Lynn Graciano & The Hot Tamales

About Me

Lynn Graciano (sax) studied at Seattle Pacific University and received his BA in Music Education. He then attended Southern Oregon University where he received his Masters in Music. He currently is the Band Director at Spanaway Junior High. He is married to Rayna who plays the keys in the band. They have three awesome children, Jonathan, David, & Celina.
Rayna (keys) is the secretary at Shining Mountain Elementary in the Bethel School District. She is an award winning classically trained musician until she was corrupted by the HOT TAMALES!
Mike Bigelow (trumpet) went to Spanaway Lake High School where he was a student of Lynn's. He then went to PLU and got His BA in Music Education. He did his student teaching with Don Rose at Washington High School and currently plays with the Hot Tamales and the Clan Gordon Pipe Band. He is an incredible composer and musician!
Mark Richards (Guitar) has been in the Northwest gigging scene for many years. An experienced pro, he brings a professional sound, and star studded talent to the group. Mark teaches privately in his home studio and also at the Annie Wright school. Check out Marks other group "The SHy Boys!" at ------- http://www.theshyboys.com/id9.html
Hugh Messer (Drums) Has been playing drums for many years and after serving time on Nuclear Submarines he likes to use his talents for the Lord by laying down the beat at Real Life Family Center.
Sean (Bass) owns his own business and plays for many groups around the Northwest. He's recently been spotted at the Elks Club, Pierce College, and most recently with The Hot Tamales!!
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The Hot Tamales On Their California Tour Summer 2008
The Hot Tamales at the Orting Starbucks!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 25/02/2007
Band Website: This is it!
Band Members:
Left to Right: Sean T, Mike Bigelow, Lynn Graciano, Hugh Messer, Rayna Graciano, Mark Richards

Lynn Graciano
"Bad Shark" -Tenor Sax, Vocals, & sometimes Keys

Rayna Graciano
"FlipPer" -Keys

Mike Bigelow
"Mr. Bigs" -Trumpet, Flugal Horn

Mark Richards
"The Shredder" -Guitar

"The Tall Texan" Stewart Thompson
"Tall Tex" -Geetar

Hugh Messer
"Happiness"-Percussion

Sean T.
"Uncle Sean" -Bass

Influences: Brian Setzer, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Nat King Cole
Rayna, Scotty Morris from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, & Me!

Tacoma Professional Musicians
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Sounds Like: Here's a song list of the type of music we perform:
Set I
1) Go Daddy Oh
2) Jump, Jive, & Wail
3) Europa
4) In The Midnight Hour
5) Jump With My Baby Tonight
6) Night Train
7) Basin Street Blues
8) Try A Little Tenderness
9) Under The Boardwalk
10) What A Wonderful World
11) The Seattle Swing! new original tune
12) Just Can't Help It (Mike Bigelow original!)
Set II
1) In Walks Mr. Bigs (Original)
2) Celina (Original)
3) Harlem Nocturne
4) In The Mood
5) Almost Like Being In Love
6) Up On The Roof
7) Opus One
8) Mustang Sally
9) Somewhere
10) Route 66
11) What A Wonderful World
12) I Have A friend (Jesus)
13) My Girl
14) Knock On Wood
15) O' Darlin
16) Sign Sealed Delivered
17) Domino 18) Framed And much, much, MORE!

Record Label: Independant

My Blog

Olympia Swing Dance

Pro: Swing DanceCon: Sound SnafoosPro: The Room, StageCon: StairsCon: Drunks outside the venuePro: Police Arrested themCon: StairsPro: The Army guy dancersCon: The Belly Dancers took our dressing room...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Java Fusion

We had a good time rockin' the house for family & friends at the Java Fusion Coffee Shop. We had a full house and it was great to see everyone. We have some of the best family and friends, loyal fans ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:36:00 GMT

Erickson/Colyer Wedding Reception

Wow, what a blast!Once again the Tamales were in rare form. Highlights include Happy Birthday on Accordion & Bagpipes. Jim Warnke joining us on If I Had A Million Dollars.At the after party, Mike play...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:41:00 GMT

Podcast 3

Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:17:00 GMT

Podcast 2

Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:15:00 GMT

Day 7 & 8

Well this was a pretty cool day we started by helping set-up for the party and then off to downtown Disney. We got "I" his gifts for helping hold down HT Headquarters while we were on the road. We als...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:55:00 GMT

Podcast 1

Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:42:00 GMT

HT Tour Day 6

Today was a pretty fun day. After a swim at Casa de tres Palmas we set off for Corona CA. We checked out the Fender museum and saw a lot of famous guitars and such. I thought it was cool that the lege...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:04:00 GMT

Day 5 HT Tour

Today was a day off. We went to Disneyland! First time for Mike & Stew. It was a blast. We were able to go on all the major rides. The weather was not too hot and the lines were not too long so it was...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:23:00 GMT

Day 4 HT Tour

Well we got to slep in a little today. Mike & Sean & I went to a music store and got some reeds & sticks & various stuff and then Mike & I got our hairs cut. After a nice breakfast & lunch at Casa de ...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:14:00 GMT