myspace music

y la bamba
Folk / Indie / Acoustic



Portland, Oregon
United States

Profile Views:  181822




Last Login:  9/2/2010
View My: Pics | Videos | Playlists

   Contacting y la bamba

 MySpace URL: 

   y la bamba: General Info
Member Since1/25/2007
Band Websiteylabamba.com
Band Members

Luzelena Mendoza, guitar, vocals; Ben Meyercord, bass, vocals; Mike Kitson, percussion, vocals; Sean Flinn, guitar; Eric Schrepel, accordion; Paul Cameron, guitar, vocals; Scott Magee, ukelele, clarinet, percussion, vocals

Sounds Like

Lupon
Available from Tender Loving Empire
Record LabelTender Loving Empire
Type of LabelIndie


Get Flash now!

In order to listen or view this content you will have to upgrade your version of Flash.



   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 9 2010 4:00P
The Cravedog Loft Portland, Oregon
Sep 10 2010 11:30P
Someday Lounge Portland, OR
Sep 17 2010 9:00P
Mississippi Studios Portland, Oregon Find Tickets
Sep 18 2010 7:00P
Ike Box Salem, Oregon Find Tickets
Sep 19 2010 8:00P
Alex’s Plaza Restaurant Ashland, Oregon
Sep 20 2010 9:00P
TBA Oakland, CA
Sep 21 2010 8:00P
Spaceland Los Angeles, CA Find Tickets
Sep 22 2010 8:00P
TBA LOS ANGELES, CA
Sep 23 2010 7:00P
Muddy Waters Santa Barbara, California
Sep 24 2010 8:00P
TBA Chico, CA
Sep 25 2010 8:00P
Sophia's Thai Kitchen Davis, CA
Sep 26 2010 8:00P
Amnesia San Francisco, California
Oct 2 2010 6:00P
Music Millennium Portland, Oregon
Oct 7 2010 9:00P
TENDER LOVING EMPIRE PORTLAND, OR
Nov 6 2010 9:00P
Wonder Ballroom Portland, Oregon

y la bamba's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

[View All Blog Entries]

   About y la bamba

Booking: Theo Craig ( theo@smokesignalsbooking.com)

Publicity: Chris Hanat (chris@230publicity.com)

Management: Ingrid Renan (ingrid@explodinggreen.com) + Matt King (matt@potlatchpresents.com)


"Doing Portland Proud: Y La Bamba." - Billboard

"Y La Bamba makes fractured folk that sounds as if it comes from dog-eared diaries. The author is statuesque Luz Elena, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, whose vintage vocals seem to come from the 78-rpm era." - Buzzbands LA

"...mixes Devendra Banhart-influenced art-folk with hazy femme vocals and traditional Mexican sounds to weirdly entrancing effect." - LA Weekly

"The band continues to build up steam, maintaining its core strength in the voice and posturing of Mendoza. Her vocal lines swim out from a haze of guitars and dreamy percussion, often looping back into a cacophony that is eerie in effect but still somehow comforting, like the song that comes floating through in a fairy tale when the children are lost in the woods and just about to despair." - Portland Mercury


   


   y la bamba's Friend Space (Top 26)
y la bamba has 2871 friends.
 tragos amargos 


 Moon High 


 Cohen 


 Theo 


 Joshua Ryan 


 Sean Flinn & the Royal We 


 Meyercord 


 Monarques 


 Chris Funk 


 OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN 


 Autopilot is for Lovers 


 tobias 


 hosannas (formerly church) 


 the Tailor 


 Yard Dogs Road Show 


 Golden Boots 


 Loch Lomond 


 Grey Anne 


 aan 


 Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside 


 musee mecanique 


 NURSES 


 Morning Teleportation 


 MarchFourth Marching Band 


 Ocelli 


 XMATTHEWX (twitter.com/matthewsucks) 





y la bamba's Friends Comments
Displaying 25 of 1141 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
Autopilot is for Lovers

Autopilot is for Lovers



Apr 22 2010 7:46 AM

Do you want to play some shows together in Seattle this summer?  It'll be fuuuuuuuuuuuuun......
Planet Perhaps

Planet Perhaps



Apr 22 2010 7:46 AM

thanks so much for playing with us in Stockton.  Very awesome live performance.  Inspiring.
Ella

Ella Brown



Apr 1 2010 8:08 AM

Hello y la bamba ! Thanks for the add.



