The Music Scene

I personally don’t go to venues to listen to that type of music at home, so it’s hard for me to imagine anyone enjoying ear-blasting music anywhere. That said the places that present such music are most likely increasing their revenue by doing so. I think many gringos are interested in a warm vacation and feel that Mexico is more economical than other warm vacation spots and that the main motivation lies more in affordability than in experiencing another culture.

@ Timmac
I think your assessment is correct.

As far as the music goes, people like what they like, and probably prefer to hear whatever that may be.
Just because an "extranjero" is physically in Mexico, or whatever country, won't change that.
That said, no harm done to experience the music of that country to broaden ones horizons.
Though, at least in my case, I don't find traditional foreign music to be very appealing, with a rare exception.
Any foreigners like "Banda" or "Grupera"? (typically playing in many of the bars with the local drunks.)