one of the best bands today, and laughs from one of the country's top comics."
"We are thrilled to announce 'Piolin's Jugada Musical,' delivering exclusive and entertaining radio, top-flight comedy, and great live music directly to our national subscribers and a lucky audience in Houston," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. "'Piolin's Jugada Musical' will offer our growing national bi-lingual audience of listeners the best of everything from an array of top talent in entertainment. This is the latest in our SiriusXM Latino programming initiative to reach new subscribers with our exclusive audio entertainment."
Fans can visit www.siriusxm.com/JugadaMusical for the chance to win tickets, see Official Rules and complete details.
After the broadcast, the performance will be available on SiriusXM On Demand for listeners listening via the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other mobile devices or online at siriusxm.com.
A witty performer, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias' draws from personal experience to deliver the high-octane comedic shows he's come to be known for. His DVD specials "Hot & Fluffy" and "I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy" have sold more than 1 million copies. Gabriel's television credits include: Cartoon Network's "The Annoying Orange," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Conan," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," FOX TV's "The Family Guy," "Good Morning America," and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." He has sold out performances around the world, including in Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. This summer, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias' stars in his very own comedy concert feature film, "THE FLUFFY MOVIE", in theaters July 11, 2014. "Piolín" also appears in "THE FLUFFY MOVIE".
Intocable has been awarded two GRAMMY® and seven Latin GRAMMY Awards and multiple nominations, thirteen Premio Lo Nuestro, numerous Latin Billboards, two Billboard Regional Mexican Awards, as well as many other nominations, including one from the American Music Awards.
SiriusXM's Piolin Radio is the home of "El Show de Piolin," featuring the host's take on the day's events, interviews with celebrities, listener call-ins, pranks, music and beloved characters "Dona Chela," "Casimiro" and "Don Poncho." The live, four-hour morning show airs Monday through Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 am PT reaching listeners across the country and replays multiple times throughout the day on Piolin Radio channel 147.
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Released June 2, 2014