Thursday, May 29, 2008

Something For The Left Coasters Too






INTERNATIONAL SURF MUSEUM


SURFIN' SUNDAYS EVENT #4






June 1st at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza from 11am to 5pm.




New York City Surf-Rock Shindig Emcee Unsteady Freddie Co-Hosts this event.




11am Glasgow Tiki Shakers
Noon Slacktone *****
1pm The Reventlos
2pm Outer Wave
3pm Duotones Plus 2 *****
4pm Torquays' Reunion *****


Goodbye, Hedley Lamar


Harvey Korman
1927-2008


"Go do that voodoo that you do so well..."

For those of you not in the US, Harvey Korman was a true comic genius. The heading of this post refers to my favorite characture, in my favorite comedy, Blazing Saddles. If you don't know this movie by heart already, please make it a point to rent it. It can still make me laugh so hard that I hurt for days after watching it. Harvey was key to many of the funniest sections and will be missed by many for the joy his work created.


LOS ANGELES - Harvey Korman, the tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to "The Carol Burnett Show" and on the big screen in "Blazing Saddles," died Thursday. He was 81.


Korman died at UCLA Medical Center after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago, his family said in a statement released by the hospital.
His daughter, Kate Korman, said in the statement that it was a "miracle" that her father had survived the aneurysm at all, and that he had several major operations.
"Tragically, after such a hard fought battle he passed away," she said.
A natural second banana, Korman gained attention on "The Danny Kaye Show," appearing in skits with the star. He joined the show in its second season in 1964 and continued until it was canceled in 1967. That same year he became a cast member in the first season of "The Carol Burnett Show."
Burnett and Korman developed into the perfect pair with their burlesques of classic movies such as "Gone With the Wind" and soap operas like "As the World Turns" (their version was called "As the Stomach Turns").

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

At About 5 O'Clock On The Right Side


The Clarkston Surf Fest
Saturday May 31st
Gate opens at Noon
Admission is FREEEEEEE!



The best Instro-Surf music event in the Southeast!
May 31st at the Clarkston Community Center Field. John and the gang from Brockett Pub House & Grill will be smokin' some BBQ for us, so come hungry. Our friends at Eagle Rock have plugged us in to some great beers this year, including KONA, and all net proceeds will benefit the Community Center.
As usual, admission is FREE! Donations for the bands will be accepted and encouraged. Gate opens at noon, or a little bit earlier. Bring your lawn furniture, umbrellas, canopies, etc. Don't forget to bring the family and friends!We're gonna rock the field!
Who's gonna be there you ask??????
Atlanta Seventeen Orchestra / The Usual Suspects / Naked Truth / Susan Anton / Ann Gillian / Jackleg Preacher / Frankie's Blues Mission / The Bretheren / Cyndi Craven / Dee Dee Voght / Caroline Aiken / TechnoBabble / Zoom & Da Flash / The Barn Rats / Pool Mountain / The Beans / Tom Wolf / Night Flight / Michael Shapiro / The SURGE! / The Acoustasonics / Stratogeezer / El Capitan & Thee Scallywags / Mister Neutron / The Broken Spokes / Reverend Randy Duke / Daikaiju / Goatville Jam / Junction / The Penetrators / The Garage Kings / My Band / The Lithonia Businessmen's Association / Boone Miller / Stevie Tombstone / Cathy Carlile / Dead Cell Theory / The Musselwhite Family / Duet For Theremin & Lap Steel / Isia Cooper / The Morgans / Norman Blake / Amara Doxey / Big Ray & The Futuras / Joe Dance Band / The Mondellos
Lots of groups you have heard here on TV and includes a very special friend of mine.
Don't miss it if you can all help it.
Tx Al

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Hide The Matches. These Guys Are Hot!


The Pyronauts
Surf And Destroy
2006
The Pyronauts will be playing at the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach on July 13th with the Neptunes. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Be there!

Phil D gives this one 5 out of 5 stars!


Mike's Barracuda
Surf (Instrumental)"Mike's Barracuda" is a faster surf track, rhythmic and splashy, with great glissandos. basic surf grumble and power.


Hey Fred!
Surf (Instrumental)This is a thoroughly flippant and fun piece that's warm and thrilling. It's delicate backtrack writhes with lovely surf reverb while the lead plays a delightful melody. It's a happy go lucky track that's just impossible not to grin with.

