“Aileen Quinn and the Leapin’ Lizards.” Yes, little orphan Annie is all grown up, and in a Rockabilly band. The sultry spitfire brought the crowd to the dance floor with a mix of classics, originals, and plenty of swing.
- Tolucan Times
"Since 1983 The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association has offered live bands for Swing dancing every Saturday night open to the entire community. We are appreciative of the many talented musicians we have here in the Los Angeles area, and we can unequivocally say that Aileen Quinn and The Leapin' Lizards are among the best of the best. They play a wonderful variety of Swingin' sounds, and always achieve a great rapport with their audiences.
We've also had the opportunities to hire this band for special events outside of our own venue (as an example: our recent Swingin' Under the Stars event at Pasadena's Paseo Mall, which we co-hosted with the mall earlier this year.) In every situation this band is thoroughly professional, extremely easy to work with, energetic and fun, and gives their audiences the highest caliber show. We highly recommend this band. If you have any questions feel free to call us."
Erin Stevens
President, Pasadena Ballroom Dance Associaiton, Inc.
PRESS:
"Last weekend, I was lucky to catch two shows on Saturday, July 1, Aileen Quinn and The Leapin’ Lizards, a fun rockabilly and swing band that is easy to bop around the dance floor. They play tunes ranging from Elvis to Stay Cats and original music with a special mention of the very talented Aileen Quinn who pours her heart and soul into the vocals. They attract a regular following and I too plan to be a future groupie."
- Sue Helmy - CityWatch
"A good solid record. I was impressed"
-Col. Paco Chaos-DJ, WRFL FM
"My favorite is "The Doctor Is In". I love it!"
-Mary Jane Popp, Host, KAHI AM
BIO
Aileen Quinn and The Leapin’ Lizards: This high octane band really delivers with foot stomping', grooving tunes and sassy, sexy melodic vocals. Aileen Quinn is a Two time Golden Globe nominated actress best known for playing the title role in the 1982 film "Annie", directed by John Huston. Aileen made her Broadway debut at age 8 and has continued performing for over 30 years. Aileen has also recorded two albums with Columbia Records: the multi-platinum "Annie" soundtrack, and her solo album, "Bobby's Girl", produced by Barbra Streisand/Dolly Parton producer, Gary Klein. As lead singer of The Leapin' Lizards", Aileen's powerful, vocals take the audience on a rockin' ride, swingin' to a masterfully mix of classic Swing, Blues, and Rockabilly hits from the 20's through the 60's, as well as the band's own soulful memorable originals.
Leapin’ Lizards! Annie the red-haired orphan is all grown up and her band The Leapin’ Lizards are sure to liven up any event or occasion!
The Leapin’ Lizards are:
Aileen Quinn - Lead Vocals and Percussion
Tom Murray - Drums and Vocals
Chris Smith - Bass and Vocals
Frank Giffen - Guitar and Vocals
Victor Cisneros - Sax
Aileen Quinn and The Leapin' Lizardsare available to play at Concerts, Festivals, Fairs, Corporate Events, Casinos, Car Shows, Private Parties, Concert Clubs and have performed at a wide range of venues such as:
Disneyland Tomorrowland Terrace
Downtown Disney
Levitt AMP Pavilion, Carson City, NV
Ford Theater Summer 'Jam Session'
Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park, Manhattan Beach, CA
Pershing Sq. Octoberfest, Los Angeles
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
Farnsworth Amphitheater Summer Concert Series, Altadena, CA
Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz, CA
Obregon Park Summer Concert Series, LA, CA
Harvelle's Santa Monica
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
The NAMM Show, Anaheim
West Coast Kustoms 'Cruisin' Nationals'
Paseo Colorado Pasadena
Topanga Days Festival
Billboard and Hollywood Reporter Film and TV Music Conference
Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet and Car Show
The Whisky a Go Go
Viva Cantina
Joe's Great American
Shenanigan's Long Beach
Pasadena Ballroom Dance Assoc
Rusty's Rhythm Club
Runway Playa Vista
Carrillo Ballroom, Santa Barbara CA
Witzend Club Monthly Residency
Malibu Winery
Nestle Corporate Event
Rosenthal Wines
Fiesta La Ballona Culver City CA
Burbank Moose Lodge
Hangar 24, Irvine, CA
SAMPLE SONG LIST:
Hound Dog Elvis Presley
Little Sister
My Baby Left Me
That's Alright Mama
Blue Suede Shoes
Rock This Town Brian Setzer
Jump Jive And Wail
Sleepwalk
Get It Off Your Mind
Since I Don't Have You
You're the Boss
Walkin' After Midnight Patsy Cline
Got A Lotta Rhythm In My Soul
Let's Have A Party Wanda Jackson
Mean, Mean Man
Hard Headed Woman
A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' on
Honey Don't
Funnel of Love
Sweet Nothins Brenda Lee
That's All You Gotta Do
Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Cash
Jackson
Be Bop A Lula Gene Vincent
Dance To The Bop
Cruisin'
Baby Blue
Train Kept A-Rollin'
Who Slapped John
Boppin' the Blues Carl Perkins
Your True Love
Romance In The Dark Blues / R&B
Let 'Er Roll
Bring It On Home To Me
Blue Monday
Put The Hammer Down
Dangerous Man
Call Me Baby
Crazy Lover
Caldonia
Voodoo Workin'
Smotherin' Me
Flip, Flop & Fly
Something's Got A Hold On Me
Baby, You've Got What It Takes
Love Potion #9
Swing It, Brother, Swing Swing
That Man
Why
Nosey Joe
My Baby Just Cares For Me
The Walkin' Song
Is You Is (or Is You Ain't)
Hey Boy, Hey Girl
Crazy Little Thing Called Love '50s Rock & Roll &
Johnny B Goode Rockabilly
Rock around The Clock
Sea Cruise
Walk Don't Run
Peter Gunn
Rip It Up
Tainted Love
Head Over Heels
We Wanna Boogie
Come On Let's Go
Great Balls of Fire
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Let's Have A Party
All I Can Do Is Cry
Tutti Frutti
Hit The Road Jack
Johnny Got A Boom Boom
Hoy Hoy
Tainted Love