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JUNIOR TOOTS

Junior Toots, son of the legendary Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals was born and raised in St Mary, Jamaica. Junior Toots began singing stage shows at a young age touring internationally with his late father Toots Hibbert who was a mainstay reggae artist on the world stage for over twenty years. Junior Toots has an ever-growing fan base as he has been captivating audiences of all ages far and wide with his electrifying high-energy performances, soul-filled vocals and socially relevant lyrics. His music is up tempo ska and reggae which generates great crowd responses.

In the midst of the current social turmoil, Junior Toots stays positive and focused on his music career and on being the change he wishes to see. From 1997 until 2020 Junior Toots toured with his father Toots and the Maytals, performing some of his own songs such as “Holding Firm,” and “Jah Give Us Victory,” as well as doings some of his father’s songs such as “Funky Kingston” and “54 46”. He has also been steadily recording his own material as well as working on collaborations with other artists. Junior Toots has released five albums called Crown of Fire, Reggae Got Soul, Junior Toots and the Stronghold, A Little Bit of Love and Guidance Star. A Little Bit of Love hit #10 on the NACC World Charts. Junior Toots has also released many singles such as “Heart of the City” with GRW, “Physically Spiritually”, “His Name” with Akwerius and “Sweet and Dandy”, which was a tribute to his father. The idea to record “Sweet and Dandy” came from Toots Sr. who produced the track for his son which was released on December 8, 2020 to mark the day that would have been the 78th birthday for the recently transitioned Toots Hibbert or “Nyah” as he was called by his family. Other singles include “Green Lights” with GRW “Love The Herbs” and “Love Is The Best”

Sept 1, 2022 Junior Toots released the single, “Fayah Fi Di Wicked” featuring King Kanashi from the Virgin Islands and Blessed San from Uganda on his Crown of Fire Record Label. About the new single, Junior Toots shares, “This is a universal collaboration talking about the stress and frustration that the whole world is feeling – This is a prayer for the sick, this is prayer for the poor, this is a prayer for the people them living outdoors. This is a prayer for the poor, this is a prayer for the sick. Prayers for the people them living in the sticks”

Junior Toots songs are featured on movie and tv sound tracks such as Justice, which was re-named Youth Suffer, which was on Luke Cage (Netflix), The Wannabe (Electric Entertainment), Unfinished Business (Century Fox), Wetlands (Sundance Film Festival), Nuit De La Glisse / Addicted to Life.

Junior Toots has performed on many festivals including The Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, Reggae on the River, Reggae on the Mountain, San Francisco Reggae Fest, Bethlehem Pennsylvania Steal Fest, Reggae in the Hills, Musik Fest and The Seattle Hempfest.

Having the essence of Jamaica, a strong love for Jah and the Rastafarian culture, Junior Toots expresses the wisdom of his life-learning’s in his music and his live shows and in everyday life.

“I aim to continue spreading peace among people of all creeds, religions and color through my music and philanthropic missions. After witnessing so much violence in my homeland, I vowed at an early age to promote goodness, fairness and equality in all I do and with those I am blessed to work with. It’s what drives the music I write and present to the world,”…… Junior Toots

VIBESTRONG

Vibestrong is a Southwest reggae-rock band delivering high-energy, groove-driven live performances rooted in rhythm, positivity, and connection. Based in New Mexico, the band blends roots reggae, rock influence, and soulful melodies into a sound built for movement and crowd engagement. Known for their strong stage presence and dynamic live shows, Vibestrong brings an infectious energy that resonates in both festival and venue settings. Their album This Music, recorded at 17th Street Recording Studio with producer Lewis Richards, reflects the band’s commitment to quality production, deep groove, and performance-ready songs designed to move bodies and uplift spirits.

Winrock Harvest Fest – Saturday, October 24th – 10am-2pm

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Celebrate fall at Winrock Park with a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, 150 local vendors, live entertainment, family activities, food, seasonal drinks, and more.

Pumpkin Patch – Pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy one of Harvest Fest’s favorite fall traditions.
Artisan Market – Shop 150 local vendors featuring handmade goods, art, jewelry, gifts, and more.
Food + Drinks – Grab lunch, treats, or a snack from The Campground food trucks, then stop by The Boathouse bar for seasonal fall drinks.
Kids’ Activities – Family-friendly activities throughout the event featuring The Little Gym, Natural History Museum activities, and an arts & crafts station.

