The Finest Chicano Blues Band on the Planet!
Blues Straight Up Blues Band
Blues Straight Up - Blues Band often described as a blues ensemble with a big sound and dubbed as
"The Finest Chicano Blues Band on the Planet".
The band is North-East Los Angeles based (El Sereno, CA).
We embrace diverse interpretations of the Blues and Rhythm & Blues -
originals, standards, electric blues, some sassy female attitude and add a touch of “Blues in Español”.
Links to some YouTube videos:
YouTube - Maxson Road House Blues Festival 2010-Blues Straight Up
"The Finest Chicano Blues Band on the Planet".
The band is North-East Los Angeles based (El Sereno, CA).
We embrace diverse interpretations of the Blues and Rhythm & Blues -
originals, standards, electric blues, some sassy female attitude and add a touch of “Blues in Español”.
Links to some YouTube videos:
YouTube - Maxson Road House Blues Festival 2010-Blues Straight Up
R&B Blues - We Love what we do
Some influences and inspirations: James Cotton, Etta James, Jimmy Reed, BB King, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Aretha Franklin, Big Mama Thornton, Eric Clapton, Slim Harpo, Johnny Otis, Bobby Blue Bland, William Clarke, Randy Garibay and Old School R&B. Honestly, too many to mention!!
Band Members
Big Mike Rincon - Bass
Lava Gonzalez - Vocals
Jaime Avila - Keyboards
David New - Guitar
Steve Ballasteros - Guitar
Eric Weeks - Drums
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God Bless those who serve our country
Photo by Vicki Rincon
taken at: The American Military Museum, El Monte, CA
Lava Gonzalez - Vocals
Jaime Avila - Keyboards
David New - Guitar
Steve Ballasteros - Guitar
Eric Weeks - Drums
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God Bless those who serve our country
Photo by Vicki Rincon
taken at: The American Military Museum, El Monte, CA
Gigs Coming Up
Sunday Aug 28 2-9pm $10 cover
City of Hope Women's Services Fundraiser
Joe's Great American Bar and Grill
4311 West Magnolia Boulevard Burbank, CA 91505-2728 (818) 729-0805
Blues Straight Up @ 2PM
Other Bands: Scorch Sisters, Kelly's Lot, Teresa James, Delgado Brothers and Wumbloozo
Joe's Great American Bar and Grill
4311 West Magnolia Boulevard Burbank, CA 91505-2728 (818) 729-0805
Blues Straight Up @ 2PM
Other Bands: Scorch Sisters, Kelly's Lot, Teresa James, Delgado Brothers and Wumbloozo
Friday August 5, 2011 BLUES at the POST
9:00pm – 12 Midnight
American Legion Post 139
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra CA 91801
626-458-2723
NO COVER and we're loving it!
Sunday July 31st - Temecula - Blues & Bar BQ
July 31, 2011
Blues Straught Up time 11:15 AM - 12:25 PM
Barrio Blues & Bar BQ - QUAID Harley Davidson
28964 Old Town Front St. , Temecula, CA
$10.00 Admission Live music, Custome cars & bikes, food/vendors.
Doors Open: 10:AM -6:PM also performing The Grind, Jumpin' Jack Benny, The Rebellious Blues Dogs, The 44s
Contact: 951.506.6903 Tripp Productions
Blues Straught Up time 11:15 AM - 12:25 PM
Barrio Blues & Bar BQ - QUAID Harley Davidson
28964 Old Town Front St. , Temecula, CA
$10.00 Admission Live music, Custome cars & bikes, food/vendors.
Doors Open: 10:AM -6:PM also performing The Grind, Jumpin' Jack Benny, The Rebellious Blues Dogs, The 44s
Contact: 951.506.6903 Tripp Productions
Relay For Life Fundraisers
Coming up on May 13th & May 14th we will be supporting 2 Relay for Life Kickoffs.
Fri. May 13th 2011
Team San Fernando
American Legion Post #176
602 Pico St., San Fernando, CA
Blues Straight Up
Time 8:30 - 10:15 pm
(indoor event)
Live Chicano Blues & Oldies music
& dancing till 12:45
Correction:
Suggested Donation of $25.00 includes Dinner
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Sat. May 14 2011
Team Alhambra
American Legion Post #139
Concert at Alhambra Park ,
Alhambra, CA
Blues Straight Up
Time 6 pm - 8 pm
(outdoor event)
Entertainment begins in the afternoon till ?
$10 Suggested Donation
Sat . Mar 5 8:PM - 10:30 PM
Cafe on 2nd St. Coffee House
Cafe' on 2nd St.
7 South Second St, Alhambra CA 91801
626-284-1292
It's a coffee house - let's get wired
7 South Second St, Alhambra CA 91801
626-284-1292
It's a coffee house - let's get wired
Celebrating
LAVA's BIRTHDAY
with a PARTY and Pot Luck!
