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2005
JanuaryOnce again, Los Straitjackets embark on a concert tour with Dave Alvin,
this time Touring California, as well as many other west coat cities.
March
Los Straitjackets perform at Viva Las Vegas.
April
Jason "Teen Beat" Smay becomes the new drummer for Los Straitjackets, taking the place of Jimmy Lester.
Los Straitjackets make a triumphant return to Mexico City, this time performing in the historic
Zocalo (in front of the cathedral) at the request of the Mexican Government.
The event is televised nationally as the band performed for 70,000 Los Straitjackets fans in attendance.
Los Straitjackets headline the event, performing after several new masked instrumental surf bands based in Mexico.
A documentary about the Mexican Surf Scene names Los Straitjackets The Godfathers of Mexican Surf.
The Sunday paper mistakenly report that 100,000 fans attended the event.
The following day, Los Straitjackets have lunch with the legendary wrestler Blue Demon Jr.
May
Los Straitjackets and The World Famous Pontani Sisters perform a concert
for the Grand Opening of the new Rollercoaster at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.
July
The Summer Twist Party, starring Los Straitjackets, The World Famous Pontani Sisters,
Kaiser George and a Twist-O-Meter is presented to the public on a nationwide tour.
The show is a huge success, with many people calling it their best show yet.
The band finishes the month with Eddy Clearwater at the Blues Passions Festival in Congac, France.
September
Los Straitjackets go on a two week tour of Spain.
Upon returning home, Daddy-O Grande Finally gets around to
updating the history page of the website. (sorry I took so long)
Coming up.....
Watch for a tour with Big Sandy in October, and another Christmas Pageant!
© 2005 - Los Straitjackets