1999

February
Los Straitjackets enlist the help of European choreographer Kaiser George.
An exciting new stage show is developed.

April - May
Los Straitjackets resume touring with a swing through the Midwest and Northeast US.

June
The Bands 3rd CD, The Velvet Touch of Los Straitjackets
is released on Cavalcade Records.

July
Los Straitjackets kick off a new tour to promote the new CD.
The band makes it's debut in Las Vegas!

August
The Band is asked to open some dates for
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Irvine Meadows in Irvine, CA

September - October
Touring resumes, including opening more shows for The Heartbreakers

November
Los Straitjackets make a 4th appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
performing the beloved song, The Heart will Go On, the Love theme from Titanic,
which receives much praise on the Cowabunga discussion group.
Celine Dion announces her retirement.

December
Los Straitjackets tour the Midwest with Reverend Horton Heat
and close out the Millenium in San Francisco.
No Y2K problems reported.

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