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

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

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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

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

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

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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




 

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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

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Cafe' on 2nd St.
7 South Second St, Alhambra CA 91801
626-284-1292
It's a coffee house - let's get wired

                                                    

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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

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’.        
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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
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Member of the Los Angeles Blues Society