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See Spot

About Me


Formed in a North Hollywood garage in 1990, SEE SPOT has been one of the leading ska bands in Los Angeles' rich tapestry of excellent groups since their first professional gig in 1994. Since their debut at the Hong Kong Cafe in Chinatown, Los Angeles, SEE SPOT has kept toes tappin' and bodies groovin' with their unique brand of roots ska laced with heavy latin, jazz, and big band influences. This 6-piece powerhouse delves into rocksteady, reggae and latin boogaloo in addition to their own thumpin' style of rhythmic, traditional ska. Fronted by vocalist Charles Farrar , they have some of the catchiest, memorable tunes the ska world has to offer today!
Over the years, SEE SPOT has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the finest performers around from the originators (The Skatalites, Justin Hinds, Carlos Malcom) to the modern era groundbreakers (The Toasters, Let's Go Bowling, Hepcat, Jump With Joey) to the contemporary leaders (The Slackers, Chris Murray, The Aggrolites). They have delighted lovers of music LIVE in Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, Las Vegas, and more, in addition to their beloved California home. They have frequently performed at such Hollywood staples as The Whisky-A-Go-Go, The El Rey Theatre, The Knitting Factory, Doug Weston's Troubadour, and B.B. King's and never pass up a chance to get the crowd movin'!
With their 3rd full-length album, "THE ROBBERY", on the brink of release, 2008 promises to be a breakthrough year for the music of SEE SPOT!! Come check them out and be prepared to dance... you will NOT be disappointed!!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 19/04/2005
Band Members:
Charles Farrar - lead vocals
Bradford Pate - keyboard, vocals
Jubal Jones - tenor sax, vocals
Wally Caro - guitar
Eddie "Chiquis" Lozoya - bass
Tom Cook - trombone
Brian Wallace - tenor sax
Korey Horn - drums

For Booking, email: [email protected]


Influences: Anyone making good music in the past 50 years from Harry Belafonte to Van Halen to Louis Prima to The Skatalites to Jamiroquai to Sam Cooke to Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra to Marvin Gaye... if it's good, chances are we love it!
Sounds Like: A mix of latin, soul, reggae, ska, show tunes, jingles, tv shows, ice cream trucks, nursery rhymes ... a parody of great american music.
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

See Spot @ BBL 5th Aniversary Show! 1/12/2008

Sure to be a memorable evening with a STACKED lineup! Plan to come on out and have a good time with us!Saturday, January 12, 2008Bluebeat Lounge 5th Anniversary ShowSEE SPOTCHRIS MURRAY COMBOTHE EQUA...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:16:00 GMT

SEE SPOT @ the Good Hurt 12-8!

Come on out Saturday & join us for a night of latin-tinged, soul-groovin' ska & rocksteady with some excellent bands!! It'll be a fun night for all, fo' sho'! ;)MDFodHRwOi8vbWVldG1lYXR0aGVwdWIuY29t">-...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:49:00 GMT

2 sets of SEE SPOT Friday, October 26 in L.A.!!!

Come on out Friday & join us for 2 sets of latin-tinged, soul-groovin' ska & rocksteady at one of our favorite spots!! It'll be a fun night for all, fo' sho'! ;)**************************PLEASE REPOST...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:34:00 GMT

David Fuentes Memorial Fund - from the Hepcat page

David "Bassie" Fuentes is survived by his wife Yohanna and their sons Andrew, 7 and Darren, 3. A memorial fund has been established to help his family. Please spread the word to friends and fans who m...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:41:00 GMT

See Spot song on sitcom pilot!

Check out the myspace page for "Don't Quit Your Day Job" which will be using See Spot's "One From Doheny" as its theme song!!Don't Quit Your Day Job
Posted by on Sun, 27 May 2007 17:51:00 GMT

See Spot New Album!!

We have just finished recording all the rhythm tracks for our 3rd CD to be released in a couple of months! 15 new cuts ranging from rocksteady to swing to lounge to latin and of course... some kickin...
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 16:25:00 GMT

See Spot @ Angels' Game... Indie 103.1 FM Memorial Day Event

See Spot will be performing @ Angel Stadium of Anaheim on this Memorial Day 1 hour before the Angels host the Seattle Mariners!200 Indie 103.1 FM ticket winners will have exclusive access to the speci...
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 16:22:00 GMT

See Spot @ Bordello's - May 25th!

Come on out... should be a blast!
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 16:18:00 GMT