Bobby Pulido’s Father-Son Farewell Tour Hits Corpus Christi
Tejano star and dad bring Por La Puerta Grande to October's Selena Auditorium main stage!
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Tejano favorite Bobby Pulido is set to return to his Texas roots this fall when he and his legendary father, Roberto Pulido, land at Corpus Christi’s Selena Auditorium on October 11. Fans of two generations can expect an evening of chart-topping classics and heartfelt family moments as part of the Por La Puerta Grande Tour.
Tour Announcement
Pulido shared the news in a recent Instagram post, writing, “Corpus Christi… I’m coming back! Catch me and my dad Roberto Pulido at the Selena Auditorium on October 11 as part of the #PorLaPuertaGrandeTour. Two generations. One unforgettable night.” The caption—originally in English and peppered with Spanish hashtags—underscores the bilingual heritage Bobby has long celebrated in his music and stagecraft.
Father-son Collaboration
This stop in Corpus Christi marks a rare father-son co-headlining date. Roberto Pulido, often hailed as “El Primo” (The Cousin) among Tejano audiences for his pioneering accordion work in the 1970s and ’80s, laid the groundwork for Bobby’s own breakthrough. Bobby’s 1995 debut single “Desvelado” climbed the regional charts and established him as a new Tejano voice. Together they promise a setlist that spans decades, blending Roberto’s classic rancheras and polkas with Bobby’s urban-inflected ballads and cumbias.
Fans who followed Bobby’s recent social-media tributes to his dad will recognize the warmth they share offstage. In a heartfelt Father’s Day Instagram post, Bobby wrote (in both Spanish and English), “Ser papá es lo mejor que me ha pasado… And I’ve got to give it up to the man who showed me the way, my dad, Roberto Pulido. He’s not just a great father… he’s a great human being.” That genuine bond will play out live when Roberto joins Bobby on hits like “Te Quise Olvidar” and “Encontré el Amor.”
Tour Legacy And Career Highlights
Por La Puerta Grande Tour is being billed as Bobby’s farewell trek, though he’s hinted at future one-off dates. The swing through Corpus Christi follows stops in Monterrey’s Auditorio Cumbres earlier this year—a venue where Bobby recorded his live album, “Bobby and Friends: Una Tuya, Una Mía Vol. 1,” alongside seven guest artists. The album, released in late 2023, captured the singer’s charismatic stage presence and reaffirmed his status in the Tejano and regional-Mexicano scene.
Born April 15, 1971, in Edinburg, Texas, Bobby studied civil engineering before turning full-time to music under his father’s guidance. Wikipedia notes his string of Tejano Music Award wins throughout the late ’90s, and his collaborations with icons like Emilio Navaira. Roberto, born in 1940 in Sharyland, Texas, remains active as both a performer and mentor, and this joint tour underscores their shared legacy.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Corpus Christi date go on sale through Ticketmaster.com and BobbyPulido.com. Fans are urged to secure seats early—previous tour stops in Texas and Mexico have sold out rapidly. General-admission and VIP packages (which include early entry and meet-and-greet opportunities) are available now.
Whether you grew up listening to Roberto’s accordion or danced to Bobby’s 2000s hits, October 11 at Selena Auditorium promises a night of nostalgia, live instrumentation, and cross-generational celebration. It’s a final curtain call crafted by two artists whose names are synonymous with Tejano pride.
Audiences in Corpus Christi will see why the Pulidos have remained at the forefront of regional Mexican music for more than five decades—standing “por la puerta grande,” by the grandest door of success.
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