Introduce yourself! :-)

[ArtAttack]

Take a moment and tell us a little about yourself. How'd you first hear of LLB? Where do you live? What are your interests? :)

[RosieJeanne]

Ok, i'll go first.. I'm Rosie from Mass. I've been a fan since 2005. I saw the boys at the "Big E" Eastern States Expo. I was amazed, and have been a fan ever since. When I saw Henry play "man to beat" & "Real Emotions" I had goosebumps. It was like seeing what I would play IF I COULD. It was like a part of me came alive. Sounds weird, but it's the only way I can describe it. Anyways, I have seen the boys in 7 states, and 15 times in 2 years, and I'm going to keep going. It's never enough. I have met some great friends here. I guess I'm addicted? Is there a 12 step program for LLB? Well, if you seee them LIVE, you'll know what I mean. Hope to see some newbies around the boards.

[lovemusic]

Hi, Everyone! I am Bela (not to be confused with Belle) and I live with my husband in Rockport, Massachusetts. I am completely addicted to Los Lonely Boys music.

I was driving home one day in the Spring of 2004 when I heard Heaven for the first time. I loved it, but had no idea who the artist was. When I got home I asked my husband, Mike, about it. He knew the song but not the artist. As the weeks went by I heard that song many times over and finally realized that it was by a band of brothers from Texas, Los Lonely Boys.

Sometime toward the end of the summer I heard More than Love. When I found out it was the same Band, I had to have the CD. I was completely amazed when I heard that CD for the first time. I loved every single song on it. I couldn't get enough of it. Then I started to search around the internet for information on the Boys and came across the fan forum. I started to read it on a regular basis. I had never been on a forum before, so I had no intention of joining it. I just liked to read it. As time went by, I realized I had tons of questions and the only way to ask them was to join the forum. In November of 2004 I finally joined and became completely addicted to the forum as well as the music.

On the forum, I found out about Blue Cat Blues and the Live from Austin DVD. Once I saw that DVD, I had to see a live concert. I kept looking for dates in the Northeast, but nothing. Mark from Austin mentioned to me that I should consider coming down to Austin for my first concert. One had just been scheduled for 5/4 in Austin and 5/5 in San Angelo. Once he put that idea in my head there was no way to let go. I tried and tried to convince Mike that we should take our vacation in Texas. He was non-committal. It was driving me crazy. I finally asked all my new Texas friends to write to him and invite him down. Many people did. My favorite plea was from Velvet Sky. Finally on 5/4/05 I saw my first concert at the Backyard in Austin, TX and my second in San Angelo the next. The San Angelo concert is the one that they filmed for Cottonfields and Crossroads. I have pictures of the movie cameras but I had no idea it was such an important concert. In San Angelo I got to meet Tio Lupe and his family as well as Enrique. It was a long, long time before I met the Boys.

Since then I have seen concerts all over the country. My last concert was on 10/7/07 in Perry, Georgia. That was number 29 in 29 months. I can’t believe I have been fortunate enough to keep up that pace. Not only has the music enriched my life but so have the many wonderful fans I have met all over the country. Some have even become good friends. My husband has been a wonderful sport about the whole thing. At first he would go to all the concerts with me, but after a while he encouraged me to go with ‘the girls’. He has been to Texas three times and has seen at least 14 concerts, maybe more. He loves the Boys’ music but refuses to act insanely like the rest of us.

[senoRita]

Hi, I'm Rita and I first saw the boys live at the Taos Solar Music Festival in June 2004. After hearing Heaven, Real Emotions, and Señorita on the radio, I had to see them live. I've been a dedicated and loyal fan ever since having seen them a total of 11 or 12 times live in concert to date.

They are so awesome especially when they play Onda and EOANB at the end of the show! :) :) :)

[bettyboop1016]

BettyBoop (Vicky) Been a Fan since 2004

[rebmorren]

Hi! My name is Rebecca, I live in Tucson, AZ.

I've seen the boys in every concert they've done here. I have the CD's, DVD's, I'm a big fan and try to get every one I know, to hear their music, because there is nothing else like it. I try to keep up with what the Boy's are doing by logging in here.

I hope to be able to keep in touch with others here.

Have a wonderful evening, everyone

God Bless
Rebecca :)

[Belle]

Rebecca - glad to see you here! Have you met any of the La Onda street team from AZ or NM?

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Rebecca. We are delighted to have you here.

[SadFlower]

Hey everyone my name is Sara. I first heard about Los Lonely Boys on Feb. 4th 2004 it was the Super Bowl and the concert series was sponsored by Pepsi Smash. My dad came from the other room in a hurry saying, "Who are these guys on TV, they're pretty good!" We watched with our mouths wide open, but I did not know who they were at that time. A few weeks later my mom (La Sonrisa) says, "Hey Sara, come check this out!" She was watching the Heaven video on VH1. We found out who they were and went and bought their CD right away. And in the following weeks and months and a year we listened continuously and contently to their self titled album. My Mom favored Senorita, me, Dime Mi Amor and my Father Heaven and Velvet Sky. They sang straight from the heart, that much was obvious. These first impressions will remain with me forever. I've always been a major Santana fan and I never thought a new generation of musicians could come along and steal my heart. But Los Lonely Boys did just that. I still can't explain it to this day but something very special happened to my family and I when The Boys came into our lives. Our very first concert was in Park City, Utah on August 16th, 2005. Only then did we realize what talent, what passion, what a God Given gift these fine young men truly posessed. From then on we discovered the LLB Fan Forum, and an amazing and loyal Street Team by the name of ~LA ONDA~, who helped to educate my mom and I on how to promote The Boys and make swag. We met many fans online who in time became our very dear friends and met up with at concerts, most of them from other states. So here we are, a 3 generation familia, my parents, myself and my son, thankful to have a band like Los Lonely Boys and La Onda in our lives, getting us through the hard times, giving us strength and happiness everyday. Hey, they say things happen for a reason right? We will remain LLB fans for life! My favorite sayings are "A Band of Brothers that brought us together" and "Mi Onda es Mi Vida"!

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Henry, JoJo and Ringo words cannot describe what you mean to us, thank you for sharing your gift with the world. You are special and unique, there has never been a band like you and there never will be.

~Sara & Carlitos

[rhantson]

Whoa Nelly!!!! Let's get Texican folks!!!

Hey there folks, RHantson here, aka Bobby Jay from KLLB Radio!!! The Only Official Radio Station of Los Lonely Boys!!

Just popping in to say hello, introduce myself, and let everyone know that 2008 is going to R... O... C... K... on KLLB! Right now, the station is just in a "Beta" stage, but as time goes by, we're going to have allot going on and we'll even some great ways for YOU - THE FANS to get involved as well!

We're wishing you a VERY HAPPY and SAFE Holiday Season here at KLLB, and we hope to see you tuned in!!!

Robert Hantson
KLLB Radio

[velvetsky0222]

Welcome Bobby Jay! gotta say KLLB is a great feature for us to have on the public forum. Thanks for popping in to let us know who the wizard is behind the curtain. Take care and keep serving up that Texican Rock N Roll!! :cool:

[rebmorren]

I haven't met any of La Onda Street Team, but I would like to, especially when concert season rolls around, that would be great, probably lots of fun. :)

Let me know if your in the Tucson area :)

God Bless

Rebecca


http://www.myspace.com/mommyrenteria

[velvetsky0222]

Rebecca if you are interested in joining La Onda be sure to go to Reverbnation to sign up. Not too many ST'ers in Arizona BUT we have members from NM and Texas (ElPaso) who have traveled to Tucson to shows. You don't have to wait till a show to get to know the team that's for sure or to start STing :cool:.

[La Sonrisa]

Rebecca, there's a few of us La Onda in Utah, too. You never know, maybe someday we can head down that way for a concert and meet up!!

ORALE!!

Debra

[LLBgal]

Rebecca, New Mexico Onda welcomes you! If you ever make it to a show here or if we go to one there, it would sure be thrill to hang out. Have a look around the place and soak up the Texican Rock-n-Roll!

Peace,
Paula

[SadFlower]

Welcome Rebecca, I am also from Utah. It's great to see fans from Arizona. It would be cool to have us Four Corner States get together one day for a concert and a have 1 big party, Texican Style that is :)

Sara

[Sombra]

Hello from Tucson Arizona. I love the Lonely Boys music and lyrics and listen to them all the time! I sing the lyrics to my boyfriend who thinks it is sexy for me to sing to him in Spanish. I hope the boys come back to Tucson soon. There are a lot of fans here that want to see them again. My favorite song of theirs is Dime Mi Amore. But there truly isn't a song of theirs I don't like! I hope they will be making many more great albums for decades to come. Long Live Los Lonely Boys!

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Sombra. Hope you visit us often.

[rebmorren]

Hello! Its been a while since I've been online, with work and the holiday's it's been pretty hectic. What's been happening and what's new with LLB, I need to be caught up! I did see some the concert dates, does anyone know if they are headed here to AZ.?

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and Everyone have a great and safe New Year!!

:) Rebecca

[miranda]

Hi Im Miranda i live in Luton, Beds England
I first heard of Los Lonely Boys when Bo Bice sang one of their songs on American Idol I loved it and could'nt wait to hear the original version after long searches my boyfriend found one of their albums which i loved from start to finish. I've since brought their live album, so jelous of everyone there. My other favourite artist are Frank Mccomb, Rahsaan Patterson, Van Hunt, Marcus Miller and Prince.

[senoRita]

Welcome to the Los Lonely Boys Fan Forum, Rebecca and miranda! :) Hope to see you here often. :D

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Miranda. It great to hear that we have more fans overseas. Hopefully one of these days, they will make it over to Europe again. In the mean time check out all the videos they have on youtube. It is not the same as being at a live concert, but the next best thing.

[llbeagle]

[QUOTE=lovemusic] Finally on 5/4/05 I saw my first concert at the Backyard in Austin, TX

Bela...you and i have in common our "first" llb experience. that was also my first show -- and the ONLY time i've heard them do "More Than Love" a capella. remember? had known i was gonna be hooked, i would've planned to go to the s.a. show the next day, darn it.

[lovemusic]

[QUOTE=lovemusic] Finally on 5/4/05 I saw my first concert at the Backyard in Austin, TX

Bela...you and i have in common our "first" llb experience. that was also my first show -- and the ONLY time i've heard them do "More Than Love" a capella. remember? had known i was gonna be hooked, i would've planned to go to the s.a. show the next day, darn it.

Don't forget that we also got flying guitars for the first and only time. Too bad we didn't meet. My husband and I were travelling with two other fans from California that we met in Austin: Janetlee and Ruth from OBTB.

[loopie girl]

Hello everyone. I have been a member since 2005. My husband saw their video on CMT and thought I would like them. Little did he know what he was going to start. My username used to be DJ on the old forum . I have met several of La Onda. I met them this summer and saw the boys for the first time in Colorado. I saw them three nights in a row and actually got to go to a meet and greet which was awesome. I have made some live time friendships due to that trip. Last summer was a time I will never forget. It would be nice to meet others in the future. I love being on here. Everyone is so nice. As we all say familia is important and this like another part of me that I truly enjoy. Hope to talk to some of you in the future. One of my favorite songs is Tell Me Why. I don't believe that it has ever been played at a concert. I just love that song. Second is I Never Met A Woman. Now that song will make any woman who remotely likes JoJo weak in the knees. You have to admit that JoJo along with Henry and Ringo are very easy on the eyes. They are so excessable and that's hard to find in any band.

