Tito & Tarantula

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Tito is back! The Americana and Desert Rock legend par excellence is going on a highly anticipated best-of European tour in 2026. A best-of with the classic Tarantula songs, legendary film songs, and some musical surprises. In addition, Tito & Tarantula will release a compilation of previously unreleased and rare recordings in 2026, titled "BEST OF THE UNHEARD." Some of these songs will surely find their way onto the stage. Born in Mexico and raised as the son of a trapper in the wilderness of Alaska, Tito Larrivas's career began in Los Angeles. With the PLUGZ and later the CRUZADOS, his career quickly gained momentum. After a top 10 single and a cover on Billboard magazine, Larriva became part of the LA music and film scene of the 80s. In the rehearsal room next door, the Red Hot Chili Peppers made their first attempts. Emmylou Harris, Jeff Porcaro (the early deceased TOTO drummer) were his neighbors. At the same time, he also began his acting career as a trained ballet dancer. After debuting as "Hammy" in the "Pee-wee Herman Show" (1981), he worked with Patrick Swayze (Roadhouse), Johnny Depp (Once Upon A Time In Mexico), Antonio Banderas (Desperados 2), Mel Gibson, and Milla Jovovich in Wim Wenders' "The Million Dollar Hotel," David Byrne (True Stories), Cheech Marin (Born In East LA), in the Oscar-winning short film "Session Man," and with R. Rodriguez (Grindhouse). Tito Larriva wrote music for over 50 films (including the title songs for "Machete" 2010 and "Machete Kills" 2013) and TV series. The start of Tito & Tarantula was Robert Rodriguez's offer to work on "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1995). The legendary performance as the vampire house band at the "Titty Twister" bar and the worldwide success of the film brought the band (supporting Joe Cocker) to Europe for the first time. The European release of the debut album "Tarantism" with the classic songs from "From Dusk Till Dawn," "After Dark," "Angry Cockroaches," and "Strange Face of Love" followed in 1997. These songs mark the beginning of a new era of American film music and showcase Tito Larriva's extraordinary abilities as a singer and composer. Tito & Tarantula emerged from the weekly sessions that Larriva organized under the name Tito & Friends with outstanding musicians from the LA scene. Besides guitarist Steven Hufsteter, who is said to have declined Bob Dylan's offer to join his band, the band included top-tier musicians like guitarist Peter Atanasoff (Norah Jones, Ricky Lee Jones) and drummers Alfredo Ortiz (Beastie Boys/Gogol Bordello) and Rafael Gayol (A-ha, Leonard Cohen). They toured in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

Highlights

• Best-of European tour 2026
• Unreleased songs on the compilation "BEST OF THE UNHEARD"
• Legend of Americana and Desert Rock

General Information

Tito & Tarantula will go on a highly anticipated best-of European tour in 2026. The band will present classics as well as new, unreleased songs and promises an unforgettable concert experience at Conrad Sohm in Dornbirn, Austria.

Location

Boden 1, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria

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