Sat Feb 19 , 2011 - American Legion Lounge & Bar
Public is welcome - NO COVER
Thanks for all the love and support and drop us a line - bluesstraightup@roadrunner.com
BSU
2010 Schedule
Nov. 5 Fri. 2010 - American Legion Post 139 9:pm - 12:00
Blues at the Post - . Everyone welcome.
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 626-458-2723
Blues Straight Up time: 9:pm – 12 In the Lounge - NO COVER
Oct. 23 Sat. 2010 - Taste of Texas 4:pm - 7:pm
Taste of Texas / Nicks Taste of Texas
545 N Citrus Covina, CA 91723
626-331-2824 www.nickstasteoftexas.com
Oct. 15 Fri. 2010 - Texas BBQ King 9:30pm - 12
21799 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills CA 91364
818-932-9149 NO COVER
Oct. 9 Sat. 2010 Back Door Lounge 9:30pm - 1
1250 E Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766
909.622.6282 No cover
Sept. 18 Sat. 2010 Private performance
Sept. 11 Sat. 2010 - Maxson Roadhouse 4:pm
1705 Maxson Rd. So. El Monte CA
No Cover Pot Luck - BYOB & a chair
Sept. 4 Sat. 2010 - Private performance
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August 13th 2010 - Friday Nite - American Legion 139
Blues and Comedy at the Post - Everyone welcome and it's free!
Latino Comedy: 9 - 9:30 Blues Straight Up: 9:30
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 626-458-2723
In the Lounge - NO COVER
July 17 Sat . 2010 Private performance
June 20 Sun 2010 It's a Jam Main Street Yorba Linda 2:PM - 6:PM
We're hosting a Father's Day Jam
Come sing, play or enjoy listening
Main Street Yorba Linda
4902 Main Street, Yorba Linda CA
June 19 Sat 2010 Back Door Lounge 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Late Afternioon - Evening Special - No cover
1250 E Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766
909.622.6282 Ther'll be guest artists performing
June 12 Sat 2010 Back Door Lounge 9:PM – 12
1250 E. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766
909-622-6282
May 14th 2010 - Friday Nite - American Legion 139
Blues at the Post - Armed Forces Day Party. Everyone welcome.
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-2723
Blues Straight Up time: 9:pm – 12 In the Lounge - NO COVER
May 8 Sat 2010 Back Door Lounge - 9:PM – 12:midnight
No cover - Free
1250 E Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766
909.622.6282
April 11th, 2010 - Private Party
Feb. 28th, 2010 - Sunday - American Legion 139
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-2723
Blues Straight Up time: 12:00 pm – 2:30:pm
In the Auditorium - NO COVER
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-2723
Blues Straight Up time: 12:00 pm – 2:30:pm
In the Auditorium - NO COVER
2009 Dates
Dec. 18th, 2009 - FRIDAY - American Legion 139
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-2723
Blues Straight Up time: 9:pm – 11:30:pm
In the Lounge - NO COVER
Nov. 28th - SATURDAY - Godfather’s
12572 Central Ave., Chino, CA91710 TEL: 909-627-8080
Blues Straight Up time: 6:pm – 8:pm.
Children’s Christmas toy benefit. Event goes from 6 – 2:am
Donation - WRAPPED CHILDREN’S GIFT –OR- $5.00 at the door
Blues Show with BLUES STRAIGHT UP, Blues DJ Art Martell and ‘The Mighty Mojo Prophets’.
24 N. Stoneman Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-2723
Blues Straight Up time: 9:pm – 11:30:pm
In the Lounge - NO COVER
Nov. 28th - SATURDAY - Godfather’s
12572 Central Ave., Chino, CA91710 TEL: 909-627-8080
Blues Straight Up time: 6:pm – 8:pm.
Children’s Christmas toy benefit. Event goes from 6 – 2:am
Donation - WRAPPED CHILDREN’S GIFT –OR- $5.00 at the door
Blues Show with BLUES STRAIGHT UP, Blues DJ Art Martell and ‘The Mighty Mojo Prophets’.
To hear audio samples, visit us on MySpace
Videos on YouTube:
YouTube - Maxson Road House Blues Festival 2010-Blues Straight Up
YouTube - Blues Straight Up - Stormy Monday
email: straightup@roadrunner.com
bookings: 323.223.8167 / 323.630.2557
Videos on YouTube:
YouTube - Maxson Road House Blues Festival 2010-Blues Straight Up
YouTube - Blues Straight Up - Stormy Monday
email: straightup@roadrunner.com
bookings: 323.223.8167 / 323.630.2557
Member of the Los Angeles Blues Society