I have to say I hadn’t heard much about Jail Weddings before the band set up shop at The Echo this month for their Monday Night Free Residency. One things for sure – when I heard their music I was instantly starstruck.
It’s so refreshing to find a truly original band in Los Angeles. The 10 piece project play a blend of vintage pop, 60s surf, doo-wop, and old timey tunes that completely bring you out of yourself and into simpler times. At the same time their tunes display a bit of edge and rock n’ roll glam very reminiscent of the punk heyday with bands like The Cramps and The Screamers leading the charge. There’s something almost defiant about the sound – which I find soooo incredibly appealing.
Introducing… Jail Weddings
This article originally appeared in Rock Insider on July 16, 2008
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- Jail Weddings "Helicopter Limelight" T-shirt - $12.00
Our "Saul Bass meets the Specials" inspired design as seen on the It Was Nice To Be Loved 7". Artwork by Ian Steele, printed on fine jersey white t-shirt. SM, MD, LG, XL. - Property Of Jail Weddings T-Shirt - $12.00
Our version of the classic collegiate design on an athletic grey t-shirt. SM, MD, LG, XL. - Jail Weddings Necklace - $25.00
Handmade necklace by Sarah Brown Jewelry for Jail Weddings. Limited to 50. - It Was Nice To Be Loved b/w Digan Lo Que Digan 7" - $5.00
It Was Nice To Be Loved backed with Digan Lo Que Digan (originally performed by Raphael). This single was originally released on Record Store Day (April 16th, 2011) but only limited to 20 for that day. This 2nd pressing (released June 5th, 2011) is limited to 350 on marble vinyl and features a hand numbered, screen-printed cover. Released on Jail Weddings' own imprint Tru-Vow. - The Spell Has Lifted b/w People Like Us Are Extinct 7" - $5.00
The Spell Has Lifted b/w People Like Us Are Extinct 7" Originally released in 2009, this is the second pressing on Albino Crow Records. Limited to 500 copies - only 100 remaining.
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