Album Notes

San Francisco based "Tijuana Strip Club" was formed in 2002 by singer/songwriter Randy Cordero. Although Cordero is probably best known as the frontman of the wildly popular club phenomenon "Super Diamond", his distinctive voice and pop sensibilities are base for an original sound that combines alt. country and folk with cosmic, alternative rock and electronica. This unique sound is largely influenced by the likes of Wilco, Elliott Smith, David Bowie, Nick Drake and Air. The depth of Cordero's lush, expressive voice often draws comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash. TSC has recently begun touring and has performed at top venues across the country such as S.F.'s Bimbo's, NYC's Irving Plaza, Chicago's House of Blues, and Portland's Crystal Ballroom. Members of TSC are seasoned performers at home on stage thanks to the huge success of "Super Diamond", which has a fanatical following that has made them one of the top draws at venues such as the House Of Blues, Irving Plaza, The Showbox, The Fillmore, The Ogden Theater, The Crystal Ballrom and countless others nationwide. Cordero's true passion, however, lies in the music of TSC, which he is determined to take to the level of his other band and beyond. "Sparklers and Bottlerockets" is the debut album by TijuanaStripClub, featuring 15 new pop songs, six of which were produced by Gary Myrick (Gary Myrick and the Figures, Hanava 3AM, John Waite).

"Sparklers and Bottlerockets" is released on Foggydog Records June 17, 2003.