Sifaka
Surf (Instrumental)"Sifaka" is a splendidly infectious song with a sophisticated structure driven by superb surf rhythms. There are many fine tracks I love from The Pyronauts, but this is perhaps my fave. It portrays mysterious imagery, surf power, and a playful sophistication not common in surf. Superb playing and writing.

Aztec Harry
Surf (Instrumental)A warm softness emotes from the guitar lines while great drums and bass back it up. The tribal drums dominate the transition passages commendable. "Aztec Harry" has a bit of a mysterious European sound to it.

Iron Board
Surf (Instrumental)This classical tribute to Alfred Hitchcock uses the theme to his TV series. Amazingly cool interpretation, with warm island whammy and a solid surf beat. Double picked and liquid!

Necronomicon ex Boardis
Surf (Instrumental)"Surfboard Of The Dead" is a splendid surf instro with excellent rhythm and a somewhat optimistic melody line that lurks in the shadows. The psychedelic backwards guitar lines are very cool! This song has grown quite a bit over its life span. A very fine track that I kept coming back to.

Cal-Tiki
Surf (Instrumental)"Cal-Tiki" sports a rippin' surf rhythm behind a chunky riff with great drums, cool whammy chords, and dribbling glissandos. Fine track!

Pie
Surf (Instrumental)A very infectious surf beat grabs you right away as "Pie" takes off. Double picked, joyous reverb, and a cool melody line. Solid beat and energy, and plenty to make you smile. An excellent track!

Fire
Surf (Instrumental)Big drama and mysterious happenings open "Fire," eventually yielding to a chunkin' surf rhythm and a slightly unsettling melody line. Great drums and infectious guitar work.

Water
Surf (Instrumental)Slowly starting from a solo guitar line, "Water" gradually builds to an epic journey at a lumbering pace. The shear size of the visual here is overpowering. Aquatic and magnificent.

Supertanker Surf
Surf (Instrumental)Cutting through the crests and troughs as if they aren't there, a supertanker would have a hard time shooting the curl, yet "Supertanker Surf" seems to project just such an image. A playful track with a great thumping bass and lots of dribbling reverb.

Land Of The One-Eyed Tiki
Surf (Instrumental)Muted reverbed guitar, a bit of an Oriental flair, and a delicate interplay between the guitars. "Land Of The One-Eyed Tiki" gradually builds to a minor surf frenzy. Superb and unique.



Saturday, May 24, 2008


The Sidemen live @ KRAUTSURF Release Party '06

Friday, May 23, 2008

The Surf Coasters



The Surf Coasters
The Surf Coasters
1999


Back by popular demand


History

The band's became known due to their stint on the talent show television program, Ebisu-Onsen (which was very similar in concept to the American program, Star Search), on which the winning band would receive a recording contract.

The Surf Coasters had much success on the show, which lead to a loyal fan following. They succeeded to make it into the final round of the competition, where they finished in second place; however, they still received a record deal, which lead to the release of their debut CD, Surf Panic '95, which, despite being an instrumental album, sold well. The band also played that year with surf music legend and "King of the Surf Guitar", Dick Dale, who was on his first tour of Japan. Reportedly, after the tour Dale referred to Naka as the "Prince of the Surf Guitar."

Since then, the band has released upwards of twenty records, for the Columbia, Victor and BMG record labels, and have become number one, Japan-wide, for instrumental bands. Their sound has varied since 1995, including dancehall, acoustic arrangements, blues, ethereal, and heavy metal. Naka has also gone on to record, with and without the rest of the band, on other musical projects, including soundtracks for film and video games.

Though not officially broken up, the band played its last shows together in November 2005. Naka has been performing with an assortment of bands, including Ryouchi Endo and The Southern All Stars. Kurita has been playing bass with his band Chill. Wikipedia







1 BIG THUNDER
2 STEPPIN' OUT
3 LINDA
4 DONKY CRAZY
5 ADVENTURES IN PARADOX
6 NO EXIT (17)
7 WEST GHOST
8 HYSTERIC DRUMMER
9 SKATER ON 10th AVENUE
10 3BB (THREE BROTHERS BALL)
11 REDZONE DEADZONE
12 CREEPY CRAWLY
13 SURF IS BLUE
14 SATISFY




THE BAHAREEBAS

This is NOT Swiss cheese!