Orale ;)

[senoRita]

Hi loopie girl. Nice to see you posting here. Hope you come back again and again. :)

[La Sonrisa]

I have met several of La Onda. Orale ;)

Hey, Cheyenne was an awesome show. It was nice meeting you, just wish we could have spent more time hanging out. Hope you visit here often.

Debra

[Tasina]

I have been a fan since 2003 and am so glad to meet the new folks here, and thank GOD that you lifelong loopies/lonelies are here also. I miss the old forum where I had over 3500 posts, will all my experiences archived there. Unfortunately I don't have much saved since my laptop died last year. . so I have very few of my early experiences.

I met the boys (the pic of that in my avatar) May 5, 2004 which was a dream come true for me since I had missing their concerts here in SF the year before. seems every time they'd play here I was out of town. Soon after I met them, I joined the fan forum and have been on the many transitions it's undergone, making new friends and cultivating the richness I have with the old ones. . . so it's home to me, and my connections have been mainly with La Onda, who are working fans, promoting the boys, relentless in their love and commitment for LLB.

I've also met my life partner here. . a life long Santana fan, who supports me in my La Onda lifestyle, although he's always encouraging to slow down, not do so much. . . maybe that will happen when I'm too old to rock. . but that's not anytime soon, right ladies!

So I found an old post that I had made. . . this was after four shows in three days (little did I know that would be the NORM of seeing LLB. . since then I've had several road trips with 4-7 shows in a row). . as of today, I have 54 shows behind me, and three more scheduled in Oregon for March. . possibly one in North Dakota in April. .
but this old post brings back memories. I had been a fan for about a year at this point, already had the beaded purse (which I've retired after 2005 season). I am attaching that old post after this one, kind of helps understand some of my beginnings . .

I just am thrilled to see new folks here, and I hope you feel welcomed by us who've been around for a while. . . I'm just now getting back into the swing of things after a tough December. .

Have a fantastic 2008! and I'm sure I'll see some of you at the shows!

Love, Tasina
(Ta SHEE na)

[Tasina]

(it's kind of weird seeing myself as a Jr. member, wonder what that means. lol)


___After the Oct. 23-24-25, 2004 Fillmore shows (and Bridge School Benefit)____ my original post____________________

I came home from my 4th LLB concert in three days at 3:00 am last night, and was writing for about 40 mins. When my computer crashed and I lost it all!!!! I had so much energy I was writing about my “double blast” of LLB yesterday that I was including wayyyy too many details.. So I went to bed about 4:30 but ended up trying to write out the words to “MY LONLINESS” . ..anyway. . I have to say I'm feeling so happy, overwhelmed and elated. . I went to all three nights at the fillmore, AND the BSB.. It was wonderful. So look out, this will be filled with so much love and minor details, unless you are OBSESSED like I am. . .

First, I got to Mountain View at the Bridge School Benefit just in time to see Eddie Vedder and I LOVE Eddie Vedder who played right before our boys. The Shoreline amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor space and it was a sunny day, where I had tickets in the 12th row. I had gone out during the break, and it was around 3:15 when they announced LLB so I ran back into the seating area. . and as I was walking down the stairs. . JOJO saw me and pointed at me, smiled and waved. .. . BIG CHEESY SMILE here because it was sooo affectionate and they looked sooooo beautiful on the three stools (acoustic set). The Bridge school kids were all sitting on the stage behind them so it was such a family setting. They immediately thanked everyone involved with this good cause and then broke out with Crazy Dream… and the rest of the 7 song set. later as I was standing, dancing, Ringo saw me waving my LLB visor and waved back . . . It was obvious most of the crowd weren't sure who they were. . but there were a few pockets of us on our feet dancing and clapping to the songs.. . of course by the end of their set, the STANDING OVATION was a good indication that they know our boys now.. and won’t forget them.

It was the 3rd show (I didn't go on Saturday to BSB) I had seen them at in three days, and as usual they gave it their acoustic all It was my cousins first time to see them, and she LOVED them of course After their set, we went to look around and I felt people looking at me wherever I walked around because I had my LLB visor, black LLB t-shirt, and my LLB beaded purse. . .so I was a walking AD for the boys. I was sooo happy to see them. . . and be visual support for them . People were coming up to me saying, “you must be a big fan. They are fantastic!, they are great!, they were amazing!”. .they were telling me like I had something to do with it. Lol. It was so fun..

So I got to the Fillmore late because the show started at 8:00 instead of the 9:00 time of the previous nights. I didn’t get to stand up at the front of the stage as I did the night before so I was about 5 rows back (10 ft?) from Jojo in a packed house. A different band opened instead of Chris Duarte, and they were really good. I hollered around, “any ONDA people here”.. .no response so I figured most were up front at the stage. I brought 3 ‘llb virgins’ with me so when one asked “do you think they will be tired after all these shows?” I said “oh no, they give their all EVERY SHOW” and man, was I wrong. They gave even MORE this last show. The energy was sooo high from the time they came out at 9:24. They busted out with the first four songs and already with Man to beat, Henry opened with a solo, which became a trend for the night. . ..Jojo broke a string on Man to Beat, and they immediately brought his backup. I love how they do their “acupulco style, and ringo says a capella.. henry: .acupulco, a capella, avacado. . it’s all the same.” For More than Love. And then they acknowledged and honored a special guest, pointing out “Bob Morales” (? Not sure if that was his name) who is a relative of Ritchie Valens in the audience. And I had never heard them do “OOOH MY HEAD” that Jojo sang. . .BEAUTIFUL. even slicking back his hair when he’s sing that part . . .It was so perfect. And again, the opening of ONDA was spectacular. .they were in such top “JAMMING” form. . .all night with Ringo, Reese and Henry doing solos here and there. . .the crowd going wild. And of course everyone singing “velvet sky. . did you wish upon a falling in starrrrrr” which JOJO physically shows love for. .
And then they break out in the main part of the song. .ummmm
Jojo then sang “I WISH” which completely rocked. I was happy to see Ringo use my kazoo again, which I had given him the night before (Veronica lent his to her on Friday night). They have the dueling kazoos during Suppertime Cute as always!

Familia, I have to say. . this was the fourth time I was honored to hear “MY LONLINESS”. . .UMMMM I am soooo in LOVE with this song. . so haunting, so deep. . ..I spent an hour this wee hours of morning before bed trying to decipher the words. I have it on tape and am mesmerized by it, . . absolutely LOVE it! I wish I could figure out a way to share it with you if you haven’t heard it yet. . you will soon when you see them. .I think they love it too. I was crying during this song. . thinking about how much beauty I feel being with them, and realizing what a gift I was given being able to spend this much time with them, and them noticing me each time, being able to go back stage on Friday and hang out and visit. At one point last night, Jojo spotted me in the crowd and did a little intense jam, looking at me as if it was just for me. They amaze me how they make us each feel like we are the most valuable human being. . .I teared up during “my lonliness” because I knew they were going home today. . and I didn’t’ want it to end.
Next they brought their friend Mark Brussard on stage and he sang most “superstitious” as lead, and then Jojo joined in singing with him while they also focused on Reese and his keyboards.. .again many solos . . .henry again intro of Little Senorita was an awesome solo. They played 20 minutes longer then the two nights before, and their energy was through the roof Continuing with Nobody Else. Then during Real Emotions, it looked like security was trying to keep some girls from climbing onstage, I could be wrong but the place was wild..during Real Emotions someone threw a leather vest on stage and Jojo kept motioning to the man, saying ‘thank you’ during the song. Of course then Henry gave all the acknowledgement of the things their ‘daddy’ said and taught them and how much appreciation they had for us, our coming out to hear them, and the love and applause, people were hanging on every word, then cheered so loud. Ringo said “you never know what can happen, this could be our last show” meaning that they never take us or this success for granted. . .that we never know what can happen, and to be thankful for what is happening right now. . It was so moving and bonding as they all thanked everyone for coming. Jojo announced that this man just lost his father, and they were dedicating HEAVEN to him. and the lights come up and the whole house is singing with them. I was sobbing with how much ‘real emotions’ I was having. . . When they came out for the encore, Jojo was wearing the black leather vest over a tight black knit shirt that he wore under his other shirt… they played “End of the Beginning” once more for the finale, with all the wonderful stuff of Jojo playing Henry’s guitar, playing his bass on the floor. They also did the James Brown routine, with Jojo and a towel as a cape. . it was so funny. and then racing side to side onstage. . .it was awesome! The show ended at 11:44.

Since it was Sunday night, they shooed us out of their right away, but I lingered as did a few others. Jojo came down immediately and was talking with the man who gave him the vest and his familia. It looked very intense. I stood back at a short distance feeling fulfilled and content to just be there. As we walked toward the door, I didn’t want to leave yet, and said “wait” and we turned to go back since he was still there. . I saw Kevin and another management woman ready to take him backstage, and right when he was turning to leave he saw me and reached toward me, so I rushed in and he gave me a big hug, as I kissed his cheek. In my ear he said “thank you for coming”. .It was so tender and very heartfelt. I am amazed at how much love and beauty they give to all of us. I walked away in tears feeling so blessed that these guys are here making our world such a beautiful place. What a gift from Creator. . . We stood outside for a while as my friend told the others the details of what she just witnessed and I was sobbing so much that I couldn’t’ speak for a while. So much emotion flowing from me. . .I LOVE THESE GUYS! As I know you all do. . what a precious precious gift.

Thanks for listening to me. Sorry it’s a bit long, but I did warn you.. .smile
I'm sure the other street team folks will have their accounts to add, so I'm excited to hear how it was for everyone else.
This is a culmination of all the love, support and gratitude everyone felt with meeting each other. Great to meet the Texican Onda, as well as everyone here, giving them the prayer card from the prayer team, being backstage showing them my purse, etc. I am sooo lucky. .
while I was near jojo at the end. . a Fan came up and said "what's ONDA" and when I told them who we were he said " I read about your purse on the site.. I want to join, it's so great to meet you". I realized how many people read us here. . thanks all of you for creating this amazingly loving community that we all are a part of. On my photo that they signed (the one here by my name). Henry wrote "Con mucho gusto, mi familia". . .that says it all!
LLB 4eva!

[Tasina]

Hey, Cheyenne was an awesome show. It was nice meeting you, just wish we could have spent more time hanging out. Hope you visit here often.

Debra

Did I meet Loopie girl too? with all the name changes on the new site, I'm lost. . .glad you're still La Sonrisa. . ;)

[SadFlower]

Yes Tasina you know Loopie Girl aka DJ (Donna) :) That would be cool if there was an ONDA FRONTIER 2 on the horizon. Last years weather was just crazy!

Sara

[La Sonrisa]

Did I meet Loopie girl too? with all the name changes on the new site, I'm lost. . .glad you're still La Sonrisa. . ;)

Kelly, Loopie girl (Donna) and Rhonda at ONDA FRONTIER in Cheyenne 2007

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6387/kdjrgj0.jpg

Debra

[Tasina]

Thanks for clearing that up. From DJ to Loopie girl.. .good to see you here.

[myrmdz]

Take a moment and tell us a little about yourself. How'd you first hear of LLB? Where do you live? What are your interests? :)
Hello my name is Myriam Diaz and I live in El Paso, Texas. I actually did not hear the LLB album at first. See, I am a Kindergarten teacher and one of the teachers had a CD laying next to her computer. I asked her about them and she described their music. I went and bought my own copy and I just loved their music! Love u guys! God Bless You!

[Belle]

Myriam - hi! Nice to meet you. :D Welcome to the LLB forum. I hope you make yourself at home and just jump on in. We're a friendly bunch.

