Tejano Queen Forever Band (formerly Selena Forever Tribute) is a Dallas-Fort Worth based national touring act fronted by Carymel Rodriguez and backed by drummer Joey Jimenez, who actually toured with Selena Quintanilla herself, plus Chris Perez, AB Quintanilla, and the Kumbia Kings. The band is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most sought-after Latin tribute acts, with record-breaking attendance and 100+ years of combined musical experience across the lineup.
Selena Quintanilla Perez is more than the Queen of Tejano music. She is a generational icon whose catalog crosses cumbia, Tejano, ranchera, ballad, pop, and English-language crossover audiences. Three decades after her passing, her songs are still in heavy rotation, her films and biopics continue to introduce her to new audiences, and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “Como La Flor,” “Amor Prohibido,” and “Dreaming of You” remain singalong staples at fairs, festivals, weddings, and family events across the Americas. The catalog connects with virtually every demographic that responds to Latin music, from longtime Selena fans through younger audiences discovering her for the first time.
Tejano Queen Forever Band goes beyond a standard tribute approach in three meaningful ways. First, the drummer credential: Joey Jimenez actually toured with Selena herself, plus Chris Perez (Selena’s husband and guitarist), AB Quintanilla (Selena’s brother and bandleader), and the Kumbia Kings / All Starz. No other Selena tribute in the country has a member who performed with the original artist. Second, the lead vocalist: Carymel Rodriguez, born in the Dominican Republic and singing professionally since age 15, brings the looks, charisma, moves, stage presence, and vocal skills that anchor a true Selena tribute, with national recognition from her win in La Gira Del Sabor in the DR. Third, the band depth: Cuban-trained percussionist Mauricio Gutierrez Upmann (University of Arts, Havana, classical-percussion award winner in Italy), 20-year Texas variety scene guitarist and producer Chris Vasquez, and 40+ album-credited drummer Mich Polan round out a lineup with 100+ years of combined musical experience.
The timing matters as well. Selena passed away in 1995, and a credentialed tribute like Tejano Queen Forever Band, especially one with an actual former Selena touring musician on stage, is now genuinely one of the only ways for fans to experience her catalog performed live by musicians with that direct connection. For event organizers, that means less guesswork: this is a vetted, family-friendly, multi-generational headliner with record-breaking attendance, four bookable show-length options, and a production company (Cool Sound Music Inc.) handling management and consistency.
Tejano Queen Forever Band is offered in four show-length formats, giving event organizers real flexibility to match the show to room, audience, and budget:
Tejano Queen Forever Band is a proven fit for:
Tejano Queen Forever Band performs the Selena songs audiences most want to hear, drawn from her Spanish-language Tejano, cumbia, and ranchera catalog plus her English-language crossover material. Setlist staples include:
Tejano Queen Forever Band, formerly known as Selena Forever Tribute, is widely recognized as the 1st Selena tribute band in Dallas, Texas, and one of the nation’s most sought-after Latin tribute acts. The mission is straightforward: bring the music community together to continue celebrating and honoring the life, legacy, and music of Selena Quintanilla Perez, the Queen of Tejano music. Live shows are inclusive of Selena’s full work, from her most representative cumbias, corridos, and rancheras through her English-language crossover productions, with a focus on building emotional connection and capturing the nostalgia fans love.
The credentials run unusually deep for any tribute act in any genre. Lead vocalist and co-owner Carymel Rodriguez was born in the Dominican Republic and developed her talent during her infancy singing in churches and schools. She started singing professionally at the age of 15 with different projects in her native country, achieving national recognition after winning the competition La Gira Del Sabor. Drummer Joey Jimenez actually toured with Selena herself, plus Chris Perez, AB Quintanilla, the Kumbia Kings / All Starz, Chaco, Vanilla Ice, and others. Percussionist Mauricio Gutierrez Upmann is a Cuba-born University of Arts graduate who won the Classical Percussion Contest in Fermo, Italy. Guitarist Chris Vasquez is a 20-year staple of the Texas variety music scene as an arranger and producer with national touring experience. Drummer Mich Polan has recorded on more than 40 albums across Christian alternative, progressive rock, pop, singer-songwriter, folk, gospel, jazz, and jazz fusion.