I Want Some Peanut Butter And Jellyfishing!


The Bahareebas
Jellyfishing
2005
This tasty dish served up by that little ol sandwich maker Teisco.


"...on their mission to uranus"


Zurich based band The Bahareebas play an eclectic mix of rough 60s surf & garage. They’re inspired by pretty much everything they come across and try to get all these variations into their compositions.
Since the early 2008 on the road as a quartet, the bahareebas try to go back to the very roots of the odd 60s music scenes.
Is it the utterly precise surfguitar of Gigi Galante? The mad fuzz of Phil de Gaulle? The knacking basslines of Sevi Sousol? Or the highflying sticks of Sam LaFontaine? It sure is the blend of everything that gives the Bahareebas the true sound they play.
So listen, if you like some nifty surfgrooves, some rough garage and a bit of hip freakbeat you sure have to see them live.




01 Superkings
02 Dunewalk
03 Vampire Beach
04 Lollipop Whore
05 Karate Island
06 Back To Details
07 Winona
08 Safran
09 Umba
10 Ocean Cowboy’s Last Ride
11 Don’t Steal My Show
12 Roboshark In Gefahr
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Goin' At Mach IV


The Mach IV
Road Test
2001



For Senor B


The Mach IV, based in San Francisco, California, are deeply committed to the traditional sound of Jazzmasters, Jaguars, tank reverbs and the subtle grooves of the early sixties surfing sound. By no means an oldies band, they play the music as a vital and continuing force. Original tunes stand along side greats by The Astronauts, The Shadows, The Ventures and lesser known bands like Les Jaguars, Richie Podolar, and many more. Hypersonic sounds for the Jet-Age sophisticate, indeed. Though the Mach IV was founded in 2001, the quartet have a long pedigree in the instrumental music genre. Guitarist Mel Waldorf led Montreal's Los Mel-tones through hundreds of gigs and two CDs before moving to the Bay Area to play with twang rockers The Alvarados. Shigemi "Shig 33" Komiyama, drummer extraordinaire, provides the beat for El Destroyo, The Shitones and Shig and Buzz, played with Hot Tuna, and once shared the stage with Yoko Ono. Guitarist Ferenc Dobronyi is the leader of Pollo Del Mar, now going into their second decade of surf rock. Bassist Johnny Hamilton also plays for the Berzerkers and Shig and Buzz.
Track listing:
Surf PartyWhangaroa
Astro Boy
Lullaby of the Leaves
Midnight Run
Fogcutter
Perfidia
What's in the Trunk, Harry?
New York
Yellow Jacket
Baja
Sunset Beach
Wonderful Land
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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Plug In, Turn On, Space Out!


Jonny & The Shamen
The Fully Functional Adventures in Espionage Video Game
1999

Brought to you from the creepy, moldy vaults of JimK


Reverb alert! Mobile, Alabama quintet Jonny and the Shamen lays it on heavy with classic ride-the-waves instrumental guitar music that blends the old-school surf rock of Dick Dale and The Ventures with the spooky conspiracy themes of '60s espionage thrillers and TV serials like The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. From time to time they spike the punch with a bit of experimental weirdness -- freaky effects, sci-fi beats, theremin spookiness -- but for the most part, they play reverent, incredibly energetic rolling instrumental rock that will make you want to jump right into the Batmobile. Sound a little familiar? Yes, Jonny and the Shamen has more than a little in common with screwball surf terrorists Man or Astro-man?, who are also from -- you guessed it -- Alabama. Is there some kind of cult down there that the rest of us should know about? These five Agents of JATS, as they refer to themselves -- guitarist/Moogist Jonny Stratosphere, bassist Dan-O Bookem, drummer C.H.E.C.K.P.O.I.N.T., second guitarist No. 2, and keyboardist Grave Danger -- have been unraveling the conspiracy since 1996. They released their first full-length Operation: Twang! in '97 on Pensacola-based Loch Ness Records. They've since followed that with their 1999 Turducken release, The Fully Functional Adventures in Espionage Video Game, which was coproduced by Man or Astro-man? drummer Birdstuff and features the songs "Stratosphere Mortuary Theme," "Boris Bomb," "Clip the Wrong Wire...," and "J.A.T.S. Are Go!" Jesse Ashlock



1 Push The Start Button
2 Mr. Hide
3 Dick Tracy
4 Stratosphere Mortuary Theme
5 Boris Bomb
6 Spy's Night Out
7 Clip The Wrong Wire...
8 Crime
9 Vertigo
10 J.A.T.S. Are Go!
11 From Dusk 'Till Dawn
12 Lullaby Of The Leaves
13 Peter Gunn



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The Lava Rats at the KFJC Surf Battle

Don't Drink The Water!


