THE STARS OF EAST LA

 THE STARS OF EAST LA FULL VERSION WITH IMAGES 2025

"The Stars Of East LA Rhapsody" is a two song record that combines "The Stars Of East LA"a song written by Art Brambilla about the music and musicians of east Los Angeles in the 1960's and early '70's, and a new version of "Land Of 1000 Dances"

The singers and musicians on the recording, with the exception of two, are all veterans of the Eastside .Sound period.

The credits are on the back cover posted above and at the end of the video.The full song will be available on all platforns soon.

CLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE VIDEO:

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A NEW INTERNET SITE: THE EAST LA MUSIC EXPERIENCE GOLDEN ERA

 I am pleased to announce that I am part of a new site dedicated to the East Los Music Experience of the :"golden age" 1960-1969.

Here you will find a lot of history, information, photos, memoribilia and music.

Please click here to visit: https://elame.org/

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KEEPING THE MUSCI ALIVE - SOUNDS OF POMONA

 The dA Center For The Arts has been hosting an exhibition, Sound Of Pomona whic runs till February 24, 2024, More information here: https://www.dacenter.org/soundsofpomona

YouTube videos you  might enjoy:

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KEEPING THE MUSIC ALIVE - EASTLAGUY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

 

You too can find that Eastside Sound. I have been asked many times about how to listen to the music and artists on my blog. Many songs can be heard on my YouTube channel. Please visit my YouTube channel EastLAGuy and click subscribe.

I am at 922 subscribers and am looking to reach 1000. Please click this link to my channel and click subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@trojanguy60/videos

Please share this link with your friends and ask them too to subscribe. Much appreciated. Thank You!!

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PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOU TUBE CHANNEL: EASTLAGUY

 Dear friends and lovers of the EastSide Sound. I am trying to reach by goal of 1000 subscribers and need your help. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel EastLAGuy and please tell your friends to do the same.

I am trying to keep alive the music of this genre, the Eastside Sound, an important and forgotten part of the history of rock and roll. Please help. Thank You!!

You may follow this link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCne5WWwX3kaBZZejnN9_5Qg

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - THE FABULOUS BLUE SATINS IN CONCERT

Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss this show!!

On March 17, 2019 The Fabulous Blue Satins return to the stage at Stevens Steak And Seafood House in the City Of Commerce, California.

Vocalists that night will be Tameron Gennae and Gilbert Stokes and the band will feature Bobby Loya on trumpet.

From 1963 to 1967, the Blue Satins were one of the hottest bands on the Eastside scene. They performed at some of the biggest venues and appeared on local television shows, 9th Street West, Shebang and the Lloyd Thaxton Show.

In 1963 the band recorded "You Don't Know Me" and "My Wife Can't Cook" for the Scarlet label. Please see my post EASTSIDE BANDS - THE BLUE SATINS.

WHERE: Stevens Steak And Seafood House
                 5332 Stevens Place
                 Commerce, California 90040

WHEN: March 17,2019

Ticket Sales: 909-921-1450
                      323-761-6496

Doors open at 3:00 PM
Buffet at 4:00 PM

Your chance to see a legendary Eastside Band perform live!!

For more information on the band please visit their home page:

http://www.latinofestival.com/thebluesatinsband/thebluesatinsbandhomepage.html

LITTLE RAY JIMENEZ IN CONCERT

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - THE HEARTBREAKERS - GREETINGS FROM EAST LOS ANGELES

THE HEARTBREAKERS - GREETINGS FROM EAST LA

Track Listing:

01. Cradle Rock
02. Every Time I See You
03. Please Answer
04. I Played The Fool
05. The Roach
06. Trying To Forget You
07. Baby I Love You So
08. I Don't Care
09. She Is My Baby
10. Aquel Amor

Two of the finest gentlemen I have ever met, Benny and Joe Rodriguez have recorded a new CD entitled "Greeting from East LA"

Eastside legends, Benny and Joe are better known as The Heartbreakers and have been part of the Eastside music scene since the early 1960's. (See my post EASTSIDE LEGENDS - THE HEARTBREAKERS) and continue to perform locally and in various parts of the country today.

