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Sam Llanas helped shape the Wisconsin rock landscape as the co-founder of BoDeans, gaining national attention in the late 1980s and beyond. Known for his distinctive vocal delivery and enduring songwriting, Llanas has pursued a compelling solo career alongside the BoDeans legacy. This page covers his rich biography, notable discography, and upcoming live appearances, with links to official channels for the latest updates.

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Based in the Milwaukee area, Llanas remains a vital figure in the Midwest music scene. His work spans from charting hits to intimate solo recordings, continuing to connect with fans through live performances and new releases.

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Quick Facts About Sam Llanas

  • Co-founded BoDeans in Waukesha, Wisconsin; BoDeans were named Best New American Band by Rolling Stone in 1987. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outside_Looking_In_%28album%29?utm_source=openai))
  • BoDeans' single 'Closer to Free' peaked at US Hot 100 #16 and reached #1 in Canada after a 1995 re-release. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closer_to_Free?utm_source=openai))
  • Solo discography (selected): A Good Day to Die (1998, Absinthe/Sam Llanas solo project); 4 A.M. (The Way Home) (2011); Four / Five Live – Volume I (2013); The Whole Night Thru (2014); Return of the Goya – Part 1 (2018). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Llanas))
  • Return of the Goya trilogy expanded with Pt. 2 (2024) and Los Ochos Final (2024); Pt. 1 released in 2018. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/ca/album/return-of-the-goya-pt-2/1733316783))
  • 2018 Summerfest appearance was canceled amid allegations; Llanas remained a notable figure in Milwaukee’s scene. ([fox6now.com](https://www.fox6now.com/news/summerfest-officials-sam-llanas-wont-perform-amid-molestation-allegations?utm_source=openai))
  • Official channel for new material includes samllanas.com; 2024 single Hideaway released with collaboration among Hoffman/Griffin. ([samllanas.com](https://samllanas.com/?utm_source=openai))

The records

Sam Llanas Discography

  • Return of the Goya Los Ochos Final
    2024 · Llanas Music
  • Return of the Goya, Pt. 2
    2024 · Llanas Music
  • The Return of the Goya – Part 1
    2018 · Llanas Music
  • The Whole Night Thru
    2014 · Daystorm/Sam Llanas Music
  • Four / Five Live – Volume I
    2013 · Llanas Music
  • 4 A.M. (The Way Home)
    2011 · Inner Knot Records
  • A Good Day to Die
    1998 · Llanas Music

The hits

Top Sam Llanas Songs

  • Hideaway
    2024 · N/A
  • Catch the Wind (from 'Let's Go Dancing' the songs of Kevn Kinney) [feat. Violent Femmes]
    2023 · N/A
  • Ya Gotta Go Crazy
    2022 · AUS#4
  • Closer to Free
    1993 · US Hot 100 #16; Canada #1 after 1995 re-release
  • Dreams
    1988 · US Mainstream Rock #32
  • You Don't Get Much
    1989 · US Mainstream Rock #20
  • Fadeaway
    1986 · US Mainstream/Album Chart data varies; AUS #76
  • Only Love
    1987 · US Mainstream Rock #16

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