"[...] They offer us neo-rockabilly at its finest in the best Klub foot tradition. Fast and hard, but melodic and without psychobilly horror themes [...]"\  - The Unleashed - The Rock'n'Roll Magazine

Dukes of Tijuana was founded in 2020 by guitarist Mark Twang, drummer Chris Slazy, double bassist Grischa and singer Pat Savage. The band combines rockabilly, country and psychobilly and skilfully makes this mixture work very well. Anyone who likes rock'n'roll in any form will get their money's worth with these guys.
They first appeared on the scene in 2020, have already played a bunch international concerts and with 3 studio albums in their bag of tricks, the guys have been able to convince at every concert so far and are constantly expanding their calendar.

Releases:
2022 "Nymhomaniac" - Crazy Love Records
2024 "Tough Love, Taboos & Tattoos" - Western Star
2026 "Scary Mary" - Western Star


Story:
As most good ideas, the idea to start this Band arose on an evening fueled by Beer and Booze in the Heart of the Ruhr-Rhine Region in Germany.\par \par The Band was initially founded by Chris Slazy , Mark Twang, and Grischa. The Idea was to have a Band not Stuck to only one Genre but rather do whatever feels right in the Moment. One thing was sure, it was supposed to be Rock'n'Roll through and through. Also the Plan was to have a Band consisting of People who know what they are doing and all put the same amount of effort and commitment into the Band. The three have known each other in a musical context for quite a while at this point and have played together in a multitude of Bands.
Mark Twang:
- Dave Phillips and the Hot Rod Gang
- Jailbirds
- Twang Bangers
- Sandy And The Wild Wombats
- Heavy Teddys
- Fastlane Drifters


Chris
- Jancee Pornick Casino
- Pitmen
- Sandy And the Wild Wombats
- Dave Phillips and the Hot Rod Gang
- Heavy Teddys

 Grischa:
- Demented Are Go
- Pitmen
- Heartbreak Engines
- Heavy Teddys
- Sandy And The Wild Wombats

Paddy:
- Rusty Robots
- Sandy And The Wild Wombats
- Minestompers
- Phantom Rockers
- Fastlane Drifters

So it was pretty clear that this combination can work together.
When looking for a Singer they stumbled upon Paddy who at the time was Grischa'a Bass substitute for Sandy and the Wild Wombats. Not only can he sing but he also lowers the Band's average Age which is always a Plus. The only thing missing now was a Name. One thing was clear, it would have to include the City Tijuana somehow. The Story here is that Grischa was touring Mexico with Demented Are Go and made the somewhat funny discovery that, in Mexico, they have the same blue waste paper Bins as we do in some parts of Germany. So it was decided that the Band should be Named "Dukes of Tijuana" Yes, the Band Name is directly linked to waste paper Bins.
With the Line-up complete, a Name for the Band and after a few Rehearsals to make sure everything clicks, the first few original Songs were written and rehearsed and it didn't take long for the first Gigs to roll in. It was clear to see that the Plan was working as all spectrums of the Rockabilly - and the Psychobilly Scene could find something they liked in their Set. So all in all it was well received by all. Pretty soon after that the first Demos were recorded and the Band took to the Recording Studio to record their Debut Album "Nymphomaniac". Which is available on Crazy-Love Records.
Their second Album "Tough Love, Taboos & Tattoos" has been recorded early 2024 and released by Alan Wilson at Western Star Recording Company in Juli 2024. Their 3rd Album "Scary Mary" has been recorded early 2026 and released again by Alan Wilson at Western Star Recording Company in Juli 2026

YouTube Links:
Dukes Of Tijuana - "Sometimes It Kills Me Beeing Lonely" - Official Music Video
Dukes Of Tijuana - "Movin" - Official Music Video
Dukes Of Tijuana - "Hotel Room" - Official Music Video

Dukes Of Tijuana - Wilhelmina Eindhoven
Dukes of Tijuana - Live in Eindhoven

Social Media:
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