Live Stage Entertainment
10 AM – Grant Knoxlyn
11 AM – Le Chat Lunatique
12:30 PM – Austin VanLandingham

Know Before You Go
Harvest Fest is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required for entry, but are encouraged to help us get a head count.

Location
Winrock Park at Winrock Town Center, 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (Park is located across from Regal, behind Dillard’s)

Parking
Free ample parking is available throughout Winrock Town Center. Easiest access to the park is from the underground parking garage adjacent to the park – entrances near Ulta and Nordstrom, and elevator and ramp exits adjacent to the park.

Food + Drinks
Food trucks will be serving throughout the event at The Campground, and The Boathouse bar will be open with seasonal fall drinks. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Seating
Feel free to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the live entertainment and park. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted.

Dogs
Leashed dogs are welcome. Please clean up after your pet.

Restrooms
Restrooms are available across from the park and downstairs in Suite 434 (near Hyena’s Comedy Club).

Weather
Harvest Fest is an outdoor event. Any weather-related updates or changes will be shared through Winrock’s social channels.

Presented by Sunward

Keep the celebration going after Harvest Fest with Harvest Fest Afterglow – a free evening of live music, a balloon glow, night market, food, drinks, and more at Winrock Park.

FREE Barks & Bangers Benefit Concert | 5–10 PM
Wiggly Butts Foundation brings Barks & Bangers to Winrock Park for a free benefit concert supporting shelter dogs and community adoption programs.
Canadian alternative indie rock band Ten02 headlines the evening, joined by local band Hannett Beach, plus performances from Jaren Robledo of Side Montero and Tevin Lowe of The Lowe Bros. Admission is completely free thanks to the support of Goodman Realty Group and Winrock Town Center. Donations to Wiggly Butts Foundation are encouraged, with proceeds supporting adoption fee sponsorships, going-home supply kits, and community programs that help shelter dogs find loving homes.

Globitos Balloon Glow | 6:30–8:30 PM
Watch Winrock Park light up as glowing hot air balloons illuminate the evening during the Balloon Fiesta Globitos Balloon Glow.

Night Market
Shop local makers and vendors into the evening as Harvest Fest continues after dark.

Food + Drinks
Grab dinner, snacks, and treats from The Campground food trucks, then stop by The Boathouse bar for drinks throughout the evening.

VIP Meet & Greet
A minimum $20 donation to Wiggly Butts Foundation includes early access to a private meet and greet with Ten02 before the show, including photos, autographs, and early access to merchandise.

Harvest Fest Afterglow is free and open to the public. RSVP is encouraged. More info and tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/whose-a-good-boy-concert

A Note About Dogs
While Winrock Park is normally dog-friendly, we strongly encourage guests to consider leaving their dogs at home for Harvest Fest Afterglow. The concert will be louder than a typical park event, the area near the stage may become crowded, and the balloon glow may be stressful for some dogs. The grass area directly in front of the stage will be standing room only. Adoptable shelter dogs participating in the event will remain in a separate, controlled area with their handlers. Guests who choose to bring their dogs should plan to stay farther from the stage and balloon activity where there is more space and less noise. Dogs must remain leashed and under their owner’s control at all times.

Harvest Fest Afterglow is part of Harvest Fest at Winrock Park on Saturday, October 24.

Benefit Concert Presented by Goodman Realty Group

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TRISH TOLEDO

From Carson, California, a community south of Los Angeles, Trish Toledo was born into an Ecuadorian-Guatemalan family with much older siblings. Their musical tastes – plus the influence of her father, who was a musician – provided her with access to music that existed long before her time. Although the first music she sang was cumbias and ballads, she discovered that it was the timeless pop and soul ballads that she felt most connected to. “The lyrics were so simple and the performances so raw and clean,” she remembers.

While her father’s musical influences permeated her childhood, it was his “musician’s life” that accounted for his absence from the family. Subsequently, when she became a teen parent herself, Trish put her own musical aspirations on hold to offer undivided attention as a mother. In May 2017, now old enough to realize his mother’s formidable vocal abilities, it was her 11-year son that noted the void in his mom’s life, as he encouraged her to reestablish her musical journey.

Exploring a classic catalog of material, Trish selects songs to record based on how the themes most faithfully mirror her life experiences. ”What I have gone through, or am going through,” she says. She prefers to record much like her predecessors did – in one take, all the way through, without punch ins and overdubs. Her cross-generational audiences include both older listeners who grew up with the type of songs she sings, to young fans for whom this music is brand new.

