| Daddy O Grande Medical Situation |
| Wed, Jul. 7 2010 |
Danny Amis has posted this message on FACEBOOK
My friends, I have a very difficult announcement to make. I’ve had to cancel all upcoming shows due to having been diagnosed with cancer. I don’t know how long I’ll be in treatment, but I hope to be back out there to see you all again someday in person. Meanwhile, don’t miss any of the upcoming Los Straitjackets shows. They’ll have some cool surprises for you, and part of the money will help toward my medical bills.
The rest of us in Los Straitjackets are wishing Danny a speedy recovery. We will continue to play all of our scheduled shows. In July and August the band will be joined by Daddy O Grande's cousin Gregorio El Grande (from Guadalajara) on Guitar.
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| New Track, for a Good Cause |
| Wed, May. 19 2010 |
Los Straitjackets collaborated with super-pickin' guitar genius Duke Levine on a version of the Roy Nichols/Merle Haggard & the Strangers instrumental "Blue Rock." This track was recorded live at the fabulous Stone Mountain Arts Center in Maine. MP3s are for sale for $.99 and the proceeds go to charity.
Sales of this track benefit Target Cancer. You can buy the track and read all about it here.
Additionally, Los Straitjackets have made a new merch item for your delight and amusement. You may have seen it on tour, but the Eddie Angel Beer Koozie is a must have. With "Eddie Angel" and Eddie's mask on one side, and "World Famous Rock & Roll Guitarist" on the back, you're sure to be the hit of any Memorial Day BBQ with your favorite Beverage chillin' in one of these.
Buy one today on our Store Page at www.straitjackets.com
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| Merry Mexmas! Viva Christmas! |
| Thu, Sep. 17 2009 |
What happens when a squadron of guitar-wielding Lucha Libra heroes on their way to rescue Santa Claus get lost on their way to North Pole and end up wandering the strees of East LA? Well, a tree trimming party hosted by none other than the King of Rock y Roll, of course. Awakening after a 3 day bender with a tinsel hangover, El Vez and Los Straitjackets emerged with a vision for a Holiday party that will add a little tequila to your Egg Nog and swaddle the Baby Jesus in a fashionable Mexican blanket.
They have met before (most notably to record a Spanish language version of “King Creole” for the Straitjackets’ 2001 vocal album “Sing Along With Los Straitjackets), they usually pass each other in low-rider sleighs on the interstate while separately bringing their own Christmas Tours to the masses. This year—the two will collaborate an an all new show entitled ¡Viva Christmas!. Viva will juxtapose the surf-twang holiday instrumentals of Los Straitjackets (performed of course in their traditional Lucha Libre masks) with all the holiday magic of El Vez’ Christmas-themed material. Los Straitjackets will serve as the band for El Vez, and the lovely El Vettes will provide their trademark vocals and choreography.
Los Straitjackets will issue a long awaited 10 song followup to their popular Christmas album Tis The Season for Los Straitjackets in November that will be entitled Yuletide Beat. The band has created 10 all new rock & roll arrangements of traditional Holiday carols, that'll have you rockin' through December, and closing out 2009 with a romantic slowdance to 'Sould'D Lang Syne." The band rides a desert surf wave on "We Three Kings," takes "Joy to the World" to Memphis, and takes "Jingle Bells" on a Bakersfield Sleigh Ride. Not to mention entering uncharted territory with a classic rock rendition of "Jolly Old Saint Nick" (retitled Groovy Old Saint Nick for 1971 ambience). This limited edition, numbered pressing of 1000 CDs & 1000 Vinyl comes in a lovingly printed and letterpressed package by DC area poster artist El Jefe, and will also be available for download via all major download sites. Stay tuned for pre-order information! ¡Viva Christmas! Tour Dates | 12-01-09 | Atlanta | GA | The Earl | | 12-02-09 | Carrboro | NC | Cat's Cradle | | 12-03-09 | Washington | DC | 9:30 Club | | 12-04-09 | Philadelphia | PA | World Cafe Live | | 12-05-09 | New York | NY | Bowery Ballroom | | 12-06-09 | Boston | MA | Paradise Rock Club | | 12-08-09 | Toronto | ON | Lee's Palace | | 12-09-09 | Cleveland | OH | Beachland Ballroom | | 12-10-09 | Pontiac | MI | Crofoot Ballroom | | 12-11-09 | Chicago | IL | Double Door | | 12-12-09 | Minneapolis | MN | First Avenue | | 12-14-09 | Seattle | WA | Tractor Tavern | | 12-15-09 | Portland | OR | Dante's | | 12-17-09 | San Francisco | CA | The Independent | | 12-18-09 | W. Hollywood | CA | Troubadour | | 12-19-09 | San Diego | CA | Casbah |
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