Children of the Kai

Children of the Kai



Apr 1 2010 8:07 AM

..It was really awesome playing with you guys.  I am so sorry we couldn't stay, I needed to go home and rest ( I had surgery the following day).  I really hope that someday We can play together again.  Hope all is well.
delightfully natured

Rebecca Waterman



Mar 31 2010 6:10 AM

Hey you ate at my cafe the other day :) Really like your music, now I'm bummed I missed the show.  I'll definitely catch you next time you come through town.
Blind Bartimaeus

Blind Bartimaeus



Mar 31 2010 6:06 AM

"And if I seem to be afraid to live the life that I have made in song
It's just that I've been losing so long."
Independent People

Independent People



Mar 15 2010 5:20 AM

ciao from san francisco. thanks for the connection.
Nitro Nikki

Nitro Nikki



Mar 15 2010 5:20 AM

Hey Beautiful Miss Elena!!! Two of my favorite punk bands (and friends) from your old stomping ground Medford, are playing tomorrow night at Twilight! You must remember the Hollowbodys and Idle Threats from shows at Musichead or Johnny B's. They remember you and your lovely voice. You know how hard being on the road is and a familiar face can make the night! Please pass the word around!
Specifics are:
The Hollowbodys
Idle Threats

Twilight Cafe & Bar
1420 SE Powell Blvd
(503) 232-3576


Thanks my love! Hope to see you soon!

Pea

Priscilla O



Mar 7 2010 12:21 AM

..hiii :]
oh man i am so excited to see you all in SD

aaahhhh!

chelsea

chelsea



Mar 4 2010 12:21 AM

hey... congrats on the show booked with sean hayes.  i'm totally impressed!  this will be a perfect first time y la bamba show to catch.  truly look forward to this night ofbeautiful music!!!
@wilseff

William Alan



Feb 25 2010 8:36 PM

Thanx for takin care of my puppy last night guys. Great show.
megan kathleen mcisaac.

Megan Mcisaac



Feb 10 2010 8:45 AM

loves,

i featured "juniper" in my latest mix tape titled "i will do" which already has over 600 downloads :) i hope it brings you all more fans. 

check it out and download the mix tape here:

xo,
megan
Gina

Gina



Feb 10 2010 8:44 AM

Thanks for adding me!
the snippet birds

the snippet birds



Jan 25 2010 8:35 PM

i can't stop listening to your el musica right now. 
Full Moon Radio

Full Moon Radio



Jan 25 2010 8:35 PM

I can't not coment every time I hear Y La Bamba. Alida street is genious. You write music that is universal. It will stretch on through time. Good on ya.
JESSIE LUK / creations look divine.

JESSIE LUK / creations look divine.



Jan 25 2010 8:34 PM

Hey!
Thank you for playing a gig here in Salem last night! It was very pretty.
And I'm loving your new EP!

Peace & love. 
The Volks

The Volks



Jan 25 2010 8:34 PM

you guys (and gal) were great!
Pea

Priscilla O



Jan 25 2010 8:34 PM

hoooly shit..
i am so excited to see that you are coming to the west coast!!
i will see you! if not at all three shows the La show mos def.
aayy dios!


The Thrift Shop Sampler

The Thrift Shop Sampler
Online Now!


Jan 25 2010 8:34 PM

......oooooooooh im justa sittin on the dock of the bay....

that was great. keep it up. :)
daniel

Daniel Menjivar



Jan 20 2010 9:06 AM

come back to SF!!!!!!!
Full Moon Radio

Full Moon Radio



Jan 20 2010 9:06 AM

I am an official Y LA BAMBA head. Damn. I wish I was closer. I wnt to see your shows. Love Full Moon Radio
Full Moon Radio

Full Moon Radio



Jan 20 2010 9:05 AM

I love the song, "A man and his fields." Very beautiul.
Misophone

Misophone



Jan 8 2010 9:13 AM

happy new year!!!
BabyDoll BetsyRose

Betsy Rose



Dec 25 2009 9:34 AM

How do I obtain a cd with your amazing music? is there an online site, do you sell any cds through local pdx shops?
Autopilot is for Lovers

Autopilot is for Lovers



Dec 24 2009 9:46 AM

Merry Christmas! 
You gotta love yourself, in the morning, in the evening, etc.
I want to get caffeinated and make more sweet beatzzzz.
Add Comment


©2003-2010 MySpace, Inc. All Rights Reserved.