for picking up this copy of The Havasu Bar Fly, the premier issue! We’re thrilled you’re reading the words we write. We could pretty much put anything in here and you would be reading it right now, especially if you’ve gotten this far. Fortunately (for you) we’re much more profes-sional than that. Oh screw it, we’re a bar mag, let’s have some fun! No political correctness here. %$#@ politics and correctness for that matter!

Times are tough right now. It seems everyone’s struggling to pay the bills and our future is a little less secure. It’s time we loosen up and have some fun, tell some jokes, laugh at some silly photos; and make fun of ourselves a little. We’re not here to offend anyone but as they say, “if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the oven...” Regard-less, we are really bored, we really need to pay our bills, and we have a lot of ambition and drive to make this work! We hope the few minutes you spend reading THBF will put a smile on your face and make that cold drink taste just a little bit better.

In order for this to work we’re going to need your help and support. We didn’t find that magic money tree yet so we’re doing this all out of pocket. Not a smart busi-ness decision we know but hey, we’re taking a gamble in hopes that you like what we’re doing. Our personal

fundage won’t carry this publication that long so tell all your favorite Havasu bars you want to see them advertise in the bar fly! Our rates are VERY affordable, just give us a call! We’re eager to work with all the bars and even bartenders in town. We offer discounted rates to bartend-ers who might want to advertise something special for their shift.

Our main purpose for putting the fly out there is to help promote the industry and give a voice to the patrons and bartenders of Lake Havasu. So get involved, send us your input and don’t be afraid to constructively make sugges-tions. We’re here for you. Don’t forget to nominate your favorite bartenders and bar flies for our “Top Barkeep” and “Top Bar Fly” sections. Check out our website www.havasubarfly.com for other ways to get in the fly and tons more cool stuff! Our motto is “what happens at the bars might get pub-lished for all to see.” So be on the lookout for Robby and myself, J-Dawg at your favorite watering holes snapping photos and hanging with other fellow flies!

Sincerely,Robby & J-Dawg

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Most bands might not consider getting pegged in the head with a half-full beer-can as a sign of musical suc-cess. But THE BIG SPANK does.

Albuquerque NM based band THE BIG SPANK has exposed its unique mix of Latin, ska, punk, pop, hip-hop, reggae, and Cumbia styles to unsuspecting crowds andhas connected with audiences from coast to coast with their high energy and all aroundfun shows.

“I guess we were the first ska-type band to play the Heavy Rebel Weekender in North Carolina. We killed them; we packed our little room and we killed them. People were throwing and spitting beer on us. Chris got hit on the face with a mostly full can of PBR, but it’s a good thing because it just means they were so excited they couldn’t fin-ish first,” guitar-ist Javier said.

With two trips from Los Ange-les to New York during the last two years, THE BIG SPANK got to know not only the music scene in cities like Phoenix, Denver, Indianapolis, and Cleveland but also became well versed in Wal-Mart parking lot culture.

The band members include Chris Tickner (Bass), Mike Garcia (Vocals, Accordion), Javier Sandoval (Guitar), Bert Lujan (Drums), and Retzen (Trombone).

THE BIG SPANK members travel the country in a con-verted school bus RV and camp out in a friendly Wal-Mart parking lots. “They have 24-hour toilets and even have a family restroom with a locking door so you can take a gypsy shower if you need one” said Lujan. “In Durango we set up our lawn chairs and barbequed burgers and brats and waved at everybody coming to shop.”

Touring nationwide full time in support of Gypsy Rug Burn (available

on iTunes) THE BIG SPANK have made lots of new friends and fans. Singer Mike Garcia has famed stage antics, although he said he has had to tame them down on the road because it’s hard to be that crazy four or five times a week. “I like to harass the crowd. I’ve probably been hit by a girl once or twice. My favorite thing is a lot of times, the girls stand in front of their guy, and when he looks away you blow kisses at her—that’s fun—but what’s even more messed up is the guy can’t see the look the girl is giving me,” he said, also mentioning that he has never been hit by the girl’s boyfriend. Recently Garcia broke his collar bone so

THE BIG SPANK has been laying low back home in New Mexico, playing a few local dates, writing new music, and planning the next round of shows.

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We’re looking for fun, talented bands to feature in The Havasu Bar Fly. If you know a band you think we should

feature please E-mail us at buzz@havasubarfly.com!

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Cover - “Chris, Bassist of The Big Spank & “that girl”