[lovemusic]

Welcome to the Fan Forum, myrmdz. I am so glad that teacher had the CD out and you saw it. That is more proof of Word-of-mouth advertising. It is the most powerful thing around. What that teacher did (whether or not the person knew it) is called Street Teaming. Many of us are dedicated to spreading the word about these Boys. They are fantastic and I am always surprised how many people still don't know them.

By the way, which CD did you get? I love them all, but I was curious. Tell us more about yourself. Have you seen the Boys in Concert yet? I look forward to getting to know you on the forum.

[RosieJeanne]

Tasina, I just loved your older post! My eyes are still watering. I know just how you feel when you get sad that the show's almost over. I went to 4 in 4 last July with all my loopie/LaOnda friends and three 13 y/olds. (aka "The Velvey Sky girls", Remember Bela???) On the first night Jojo said he'd see what he could do about playing Velvet Sky. On the second night he "Pinky promised" my daughter. They really bonded with Jojo when they held the banner that said "Play Velvet Sky" for four nights. On the fourth night, during the show in New Haven, Jojo said "This is for those 3 girls right there (pointing), they asked us for this song for four nights!" After the show, they just hugged Jojo, got a pic, and one started crying, and he said "What's wrong?" I said they are going to miss you guys. He said "We'll always be with you right here"(with his hand on his heart) Then they all started balling. They cried for 30 miles all the way home. It was all I could do to keep it together. It was soooo nice, but soooo sad. I love those dudes.. I miss thm alot. Thanks for your beautiful post.

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[Belle]

Rosie, what a sweet, touching story! Those girls will always remember that night. :)

[lovemusic]

Tasina, I just loved your older post! My eyes are still watering. I know just how you feel when you get sad that the show's almost over. I went to 4 in 4 last July with all my loopie/LaOnda friends and three 13 y/olds. (aka "The Velvey Sky girls", Remember Bela???) On the first night Jojo said he'd see what he could do about playing Velvet Sky. On the second night he "Pinky promised" my daughter. They really bonded with Jojo when they held the banner that said "Play Velvet Sky" for four nights. On the fourth night, during the show in New Haven, Jojo said "This is for those 3 girls right there (pointing), they asked us for this song for four nights!" After the show, they just hugged Jojo, got a pic, and one started crying, and he said "What's wrong?" I said they are going to miss you guys. He said "We'll always be with you right here"(with his hand on his heart) Then they all started balling. They cried for 30 miles all the way home.
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I remember that very well, Rosie. I was right next to Kristen when Jojo looked at her teary face and said, "Remember, when I am not with you I'm right here" and he put his closed hand over his heart. I almost started crying too. That was one of the most beautiful moments I have ever experienced. I could kick myself for not having taken a picture but I was listening to every word. I forgot all about pictures. It really was too precious of a moment.

We love our three young Loopies. I hope they will join us again this year.

[RosieJeanne]

I really hope we get some shows to go to!! I am getting a little anxious myself. I keep checking the tour page ALOT! As a matter of fact, the three of them will be giving me the pleasure of their company tonight for a sleepover! 14 year olds!! (rolls eyes) LOL! But they are usually good. Usually. I'll see what shows they could go to, without a flight. Hopefully they'll be listing some more soon so I can make travel plans.

[Tasina]

I love that banner and the girls look so sweet. thanks for the story. I LOVE the stories. .you can just see their faces and hear their voices when you tell the story :)

I MISS the OLD FORUM. .there were so many stories there :) I used to just love to go back and read them.

[BillysGal]

Hi. I was a Member of the Old Board, but was never able to post.
Something I guess, was wrong with the way it got Posts on the Board.
Anyway, I am back.
Hopefully this time, back to stay.
A lot has been going on with me. It is a long story, but will tell only off the Board.

[RosieJeanne]

WELCOME, Billysgal!! I hope you come back often. We love to hear your stories and hear your opinions of the boys! Glad you can post now! Have you ever seen a LIVE show yet? And what part of the country do you live in? Everyone needs to go to a show at lease once in their life! LOL!! Come back and post often!

[Slashplosion]

Hey yall, New here, heard of LLB about two years ago, in love with henry hahaha oh yeah Im Chris Btw


http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee14/slashplosion/010_8A.jpg

[Belle]

Hi, Slashplosion. Welcome to the LLB forum.

I want to explain why I deleted your first picture. The forum policy prohibits profanity, pornography, spammers, etc. The first picture showed an objectionable T-shirt. Please read the following thread on Forum Netiquette.

http://forums.musictoday.com/llb/showthread.php?t=2079

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

[senoRita]

Hey yall, New here, heard of LLB about two years ago, in love with henry hahaha oh yeah Im Chris Btw

Hi Chris, welcome to the Fan Forum! I'm in love with Hernry too. LOL :D

[laurieboop]

Hi, I finally made it over here after hanging around in the FCF all this time. I know many of you know me, but for those who don't... I'm Laurie and go by "Laurieboop". Why you may ask? Well, aside from being a big fan of Los Lonely Boys, I'm also a fan of Betty Boop. :)

I learned about LLB in early 2004 through a friend Steve, the bass player for one of my favorite local bands, Flirt. One night at a gig, Steve came over during their break to chat and asked me to listen to the song he was playing ...he asked, "do you know who this is" and I said, "hmmmm, it sounds a lot like Santana!" My friend laughed and said well pretty close., it's another very talented group comprised of three Mexican brothers from Texas called Los Lonely Boys! He told me they are influenced by many other great musicians one of them being Carlos Santana. I said, no wonder because that guitar playing sure sounded like Carlos Santana. Later, I find out the song he was playing was "ONDA".

The next week, I went out searching for their cd and couldn't wait to play it. I had already heard "Heaven" on the radio but didn't know it was Los Lonely Boys. I fell in love with the whole cd...including "Heaven", which later started playin on the radio. One day as I was reading the paper, I found out LLB was playing at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Tickets went on sale in March for the show in May, but by the time I went to purchase them, they were sold out!!!! I couldn't believe it and wasn't going to let an opportunity like this go by without seeing these guys. I went to a friend who had connections at the night clubs in West Hollywood and I soon landed tickets to see them. I will never forget my first experience seeing these brothers on stage...I was so impressed not just because of Henry's guitar playin, JoJo's bass strummin or Ringo's drummin...NO, that wasn't it! These guys weren't your typical musicians, it was their warmth and humbleness that lured me in! They are so down-to-earth and always make you feel like you are part of their familia! I have been very fortunate to have met them and families and all of them have been very nice towards me.

The lyrics the boys write have had a big influence on all of us for whatever personal reasons. "Heaven" in particular has always been an inspiration for me. When I first heard "Heaven" on the Blue Cats Blue CD, it was the day after my grandmother's death. I felt such a connection with the Boys because they had dedicated that song to their grandmother who had also passed away. This song meant so much to me because it brought peace and comfort and only this song has helped me move on with my life after my grandmother's death. "Livin My Life" has also touched me in a very personal way. I was going through my divorce when I first heard this song and it has also helped me to move on.

Now four years and 46 shows later, my family and friends know understand what LLB means to me. They know I am a proud member of the LLB Fan Club and La Onda Street Team. I have seen LLB all over CA, NV, AZ and TX and have met so many amazing people. Many of these I consider good friends and familia. My goal is to travel to other places I have never been to see LLB in order to make more friends and to spread the ONDA love.

I'm looking forward to the upcoming release of FORGIVEN and to more shows in 2008! Hope to see you there ;)

[bettyboop1016]

Good to see you here Laurie!!!!!! :)

[switchwrist]

I'm John,from just outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
I first heard about these great guys on the radio,(heard Heaven being played). Imagine my surprise when i came across the CD with Heaven on it at the Library,(i'm sooo glad i did). I'f i'd have known how good these "Boys" were i'd have zipped out and bought the CD right off. No biggie though, it gave me the heads up to not forget to pick up every CD from LLB from here on in. What a feeling these guys convey, too bad i'll prolly never see these guys live,(from the sounds of thier playing, they sound like they are having a great time). Oh, "Superman" is on now...cooooool tune.

Anywho, that's me,

Keep being cool guys! (ya...like that's gonna be a problem..lol)

[Belle]

John - howdy from Tejas and welcome to the LLB forum. I'm glad you found the CD, which led you on this great journey. The "Boys" are phenomenal musicians and everyone here loves them.

Don't give up hope about seeing them in concert. They wander into Canada from time to time, so it could happen.

Orale!

Belle

[lovemusic]

Welcome, John. So glad you found the Boys and the Forum. Don't worry about not seeing the Boys live. They have been up your way many times. You can also do what all of us do--travel. I live about an hour and a half North of Boston. A few of us are going to be going to shows up and down the Coast starting next week. We are attending shows in up-state NY; Norwalk, CT; Westhampton, Long Island, NY; Wilmington, DE; Baltimore, MD; Glenside, PA; Hampton, NH; Boston, MA; and Burlington, VT.

Hope to see you posting often.

[switchwrist]

Thanks ! I do believe i will have to find a way to get to out and witness what is LLB live.....they just sound toooo good for my ears :D

John

[senoRita]

John, welcome to the LLB Fan Forum. So happy you found LLB and your way here. Stick around and you will find that it's a pretty cool place to visit! Come back often.

:)

[JessieJ]

Hey everyone! I'm Jess. I'm from New York. I've been a fan since catching "Heaven" on tv back in 2004. I've been following the boys ever since. I actually went to see them for the first time yesterday in Peekskill. Excellent show. I can't wait to see them again. :)

[senoRita]

Hi JessieJ, happy to hear that you got to your first live LLB performance! You're now a certified Loopie! Hope to see you here often. :)

[velvetsky0222]

Welcome to all the new forum members. Good to see new fans join us here. :cool:

[MichConnextion]

I'm sure the Garza brothers are out making new fans right now so a BIG WELCOME to any newbies! We love seeing you here and any recaps or pictures of a gig are more than welcome too :)

[RosieJeanne]

Hey, Jessie J!! I was at the Peekskill show, too! I was in the front with my daughter. I hated when they made us sit down! It was a good show!! Every show LLB does is a good one! Some just better than others!! You'll HAVE TO GO AGAIN, right??? Me, too! 3 shows this weekend. NH, Boston & VT! Then the long lonely winter. Glad to see you posting!!! Talk to you soon! Rosie

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Jessie. So glad you found us. I was at Peekskill also. A bunch of us drove there from the Boston area. I too was upfront on Henry's side. I just put up the set list from that show. Please put down your thoughts of the show over there. We would love to hear your reaction.

[JessieJ]

Hey, Jessie J!! I was at the Peekskill show, too! I was in the front with my daughter. I hated when they made us sit down! It was a good show!! Every show LLB does is a good one! Some just better than others!! You'll HAVE TO GO AGAIN, right??? Me, too! 3 shows this weekend. NH, Boston & VT! Then the long lonely winter. Glad to see you posting!!! Talk to you soon! Rosie
Hey!! Cool, I was up in the front as well. I was sitting upfront by Jojo. The show was awesome. I will definitely see them if they come by again. :D

[JessieJ]

Welcome, Jessie. So glad you found us. I was at Peekskill also. A bunch of us drove there from the Boston area. I too was upfront on Henry's side. I just put up the set list from that show. Please put down your thoughts of the show over there. We would love to hear your reaction.
Thank you! That's cool that ya'll drove over for the show! I didn't have a long trip 'cause I live right across the river from Peekskill lol. I'll go check out your thread! :)

[barelanv002]

Hi my name is Nick from CO, I have been a fan since the first album. It's nice to see la gente playing some great tunes and show such a strong commitment to la familia. Orale. Great bunch of guys Great!! music.

[Belle]

Hi, Nick. Nice to meet you and glad you're here.

