The Suspects were formed in 1993 by Bill Grady and Charlie Esparza and played their first show at the long-gone “club” Hoi Polloi on October 3, 1993. After many years of hard work and dedication (and a few months of internal strife), The Suspects broke up in August of 2002. The Suspects played two reunion shows after their breakup: January 19, 2007 and December 23, 2007… both at the Continental Club in Houston, Texas. After thinking about it for a few months, The Suspects decided you can’t ignore a good thing and announced their return to a full-time schedule in the summer of 2008.
September 1st, 2008
Ok, well… it is a comeback.
The Suspects are proud to announce that we’re climbing back in the saddle for another lap around the track; we are once again a full-time band. Shows will be booked and songs will be written. Shirts will be printed and beer will be spilled. Good times.
Who’s in the band this time around?
- Bill Grady - guitar
- Alan Hernandez - guitar
- Tomas Escalante - vocals
- Steve Ruth - trumpet
- Ryan Gabbart - trombone
- Chuy Terrazas - sax
- Aaron Koerner - fluegelhorn
- Jay Brooks - bass
- Andy Salmon - drums
We’ll see you at the show.
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June 5th, 2008
Let’s all welcome back a friend we haven’t seen in a long, long time… the on-line Suspects CD Store! And we now accept CREDIT CARDS! W00t!
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December 27th, 2007
Thank you to everybody who came out for our show on Friday. We had a blast and we plan to do it again as soon as possible.
Until then, have yourselves a look at Jay Lee’s excellent photos from the show. That man can handle a camera!
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December 17th, 2007
Come see The Suspects play this Friday!!!
- What?
The best Christmas present you’ll get this year
- When?
Friday December 21st 2007
The Suspects @ 11, Aqua Velva @ 10, Happy Hour w/Molly & The Ringwalds 7:00 - 9:30
- Where?
The Continental Club, Houston
- Who?
The Suspects. duh.
- No, I Mean Who Is Playing In The Band This Time?
Oh! Sorry.
- Claudio DePujadas - drums, fresh from Philladelphia
- Joe Cote - keys, flying in from ‘Frisco
- Charlie Esparza - bass, drivin’ from Austin
- Jay Brooks - bass
- Steve Ruth - trumpet
- Ryan Gabbart - trombone
- Chuy Terrazas - sax
- Alan Hernandez - guitar
- Tomas Escalante - vocals
- Chris Kendrick - vocals
- Bill Grady - guitar
- Aaron Koerner - Fluegelhorn
- Why?
Why not!
- How Much?
$12 in advance
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October 4th, 2007
They said it couldn’t happen, but we say it can: The Suspects are proud to announce a second (annual?) reunion show! Come see Houston’s legendary ska non-traditionalists take the stage for only the second time since our official breakup in 2002. Here are the details:
- Where: The Continental Club, Houston
- When: Friday December 21, 2007
- With: opening bands TBA
- Why: why not?!?!
- What Else: advance tickets on sale, 21 & up
More details as we make ‘em up.
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