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Cris and Ann Plata Concert in Mt. Horeb

On Saturday, April 9, Mt. Horebs Old Schoolhouse will again host talented musicians. The audience is in for a wonderful evening of music as Cris and Ann Plata bring their talents to Mt. Horeb.

Cris Plata was born in South Texas, the son of migrant workers. Those early days of living in different migrant camps and following the harvest from region to region exposed Cris to a wide range of musical experiences. While Cris and Ann have made their home in Wisconsin, the couples performance borrows much from Cris's heritage and musical diversity. He describes his style as Mexican roots music, borrowing from norteno, conjunto and ranchera music. Cris's life and musical partner Ann Plata is the bass player and backing vocalist for the duo. She received her rhythm education on the stage, in "real time" while playing with the great drummer Clyde Stubblefield.

With all of these influences, how do we describe Cris Plata's music in a nutshell? Perhaps we will have to borrow the term Tex-Mex and redefine it. "Tex" would now stand for Texas singer-songwriters and "Mex" would stand for Mexican roots music. However, do not let this definition alone form your impression of his music. Come to the concert and the best definition will be your own.

The Cris and Ann Plata concert will be held at the historic District #1 Old Schoolhouse in downtown Mt. Horeb on Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. The Schoolhouse is located at 110 N. 2nd Street in Mt. Horeb. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Advance tickets are on sale at Fisher King Winery in Mt. Horeb. This concert is cosponsored by Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives (SWWAP) and the Farley Center for Peace, Justice ad Sustainability.