Yeah, we all think the Boys are great. I saw your thread about tabs. Someone will come along who can tell you what you're looking for.

Hope to see you around!

Belle

[kimann]

:D I have been hanging around the fan club board for over a year now but I couldn't seem to log in on the public forum.

I just returned from a four show roadtrip which was better than I ever imagined.
Durham - Knoxville - Louisville and Nashville.

I have a full review and pics of the trip on the fan club board. If I can figure out how to get it over here I will.

I have been a fan since early 2006 and will see my 9th show next month in Fort Pierce, FL.~!

kimann

[Louise&Thelma]

Hi - We just joined - Thelma & I - and we LOVE the guys! I first saw them back when Heaven was out & I think the video played on cmt or vh1 - not sure which one...Anyway was a low key fan for years - then something just happened and now its LLB all day every day! I just went to my first show in April at the HOB in Orlando FL & OMG...it was AWESOME!!! Then the next night I saw then at the Blues Fest in St. Pete FL- AWESOME again!

I took Thelma with me to Orlando and although she liked before after seeing them live she is now crazy like me - LLB all the time! We are now cohorts in crime - LOL.

We recently did a road trip to Nashville TN to see the guys there and had a great time! Their live show is just incredible and we always leave feeling so energized - we had to have a few drinks after the show just to chill us out!

We are so excited that we will be seeing them again soon in St Pete, then driving to Pompano Beach and Ft. Pierce - yes another road trip - therefore our name Thelma & Louise. We had a slight problem registering for the site so we had to flip the names.

And we have been doing the street team thing without really realizing it. Everyone where we work knows about LLB - whether they want to or not - since they've heard the CD's or seen our pictures.

So that's more than enough for now - but we'll keep checking back!

Thank ya'll everybody!
Louise & Thelma

[NaNeeBee]

Hi, Thelma & Louise! :D
I just went to my first show in April, too! It was in Milwaukee, and it was fantabulous! lol. Your enthusiasm is very much welcome! :) :cool:

[senoRita]

It's really great to see new fans comming here and posting. Welcome to all of you and I hope to see you here often. Please continue posting your reviews of the show.

Thanks for posting some nice pics Thelma & Louise!

:)

[lovemusic]

Welcome to all the new fans. It is great to see more people contributing their impressions of the concerts. We all like to hear what each fan thinks as well as any additional pictures. Please keep them coming.

[llblady1972]

Hi everyone, I'm Carrie Martin I've been a fan of Los Lonely Boys I known most of you for sometime now almost 4 years... I'm a Stay at Home Mom of 4 Two Boys and two Girls. I've been married to my husband Joe for 15 years now..

We've just moved to St.Augustine Florida about 3 years ago from Trenton New Jersey.. Joe is a Tour guide for Ancient City Tours Ghost Story teller and he also works at the oldest Wooden schoolhouse..

My First introduction to this wonderful trio was back in July of 2004 I was sitting in my van with 4 very noisy kids and I had the radio on and all of sudden I hear this awesome guitar solo come on the radio and I hear VAMINOS My Kids got real quiet and listened to the music and I fell hopelessly in Love with them from that moment but the funny thing is they never said who they were..

I finally did and been a fan ever since... I've been to 2 concerts and on my way to a third.. And the best part is My hubby will be coming with me it will be his first time seeing the boys live..

anyway HELLO To all.. and looking forward to talking and maybe meeting you all!!
:)

[lovemusic]

Nice to see you back here, Carrie. I hope you enjoyed the concert.

[Cricket]

Hi Louise and Thelma,

I finally got to see Los Lonely Boys in concert and what a night it was!
It was a birthday treat for myself so of course I took the hubby along. I don't know which one of us was making the most noise, him or me; but we sure rocked Fort Pierce. I am such a huge fan of their music and the Forgiven CD ranks up there with the rest of them. :D
I can't wait for them to come back again. I know I will certainly be there. Who knows? Maybe I will get to meet you two gals. :)

Love,
Cricket





Hi - We just joined - Thelma & I - and we LOVE the guys! I first saw them back when Heaven was out & I think the video played on cmt or vh1 - not sure which one...Anyway was a low key fan for years - then something just happened and now its LLB all day every day! I just went to my first show in April at the HOB in Orlando FL & OMG...it was AWESOME!!! Then the next night I saw then at the Blues Fest in St. Pete FL- AWESOME again!

I took Thelma with me to Orlando and although she liked before after seeing them live she is now crazy like me - LLB all the time! We are now cohorts in crime - LOL.

We recently did a road trip to Nashville TN to see the guys there and had a great time! Their live show is just incredible and we always leave feeling so energized - we had to have a few drinks after the show just to chill us out!

We are so excited that we will be seeing them again soon in St Pete, then driving to Pompano Beach and Ft. Pierce - yes another road trip - therefore our name Thelma & Louise. We had a slight problem registering for the site so we had to flip the names.

And we have been doing the street team thing without really realizing it. Everyone where we work knows about LLB - whether they want to or not - since they've heard the CD's or seen our pictures.

So that's more than enough for now - but we'll keep checking back!

Thank ya'll everybody!
Louise & Thelma

[Belle]

Cricket - Welcome to the LLB forum!! Glad to meet you. As you attend more LLB concerts, you're sure to run into a lot of Loopies from Florida. Look for people with La Onda badges. They are LLB Street Teamers and are probably handing out swag. Walk up and introduce yourself. We'd love to meet you (though I'm in Texas).

Orale!

Belle

[Louise&Thelma]

Hi Cricket -

Glad you enjoyed the Ft. Pierce show - Thelma & I did as well. :D I'm so glad people just got up and started going crazy!

There were quite a few Street Teamers there that night - they were handing out blue LLB bracelets, picks, glow sticks - all sorts of swag! Hope to get to meet you next time around.

Louise
aka Michelle

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Cricket. Aren't they incredible live! Happy birthday.

[CubedThaRyter]

If anyone's going to the house of blues show tonight, lemme know! you won't be able to miss me, i'll be at the front of the stage! :D

Plus i had a nice long story about the first two times i saw the boy when i was living in Los Angeles and then it said i was not signed in to post so i said, crap, i'm not gonna do it again! and i tried to load some attacgments but they were big and i don't have any way of cropping them so.. :confused:

[Belle]

CubedThaRyter - hi! I'm up in the DFW area, but know from the group on Crossroads forum that a lot of Loopies are gonna be at the HOB in Houston tonight. If you see anyone with a La Onda badge (LLB street team), walk up and introduce yourself. (They'll probably be handing out swag.)

Orale!

Belle

[mariaLLB]

I'm Maria from Northern Cali and would love to meet any of the CA peeps. Anyone going to the CA shows?

[Belle]

Hi, Maria! There are a TON of us going to the CA shows. Like I told CubedThaRyter, look for people wearing "La Onda" street team badges and/or LLB T-shirts. They'll be handing out swag. Introduce yourself. They'll adopt you immediately! :D

Orale!

Belle

[CubedThaRyter]

i guess i can be somewhat OCD'ish with my beahavior when i go to a concert, because i have to look at my watch whenever the show begins and let me tell you...

it began with the opening act Alejandro Escovedo!

the lights went off and the curtains opened 2 minutes earlier than the show time, 7:58pm to be exact to the strains of a country song then at 8pm, Alejandro and his band which is a 4 piece came out on stage and then proceeded to tear the house down at 8:01pm and for 46 minutes, showed why they were picked to be an opening act for the muchachos. he has an amazing guitar player who is guerro to be exact, who played acoustic guitar with passion and beauty, the likes i haven't seen since hearing Los Lobos and their album La Pistola Y El Corazon!

at 9:34pm, the boys came out and showed why they where they are right now, they burned through a set that concetrated on songs from the debut cd and their current one, the opened up with the Heart won't tell a lie and just went through their set that ended at 11:17pm to the strains of van halen's happy trails (i don't know if that's their exit song or the song to tell the people at the house of blues to get the hell out!)

this show made up for what i personally thought was a lackluster show at the houston livestock and rodeo in february, 2007 and as i was walking back to my car, i saw Jojo outside and i told him this show, i compared it to the first two times i saw them at the troubadour when i used to live in los angeles, california and he agreed that the show at the rodeo was terrible because of the acoustics and he also agreed with me that this show was just as good because there wasn't enough of the reverb sound coming off the place!

If anyway of you has tickets to see los lonely boys with alejandro escovedo, please check out alejandro escovedo....

trust me, you won't be disppointed and to answer the lady who wanted to know about upcoming shows in california, ig you go to http://www.pollstar.com, go into the search box and type los lonely boys, you'll get dates for upcoming shows!

And belle, i was next to a bunch of people from the street team and they gave ne a forgiven guitar pick! :)

[Belle]

And belle, i was next to a bunch of people from the street team and they gave ne a forgiven guitar pick!

You're one of the lucky ones. Those picks go so fast that we had to put in a second order. I've only got a few left and am guarding them for the next show. :p (Along with a few bumper stickers that are left.)

Someone offered a bunch picks to Henry. He loves to throw them out to the crowd, but he won't use them. He tears them up too fast. :D

[CubedThaRyter]

your right about that (and sorry for the typos, was really tired when i wrote those reviews), but during ONDA, Henry did play a long solo and you can see the picks just being torn up, well i did since i was on his side of the stage and i saw the picks being ripped apart and it's a good thing nobody gave him this picks either.

[lovemusic]

Thanks, CubedThaRyter, for the write up of the concert. Sounds like you had a great time. It is amazing what Henry does to the pick. I have one that I caught that is all worn down on one side. It is just amazing!

[mariaLLB]

Hi, Maria! There are a TON of us going to the CA shows. Like I told CubedThaRyter, look for people wearing "La Onda" street team badges and/or LLB T-shirts. They'll be handing out swag. Introduce yourself. They'll adopt you immediately! :D

Orale!

Belle

Really??? I reeeeeeally want to go to the Fillmore and Sac shows but have no one to go with. I wouldn't mind being adopted, lol. AND I could use some LLB swag since I don't have any, hehe.

[Tasina]

It was great to meet some new fans at Fillmore and Tahoe. . maybe they'll show up here. . Here's some pics of more recent fans. . although they may have been to several shows (Tim & Theresa). .but haven't seen them HERE on this fan forum OR the club fan forum. . Janice (Sho-pai) is a long time La Onda member also. .

I was passing out the Forgiven beads at Harrah's
what fun!

Love, Tasina


@ Harrah's ??

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/LLB%20shows/awards9-19-08059.jpg

Janice & son

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/LLB%20shows/awards9-19-08057.jpg

Tim & Theresa

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/LLB%20shows/awards9-19-08054.jpg

Gloria (newbie) , MarieLLB (newbie), Me, Jojo, Pat, Ana (newbie), Maritza (newbie)

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s265/EEVLWYS/LLB%20shows/Fillmore08251.jpg

[mariaLLB]

Thanks Tasina for the pics. I had forgotten about the pics we took with JoJo after the Fillmore show. :-)

[lovemusic]

Bump, bump...for all the new people out there, please tell us about yourselves!

[VicoGarza]

*** I wrote a lot here but for some reason I had the ability to kick a usb cable that pushed my pc back and managed to shut it down! Anyway, I'll write it again...

Well, I'm from a city called Salvador, located in the northeast of Brazil in the Atlantic Coast. I study electrical engineering and I love to listen to music, play my guitar and have some fun/spend some time with friends and family. I first heard Los Lonely Boys from a guy from Arizona, which have lived in my neighborhood for 6 months back in 2004. He passed me a few songs, including 3 by LLB: Heaven, Crazy Baby and a live jam session.