Although Benny and Joe have been singing and performing together for more that 50 years their voices have not missed a beat. Many critics have dubbed the "Eastside Sound" as duet vocal harmony. If that is the case The Heartbreakers are among the finest.

On this CD, Benny and Joe have re-recorded many of their vinyl classics. Songs like "Cradle Rock", "Every Time I See You", "She Is My Baby" and my personal favorite, "Please Answer" sound amazingly like their records which to me is a good thing.

Also included on the CD is the beautiful ballad "Baby I Love You So" penned by Eastside legend Mark Guerrero and two tunes penned by Eastside rocker, Chan Romero entitled  "Trying To Forget You" and "I Don't Care".

Rounding out the CD is a cover of the Clovers' classic, "I Played The Fool" and the beautiful Spanish language "Aquel Amor" (That Love).

I very highly recommend this CD and if you are interested in obtaining a copy you can e-mail Benny Rodriguez at

brodriguez424@gmail.com

You may also preview the CD for a very limited time at the East LA Revue website jukebox:

http://www.eastlarevue.com/

               Me and fellow collector Bobby Medina with Benny & Joe




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KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - CHICK CARLTON - 90 MILES FROM VEGAS

CHICK CARLTON

90 MILES FROM VEGAS

Produced by Chick Carlton
Musical Director Tom Hensley
Arranged by Art More
Engineered by Mark Dorflinger

Recorded at 118 West Studios
Simi Valley, California
Doug Young, President

Music Performed By:

Art More - Keyboards
Bruce Luisi - Bass
Mike Sato - Drums
Ton Hensley - Guitars
Mark Dorflinger - Steel Drums - Strings - Horns
Hector Aponte - Horns

Dedicated To Eddie Davis and Barry White

Special Thanks To:

Hector A, Gonzalez
Stan Rankin T

Released in March, 2015 by Faro Records (A Division Of The Rampart Records Group)

Track List:

01. Liberace (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
02. 90 Miles From Vegas (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
03. How Low Will You Go For Love (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
04. Names On A Napkin (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
05, Is My Love Out Of Season (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley - Tammy Waters)
06. Sails In The Wind (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley - Mile Sato - Art More - Bruce Luisi)
07. Once Upon A Time (Chick Carlton - Ton Hensley - Jeff Pugsley)
08. My Dancing Shoes Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
09, Valentino Smiles (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
10. Love Is Like An Eagle (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
11. Wild Horses In The Rain (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)
12. Let My Life Speak For Me (Chick Carlton - Tom Hensley)

Chick Carlton is a singer/songwriter from the early days of the Eastside Sound. He has worked with the groups the Majestics and Aldermen and even sung with Barry White (Please see my entry under EASTSIDE BANDS - CHICK CARLTON AND THE MAJESTICS)

Chick has recorded a new album entitled 90 MILES FROM VEGAS.

This album brings a fresh sound to todays music scene and takes from Chick's vast musical backgrounds. Those backgrounds are in soul, blues, R&B, Latin Rhythm and he even throws in a touch of reggae.

What makes this album most interesting to me is that Chick has written these songs from his life experiences giving the tunes a more personal touch than most of todays music.

The opening track "Liberace" is a tribute to pianists that even Elton John would be proud to say he recorded.

"90 Miles From Vegas", the title track wowed me immediately with it's Latin Rhythm.

Ballad lovers will enjoy the sincere lyrics Chick has written on tracks like "Once Upon A Time"
"Valentino Smiles"' "Love Is Like An Eagle" and Wild Horse in The Rain"

The bluesy tunes "Names On A Napkin" and :"My Dancing Shoes" show Chick's versatility in vocal style.

I could swear I hear a hint of reggae on the track "Sails In The Wind"

The album closes with the spiritual "Let My Like Speak For Me". The track gives you the feeling of being right there in church with Chick and the band.

Credit must be given to Chick's fine selection of band mates who help bring the songs to life.

I highly recommend you seeking out Chick's fine piece of musical mastery.