The Lava Rats
Don't Drink The Water!
2007
Ripped by Senor Teisco del Mar in glorious 320.


A creaking door sound effect and slow, ominous descending guitar riff usher you In The Charnel House. With a sudden scream and shattering kick of a reverb tank, you know there's no turning back. Bill tears off a glissando and begins his intro over the furious pounding of tribal drums. The bass enters the fray, and the band settles into a heavy groove. This is surf music with a dose of horror. Over and over, Bill hammers home the main theme with heavily reverbed spy-tone and changes things up with agressively double picked melodic variations. Spooky.

Devil's Slide
This Rockabilly rave-up is a showcase for Taylor's outstanding drumming. He's always in the pocket and with that great tone, which makes this whole album such a pleasure to listen to.

Keel Haulin'
Stow away with the 'bilge" Rats for this demented sea shanty. Bill slices and dices the main theme nine ways from Sunday and keeps it interesting--everything from Astronaut's-style pizzicato to heavy crunch. And Taylor, what can you say except the guy has studied his military snare rudiments. Avast maties!

Don't Drink the Water
Establishes a slight "south of the border" feel, like many a surf classic before it. Heavy double picking in lock step with rolling double toms put you right inside the tube until you go over the falls and feel yourself being sonically pummeled in the churn. The Rats make like a post-punk Ventures for the new milleneum. Great staccato ride cymbal work here. Move over Mel Taylor--it's Lava Rat Taylor.

Gotham
Guitar lines that are long and languid, like a slow drive along the coast highway. Ever wonder what it would sound like if Bossa Nova era Pixies played surf/instro? (I know, but forget about Cecilia Ann for a second). Bill can really milk the slow, wavering trem across a full chord like James Wilsey. Within the short little tag line that seperates verses are the seeds to some of the most beautiful recorded sounds I have heard. This is just as gorgeous piece of music.

Peligroso
Translation: Dangerous! The real danger here, is that upon repeated listening this catchy guitar line will lodge permanantly in your brain. It's loopy and angular, with more twists and turns than Lombard Street. At the end, Bill harmonizes the figure to fit a chordal approach--no mean feat--and exhibits some serious musicianship.

Under Tone
If they do the twist in Hell, this is the music they are doing it to. I can't help but imagine Uma Thurmon in a red devil body stocking doing the Bat Dance a la Pulp Fiction (which probably says more about me than it does this tune). Really, this is the Cramps minus Lux and with better musicianship. Rodd really shines here on bass, and when the three Rats play the theme in unison, it is a thing of evil beauty. In one section, Bill breaks out some apocolyptic fuzz guitar like I haven't heard since In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.

Dragline
Everyone in the mosh pit!! This one track alone may be responsible for the album label's stated "23% daily value of punk". A high engergy romp propelled by a relentless backbeat and jackhammer riffs. Appropriately, in the best tradition of punk, it clocks in at just barely over 2 minutes.

The Flasher
Swampy, tremolo laden guitar over a fat shuffle groove and melodic walking bass line. I would describe this as having a swingy, jazzy jump blues feel--I hesitate to say it's a little like "Stray Cat Strut", but that's my only frame of reference for you. The finale is especially nicely arranged and richly textured, with the whole band displaying tremendous dynamics between dramatic and loud to soft and subtle. A great showpiece that shows off the Lava Rats' musical range.

Pistol Grip
The drum roll fills on this one floor me everytime--incredibly tight and precise. Over a relatively simple stomp style song structure, the band really show us what they're all about. This is the essence of instro/rock Lava Rats style. It's stripped down and mean. All killer, no filler and tone, tone tone!