From time to time I would listen to them, especially Heaven. I don't know why, I never bothered myself to get to know them better, but I've always thought: what a great song! Every single detail here is perfect! That intro riff, the solos, the bassline, I've always considered they very good musicians. Not to mention the vocal harmonies, they are beautiful! Sometimes two guys singing, sometimes three. The spanish part! Everything is just perfect.

Someday, less than two months ago, I decided to make a quick research about them. When I found out they were from Austin Texas and that they were three brothers it sounded great to me. In that same week, a good friend of mine came over and we were listening to a few songs. He's about to go to Austin to play at this South by Southwest festival, so I said: "hey man, check it out, these guys are from Austin and they are great". A few seconds later we were watching - both amazed - Heaven's performance from this Texican Style dvd on youtube. Then he said: "man, why haven't you showed me that before? they've got the 'groove'! Let's listen to a few more songs". And the trigger was pushed... We managed to listen to the self-titled album and every "next" song was something else. Señorita, Crazy Dream, Nobody Else, Velvet Sky, More Than Love... Everything was hi-quality stuff. A mix of latin with SRV. Perfect!

Then I went to their official site and read that "the boys" section. It says a lot of their new album recording process, but there are also a lot of things telling us how they really are. I could just picture on mind that they're not only excellent musicians and singers, but also three brothers that care about each other a lot. Three really cool and simple guys. Well, just look at that picture on the top of this site... They're not faking anything, you can see that, they seem to be the most friendly people in the world! When they talk about Steve Jordan, that would become Steve Garza while recording with them in the studio just proves that they are a "família" that makes everyone around feels like part of it. Well, I may have overdone it a bit, but I'm just trying to describe what I feel haha

Now I'm listening to them all the time, in my room, in my car, playing their songs sometimes and planning to buy their complete discography. Also hoping that someday I'll see them alive and, even more, have the pleasure to shake their hands and say "thank you very very much for everything!".

[senoRita]

Well Vico, thanks for telling us a little more about yourself and how you came to know of LLB. It seems for so many that the song, Heaven, is what draws people in.

I've been a fan since 2004 when I first heard Heaven on the radio here in Northern New Mexico. Now I go to every live concert that I can get to. I was especially pleased when they played my home town last November. Española, New Mexico loves Los Lonely Boys.

I hope you get to see them in a live show soon. They are awesome when they perform their fun stage antics. You just have to see it to believe it. And yes, they are very friendly and love all their fans. They are down to earth young men who love to play and perform for thier fans.

:) :) :)

[VicoGarza]

Well, as I said, I think it's not gonna be that soon, but someday I'll see them. About these stage antics, I've seen it from that Austin gig. It's amazing when they play in the same guitar and stuff like this... I'm really keen to this kind of thing. I've showed it to a few friends already and everybody liked it. I love blues, and I like that "violent" way that they play it, like Stevie Ray Vaughan used to do as well...

[BopMom]

Hey All!!!!
I had to REregister, but I've finally made it to the public side of things!! LOL


I am Rita--- not to be confused w/ SenoRita...LOL....... Nope, I'm Rita, MmmBopnMommy! ( Or just BopMom over here)
I'm in Vermont
I have 4 TEENAGERS in the house- so I'm a bit on the nutty side some days!!LOL
And i REALLY enjoy making SWAG ( 'gifts' to give out to promote the Boys at shows- or where ever I can!LOL) during the LONG COLD winter months! I sometimes get a little carried away with it..but it's all for a good cause!! LLB!!!!
(I'm ready for SPRING, by the way!!LOL)

But I'm really into the artistic stuff...and so are most of my kids. My oldest is now in COLLEGE-ugh- and does digital art/graphic designs. My 16yr old son is doing video productions in high school, and even did a music video for his class, for LLB's song "Guero" (my xmas gift!! He got an "A" on it too! ), my 15yr old daughter is really into wood working, and last fall cut out guitar shapes, that she actually got Jojo to sign, and gave HIM one- autographed to just him! He loved it! LOL My youngest is a boy, 13 1/2 yrs old...and no one is sure WHAT he is into- other than playing the Xbox & other video games!! Blah!
I use to paint on clothes and sell them, but stopped, and then picked it up for LLB shows!! I have about 3 pairs of special "concert jeans" so far..... And Countless hand made t-shirts i have done!! Sometimes I'll make shirts, but I'll offer them ""to a good home for free--you pay shipping costs"""...I do it because I get so into the music, and all, but i really do not need to have 20million LLB shirts!! LOL So be on the look out for thoes along the way, okay????

My 1st LLB show was September 28, 2005 here in Vermont in Burlington. I was AMAZED!!! LOL My 2nd show was 3 days later at the Big E, in Springfield Mass......all 6 of us were there, and it was REALLY great!!!!
I amup to like 14 concerts now.
2005=2
2006=3
2007=4
2008=5
2009= ? HOPEFULLY I will do the 6 I Want To do!! We'll see!!! LOL

My 1st encounter with Ish ( the boys guitar tech guy) was at that 1st show in 2005. He saved me from getting cloncked in the head w/ a beer bottle! LOL And i have loved him ever since! hahaha Last fall, he was very sweet to my younger daughter when she went to a show, and again he earned my devotion!! LOL

Okay, I'm tired of typing...so that'll be that....

I'm glad to finally be here, on the public side of things!!

[lovemusic]

I am so glad you have joined, Rita. Good to have you. It gets a little lonely on this side, sometimes.

[VicoGarza]

Hi Rita, welcome! ;D

"My youngest is a boy, 13 1/2 yrs old...and no one is sure WHAT he is into- other than playing the Xbox & other video games!"

LOL

[BopMom]

yeah--- it's a tough age for him!!LOL
Tho, to tell a FUNNY story....the other day i was JOKING w/ the kids, and the mention of, uh, well, illegal subtances came up, and i said "Just as long as you share them with me..."...KIDDING, just kidding with them! (they're really good kids!)....but #4 wasn't there, so i went to his bedroom and mentined it all to him. He turned to me from his computer screen, and asked "Who called you?"
I nearly dropped laughing so hard!!!!
So then it was a 20minute me trying to look in his desk, while he was pushing me away.......
"So why was THAT your 1st response?" I asked him... "what else was i to say?" he replied!! LOL

The things kid say sometimes!!!! hahahahahhahahahaha..........

He has some Sreious "Baby-itus"...being last in line, in a small town. Everyone knows the other kids, what they did in school, and things like that. And he hates it! He says he has a "hand-me-down" life. Oh well. Nothing i can do aboutit!!!! hahahaha

And Vico- i'm not all that NEW--- been around over on the other forum for a LONG time.....just since the switchover, uh-- 2yrs ago??-- I haven't been able to log on to here. o finally I decided ro RE register..and wha-la, here i am!! hehehehehe.....

YOUR enthusiasim(sp?) is infectious dude!! I like that!!! :rolleyes:

[VicoGarza]

You've got a full house huh? It's cool... We're 3 here, and I'm the "Henry",
which means I'm the boss haha. So you're not new... My mistake! ;D

Yeah, I was caught very hard in that Onda and I'm planning to stay on this board!

[richwag]

Rich from St. Paul, MN.

I first saw the Los Lonely Boys open for Santana (can't remember how many years ago). They did a solo that was just insane. Playing each other's guitars, behind the head, etc. I was SO impressed with not only their musicianship, but their showmanship too. For my money, their show was way better than Santana.

Can't remember when I first heard their music.

Their music is so soulful. It seems so genuine and deeply felt which is so refreshing in these times of mass produced music.

Can't wait to see them in Duluth this summer.

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Rich. Glad to have you on the Fan Forum. The "solo" mentioned sounds like End of a New Beginning. There are many versions of it on youTube. Come back often and visit us.

[Kristin]

Ok here it goes. I'm new to joining a forum too so please bear with me. I first became a fan when I heard Heaven back when I lived in my home state of Pennsylvania. Since I got sattelite radio, I was introduced to even more of their music. Fast forward to 2007 when I got an unexpected job offer , it landed me in Los Lonley Boys territory...Austin, TX. I finally got to see my first show recently on April 8 at Antone's and was blown away completely. You can't fake that kind of passion!!!! Best show I have ever seen. EVER! I generally work ridiculous hours and their music in my MP3 player keeps me sane and when things aren't going so well ,their music lifts me back up. I don't think I could thank them enough for sharing their gift of music. Many blessings go out to them and I wish JoJo a quick recovery.

Much Love and Peace to you all,
Kristin

[lovemusic]

Welcome to the FF, Kristin. I live north of Boston, MA but went to Austin for that show and the next three. Antone's was an amazing show. I have posted some pictures of it in the Forum "Live in Concert".

I am so glad you decided to join us. The Boys have touched each of us in a very special way. They are incredible musicians and wonderful human beings.

Make yourself at home here. Look around. There is a great deal of information here as well as many beautiful pictures. Let us know if you have questions or need help with anything. As you will soon find out, we are a very friendly crowd and LOVE newcomers.

[Belle]

Hi, Kristen! Welcome to Crossroads and to all things LLB. So, you're in Austin? There are a lot of fans and La Onda street team members there. Hope you get to meet some at future concerts. :)

[Kristin]

Hey all! Thanks for the welcomes! I've signed up for the street team and email list. Just want to do whatever I can do to help. Where else can I go to get info on what to expect from the street team and how it works? I'm hoping to meet more people in the area. It's funny in a way that I've been here just over three years and hardly know anyone here outside of work. I can't wait to meet folks and get involved whereI can!

Most Sincerely,
Kristin

[desertgirl7]

Hi Kristin,

Welcome to the LLB Fan Forum, glad to have you here. I'm in Dallas but go to Austin for concerts when we can, so hope to meet you there. I'm not quite sure what the process is of how you are introduced to the street team experience, but I will send a note to our LaOnda Leader, velvetsky0222, and let her know you're ready to get the ball rolling! I know you will make many new friends here, as I have, and love every minute of it. Looking forward to getting to know you!

[lovemusic]

Kristin,

the head of the street team is Jeanette (velvetsky0222) you can get a hold of her by sending her a PM or by e-mail velvetsky0222@yahoo.com. Please contact her and she will be thrilled to hear from you. As Belle said, we have a very active street team in Austin. You will enjoy meeting them. They have a great many functions. Let me know if you don't hear from Jeanette or have additional questions.

Hope to meet you next ime I am in Austin.


Hey all! Thanks for the welcomes! I've signed up for the street team and email list. Just want to do whatever I can do to help. Where else can I go to get info on what to expect from the street team and how it works? I'm hoping to meet more people in the area. It's funny in a way that I've been here just over three years and hardly know anyone here outside of work. I can't wait to meet folks and get involved whereI can!

Most Sincerely,
Kristin

[velvetsky0222]

Thanks Nancy and Bela for directing Kristin to me. I did send her a PM this morning. I'm just waiting to hear back from her. :)

Kristin - glad you decided to stop by and intro yourself. This website does offer a lot of useful information. If you need help navagating around our little home .... there are many very helpful members here that could assist.:cool:

[desertgirl7]

Hey Jeanette -

I don't know if I was having a brain cramp or what. I have read all thru this website, I just couldn't remember if you get notified automatically of new members or if I should refer Kristin to a section of the website, and I wouldn't have remembered where to tell her to go anyway! I think I need to start taking some ginko-giloboa or whatever that stuff is for help with my memory. I must be losing it, I just posted in another section here that my daughters think I have dimentia! At least I can laugh at myself! LOL

[Kristin]

Thanks folks for all the help! Work has been insane lately so my time on the computer is all over the board. I'll be sending Jeanette a PM here directly . Can't wait to meet "yunz"!

