About

As the “ultimate tribute to Morrissey and the Smiths,” LA-based Sweet and Tender Hooligans have been paying homage to the legendary British indie band for more than two decades with their finely crafted tribute show. Performing to sold-out crowds throughout the US, Mexico and UK, frontman Jose Maldonado channels Morrissey so convincingly that Moz himself has even jokingly taken the stage with the opening line “Hello, we are the Sweet and Tender Hooligans and I’m Jose.” From their era-perfect style to Maldonado’s Morrissey-inspired coif, the band never fails to satisfy even the most rigorous Smiths purists, leaving fans to wonder “How Soon Is Now” in regards to their future tour dates.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1992, Jose Maldonado and the Sweet and Tender Hooligans began playing Smiths covers as an answer to the iconic band’s 1987 dissolution, a highly publicized event that occurred at the height of their success. As regional recognition gave way to shows around the country, the band made their pilgrimage to the UK, performing to sold-out crowds and attracting the attention of the BBC. Named the “Best Cover Band in Los Angeles” by the LA Weekly, the Sweet and Tender Hooligans continue to pay homage to Morrissey and company for over 25 years.

Spaghetti Cumbia, Los Angeles' own high-octane Western Cumbia Rock, has been captivating fans with their signature blend of traditional cumbia rhythms, rock, punk, and Western movie soundtrack influences since their 2016 formation. Building on influences from Fito Olivares to Jimi Hendrix and beyond, Spaghetti Cumbia has crafted a sound that is distinctly their own - a veritable musical melting pot that blends Mexican heritage with rock-style instrumentation, emulating traditional cumbia sounds with guitars, processors, and unconventional elements like harmonicas. With momentum at an all-time high, the band are now working towards recording their debut album and expanding their reach through touring, much to the delight of their diverse and growing fanbase.