When she is not performing or recording, Trish explores art shows. She is especially interested in the vibrant visuals of Chicano art, and her multiple tattoos bear visual testimony to her appreciation of shapes and colors.Trish Toledo does what she does best: sings, performs, and connects a historic line between the music of an earlier era, and the audiences of today. “People are so happy that I’m reviving this music,” Trish concludes. “ Bringing it back – so that a new generation gets to hear this.”

JACOB SHIJE TRIO

Jacob Shije, an Indigenous musician from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, embodies the spirit of rock’n’roll with his band, the Jacob Shije Trio. Influenced by the legendary sounds of Link Wray, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens, Jacob’s passion for rockabilly drives him to share the infectious energy of rock & roll with his audience. Jacob, alongside bassist Tanya Nunez of Ysleta del Pueblo and drummer Royce Platero of the Navajo Nation, the Jacob Shije Trio aims to celebrate the timeless legacy of rock & roll while infusing it with their own flair, creating a musical experience that resonates far beyond the stage.

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BLACK PEARL BAND

Ruben Barreras Jr, plays alto/ tenor saxaphone, sings background vocals  and is the leader of Black Pearl Band NM.  Ruben started playing saxophone at the age of ten and he also plays accordion, bass guitar, guitar, trumpet, and keyboard.  Ruben has played with several New Mexico bands such as Los Musicos De Cristo, Expression, The Albuquerque Police Department Band “The Force”, and Latin Society.  Ruben’s musical influences include his father Ruben Barreras Sr.( Musicos De Cristo),  George Strait, Little Joe, Jimmy Edwards, Kool and the Gang, and KC and the Sunshine Band.

Paul Marquez plays alto, baritone, and tenor saxophone. Paul started playing saxophone in elementary school and was inspired by his father and grandfather. Paul has performed with the bands Los Enamorados, Reunido and Crossroads. Paul’s musical influences are the classic orquesta Tejano bands (The Latin Breed, Tortilla Factory, Sunny Ozuna and The Royal Jesters) and the funk stylings of Tower of Power. Paul has been part of the NM music scene for over three decades.

Roger Saiz begin playing drums at the age of 15 years old.  He has played with various bands throughout the years.  Those bands include: Purple Haze, Kool Brass, Tiempo, Crossroads, The Duke City Boys, Lumbre and now The Black Pearl Band of New Mexico.  He also had the honor in playing  with Al Muniz, Johnny Hernandez and Jerry Lopez while performing with Crossroads. His musical influences are John David Garibaldi of Tower of Power and Aaron Holler, former drummer for Jay Perez.

Rounding out the band’s sound and support are Ruben Barreras Jr. on bass guitar, lead vocalist Ralph Miramontes, who also sings background vocals, and trumpeters Apollo Armendariz and Louie Alarcon.

EUFORIA

From Santa Fe NM, Euforia is an award winning mariachi band performing all over the southwest.

Winrock Wonderland 2026 – November 27th and 28th

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Winrock Wonderland 2026 is presented by: 

Winrock Wonderland 2026 – November 27th and 28th

FREE RSVP HERE

Winrock Wonderland 2026 is presented by: 

Join us for the 3rd Annual Christkindlmarkt. Step into the magic of the season at Albuquerque’s very own traditional German Christmas market!

On December 12th, the ABQ German Language Group (AGLG) will once again transform Albuquerque into a festive European-style village filled with the sights, sounds, scents, and traditions of a German Weihnachtsmarkt.

Warm your heart and delight your senses with authentic German food and drinks, including fresh-baked Christmas cookies, cakes, breads, and warm, freshly baked pretzels.

Sip, savor, and enjoy the flavors of a traditional German Christmas while surrounded by holiday cheer. Find something special for everyone on your Christmas list as you browse artisan gifts, handcrafted holiday décor, unique treasures, and specialty goods from local and international vendors. Bring the whole family and make memories together! Little ones can visit Santa or Krampus and capture a special holiday photo, while everyone enjoys the festive atmosphere, entertainment, beautiful decorations, and joyful sounds of the season.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gift, looking to experience German holiday traditions, or simply want to slow down and soak up the magic of the season, this unique and one-of-a-kind Christkindlmarkt is the place to be.

Come stroll. Come shop. Come taste Germany. Come celebrate Christmas with us.

More information at: https://abqgermanchristmasmarket.com/