Sincerely,
Kristin

[velvetsky0222]

Hey Jeanette -

I don't know if I was having a brain cramp or what. I have read all thru this website, I just couldn't remember if you get notified automatically of new members or if I should refer Kristin to a section of the website, and I wouldn't have remembered where to tell her to go anyway! I think I need to start taking some ginko-giloboa or whatever that stuff is for help with my memory. I must be losing it, I just posted in another section here that my daughters think I have dimentia! At least I can laugh at myself! LOL

Nancy, we work behind the scenes. Just like when you showed interest in joining La Onda - I sent you several emails until we finally connected. We (Bela and I) do back each other up and just as she did above - she'll direct folks to me as well. There is much to read on this forum. My advice to any new member is to start at the top and work their way down.

Welcome aboard Kristen - you sound like a very busy person. We'll see what works best for you in the next few days.:cool:

[lovemusic]

Hey Jeanette -

I don't know if I was having a brain cramp or what. I have read all thru this website, I just couldn't remember if you get notified automatically of new members or if I should refer Kristin to a section of the website, and I wouldn't have remembered where to tell her to go anyway! I think I need to start taking some ginko-giloboa or whatever that stuff is for help with my memory. I must be losing it, I just posted in another section here that my daughters think I have dimentia! At least I can laugh at myself! LOL

Nancy,
I am afraid those symptoms are called "aging". It happens to the best of us. As far as I can tell, though, you are still a youngster.

[desertgirl7]

Nancy,
I am afraid those symptoms are called "aging". It happens to the best of us. As far as I can tell, though, you are still a youngster.

Thanks Bela, Los Lonely Boys are keeping me young!

[Vanessa]

My name is Vanessa and I'm from Central California. I have been a huge fan of the boys since 2004 when I first heard 'Heaven" I am 35 yrs old, married with four children. I am planning to see them in concert near my hometown in Turlock, CA. I am so excited that my kids think Im nuts because Im acting like a teenager. LLB are so handsome, talented and thier voices are beautiful.
Im so proud to be a Latina and loving LLB. I love to hear JoJo sing "Staying with me" I just want to find him and give him a huge kiss. I saw them in San Francisco last year and they were standing 5 ft from me outside the Filmore. I was so shocked I couldn't even move or ask them for a picture. That's one thing I will regret for the rest of my life. I hope i get another chance this time in August. LOVING YOU ALWAYS LLB

[RMELO10]

Welcome Vanessa, I am a big fan of the "Boys". I just saw them last weekend in Richardson, Texas and saw them in New Braunsfuls, Texas last month! I know what you mean about being as I say "dazzled"! I was able to get my picture taken with Henry (with) autograph and my picture with JoJo. I find them to be very down to earth, very cordial and they are so into what they do! So go up to them and ask for a picture and you will also get a nice hug for a bonus! Here are some pictures from last weekend! Welcome again! Kathy

[senoRita]

Welcome to the forum, Vanessa, it's so nice to see more big fans here. The band does lots of shows in California so you may get another chance to get up close with the boys.

Kathy, I love your pics especially this one of Henry. Very nice.

http://crossroads.loslonelyboys.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=169&stc=1&d=1274489583

[Belle]

Hi, Vanessa (wave). Glad you found your way over here and hope you'll make yourself at home. When you see LLB, maybe JoJo's voice will be well enough for him to sing. He had to let his brothers do all the vocal work in Richardson. :(

Kathy - I agree with Rita --- AWESOME pictures. You had to be front row center to get those kind of shots. Whew! :D

[cherienjim]

hi to all "New Members" and "Seasoned Members" as well. cherienjim here from PA. We have been LLB fans since 2006 after going to a festival in Pittsburgh where they were performing. We were familiar with "HEAVEN", but fell in love with their other songs as well. After that show we met Henry & JoJo. (so sweet and polite) We have been married for almost 38yrs, and so, that proves "ALL" ages Love the LLB's. We love to go to their concerts and meet the fans or re-connect with the fans we have already met.:):cool:

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Vanessa! So glad you decided to join us. The Boys really are the sweetest, warmest people. I have met them countless times and still get a little bashful each time, even though they are so welcoming. Hope you come back often.

[Vanessa]

Thanks Kathy for sharing your photos. They seem like they love thier fans and appreciate the support. I really do hope i get my chance again to get a picture and hug :) from my boys LLB. Im recruiting alot of friends to thier music. I get so excited to share what I love about them. I'm so happy they are living the dream. I also enjoy this forum because it gives me a chance to share the passion for LLB with all the other fans out there. My youngest child is four and whenever I play LLB she is right there singing along. It is so adorable. She wears my LLB bracelet wherever she goes and when we see a picture she tells me "Look mommy, your boys".

[desertgirl7]

Hi, Vanessa (wave). Glad you found your way over here and hope you'll make yourself at home. When you see LLB, maybe JoJo's voice will be well enough for him to sing. He had to let his brothers do all the vocal work in Richardson. :(

Kathy - I agree with Rita --- AWESOME pictures. You had to be front row center to get those kind of shots. Whew! :D


Hey Belle, Kathy WAS front row center right next to me, we were representing DFW LaOnda! We were front and center with VelvetSky! Wish you could have been there with us! The Boys rocked it!!!!!!

[RMELO10]

Bella, it was such a great show! We all were so hot but I really didn't feel it until later that night because we were so hyped! I would love to go see them in Lake Charles, but finances won't allow it. Maybe I can make it to Beaumont. JoJo looked really good! I was hoping we would have a report on how he is coming along! Nancy's banner was really great. I forgot to ask if she got it signed. Nancy was so excited about getting her tattoo signed, the only pin we could find was a SILVER pen that was Jeanette's. I am going to have a necklace made out of white gold with the "LLB" and I have two diamonds that I am going to have mounted and I will have to buy the third one. Would love a tattoo but hubby would have a cow and I mean a cow. Welcome Vanessa and be sure to take you daughter if possible. It is so obvious how much the boys are into family and love children! :):) Kathy

[BUNNY]

Hello my names Bunny, and i hope you boys read this.
I think you guys are awesome, and im so happy you made it to where you are.
Your dreams came true, just never forget what you had before your dreams
Most of us never recieve our dreams, but if we do, we forget what it was about before the dreams came true....:)

[Belle]

Bunny - welcome to the forum! Hope you'll come back and make yourself at home. The Boys and their music are amazing!! :D

[Gisele L. Smith]

Hi Everyone -
My name is Gisele and I'm from the tiny little state of Rhode Island. I heard Heaven on the radio a few years ago and absolutely loved it. Luckily my radio station identified the artist and that night I went and bought the CD. I listened to that CD FOREVER!!! I still listen to it! I'm surprised I didn't wear it out! I first saw The Boys at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. Luckily, my husband was able to see them with me, my two sons as well. (My husband unfortunately passed away in 2008). He was a guitar player in local bands here all his life and he was greatly impressed with LLB. I've seen them 7 times now, my most recent concert was in Tarrytown, NY just last night. And, I have to say, I don't think I've seen The Boys play a better show. Henry was just screaming on that guitar. They all play with such emotion and feeling that it gets to the core of your soul. So many of their songs seem to speak right to me, especially after losing my husband. LLB means a great deal to me. Especially the song More Than Love, which my husband had cued to play in my car on my 50th birthday before I went to work. Sometimes it's hard for me to listen to that song, it just brings back so many memories of my husband....but it is truly, I think, one of the most beautiful songs they have ever written.

I am, now, and forever will be a loyal Los Lonely Boys fan. (My next show is next Friday in Salisbury, MA).

SOMEONE SEND THESE GUYS TO RHODE ISLAND, WILL YA?? LOL

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Bunny. It is great to have you here. From what I have seen of these Boys over the years, I don't think we ever have to worry about them forgetting their roots or the real source of their talent. (They thank the Lord at every single show I have attended and I am been to 57 so far.) They continue to be the sweetest, most humble and caring people imaginable. Success has not turned them into "super stars with an attitude". Their talent is God given and they know they are simply channeling a great gift and "shinning the light" on all of us. (Santana said something along those lines to the Boys a few years ago.)

Hope we will see you here often and hopefully meet you at one of the concerts. By the way, I am BELA with one "l". Don't get me confused with Belle, my fellow moderator.

Giselle, I am so sorry we missed you yesterday. I wish you had looked for us. We were wearing Street Team badges and handing out swag in between sets. Hopefully next met we will meet.

[senoRita]

Hi Gisele,
It's always special when new loyal fans come here and share their experience and how LLB has touched their lives. So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband--that must be so difficult to endure. It's nice to have you here and I'm sure we will see more from you. <3

[Vanessa]

WELCOME Bunny and Gisele. I am fairly new to the LLB forum myself and I must say Im very glad I found my way here. I enjoy reading the fans experiences when they see the concerts. I have been to one in San Francisco and looking forward to my next one in August in Turlock, CA. LLB is
one of the greated bands I have ever seen. I listen to thier music everyday and will never get tired of it. I know my kids will be the next generation of fans because they have thier appreciation for great music:). Thanks for visiting and hope to hear from you all again.

[micrivbmt]

OK I am Michelle from beaumont, texas and have had Onda-itis since my first show at the superbowl preparty in houston 2004! I have never met a more grounded and generous band. As a street member I am proud of our boys and happy to spread the magic and music to future fans! (cuz you know once they see the boys they will get LONELY!):cool:

[AustinStratFan]

The mighty MicRiv checks back in! How wonderful!

ASF

[nicole4maui]

Take a moment and tell us a little about yourself. How'd you first hear of LLB? Where do you live? What are your interests? :)

Totally new to this...I'm Nicole, have been a LLG for many years. I've seen LLB in concert twice now, second time being this past Friday 8/6 in Saratoga, CA at Mountain Winery (beautiful!) My girlfriend Debra (also a LLG since her husband is always traveling) came with me again. It's a chance for us to get silly and forget everything else out there. We were leftys (I think that's your term), sitting second row front/center 10 feet in front of Henry, who was looking as sexy as ever. Wouldn't have minded sitting in front of JoJo, who looked SO GOOD. They all perform so amazingly well together. Concert was GREAT, except I had a gatekeeper witch of a woman trying to keep me in my "space" all night...I think her task was to make sure I didn't jump the stage?? Question: Why don't they sing La Contestcion? That's what I'm waiting for. Such a great song sung from the heart....the feeling brings tears to my eyes. Anyway, probably said too much. When I want to escape again, I will try to make another concert or just come back to this website and check out things.

[velvetsky0222]

Welcome Nicole. Thanks for sharing your concert experiences with us. That venue is a favorite for many Cali fans. Nice to meet you.

[senoRita]

Totally new to this...I'm Nicole, have been a LLG for many years. I've seen LLB in concert twice now, second time being this past Friday 8/6 in Saratoga, CA at Mountain Winery (beautiful!) My girlfriend Debra (also a LLG since her husband is always traveling) came with me again. It's a chance for us to get silly and forget everything else out there. We were leftys (I think that's your term), sitting second row front/center 10 feet in front of Henry, who was looking as sexy as ever. Wouldn't have minded sitting in front of JoJo, who looked SO GOOD. They all perform so amazingly well together. Concert was GREAT, except I had a gatekeeper witch of a woman trying to keep me in my "space" all night...I think her task was to make sure I didn't jump the stage?? Question: Why don't they sing La Contestcion? That's what I'm waiting for. Such a great song sung from the heart....the feeling brings tears to my eyes. Anyway, probably said too much. When I want to escape again, I will try to make another concert or just come back to this website and check out things.

