Denver-via-Kansas band, The Fantabulous Jags, circa 1965,
house band at The Pussycat A-Go-Go on Sante Fe.
Here is a snippet of Matilda by The Fantabulous Jags.
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Tom Lundin November 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Lost their guitarist, that year to Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band who were the house band at Denver’s Whisky A-Go-Go on Evans. The Whisky later became famous as The Family Dog and is now PT’s
Ivan Cottle February 24th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
The original JAGS started in Wellington, Kansas. Dolphie Ybarra (center in the photo) was part of this group. Dolphie died around 2000.
Mikey Ybarra June 3rd, 2011 at 3:10 pm
For those of you who are wondering about Dolph and the music of the “The Fantabulous Jags” you can contact me for more information. I’m his oldest son who became his keyboard player and backup vocals during his tour circuit of the western states. In the early 1980’s, he was based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. We provided the “Classic Dolph” style of entertainment at the casino showrooms in Wendover,Nevada during the grand opening days of that now booming town in Nevada. I reside in Las Vegas, NV now and the club the JAGS played at on the famous Fremont St. in downtown Vegas still stands. Back when “The Fantabulous Jags” left Denver, CO, they were booked at the ‘Silver Slipper’ Casino. It is now the Mermaid Casino. At this time I am interested in seeking any video footage of his performances/pictures.
Mikey Ybarra June 5th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
My contact email is: mikeybarra777@yahoo.com
Kimbery McDonald July 21st, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Dolphie Ybarra was my brother’s dad. My mom is the one who did the band’s hair! Crazy!!! If anyone knows how to get a hold of a copy of their album, I would love to hear about it. My brother used to have one but it got lost over time and I would love to surprise him!
Craig August 2nd, 2012 at 1:45 pm
I grew up in West Denver and I recall on occasion spotting one or two of the “Fantabulous Jags” coming into Arlan’s Department store by KIMN studios to – I remember the first time – seeing the hair-do – as they must have been on their way to a performance – When I turned 18 I went to see them I believe down on Santa Fe and it was at the “Pussy Cat A-Go-Go” – I remember them singing “One Dyin’ and a Buryin” and it was in a whole different league than Roger Miller’s. I seem to remember echo – and lots of reverb! Great band.
Mike Ybarra August 2nd, 2012 at 3:45 pm
From Mike Y…as we spoke…got one reserved
For you:)
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[...] 1960′s – The Fantabulous Jags. And they were “Fantabulous”! Here is the Post from back in 2009 on “The Denver Eye”. I own the three Sunco Records shown below and am on the lookout for more! Denver’s Fantabulous [...]
Mike Ybarra October 21st, 2012 at 1:30 am
I am curious to know what are the SR numbers located to the right on the records. I have all three too and trying to see how many prints were made. Do you know if The Fab Jags traveled to New York to record the 45’s or did they lay the tracs in Denver?
frank dominguez January 19th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
my dad has been a record collector for over 50 years and he alway played the fantabulous jags version of matilda which i absolutely loved. better then cookie and the cupcakes by far. what i was wondering is can i get anymore info about the band. from what i understand my dad new members of the band. my dad has an original 45 of Matilda but where can i find a cd quality copy of the song.