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R.I.P. Dick Dale, the King of the Surf Guitar. We wouldn't be here without him. Thank you for all the incredible music.
Join us in our forums for some lively discussions. Here are the forum topics with new posts.
A great annual event - it starts at 1 pm, and we'll be playing from 3 to 4:30. Two other outstanding bands: Turntable Revue, and Tenth Mountain Division.
New 4 song instrumental ep from Tampa's Black Valley Moon. Available on colored vinyl and digital through Otitis Media Records at Link.
Here's a live video for one of the tunes:
Hey guys,
Our 2nd full album is finally out on Double Crown Records (https://www.doublecrownrecords.com/)
and also available on Bandcamp where you can pre-order one of the 100 Blue Marble 180g limited edition vinyl!!
https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/
You can also listen to it on most streaming platforms out there. The LPs are still under pressing but they should be ready in the next 2-3 weeks.
This has been a long effort and we are very proud of this album. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do !
Underwater Bosses - Aqua La Vista
Underwater Bosses are a 3 piece surf rock band based out of Syracuse, New York.
The mostly instrumental trio hangs ten on riff-driven surf soaked in sonic waves of punk, garage, psychedelic, art and math rock. Underwater Bosses draw influence and inspiration from the likes of Descendents, Dead Kennedys, Misfits, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, The Mermen and Man or Astro-Man?
We are very please to announce their remastered debut album is now shipping on red tide translucent vinyl. The cover art by Josh Rude is printed in super-high density to delight creature fans.
Get your copy here - Link
SRW113 The Eyeberries - Don’t Blink
The Eyeberries are a three piece horrorsurf band from Moscow. We are pleased to announce the release of their first full length album on 12" black vinyl. The LP features 12 trad tracks and comes packaged with vibrant artwork by Carolina Salas.
This is now shipping from Hong Kong, and in a few weeks from the USA and Canada. Please note that at the moment we can't ship to Russia but we are working on it.
Get your copy here - https://theeyeberries.bandcamp.com/album/dont-blink
Friday the 2nd of July saw the debut release from Northern Ireland's Atomic Drag.
The self-titled EP is 9 minutes and 53 seconds of Surf Punk Rock and includes 3 original tracks and a gonzo blast through the classic Cecilia Ann.
The EP is available from atomicdrag.bandcamp.com, while the video for first track Satan Built My Hotrod is currently burnin' rubber on YouTube.
Announcing the surf event of Summer 2021... REVERB REVIVAL
Reverb Revival with The Surfaris, The Young Barons, The Reefriders, Surf Monster, Aloha Screwdriver & Drifting Sand plus afterparty with The Gillbillies and Shark In The Water.
Also featuring a special sizzle reel screening of the upcoming Surf Music Documentary “Full Circle, The Story Of The New Dimensions". The event also includes raffles, giveaways, hot rods and Gabba Gabba Pizza.
Sponsored by Sharawaji Records. Local sponsors include, Carrolls Meats, Denny's Garage, Pedro Point Brewery, Old Princeton Landing, Taylor Made, Sandoval Construction, One Shot Tattoo.
Tickets now available for $25 at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5151106
New album by The Routes "Shake Five" out July/August 2021.
New video - Mongolian Chop (taken from "Shake Five"):
Link
"Shake Five" available on:
LP (Topsy-Turvy Records)
The limited yellow vinyl version is limited to 100 copies only:
https://www.soundflat.de/garage-mod-surf/garage-mod-surf-lp/routes-shake-five-yellow-vinyl-lp
CD (Double Crown Records)
Featuring artwork by the amazing Joseph Harmon.
https://www.doublecrownrecords.com/
Tape (Otitis Media Recordings)
With reversible cover, featuring both the LP and CD covers.
https://otitismediarecords.com/
The album is already available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon, and all the regular places...
Thank you
Stay safe
Chris
String your hammock between 2 palm trees and enjoy the music of Little Kahuna.
Chillingsworth Surfingham and Sunnyside 5 are going to be bringing the instrumental rock to Winter's Tavern (no crap on tap!) on July 9! Lot's of reverb and fun! Come on out!
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