Welcome to the LLB Fourm. So nice to see here. Hope you come back often and share your experiences! :)

[Vanessa]

Welcome Nicole,
I do agree with you. I wish they would sing La Contestacion. What a beautiful song. All the boys are handsome but Jojo is a hottie. Just love him.
I just saw my second show and WOW was it awesome. LLB rocked the house.

[RosieJeanne]

Welcome Girls!! I know what you are saying Nicole. I have only heard that song LIVE once (In english ) at Cape Cod Melody Tent in 2007 or 2008, and I have been to 38 shows so far. I still remember Jojo was saying that they haven't played it in like 5 or 6 years, so "Here Goes!".. It was funny. But I haven't heard it since. They may have played it at a show I was not at, but I don't recall hearing anything about it. Glad to see the boys are gaining more fans each day. Alot of people just lurk here, and it's nice to hear your stories. The boys are really such great guys, and I will always wish them the best. Can't wait for the new CD coming soon! Spread the LLB Love, OK? Rosie

[Quija]

Totally new to this...I'm Nicole, have been a LLG for many years. I've seen LLB in concert twice now, second time being this past Friday 8/6 in Saratoga, CA at Mountain Winery (beautiful!) My girlfriend Debra (also a LLG since her husband is always traveling) came with me again. It's a chance for us to get silly and forget everything else out there. We were leftys (I think that's your term), sitting second row front/center 10 feet in front of Henry, who was looking as sexy as ever. Wouldn't have minded sitting in front of JoJo, who looked SO GOOD. They all perform so amazingly well together. Concert was GREAT, except I had a gatekeeper witch of a woman trying to keep me in my "space" all night...I think her task was to make sure I didn't jump the stage?? Question: Why don't they sing La Contestcion? That's what I'm waiting for. Such a great song sung from the heart....the feeling brings tears to my eyes. Anyway, probably said too much. When I want to escape again, I will try to make another concert or just come back to this website and check out things.

Welcome to the forum Nicole. The song La Contestacion is a beautiful song. I don't know how I'd react if I heard that live. I'm glad you posted here.

[carollg]

Totally new to this...I'm Nicole, have been a LLG for many years. I've seen LLB in concert twice now, second time being this past Friday 8/6 in Saratoga, CA at Mountain Winery (beautiful!) My girlfriend Debra (also a LLG since her husband is always traveling) came with me again. It's a chance for us to get silly and forget everything else out there. We were leftys (I think that's your term), sitting second row front/center 10 feet in front of Henry, who was looking as sexy as ever. Wouldn't have minded sitting in front of JoJo, who looked SO GOOD. They all perform so amazingly well together. Concert was GREAT, except I had a gatekeeper witch of a woman trying to keep me in my "space" all night...I think her task was to make sure I didn't jump the stage?? Question: Why don't they sing La Contestcion? That's what I'm waiting for. Such a great song sung from the heart....the feeling brings tears to my eyes. Anyway, probably said too much. When I want to escape again, I will try to make another concert or just come back to this website and check out things.

I remember you two, welcome! That 'gatekeeper' lady grabbed the set list out of my daughter's hand after the crew member handed it to her!! Fortunately, he got it back for her, can you believe that? Gatekeepers were brutal!!

[lovemusic]

Welcome to the FF, Nicole. I have only heard that song live once (July 2007 at Cap Cod Melody Tent), but it was in English. Jojo was awfully young when that was recorded. I think the high notes in that song may be hard to hit these days, but I could be wrong.

[wistful]

Dear Lord, I'm soooo tired of living so far from the rest of the world! :( I just found you all, after just finding the boys a week ago! Just go look up Port Angeles, WA, on a map...:cool: Discovered you while looking for pics of the boys, am addicted to the (evidently old) "oh henry" pic thread. :o Not old enough for hot flashes, but I think I've gotten an idea of what it's gonna be like, lol! Please feel free to resurrect that thread, I'm living on it! :rolleyes:

[Belle]

Hello, wistful. Welcome to the forum and all things LLB. I've been to Port Angeles. Spent a vacation there. It's a beautiful place.

As far as Henry pictures go, there's a thread here devoted to nothing else. :D

Nice to meet you and glad you found us.

Belle

[wistful]

Thanks, Belle!
Loving the Oh Henry thread, spent so much time there I haven't looked at all the rest yet, lol. Yes, Port Angeles is beautiful, but so is just about every place I've seen, in one way or another!;) ( I really love the south west, though I've only been through a small part of TX) One of the biggest bummers is that bands from your part of the world don't always travel all the way up here... The Boys don't on their current tour...:(
Now, off to check out the rest of the threads, providing I don't get distracted by the pics again!:o

[senoRita]

Welcome to the LLB Crossroads Forum, wistful! It's so nice to have you join us.

I know what you're talking about on the "Oh Henry" thread. I'll see about posting some more pics of Henry. :cool:

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Wishful. It is great to have you join us. You will also find many pictures in the forum "Live In Concert". Most of us post at least some of our pictures from the concerts we attend. I try to give a link to all the pictures from a particular show. It is a lot of fun to go back and look through them.

[wistful]

Thanks for the great welcome!! Gosh, a girl could get lost around here! :rolleyes: Or at least seriously side tracked....found the JoJo Ace of Bass thread...:D Awesome! I do SOOOO appreciate you all sharing pics since I live in WA state and don't have much chance of ever seeing The Boys. :( Until I do get a chance, this'll be my second home...:o

[RMELO10]

Hello Wistful, Welcome! I know how you feel! I lived in Wenatchee for 10 years, but I was born and bred in Texas! I know they play the west coast from time to time so even if it is in Oregon or northern California just get on that Amtrak or the puddle jumper in Seattle and take a road trip! Port Angeles is beautiful and I would love to be able to move back to the Pacific Northwest. It will be 100 degrees here today in North Texas so enjoy the cool for me! I do not get to see the boys as much as I would like to but as you already know you can just spend time here and you will feel like you are there! Welcome, this is a great bunch of people and hopefully you will be able to meet them someday! :D

[wistful]

Thanks, Kathy!:)

Enjoy the cool??! Sigh. 50's and raining for the last I don't even know how long, and expected to continue for at least that much longer. Those of us that were raised here sort of forget to notice most of the time, at least until we join a forum consisting mostly of people from warmer/drier climates (who are so 'thoughtful' to remind us that there is anything else)! ;) I've noticed that those same said people are also very adept at rubbing in the fact that we up here are also rather isolated by posting not just amazing pics of The Boys, but even go so far as to use personal shots of them WITH The Boys for their avatars... Have any of you any mercy at all??! :rolleyes:
Drama aside, I do love this site and am glad to at least have such great pics to droo...I mean look...at! :o

[lovemusic]

I was in Port Angeles last August. I must have been lucky because I had a beautiful day. My brother lives in Gig Harbor and we went out there for my niece's wedding. Beautiful area!

[aircooledtx]

Hello, I am little older, most likely about your Dad's age. I live in small town north of Fort Worth,Tx. I watched a program with your dad and family the other night on cable and I was amazed at your talent.SRV music is one of my favorite as is Clapton.Wow, when I heard you play brought back allot of memories of days when I was younger listening to that music.

Great sound! :cool:

[Belle]

Hello, AircooledTx! Welcome to all things LLB. :D

I live just south of Ft. Worth and, like you and a LOT of people here, are old enough to be their parent. You're right, their music brings back the richness, excitement and energy of the music we loved "back in the day".

Hope you visit the forum often. There're all kinds of great folks to meet, shows to discuss and pictures to share!

Orale
Belle

[lovemusic]

Welcome, aircooledtx! Heck you are just the right age. Most of us are old enough to be their parents. You have to come to some of the live shows. They are out of this world. I guarantee they will keep you young forever. Give it a try. I have been to over 50 of their concerts all over the country.

[M6L24M86]

New people are most welcomed and encouraged to join into the posts!! Welcome and thanks for joining us!

[lovemusic]

sarkmoca283, you are more than welcome. I am so happy you decided to join us and introduce yourself. Feel free to tell more about how you first heard of the Boys. We love those stories. There is some great material in the Forums: videos, pictures, stories, etc. Sit back and enjoy learning about all thing Garza.

[bjcshores]

Crazy to stumble across LLB today online ... can't wait to hear ‘Keep On Giving: Acoustic Live!’ I saw the these men of tres at the China club years ago and I was Lovin it! San Angelo representing in the big apple! What a show- I LOVE YOU GUYS!

[Belle]

bjcshores - welcome to the forum. You'll find that around here, we all agree the Garzas are amazing musicians. :D

Hope to see you here often.

Belle

[Sizzlinmysoul]

Just got high speed internet hooked up and have been looking at all things LLB. These guys are hotter than an AZ summer! I first caught them on a PBS special and have been hooked ever since. Their shows amaze me because I can actually get up front, afford the tickets and get autographs. I've seen how nice they are to kids and their older fans(like me). You can't feel out of place because there are ALL KINDS of different people at their shows.

Musically LLB are so gifted. I can't even explain what their music does for me. I just feel it and it keeps me sane.It is very healing for me. Can't find anything that chills me out like these guys do! I never get tired of listening to them but others in my house think I've got OCD.

I notice how Henry always thanks God for blessing them. There is nothing more beautiful on earth than seeing someone use the GIFT that God gave them. LLB brings a little bit of Heaven right here on earth!!!

[Belle]

Sizzlinmysoul - welcome to the forum! You've described what many, many of us feel about the Garza brothers. They've brought more than just music into our lives. They've lifted our spirits, put our emotions into song and, through this forum, brought us many unexpected, wonderful new friends. :cool: We meet on the forum, form friendships through the years, and then finally get to meet face-to-face, standing front row at Henry or JoJo's feet at one of their hot concerts...like a perfect family reunion!

Don't be a stranger!

Nice to meet you.
Belle

[lovemusic]

Just got high speed internet hooked up and have been looking at all things LLB. These guys are hotter than an AZ summer! I first caught them on a PBS special and have been hooked ever since. Their shows amaze me because I can actually get up front, afford the tickets and get autographs. I've seen how nice they are to kids and their older fans(like me). You can't feel out of place because there are ALL KINDS of different people at their shows.

Musically LLB are so gifted. I can't even explain what their music does for me. I just feel it and it keeps me sane.It is very healing for me. Can't find anything that chills me out like these guys do! I never get tired of listening to them but others in my house think I've got OCD.

I notice how Henry always thanks God for blessing them. There is nothing more beautiful on earth than seeing someone use the GIFT that God gave them. LLB brings a little bit of Heaven right here on earth!!!

Welcome to the forum! You wrote exactly what we all feel. I love the fact that they always acknowledge that GOD has given them a very special gift to share with all of us. They are the sweetest people--always humble, approachable and kind. I love their music and the three human beings who bring it to us. My entire family accuses me of being obsessed. Guess what? I AM!

Feel free to come here and talk about the Boys all you want. We will be only too happy to join you.

[DeborahE]

Have been turned on to the music of these wonderful guys for about 5 years. Have a live CD (forget where it was recorded) with a rusty but good version of Heaven.......JoJo says on the CD it was dedicated to their Grandmother as she had passed that day.....so wondering what happened to the San Antonio show. See them whenever they are neaby.

[Belle]

Hi, Deborah - welcome to the LLB forum.

The CD you have is "Live at Blue Cat Blues", a place in Dallas (now closed).

It's too bad about the Dec 3 show in San Antonio, but it's due to venue troubles, not the Boys.

There will be others! :D

Nice to meet you.
Belle

[senoRita]

Have been turned on to the music of these wonderful guys for about 5 years. Have a live CD (forget where it was recorded) with a rusty but good version of Heaven.......JoJo says on the CD it was dedicated to their Grandmother as she had passed that day.....so wondering what happened to the San Antonio show. See them whenever they are neaby.

