The Chocolate Watchband ‘This Is My Voice’
Iconic California psychedelic-punk legends THE CHOCOLATE WATCHBAND are touring to celebrate the release of their new album (soon to released by Dirty Water Records), led by founding and current members, vocalist David Aguilar and guitarist Tim Abbott, plus Gary Andrijasevich on drums. Second generation fans, guitarist Derek See and bassist Alec Palao (Grammy-nominated producer/ historian ), bring their enthusiasm and love for the music to the table to help weave their sound which both faithfully recreates the sonic energy and tone of the original recordings, as well as giving a rare edge to new material that is a logical progression to the bands legacy
Documented as influencing legendary bands far and wide within the psych, garage, and punk scene for the past 50 years, their live performances sizzle with the same outrageous audacity of the late 60s scene they helped usher into the San Francisco Bay area ballroom scene. The group was also seen as featured bands in the 1967 cult films Riot on the Sunset Strip and The Love-Ins, and their powerful stage presence continues to the present day in a timeless stage show which is oozing electric cool-aid energy.
The band will be hitting the road in 2019 in support of their new album This Is My Voice with a string of shows next weeked in San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. Are YOU gonna be there?
December 21 – 2023 SOLSTICE To all Chocolate Watchband Fans from David Aguilar:
I am officially the LAST MAN STANDING as I write this. On January 11, 2024 representing the Chocolate Watchband, I will perform our last concert ever at the Whisky-a-go-go in Hollywood. Silently standing next to me will be Mark Loomis, Sean Tolby, Billy Flo Flores and “Killer” aka Gary “the kid” Andrajasevich. Together we will play the tunes that appeared on our albums for all the world to hear and enjoy one last time. Over the years I have come to realize just how talented and original you all were..such amazing musicians for being so young. I am convinced that if the Finger of Fate had not shuttled us off to Uptown Records because due to our name someone thought we were a black rhythm and blues band, if Ed Cobb our producer had taken a bit more time to understand who we really were, if our Manager Ron Roupe had managed us better and not just hung out with the guys, we would be remembered today more for our hits and not our eclectic psychedelic niche. But kids – that’s life! So here we go ONE LAST TIME! I’m so glad you’ll be standing there next to me up there on that stage. Turn your amps to 11 one last time and let’s crank it up! DA