It is available at Amazon by following this link:

 http://www.amazon.com/90-Miles-from-Vegas/dp/B00TYC5YYW


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KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE: OCTOBER 2014 SHOWS

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC - TIERRA

Performing Arts
TIERRA
Saturday, March 8, 2014 7:30pm

Tierra, the band named “Best R&B Vocal Group” by four leading magazines including Billboard. They started their career in East LA with a blend of rock, pop, jazz, R&B and salsa. Known for their dedication and commitment to bringing smooth and soulful sounds to audiences worldwide, this is a show not to be miss.

Special Guest:
Little Willie G:  The original voice of The Midnighters, Little Willie G will serve it up hot. According to Rolling Stone magazine, “Little Willie G is considered to be the best singer to come out of East LA and has one of the most soulful voices in the world today”.

Special Guest:
Richard Bean:  Create new memories with former member of the American Latin rock and funk group Maloand latin soul rock group Sapo. Bean returns with soulful classics such as “Suavecito”, "Ritmo del Corazon" and salsa flavored “Sapo Montuno”.

Individual show ticket:
Reserved Seating $40/$50 JACCC Members $37/$47
Group Sales and and Series subscriptions available.
Produced and directed by Ishibashi/Stonebridge

All ticket sales are final. No Refunds or Exchanges.

Live at the Aratani!>>

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - MARK GUERRERO IN CONCERT

Cal State Los Angeles
CSULA State Playhouse
December 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Mark Guerrero in concert at his alma mater, Cal State Los Angeles!  CSULA State Playhouse, December 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Mark will perform an acoustic set of his music, some of which will be backed vocally by Ernie Hernandez and the legendary Geree Gonzalez, and an electric set, backed by a five-piece band consisting of Ron Reyes (guitar), Jimi Seville (keyboard), Louis Ruiz (bass), Manny Lizardo (drums), and Marco Palos (sax).  The electric set will feature Mark's music, but also three of his father's (Lalo Guerrero) songs, "Los Chucos Suaves," "Muy Sabroso Blues," and "Tin Marin de do Pingue."  Some of Mark's songs he'll perform during the electric set include "On the Boulevard," "I'm Brown," "The Streets of East L.A.," and "Zoot Suit."  He will also perform "Get Your Baby," an instrumental he recorded with his teenage band Mark & the Escorts in the '60s.  "Get You Baby" has became an "Eastside Sound" and garage rock classic, appearing on at least six compilation albums.  THE CONCERT IS FREE THE PUBLIC!  The concert is one of the events surrounding the exhibit, "American Sabor- Latinos In U.S. Popular Music," which is now in the Fine Arts Gallery located in the Fine Arts building on the campus of Cal State L.A.  The exhibit will run through February 9, 2014.  Cal State L.A. is located at 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, phone: (323) 343-3000.  The campus is just North of the 10 freeway where it crosses the 710 freeway. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT MARK'S WEBSITE:

http://www.markguerrero.com/new.php

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - CHICANO SOUL LEGENDS IN CONCERT

The 4th annual Chicano Soul Legends in concert takes place this Saturday night, December 7th, 2013. The venue has moved from the Gibson over to the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
  Once again Willie G & Thee Midniters headline the show. Check out this poster for list of performers & show details.

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - ERSI & ROSELLA ARVIZU

Former singers with the legendary Eastside female group, The Sisters (see my post EASTSIDE LEGENDS) will be performing at Steven's Steak House in the city of Commerce, California on October 19,2013. This proves to be a wonderful evening of music and dining with proceeds going to fellow musician, Aaron Ballesteros. You can bet Ersi will be singing her signature tune "Sabor A Mi". Doors open at 6:00 PM and the dinner show starts at 7:00 PM.

For more information call King Solomon Productions (323) 725-7741 or Steven's Steak House (323) 723-9856.

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - FATHER'S DAY WITH LITTLE WILLIE G

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

Talk about keepin' the music & faith alive, a special celebration of music & prayer with the one & only Little Willie G. Held at the Faith Center of Las Palmas Park in San Fernando, California .

