¿Qué Pasa? Friday Night Picks for 11/13/15

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If you like the taste of perfectly barbecued chicken, succulent pork ribs and juicy brisket, then come get your fill at the Laredo Big Bad Bar-Be-Que Cook-Off, presented by Budweiser, this November 13 and 14 at the Laredo Energy Arena.

Teams will compete for the title of Grand Champion and a $20,000 payout in those three categories, as well as jackpot categories in fajitas, beef ribs and beans. Over the two-day cook-off, attendees can enjoy concerts with Tejano legend David Lee Garza y los Musicales on Friday, up-and-coming country artist Gabe Garcia on Saturday, as well as local favorites The Jolly Ranchers on both days. There will also be activities, food and arts and crafts vendors, bar-be-que sampling and even, a chance to judge the official entries. The best part: entry for the event on both days is $5 or one new toy per adult, all to benefit the Laredo Police Department Community Relations Unit Blue Santa Program.

The Laredo Big Bad BBQ Cook-Off has already drawn competitors from all over the state and even as far away as Arkansas. Some of the cooks who will be part of the event are chefs featured on BBQ Pitmasters on Destination America Network and others are currently ranked in the Top 10 of the International Barbeque Cookers Association (ibcabbq.org), the organization setting the rules for this competition.

Slots are still available for anyone wishing to be a part of the cook-off. Starting on Friday at 6:00 p.m., teams of five can compete for first place prizes in the three jackpot categories of fajitas, beef ribs and beans. The Grand Champion competition begins on Saturday when the gates open at 12:00 p.m., and earn points and cash in the three meat categories; chicken, pork ribs and brisket. Cash payout will be up to 15th place in each. However, the highlight for attendees will be the People’s Choice Sampling on Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00, once all the competition meats have been turned in. Teams can offer samples of their best meats or food of their choice and for only $5 a ballot, attendees will get to sample team’s offering and then vote for their favorite. The people’s choice will win a variety of bar-be-que related prizes.

To be able to determine who will walk away with the top purse will require judges - a lot of judges.

Organizers are inviting anyone over 18 to sign up for any of the six categories and expect to try a lot of great bar-be-que.

To sign up, cooks and judges can go to www.laredobigbadbbq.com.

The first ever Laredo Big Bad BBQ Cook-Off is presented by Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and Montejo, as well as BBVA Compass, Academy, Family Chevrolet, State Farm Agent Luis Estrada, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, and Variety Meats and hosted by the City of Laredo and the Laredo Energy Arena.

Big Bad BBQ Cookoff

Fri, Nov. 13 @ 6 p.m.

Sat, Nov. 14 @ 12 p.m.

Laredo Energy Arena, 6700 Arena Blvd.

Country music star Jon Wolfe might have been born in Oklahoma, but the musician has a honky-tonk sound that’s Texas through and through. His unique sound has taken him to great heights, including the top of the Texas charts, where he held six consecutive top ten singles. The next stop on the artist’s journey is Laredo, as the singer songwriter takes the Casa Blanca Ballroom stage tonight as a part of his “Don’t It Feel Good” tour.

The tour is inspired by the singer songwriter’s newest single, and the album it appears on, “Natural Man”. The release is only the third album in the artist’s career

Through his short career, Wolfe has managed to share stages with such country legends such as Dwight Yoakam, George Strait and Asleep at the Wheel.

The country star will take the Casa Blanca stage promptly at 9 P.M. Tickets will be available at the door for $20.

Live Music

Jon Wolfe

Friday, Nov 13, 9 p.m.

Casa Blanca Ballroom, 5302 Saunders St.

Country group Dusty Muffler Band will toe the line between country and rock as they bring their own brand of red dirt country to Rumours Patio stage tonight for a free show.

The band is made up of a group of college-educated

instrumentalists, that like to mix things up with songs featuring the Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica and a classically-trained Violin player who plays a mean fiddle in their group.

The band loves sharing music with their audience, playing hits from Texas country legends that stray from the popular “bro country“ that’s populating the country radio waves today.

Live Music

Dusty Muffler Band

Friday, November 13, 10:30 p.m.

Rumors Country Patio, 9820 McPherson Road

Friday the 13th will be celebrated with a night of music at recently opened rock bar La Celula.

The bar only opened last September by rock bar The Cold Brew, but it has become known for its live music and it’s house specialty drink, El Rosario. The drink is said to taste like a liquid Jolly Rancher, but perk up even the most seasoned of drinkers

Playing on the night are local bands Graveyard Ethics, Pochos and Earth Again.

Pochos and Earth Again are both locally-founded hardcore groups with an edge that can be seen frequenting the stage at downtown club The Dugout. Graveyard Ethics are nothing to scoff at either, coming up as finalists at LCC’s Rio Grande Arts Festival.

The show will be free of charge, but is limited to those 21 and over.

Live Music

Friday the 13th Rock Night

Fri., Nov. 13, 6 p.m.

La Celula, 4520 San Bernardo Avenue

Scratch Sandwich Co. has embedded itself deeply in Laredo in the last two years for a good reason. Not only are their sandwiches some of the best that can be found in Laredo, but the company also does quite a lot to support the local craft beer scene and local musicians through their bi-weekly craft beer night. The restaurant will get a chance to toot their own horn tonight as they celebrate two full years in the gateway city.

The Real Man (Daniel Maldonado) will provide the entertainment on the night, playing a solo acoustic show that exhibits his strong voice and simple, no frills style.

In addition to the entertainment, Scratch will also serve special pulled pork dishes and a New England-style clam chowder during the night.

Scratch Sandwich Co. 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Friday, November 13, 8 p.m.

Scratch Sandwich Co., 1713 E Del Mar Blvd.