PolloGuitar
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San Francisco
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Posted on Jul 22 2012 04:03 PM
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Forbidden Island, Sonic Swell and KFJC Radio present the Third Annual Surfin' Smorgasboard on Sunday August 5th.
Advance ticket sales here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261301
This yearly showcase of international surf bands mixed up with tasty Bar-B-Que always satisfies the senses (and packs the club.) Enjoy an ice cold rum cocktail and listen to bands that you will likely never have the chance to see live again.
Headlining the Smorgasboard is EL RAY, from Copenhagen, Denmark, making their USA premier at the Forbidden Island. The band is known for causing (real) crowd surfing at it's gigs. They're latest album is called "Highwave to Hell" and they are one of the standout bands on the recent "Brave New Surf" compilation. Check out their moody new video "Kodachrome Wipeout" at http://vimeo.com/42921707
LOS VENTURAS from Belgium, shocked the audience at the 2012 Surfer Joe Festival in Italy with their updated, soulful sound. Dressed like 70's swingers and rockin' the wah-wah on many songs, the grooves inspiring the crowd to sway like lithium was in the air. Los Venturas new album, "Kaleydoskop" will be available for this, their second, US tour. Check out their live version of Tommy James' "Dizzy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGo4dsGwayg
FRANKIE & THE POOL BOYS just returned from a 3 week tour of Italy, including headlining the closing night of the Surfer Joe Festival in Livorno, Italy. The band members have played with Pollo Del Mar, The Tomorrowmen, Meshugga Beach Party and the Wadadli Riders (Antigua). Regulars (on stage and at the bar) of the Forbidden Island, check out the "Skinny Dippin'" video shot there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtBeAq3-lsc
Co-presented with KFJC Radio www.kfjc.org http://www.kfjc.org/
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/258711530911656/
Forbidden Island's Third Annual Surfin' Smorgasboard
Sunday August 5
Doors at 1PM, Music from 2-5PM
21+, $10 entry (BBQ additional)
El Ray
Los Venturas
Frankie & The Pool Boys
The Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge
1304 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA
Link to event on Google Calendar
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Jul 22 2012 05:26 PM
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josheboy
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
Posts: 2365
Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Jul 22 2012 06:56 PM
Making the trip up to norcal for this. This is going to rock! 
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25538
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 23 2012 07:52 PM
God willing I think some say?
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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PolloGuitar
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 5090
San Francisco
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Posted on Jul 24 2012 11:29 AM
We will be thrilled to receive the notable guests from Michigan and SoCal!
— Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp
Buy Spin the Bottle @ Bandcamp
My Blog- Euro Tour Blog
Pool Boys on Spotify
INSTAGRAM
Frankie & The Pool Boys on FB
Pollo Del Mar on FB
DJ Frankie Pool Boy on North Sea Surf Radio
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2118
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Posted on Jul 24 2012 11:55 AM
I'm going to have to win a lottery to have enough money to quit work and have time to go to these places. That's got to be great. Somebody please take lots of video.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25538
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 28 2012 10:22 PM
Here's some YouTube samples of the featured bands:
Frankie and the poolboys - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqFbEMon_A4
Los Venturas - http://youtu.be/FmrzenPRLu8
El Ray - http://youtu.be/JwgfzvNyHoU
hope to see some Nor. Cal. peeps come out for this show.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25538
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 02 2012 08:36 PM
OK so who is going to this?
Hope to see some Nor. Calk. surf peeps,
are the Deadbeats still on SG101,
hope to see them there.
Joshboy,Jonpaul, and I are coming up this weekend for this,
among other stuff. 
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
Last edited: Aug 02, 2012 20:37:00
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bigtikidude
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Posts: 25538
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 03 2012 12:18 AM
don't forget to get yer tix for this.