Drop the Bomb
Yet more high energy punk-inspired instrumental rock. It's almost not fair. After being pounded into submission by the last one, this track is like the bully who isn't satisfied until you say "uncle". It's full of rapid fire double picking right out of the Miserlou play book and features several false endings. It just keeps coming back at you. Want some more? huh? Want some more?

Miss Fortune
Did I mention this band is tight? The Lava Rats are a modern day surf power trio. I say modern, because even though their sound is full of the hallmarks we have come to identify with surf/instumental music---fast drum rolls and fills, middle eastern-inspired melodies, pizzicato picking punctuated by legato trem strums--The Lava Rats bring modern production values (sound clarity) and a post punk attitude, which brings the genre into the 21st century.

Suicide Squeeze
Bill may have perfected the use of the buzz saw as musical instrument. At 1:24 the band slows down the tempo considerably, where I definitely detect a tounge in cheek Led Zeppelin reference, before building up speed like a Juggernaut and reintroducing the main theme with a vengence. In the process, Taylor unleashes a devastating flurry of fills that seem to send the guitar into hyper-drive. My attempt to describe in words can't do justice to the overall effect. The Lava Rats rock--in the best sense of the word.

Caution! Stealth track alert! Do not adjust your volume control, as doing so could cause injury. The album ends with 1:50 of silence followed by a blistering coup-de-gras!

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Get Aroused


The Arousers
Do The Arousal
1996



The Band's repertoire is drawn from wild 50's Rock'n'Roll obscurities through to early 60's Surf/Rock'n'Roll, and with material of their own provide audiences world-wide with their very own phenomenally infectious brand of Surf Rock'n'Roll animalism. The Arousers have not only played extensively across the UK but also successfully secured a strong following by their appearances in Europe playing France, Holland and Germany. The band have also provided explosive finishes to 'Hemsby' and 'The Big Rumble' weekenders (the biggest R&R events in the World approx. 3500+ people). So if you would like to catch waves with the ultimate party band, The Arousers are 'Fendered up and ready to Party!'."
1 Friction
2 Squad Car
3 Arousal
4 The Hunch

$elling Out With The Astroglides


The Astroglides
$elling Out With The Astroglides
2006

It is not very common to find a band that succeeded to shape a brand new musical genre. The Astroglides, who coined the term 'Surf Core' to describe their own blend of dark surf and metallic thrash-core managed to galvanize a new power tool that retained the true essence of surf music with guitars played through vintage Fender amps, reverb units and speakers with the aid of a slashing theremin and exotic musical instruments. Since their formation in 1997, the Astroglides have been crafting unique instrumental and vocal Surfcore tunes, alongside and separated from both the Israeli musical mainstream and the local alternative scene. Leading their own crusade, the band released their first two albums "Penetrate with" and "Fondling with" in the Israeli independent label Fast Music in 2001 and 2002, respectively. Later joined their third effort "Channel Surfing with" a record that was based around TV and movie instrumentals, including cover versions of obscure theme songs from old Israeli TV shows. In 2004, Ran Mossesco, one of the band's founding members and a surfcore super-hero, left the band and moved to the States but the band continued their road to ruin with Lee-or (theremin,vocals and baldheaded stomps), Jonathan (guitars,flutes, exotic strings), Nadel (guitars, headbangings and also a member of the Los Kikes), Cavan (bass, beach bummery and a member of Monkey Son of a Donkey) and Idan (skins and a motorcycle daredevil). In 2005 the band released "Turkish Delight", a CD single that was soon followed by the band's latest record "Selling out with The Astroglides". The new album was released by the band's private label, Sshaking RecordsS and showcased the Astroglides penchant for oriental influenced exotica. The Astroglides took their intense oceanic surfcore to a camel ride in the kasbah and gave birth to 15 spicy tunes that breath new life in the middle eastern deserts of desolation.
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Is There A Doctor In The House???


Dr Surf
Who Is Dr Surf?
2006



DR. SURF is a band dedicated to making the sounds that made California world famous- by playing SURF MUSIC! DR. SURF has their own brand of high energy Surf Rock that began in the early 60's.
Using both instrumental and vocal songs, DR. SURF throws into the mix:
Classic old style SURF ROCK- a la the VENTURES, the CHANTAYS, DICK DALE; Secret Agent/Spy sounds; Fun lovin' BEACH BOY/ BEATLE vocals; and even some Latin and Reggae vibes to create their own recipe for FUN!
We are from CALIFORNIA and play locally in the Santa Barbara/ Ventura area. However, DR. SURF is planning a world tour to go to Japan, Hawaii and Australia. We love to play our music and sometimes play 2 or 3 gigs in one day.
Come out to HEAR and DANCE to our California sound and have a BLAST!