Welcome to the LLB Crossroads Fan Forum!:)

[desertgirl7]

Welcome Sizzlin and Deborah! All of us here feel the same way, we are in awe of the gentle spirits and tremendous God given talent the Boys possess. So glad my husband is as crazy about 'em as I am, or the rest of my family might have me sent away for being totally obsessed with them. Once you get the LLB fever, there's no turning back. Hope to see you here more!

[AustinStratFan]

Very nice to see new people signing on here...

We'll be looking forward to meeting you on the road - and watching and cheering as you help us get the LLB message out in the months ahead!

ASF

[ctmia]

I posted pictures from my first experience at a LLB concert-on May 14, 2009 @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut! It was a great experience.

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Deborah and Jessy! It is great to see new members joining. Hope you will participate in the forum often.

Jessy, I was at that concert in Ridgefield. It was Henry's birthday and he was presented with a cake on stage. I have fond memories of that day. If you go under Live in Concert you will see a write up of the concert and pictures from it. You will probably have to go back a couple of pages to find it, but it is out there. We love to keep records of as many concerts as possible.

[wedoinvegas]

they call me wedo ..... really all my compadres here at the tranny shop call me wedo love the boys music really helped when my wife was stuck in mexico waiting for her visa to come through . she is home now crossed back into the us on july 4 2010 in time to see the boys at the hard rock on aug 13 . it was an awesome concert . hope to see you back in vegas this year should come later in october when the weather will be not to hot and not too cold :D

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Wedo! So glad to hear that your wife is back in the States and was able to see the Boys. Hope you will come visit us here often.

[slowhand]

Just saying hi and that I am so glad that I found the site. Great visuals so Kudo's to the designer.
I love these guys having first seen them on tour with Willie back around 2000 or so (memory loss??) in California at a winery. I have every album and DVD they have released so far. So just to say I love these guys and that I wish I had a tenth of the talent...Henry makes me want to chop my guitars and at the same time makes me love what they could do in a master's hand. Great songs, great voices,great playing, great Texicans!:)
Slowhand

[Belle]

Slowhand - howdy and welcome to the forum! Don't chop your guitar. Henry would weep. :( :D

Glad to meet you and hope you come back often. We're gearing up for the March 29 release of their new CD, "Rockpango". There will be a lot going on to promote it.

[senoRita]

How nice to see more fans on the site!

Welcome aboard the LLB runaway train!!! :D

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Slowhand. Glad to have you here! Please join us often. We are all excited about the release of the new CD, Rockpango. Stay tuned for all the details and how you can help us promote it.

[Loving Henry]

WELCOME SLOWHAND! ORA LE! Glad you found the site as well! :D

[MarioFlores]

Hi everyone, my name is Mario Flores and I have recently joined La Onda! I have heard many, many, many stories about your group and of course about how you represent Los Lonely Boys. I am excited to join my lady, DonnaLee in her crusade for Los Lonely Boys. Many of you have befriended me on facebook and so Hello again! I don't get on the computer much so I may not post much. I tell you, I usually listen to hard/metal rock and wasn't interested in Los Lonely Boys and never accompanied DonnaLee to concerts. I eventually attended a concert and had the opportunity to meet Henry before the concert started, I was amazed that he got off the bus to come talk to my step son. My step son told him, "get off the bus and come meet your twin (meaning me)". Henry did and walked up to me with open arms and said "Carnel". At that moment I thought, "That's the coolest sh** ever!" We landed up taking pictures and talking to all three brothers after the concert. I enjoyed the way Los Lonely Boys interacted with my family before, during and after the show. They were so sincere and it was too cool to see that JoJo interacted with my step son while they were performing, he would talk to him when he wasn't singing and too cool that Ringo recognized him after the show and talked to him about his football games. I have since gone to other concerts whenever I am able and look forward to the Colorado shows coming up! Mario

[Belle]

Hey, Mario! You made it! Glad to see you here, bro. And don't worry about posting too much. I think Donna Lee does enough for you both. :p

Belle

[senoRita]

Welcome Mario. Hope to see you at Steamboat Springs!:cool:

[MarioFlores]

Thank you Ladies. I can only make one Colorado show this year which is Greeley. And yes, DonnaLee is always posting :p

[velvetsky0222]

It's great to see so many new fans finding their way to our home away from home.

Welcome to all. There's always alot to read on Henry, JoJo and Ringo. Check out all the different forums and make yourself at home. :cool:

[Loving Henry]

Thank you Ladies. I can only make one Colorado show this year which is Greeley. And yes, DonnaLee is always posting :p

WELCOME MARRRRRRIO! :p

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Mario. It is great to have you here. Look forward to meeting you and DonnaLee one of these days.

[pangograndma]

Hello everyone! I was on my way to work one evening in 2004 when the boys were playing at a venue that I drive by on the way. Saw the show advertised on their sign outside but couldn't skip work. Started listening then buying the cd's as they each came out but never got the opportunity to see them live yet. I feel a little nervous about joining the street team without having seen them play but finally getting my chance to. Am going to see them on June 30th here in Indpls and I can't wait. Any suggestions or advice is welcome and there is great wealth of information right here I'm still trying to get all the way through. What makes me love them so much is their family values which are immediately obvious, their love of the Lord, and the way they translate all of that into beautiful soulfelt music. Thank you for the chance to introduce them and their music to as many people as I can.

[Belle]

Pangograndma - hi! First off, I love your User ID. You're not the only grandma running around here, in love with LLB's music. :cool:

Glad you're finally getting to see your first live show! Advice? Look for people with La Onda street team badges and introduce yourself. They can tell you what's what and who's who (even the stage hands names and what guitar Henry is switching out to).

If you're interested in street teaming, feel free to send velvetsky0222 (Jeanette, our fearless leader) a private message. She can get you set up on handing out swag, who's in your area, etc.

Also, you might want to rattle around the "LLB Lingo 101" thread in the Welcome Mat message board. It defines a lot of our special terms (Onda-isms) and helps explain how we got this crazy.

Nice to meet you. Hope you come back a lot! If you get pictures of that show, be sure and post them.

Belle




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[senoRita]

Welcome to the Crossroads Forum, pangograndma! It's so wONDAful to see new fans joining in with comments.

I also love LLB for their family values and their love of the Lord. They always give thanks to God for their talent and everything they do.

I also love Henry's story behind their hit song Heaven! :cool: Brings tears to my eyes just thinking about what LLB went through on thier way to a Grammy win!

[Charlene]

I'm a newbie so here it goes. First off everyone Rockpango!!!!! I'm a big fan since the first album. Ive seen LLB 4 times in concert this last time I finally got autographs! Wish I coulda got pics with them. My goal in life would be to be their road manager LOL. I use to live in Corpus Christi TX in the 80s and fell in love with a Texican. I had to leave though and he and I stayed dear friends for years. Well about 5 yrs ago he passed and everything about the Garza brothers take me back to that place which is very dear in my heart...besides the fact their music is awesome! I hope this post in the right place. Peace Love and Tortillas yall

[Belle]

Hi, Charlene. Welcome to la familia. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. But I'm happy you've joined the Crossroads forum and got to meet the Boys and get their autographs!

Belle

[pangograndma]

Pangograndma - hi! First off, I love your User ID. You're not the only grandma running around here, in love with LLB's music. :cool:

Glad you're finally getting to see your first live show! Advice? Look for people with La Onda street team badges and introduce yourself. They can tell you what's what and who's who (even the stage hands names and what guitar Henry is switching out to).

If you're interested in street teaming, feel free to send velvetsky0222 (Jeanette, our fearless leader) a private message. She can get you set up on handing out swag, who's in your area, etc.

Also, you might want to rattle around the "LLB Lingo 101" thread in the Welcome Mat message board. It defines a lot of our special terms (Onda-isms) and helps explain how we got this crazy.

Nice to meet you. Hope you come back a lot! If you get pictures of that show, be sure and post them.

Belle




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i have already contacted jeanette and am officially a street team member! but thanks for thinking of me anyway. have actually been online working on swag all day today and think i have found some pretty good local deals! this will indeed be my 1st concert and 1st street team experience so any suggestions or advice is quite welcome! thanks again for the welcome and you have a nice Easter weekend!

[Loving Henry]

WElcome Charlene and Pangograndma!!!

[desertgirl7]

Welcome Ladies! I know y'all are gonna fall even more in love with the Boys now that you're on the forum with the rest of us Loopies!

[lovemusic]

Welcome, Ladies. I have seen you both on Facebook, I believe. Glad you made over here as well. I love this place. We have shared many great memories and great times on this forum. Glad you have join us.

[Tasina]

I would like to say welcome although I'm not here that much myself. But the boys are my heart! and am an eternal fan and street teamer!

[mousehill7]

Hey, my name is Sherri and I live in southeastern Illinois. I have been listening to LLB for many years, I have only had a chance to see them once in 2005. I am married and we have a 17 year old autistic son Steven. Steven has recently found our DVD of Live from Austin. He is hooked. He has also become quite fond of 16 Monkeys.

[senoRita]

Hi Sherrie, welcome to the fan fourm. So nice to have you here. :)

I've been a devoted fan since 2004 when I first heard Heaven and Señorita and saw the band. :cool:

[lferguson]

I have listened to and loved Los Lonely Boys since about 2004.. My husband and I have always wanted to see them in concert! Sept 16, 2011 saw them at a small venue in Carrboro, NC.. Absolutely one of the best concerts I have ever seen, we were on the 3rd row and Henry, JoJo and Ringo rocked that house!! They played at least a solid 2 hrs and did an encore.. Awesome concert..

[senoRita]

Nice to see you here lferguson,
Hope you get to see more of Los Lonley Boys! They are one cool band. :cool:

[lovemusic]

Welcome to the Fan Forum, lfurgeson. There is nothing like a live LLB concert. I am so glad you finally got to see them. I have been a devoted fan since 2004 as well.

[pellboy]

Another newbie here. Have always loved the band although haven't as yet had the fortune to catch them live in person. They come thru my area every 1-2 years so I'm sure I'll pop my LLB cherry soon enough.

By happen stance, just came across an old favorite from a rare 1983 compilation, "Los Angelinos" that we used to play at my college radio station (KJHK-Lawrence, KS) and while I'm sure the band and others on here may already be familiar with Thee Royals Gents, hearing this tune again for the first time in 30 plus years made me immediately think of LLB and how cool it would be for them to remake/update this song. Sure seems like something that would be right in their wheelhouse. Oh well, just a thought. Enjoy anyway.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQzpxL4ZRWE

[lovemusic]

Welcome, pellboy to the fan forum. It is always great to see new fans here.

You have to make it a point of seeing these Boys in person. They are amazing performers. During a live concert they will blow you away with their raw ability. These guys are real musicians. They feel it and let it flow out to us. It really is a great experience. Warning: they are real rockers and love to jam. The song you played is a more pop. That is not their favorite genre, but you never know. Thanks for posting it. It was very pretty.

[JetCityMom]

Hey everybody! Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I used to be part of the forums a few years back. I've never lost love for LLB. I had a whole lot of family issues going on. I also moved from Seattle area to Northern California. Oh, but it feels so good to be back.

Peace!
Lisa
:D

[senoRita]

Hey everybody! Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I used to be part of the forums a few years back. I've never lost love for LLB. I had a whole lot of family issues going on. I also moved from Seattle area to Northern California. Oh, but it feels so good to be back.

Peace!
Lisa
:D

Welcome back! Hope to see you here often!