One of the coolest annual festivals in the western hemisphere is coming up at the end of this month. Unfortunately for those of us up north, the fest takes place in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Kinky: Mexican electro-rockeros

For the 6th year in a row, Pepsi Music brings tons of Latin and “Rock en Español” artists together along with a handful of diverse, English-speaking rock acts. This festival is as eclectic as it gets! Where else will you find new acts like the Ting Tings, old favorites like The Prodigy and Faith No More juxtaposed with Latin favorites Kinky, Calle 13 and Catupecu Machu? In past years as well, the festival has played host to some huge names. Dave Matthews Band has graced the Pepsi Music stage, and so have The Cult and Stone Temple Pilots.

La bella ciudad de Buenos Aires

The festival length also stands out; it’s five days long, running from the end of October to the beginning of November. That’s a bit longer than the average two or three day summer fest. Then again, most people up here in the states would probably enjoy spending almost a week in Argentina, where springtime is dawning soon. (Remember, the seasons are backwards between the northern and southern hemispheres.)

Pepsi Music ‘09 will be held at Club Ciudad in Buenos Aires. Don’t wait to get your tickets! (Oh yeah and if you happen to know a way to get a cheap flight to Argentina… let me know?)

While you’re in the area, maybe you’ll catch one of these great Argentinean bands…