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1 Enter the Green Room
2 Riptide
3 Tarantula's
4 La Reve
5 La Plage
6 Earth Surfer
7 Gidget Gets Laid
8 The Zombies Awaken
9 Theme from Zombies de LAmoure
10 Suicide Bay
11 Driving in Baja
12 I (Heart) La Fonda



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Not Just One But Double Diamonds Deluxe


Shig And The Buzz
Double Diamonds Deluxe
2005

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"Double Diamonds" was originally recorded in the mid-90's. The initial release, which included the first twelve tracks on this current CD, were enthusiastically received by music critics, DJs and instrumental fans alike. Soon, the College Music Journal listed "Double Diamonds" in the top 25 songs of its play list. But, alas, band members couldn't agree on the direction of the music and for the next several years, the album was "frozen" in dispute.Over the years, many of the tracks have been covered by prominent instrumental bands in the San Francisco Bay Area and the album continues to get air-play on college radio to this day.Four "bonus" tracks have been added for your listening pleasure. They were recorded a couple of years after "Double Diamonds" and are worthy of making this new release truly the "Double Diamonds Deluxe" edition.In September 2006, it was nominated for "Best Surf Album" for the Just Plain Folks Music


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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

More, More More Locked In To Surf




Locked In To Surf & Rock 'n Roll Instrumentals
Vol 4
1997
More crazed instro including our friend Brandonio's favorite, Switch Trout.
FAMOUS BOOBOOS Terrible Heartache
The WILDEBEESTS Beeftub
The SURF CREATURES Detonation
COUNT ZERO & The COSMIC NAUGHTS The Tingler
THE JAMMING ARABS El Guano
EL DISCO VOLANTE Breath Presley Breath
The LOVE & PEACE GROUP Ace Of Spaces
LOS STRAITJACKETS Wrong Planet
THE WAISTCOATS Lifeguard Follow That Board
The BEACH BREAKERS The Death Of Jolly Jumper
The WRONG NOTES Taboo
THEE CYBERMEN Colonel Mustard
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More More Locked In To Surf


Locked In To Surf & Rock 'n Roll Instrumentals
Vol 3
1996





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Monday, May 19, 2008

More Locked In To Surf


Locked In To Surf & Rock 'n Roll Instrumentals
Vol 2
1995


More crazy stuff

RP600
The APEMEN Shake Your Hoover
The GREEN HORNETS Ricky (Get Off That Board)
The WAISTCOATS Hangover
JIM CARLISLE & His JUMPING JACKS Sleazeball
The GALLOWS Bikini Drag
The KAISERS Watcha Say?
The FINKS Eliminator
The SURF TRIO Down 1-5
LORD LIMEY & The YANKS Death Ray
The ASTRONAUTS The Astronaut
LOS KOGARS Joe's Shuffle
EIGHT BALL SCRATCH Black Ta Fade
JUKE BOY BARKUS & BALDIE McGHEE Snake Charmer
Los PHANTOMAS Branded
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Locked In To Surf


Locked In To Surf & Rock 'n Roll Instrumentals
Vol 1
1993

"Eighteen nutso bastouts from eighteen combos from around the world (3 continents in fact). A tasty blend of surf and garage instros, with one knackered blues stomper just for good measure. All top knotch tackle no less!"
Squad Car - The Phantom Surfers
Locked In - The Gallows
Chateo - Sir Bald Diddley
One Mean Gasser - The Boss Martians
Red Monkey - The Green Hornets
Creepy Crocker - Eight Ball Scratch
Ice Cream Sunshine - The King Normals
Cotton Pickin - Jackie N The Cedrics
Kid Wigs Harem - Kid Wig N The Wig Outs
Bustin Bikini Beat - Lil Bob N The Trembles
Wildfire - Lord Limey N the Yanks
Picket Fence - Thee Headcoats
2000 LB Werewolf - The Neanderthals
Cosmic Blastoff - Count Zero & The Cosmic Noughts
12 Miles To Babylon - the Finks
Rocket to Mars - The Astronauts
Two Beer Stomps - Juke Boy Barkus
Surf Beat - The Trashwomen
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Sunday, May 04, 2008

They're Coming!