Produced and managed by Cool Sound Music Inc., Tejano Queen Forever Band has played to packed houses all over Texas and the United States, cheered on by a diverse fanbase that continues to celebrate the life and legacy of Selena and her memorable music. The act is bookable in four show-length formats and is family-friendly throughout: parents regularly dress their kids in Selena outfits and bring them to shows, and the band often calls them to the stage for moments that audiences remember long after the concert ends.
While Tejano Queen Forever Band is our top Selena tribute act, TSE Entertainment also works with a range of high-quality Selena and Tejano-era tribute options nationwide.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success:
We have booked Selena and Latin tribute acts across Texas, the Southwest, and the United States, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Tejano Queen Forever Band is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing depends on the event date, location, routing, travel, show-length format (60 minutes through 120 minutes), production requirements, and the overall scope of the engagement. The fastest way to get a real number is to request availability with your event details.
Popular dates can tighten up quickly, especially for peak fair and festival weekends, Hispanic Heritage Month programming (September 15 to October 15), Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, wedding and quinceanera season, and high-demand corporate dates, so early inquiries usually create better artist and budget options.
Same band, new name. The act has been performing since 2017 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and rebranded from Selena Forever Tribute to Tejano Queen Forever Band, but the lineup, mission, production company (Cool Sound Music Inc.), and lead vocalist (Carymel Rodriguez) are all the same.
Yes. The act is regularly booked for corporate events, private parties, theaters, casinos, fairs, festivals, weddings, quinceaneras, charity galas, Hispanic Heritage Month programming, and other special events, depending on the event setup and production needs.
Two things set Tejano Queen Forever Band apart. First, drummer Joey Jimenez actually toured with Selena herself, plus Chris Perez, AB Quintanilla, and the Kumbia Kings. No other Selena tribute in the country has a member who performed with the original artist. Second, the band is anchored by Dominican-born lead vocalist Carymel Rodriguez, a Cuba-trained classical-percussion award winner (Mauricio Gutierrez Upmann), a 20-year Texas touring guitarist and producer (Chris Vasquez), and an Oklahoma-and-DFW veteran with 40+ album credits (Mich Polan). Combined, the lineup brings 100+ years of musical experience to the stage.
Both. The show features Selena’s most representative Spanish-language hits in cumbia, Tejano, ranchera, and ballad styles, plus her English-language crossover productions. This makes the show especially versatile for Latino-audience events, mixed-language family gatherings, and English-speaking buyers who want a Selena tribute that does not require a Spanish-speaking audience.
Tejano Queen Forever is offered in four formats: 90-minutes straight (single uninterrupted concert set), two sets of 45 minutes each (standard two-set format with a break), one 1-hour set (compact set for fairs, opening slots, and corporate time blocks), and two 1-hour sets totaling 2 hours (full-evening dance hall and ballroom format). The format is selected during booking based on the room, audience, and budget.
Selena’s catalog connects with Latin music, Tejano, cumbia, and Spanish-language pop audiences, longtime Selena fans, multi-generational Latino audiences, English-speaking crossover fans who came to her through “Dreaming of You” or the biopics, and broad family-friendly programming. The show plays especially well at fairs, festivals, casinos, theaters, Hispanic Heritage Month events, Cinco de Mayo programming, and Latino-audience-focused corporate events. Parents regularly bring kids dressed in Selena outfits, and the band often calls them to the stage for unforgettable moments.
Yes. If Tejano Queen Forever Band is unavailable or not the best fit for your event, TSE can recommend other vetted Selena and Tejano-era tribute options based on budget, location, and event style.
Submit an inquiry with your event date, location, event type, and preferred show-length format, and TSE can help confirm availability and provide pricing guidance.
Check availability, get pricing, and let TSE match the right Selena tribute option for your event. Call 800-765-8203 or submit an entertainment request to get started.
