The Bikini Beach Band
Schedule
Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
What's Cookin' | Leytonstone, EN
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Back for the first time in a long time...The True Story
Jesus C. Escovidoof The Bikini Beach Band begins with one man - Jesus C. Escovedo - guitarist, revolutionary, ladies' man and 1956 All-Mexico Surfing Champion.
Forced by his political beliefs to flee from his homeland, he escaped by stowing away on a cruise liner with only a guitar, a Hawaiian shirt and an autographed photo of Duane Eddy.
He landed in Southampton, convinced Britain would welcome his music with open arms. Sadly, this was not to be. His debut single, Gringo Woody Stomp (Mecca Recordings), was released on the same day as The Beatles' She Loves You consigned the British instrumental scene to history. But Jesus was not downhearted. Read the full story at... www.bikinibeach.co.uk
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Where is it happening?
What's Cookin', 2 Harvey Road, London, E11 3DB, United Kingdom, LeytonstoneEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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