Advance ticket sales here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261301
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25538
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 03 2012 12:46 AM
and here is another facebook page for the event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/258757980903208/
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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PolloGuitar
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 5090
San Francisco
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Posted on Aug 06 2012 08:51 AM
Holy Wow, what a perfect combination of music, weather, club, people, liquor and BBQ!!! This show was a total success. The Forbidden Island was once again packed to it's thatched roof with surf fans. Viking surf from El Ray, suave grooves from Belgium, the Pool Boys doing whatever it is that we do. Sliders on the grill soaking up the "Golden Surfer" cocktails. KFJC radio giving full support and bringing in many new fans. Some out of town surf mafia and local surf royalty showed up. Wow!
Thanks to everyone who made this show possible-
The Forbidden Island for being the home to surf music in the Bay Area
kFJC for continuing to give full support to our music
Big Tiki Dude for bringing the Int'l bands for the convention
Chad for grilling sliders all day
Surfer Joe Lorenzo for coming to play drums with the Pool Boys
Thanks!!!
— Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp
Buy Spin the Bottle @ Bandcamp
My Blog- Euro Tour Blog
Pool Boys on Spotify
INSTAGRAM
Frankie & The Pool Boys on FB
Pollo Del Mar on FB
DJ Frankie Pool Boy on North Sea Surf Radio
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FritzCat
Joined: Sep 11, 2007
Posts: 675
Sonoma, CA
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Posted on Aug 06 2012 09:10 AM
That was an unbelievably kickass show! 
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Aug 06 2012 09:26 AM
I concur! What a thrill to have Los Venturas and El Ray on our home turf. They were both so good!!! Each one taking various influence and weaving them into the surf genre and coming out completely unique. It really inspired me. Great players and really nice people. A HOME RUN at Forbidden Island!!!
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19265
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 06 2012 10:05 AM
So bummed I could not be there. I hope some pictures and video turn up.
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Aug 06 2012 10:37 AM
Don't count on much Brian, it's really dark in there
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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CousinMary
Joined: Nov 16, 2009
Posts: 1071
San Francisco Bay Area
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Posted on Aug 06 2012 11:17 AM
I am still trying to process this weekend - the event at Forbidden Island was epic - if I wasn't going to see Los Venturas and El Ray two more times this week, I'm not sure I could stand it!
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25538
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 07 2012 01:46 AM
It was a huge!!! show, and barely room to move,
But I have to say I was a little bummed that some of the Nor. Cal. mainstay surf fans were not there.
what happened?
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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josheboy
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
Posts: 2365
Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Aug 07 2012 09:50 AM
Somehow, some way, not only was I blessed with being able to attend this show, but I had the best seat in the house too!!! 
Frankie & the Pool Boys brought more than just the gear. They brought a great energy & vibe and they played a GREAT set to get us all started!
Los Venturas has an utterly unique sound & vibe. It sounds like a cool retro 60s Euro movie soundtrack with reverb. Infectious grooves and a killer sound, and not to mention really great guys! I am looking forward to hearing them play many more times this week!
El Ray's high energy set can be summed up in this statement (and new El Ray song title): EL RAY-NIA UBER ALLES!!!!
Shows like these (where the bands were all perfect and the crowd was huge and loud and REALLY into it, and the drinks were tasty, and the venue was awesome) are pretty rare.
If you missed this show, you should go find a paper bag, draw a sad face on it, then wear it over your head all week.
Last edited: Aug 07, 2012 09:50:35
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PolloGuitar
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Posts: 5090
San Francisco
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Posted on Aug 07 2012 10:04 AM
Post show snapshot outside the Forbidden Island
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— Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp
Buy Spin the Bottle @ Bandcamp
My Blog- Euro Tour Blog
Pool Boys on Spotify
INSTAGRAM
Frankie & The Pool Boys on FB
Pollo Del Mar on FB
DJ Frankie Pool Boy on North Sea Surf Radio
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19265
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 07 2012 10:12 AM
That's POTD material right there!
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