The Lafayette is always challenging for parking. After driving around I finally found parking in a residential area. El Cajon Blvd area can be described as ‘working class’ and eclectic. I don’t know if I could live there and work in North County but the older small homes were kept up and stylish in a 50’s/60’s way. Impressed.
The Lafayette banquet room had a folding table collecting $10 at the door. Maybe 100 people there?
The opening act, El Diablitos, were on stage and ripping through songs. El Diablitos is a duo of Tommy’s brother Tony and vocalist Pamela Flores. Backing bass and drums were from Tommy’s band. They played tight music – just leave the vocalist off the stage. Then I would see them again.
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| El Diablitos set list. Oddball (thumbs up). |
I headed to a bar and procured a drink. I looked over my shoulder as I stepped away to allow the next person to step up. That next person was Tommy! We talked a minute as I told him I was a fan and looking forward to his set. He was very gracious.
I got to talk to the opening band during change over. All were (again) very gracious.
Then Tommy and band took the stage. Excellent tight set with only drums, bass, and guitar. The attempt at a light show meant most of time was spent in the dark.
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| Tommy's set list |