The Boss Martians
Invasion Of The Boss Martins Live in 95/96
1997
"Phil says:"

This 1997 release contains more than a good handful of classic Boss Martians surf instros, played tightly and with considerable spunk. I think it's much chunkier overall than their studio sessions. Some of these tracks have appeared on vinyl before, and some are out for the first time. All sound much better than before. Vocals included: "Good Golly Miss Molly" and "Surfin' Bird."
Picks: XK-E, Malaguena, AA Growler, Strait Eight, Hot Foot, Banzai Pipeline, El Borracho del Sexo
Intro
XKE
Malaguena
AA Growler
Straight-8
Hot Foot
Banzai Pipeline
El Borracho del Sexo
Good Golly Miss Molly
Surfin' Bird



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Saturday, May 03, 2008

If You Have Not Heard Them Yet, Grab The Chance




The Astro Zombies
Mutilate, Torture And Kill
2003




Since 1996, The Astro Zombies have made more than 200 gigs all over Europe. From Poland to England, Finland to Spain, the french trio have rocked all kind of venues and clubs, playing their own psychobilly style inspired from hell. The first record of the band is an EP with an old school Psychobilly sound which made the band go forward. The first album "Astro Zombies are coming..." was recorded " In Heaven " at Paul Fenech's home studio (Swindon UK) in 1998. This young and fresh first production made the band known by all the Psycho scene and opened the gate of evil Rock and Roll. With songs like "I'm alright", "Barcelona", "Manson family"or the fabulous instrumental "Usual Suspect", the band is now ready to hit the road. In 2000, the band record a second album called "Control your minds" on Crazy love Record which is avalaible on LP or CD, meanwhile Guido Neuman decide to repress the first one on LP. This second album shows that the band has grown up and songs like "Jeckyll and Hyde", "Lil'Henry", "Scene of the crime" or "Leather and Pain" are much more melodic and confirm that the band's gonna be soon a true worth. After several tours over Europe, the Zombies are now ready to conquer the whole world with their third album "Mutilate, Torture and Kill" recorded at Kaiser studio (Chagny F) which finally recognized the band as one of the top, not even in the Psychobilly style, but on the nowadays Rock and Roll scene. Songs like "666 racing" playing with a Motorhead style, or the version of "Plastic Passion" from the Cure, the pure psycho "Story of Bonnie and Clyde", the ballade "Psychos on the road" or the crazy "Terrifying Astro Zombies" (inspired from the movie of Ted V. Mickel), are indeed the best of The Astro Zombies ... waiting for the next.






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Revitalized post up from now quiet Bill The Psycho's very cool blog.




Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay


The Baywatchers
The Baywatchers
2004




Ripped by Teisco del Mar


Not much info to be found out there. A MySpace page is as much as we can find with any content. Check it out.





About the BAYWATCHERS
The band formed in 2001, played a few gigs, then due to mr. Sebastians sudden move to Beerlin, germoney, the Baywatchers didn´t exist for a couple of years, the band reformed with mr. Hoff as the new bassplayer in 2004 and had a productive year. Musical style is instrumental surf´n´roll played with punkenergy.


let´s see what the future will bring ! -rock on, rock hard & kick ass !




1 Onethousand Homo Cowboys

2 Branded

3 Green Hornet

4 In The Spirit Of Joey

5 Prime Adrenaline

6 Valley Of The Mono Apes

7 Waxing The Boards

8 Wetback

9 Mr Hoff Blues Live @ Schokoladen 3/5/2004

10 Whalebarf Live @ Butterclub 3/1/2004

11 The Joker and The Green Hornet Live @ Magnet Club 4/20/2004




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A Little Bit Of Fear Never Hurt Nobody


The Balboas
A Little Bit Of Fear
2001

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Friday, May 02, 2008

Gettin' Down To The Flintstone Roots


The Neanderthals
Shutdown 2002 B.C.
2002


Excellent Hot Rod songs! Cheaper than a gallon of gas! Eddie Angel and the Stoneage family on wheels.
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