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - NICK'S TASTE OF TEXAS

What I believe to be a sizzling summer of upcoming concerts kicks off with the band Cold Duck appearing at Nick's Taste Of Texas tomorrow night at 8 PM.

Cold Duck will be joined on stage by the incomparable voice of Little Willie G (original voice of Thee Midniters).

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - THEE MIDNITERS AT NICK'S TASTE OF TEXAS

If you haven't made any plans for Valentine's Day yet here is a great way to treat that special someone in your life. Greg Esparza & his band Thee Midniters will be performing in Covina, California at Nick's Taste Of Texas. Also on the bill are special guests, Yesterday's Dream.

  Great food, adult beverages and a night of romantic love songs await your listening & dancing pleasure. Doors open at 7 PM and showtime is at 8PM. A great time is guaranteed for all.

KEEPIN THE MUSIC ALIVE - MARK GUERRERO & SALVADOR SANTANA

Tomorrow night the sons of two of music's pioneers will appear at Rudy's Baja Grill located at 5226 E Pomona Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
  Mark Guerrero (son of Lalo Guerrero) and Salavdor Santana (son of Carlos Santana) will be performing at this fine East Los Angeles venue. For more information call (323) 722-7992. They would love to have your support.

KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - UPCOMING SHOWS

If you are looking for some shows/concerts with great live entertainment, here are a few to put on your concert calendar before the new year:

My good friends at the East L.A Revue have put together a fabulous show at my favorite venue, Nick's Taste Of Texas in Covina, California. Not only will you get a great show with a large dance floor but the food they serve is to die for. Do I need to mention the "killer" adult beverages.

On October 20, 2012 you will be treated to some of the finest in Latin rhythms, soul, salsa, rhythm & blues, funk, jazz & oldies but goodies. Performing that night are Tracy, CA's very own Kool Katz Band. Also on the bill are The Recessions Band from Los Angeles. You will also enjoy the "old school" sound of Freddie G & The Smooth Response Band. Special guest musician Dale Villavicencio from Tierra will also be on stage.

The show is hosted by "The Al Capone Of The Microphone" Frankie Firme and my main man "The Suave Grooves" dee jay Chico Manqueros, both from the East LA Revue.

Please support The East LA Revue and have yourself a wonderful night.

On Saturday night November 24,2012, Nicks Taste Of Texas brings back a band that mixes the Eastside Sound and the Westside Sound, Los Fabulocos. Also on the bill are The Blazers and special guest, Moonlight Trio..

On December 1, 2012 Radio station Hot 92.3 presents their Winter Wonder Jam Concert. It is the 3rd annual Chicano Soul Legends Live In Concert show at the Gibson Ampitheater in Los Angeles, CA. This years line-up includes:

THEE MIDNITERS With Special Guest

Little Willie G

El Chicano

Joe Bataan

Malo with Jorge Santana

Rene Y Rene

Ralfi Pagan Tribute

The Latino's

Big Jay McNeely

Joe Bravo

Tierra

I have attended the previous two shows and I can tell you that you won't want to miss this one. The set performed by Little Willie G alone is woth the price of admission. Added to this years show are Big Jay McNeely and The Latinos. Get your tickets early!!

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KEEPIN' THE MUSIC ALIVE - EASTSIDE STORY

Here's an event you won't want to miss!! Come & celebrate the music of  Etta James, James Brown, Brenton Wood, The Chi-Lites, Curtis Mayfield, The Temptations, Billy Stewart, Mary Wells, The Flamingos, Barbara Lewis and many more  this Sunday September 30, 2012.

ArtDontSleep & Mochilla present: East Side Story

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble:

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Kamasi Washington, Fanny Franklin, Jimetta Rose, I Ced, Allakoi Peete, Elizabeth Lea, Gabe Noel, Gene Coye, Katisse Buckingham, Marcel Carmago, Sam Gendel, Surya Botofasina & Will Artope.

Specia Guests:
Mayer Hawthorne
Coco O. of Quadron
Bilal
James Gadson

Myron & E

Hosted By: Abraham Beltran

DJ Sets by: Ruben Molina & Soulera5150

The Mayan Theater: 1038 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA., 90015

 (213) 746-4674