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
"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
..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.
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.
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
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!!!
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.
Hope to see you soon!
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