Origin The Netherlands Years active 1999–2006 (active) Website Official website Record label Excelsior Recordings | Genres Tijuana, Mariachi Labels Excelsior Recordings Genre Mariachi | |
Members Marcel Kruup
Maarten Heijblok
Philip ten Bosch
Vincent van Els
Ron van der Flier
Markward J. Smit
Gijs Levelt
Theo van Kampen Albums The Incredible World of the Herb Spectacles, Bongolito's Hideaway Similar Benjamin B, High The Moon, Scram C Baby, Easy Aloha's, Caesar | ||
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The Herb Spectacles were a Dutch mariachi band formed in the Netherlands in 1999. The group was inspired by the likes of Chet Baker’s mariachi recordings and Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass.
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Biography
The Herb Spectacles formed in late 1999, when Marcel Kruup and Maarten Heijblok (both ex-Treble Spankers) teamed up with members from Amsterdam's Klezmerband and added a marimba player and percussionist.
The group released its debut album, The Incredible World of... in June 2003 through Excelsior Recordings, after which the group made appearances at North Sea Jazz and Lowlands, two Dutch music festivals.
In 2006, the Herb Spectacles released their second album called Bongolito’s Hideaway.
Songs
Groovin' HerbsThe Incredible World of the Herb Spectacles · 2003
Hilo de SedaThe Incredible World of the Herb Spectacles · 2003
La Luna Ti GuarderaThe Incredible World of the Herb Spectacles · 2003