LUIS bio

Name: Luis Gabriel Illades
Instrument: drums
Birthday: May 30, 1974
Birthplace: Tijuana, Mexico
Current residence: in the Mission district in San Francsico
Height: 5'11"
Weight: tons!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First job: Selling popcorn at the Village Theater in Cornoado, CA
Other past jobs: radio traffic reporter, chef, nightclub manager, printing press operator, secretary, drummer, and a lot of other things, yipes! that is a lot.
First band (& year): Flake (high school "grunge" band) 1992?
Came out at (list age): 17?
Hobbies: drinking coffee and laughing. I like to do so many things but don't have set hobbies
Favorite color: black (so cliche)
Favorite foods: ceviche, pho
Favorite drinks: Arnold palmer, 7up, bubbly water, coffee
Favorite clothes: highwater ladies slacks
Miscellaneous likes: good lunch dates, naps, swimming, meditation, Mexican beaches
Miscellaneous dislikes: self-aggrandizing, beards, pretention
Favorite song: This changes constantly.... right now "Communication" by The Cardigans
Favorite bands (all-time): Rocket from the Crypt, Horace Andy, The Auteurs, Murder City Devils, The Clash, The Beatles, Serge Gainsbourg
Favorite bands (current listening): Horace Andy, the Cardigans, Murder City Devils, Buena Vista Social Club, Bay City Rollers, Teenage Fanclub, Imperial Teen, Mahalia Jackson, Tigershark, Turbonegro, Plastilina Mosh
A band you like that you feel alone in liking: the "El Cantante" soundtrack
A band you love to hate: I don't hate. maybe Kid Rock?
I can't get enough of: naps and unfortunately cigarettes
I'm so tired of: nothing. I don't engage in things I dont like
Causes you support: goodness
Favorite films: Amores Perros, The Magic Christian, Water Drops on Burning Rocks, 400 Blows, Goodfellas, Apocalypse Now, All About My Mother, What Have I Done To Deserve This?, Los Olvidados
Other bands I have played in: The Avengers, The Plus Ones, Shannon Wright, Pretty Pony, The Fade, Grandma's Boy, El Vez, Ken Doll, Southern Girls, Taikonaut, Victor Krummenacher, Los Ninos Heroes, Thee Black Roses
Best thing about being in Pansy Division: being with my boos Jon, Chris and Joel
Worst thing about being in Pansy Division: Only get to play out a few times a year.
Prediction: I will die someday
Quote: "Live in a good place. Keep your mind deep. Treat others well. Stand by your word. Make fair rules. Do the right thing. Work when its time." - Tao te Ching
Favorite sport to watch on television: Alpine Skiing
Favorite sport to play: Swimming
Best vacation ever: It usually involves Spain.
Dream vacation: Spanish beaches in August.
Last time you bet money: I lost in a contest of who could go the longest without cursing
Sexiest religion: sex cults
Watch, digital or dial: dial for me. calculator watch for my nerdy future love
Phone, touch tone or rotary?: otary car phone in a Cadillac
Favorite article of clothing: Transformers underoos
Favorite accessory: Gucci wallet
Favorite book by Stephen King: is this really a question?
Favorite cheese: fresh Mozzarella
Favorite word in spanish: Me cago en la Hostia!
Favorite dance style: cha cha cha and mambo
Last time you felt truly relaxed: this morning as I walked
Last time you felt stressed to your limit: This morning as i looked at my "to do" list.
Favorite name (boy): Priscilla
Favorite name (girl): Butch
Favorite name (location): St. Louis du Ha Ha, Quebec
Favorite bad movie: Showgirls or Annie
Scariest type of doctor to have to go to: Dr. Giggles or Dr. Ernie Lavorini "the sensual dentist"
Biggest recurring worry: that everything will fall apart or that everything will stay the same
Most money ever made in a day: I have no idea. Never made a notable amount.
Favorite brother: My brother who is ALSO named Luis

[Jon] [Chris] [Joel]