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.
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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January 25th, 2007
We have some great pictures from the reunion show for you. If you came to the show and used your camera, let us know and maybe we can post your pictures here on the website.
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January 22nd, 2007
Friday night was an amazing experience. All of us on stage had a great time, and we hope that everyone walked away feeling like they saw something special. We’ll post pictures and comments in the days ahead, but for now we need to get some “thank you’s” out of the way…
We have so many people to thank for helping make our reunion show such a great success:
- David Bebee
David was our replacement drummer, and his performance and dedication were above and beyond what we expected. Without his involvement the show just could not have happened as well as it did, and The Suspects are forever in his debt.
- The Continental Club
It’s hard to remember a venue that was as easy-going and as willing to work with us as The Continental. These guys deserve your patronage!
- Sarah Cress and The Houston Chronicle
Sarah’s very professional article in the January 11, 2007 issue of The Houston Chronicle really helped spread the word, and put the band in a very positive light.
- Dusti Rhodes and The Houston Press
Dusti is a Suspects fan from way back, and she knew the right questions to ask to get the story that not many people had heard. We’re not certain it helped sell any tickets, but it sure is a good story.
- Houstonist, Space City Rock, and many others
The “blogosphere” really took care of us, and we’re grateful for every single post.
Big thanks are necessary within The Suspects organization as well… Joe flew in from San Fransisco the afternoon of the show on his own dime. Thomas worked overtime with the club and the press to make everything run nice and smooth. Our families deserve a big thanks for putting up with two weeks of chaos-filled late night rehersals. And Andy actually had the huevos to suggest an idea that was so crazy it just might work.
Of course, the biggest thanks of all goes out to all of you who came out to the show. Like we said Friday night, we love you all!
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January 18th, 2007
Let’s recap, shall we?
- Who: The Suspects were one of Houston’s top local bands in the mid-to-late 1990’s, and perhaps the top ska band in the area.
- What: A reunion show!
- Why: Why not? The Suspects haven’t played together since August of 2002.
- Where: The Continental Club (map: 3700 Main St, Houston TX)
- When: Friday, January 19th 2007 – Doors open at 10pm – 21 & up!
- How: Buy your advance tickets now, ‘cuz we’re expecting a sold out show.
Also of note: The Aqua Velva is the opening band for Friday’s festivities. Ususally, the Continental Club also has a “happy hour” band play starting at 7pm, but this show is an exception. The Aqua Velva will take the stage a little earlier than usual for an opener (probably a little after 9pm) and we’ll have a DJ going all “old-school reggae sound system” inbetween the bands. Please get there early and don’t miss any of this great, great music!
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