Lee Presson and the Nails
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | October 1994 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Swing music albums and performances |
Lee Presson and the Nails is a swing ensemble that originated in San Francisco in October 1994, emerging amid the swing revival movement of the late 1990s.
History
In 1998, the band earned a California Music Award (Bammie) recognizing them as Best Swing/Cabaret Act, along with an SF Weekly Award for Best Swing Band in the same year. The group ceased activities in 2004 when Lee Presson relocated to Hollywood to serve as keyboardist for Dead Man's Party, an Oingo Boingo tribute act. They came together again for a performance at San Francisco's DNA Lounge on September 16, 2006. Their last live concert took place on October 25, 2024; however, they maintain a presence by sharing content through their YouTube channel.
Discography
- Jump-Swing from Hell: Live at the Hi-Ball Lounge (Hep Cat, 1998)
- Swing is Dead (Hep Cat, 1999)
- Playing Dirty: LPN Live at the Derby (LPN Enterprises, 2000)
- El Bando En Fuego! (LPN, 2002)
- Balls in Your Face (LPN, 2010)
- Last Request (LPN, 2019)