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Dane_Brammage

Joined: Jun 14, 2006
Posts: 203
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Posted on Jan 16 2007 11:30 AM

I too said "musician who no longer performs." It's probably been nine or ten years since Dirk Doom last took to the stage. We've been talking about doing some new tunes, but even then it's not too likely that we'd play live, living ~500km apart.

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mournblade

Joined: Sep 27, 2006
Posts: 328
central Pennsylvania

Posted on Jan 16 2007 12:49 PM

ECsurf
I
Anyone know any Pennsylvania..surf bands? lol

Sorry, off-topic a bit, but I don't know of any off hand--unless
you consider my project (The Bookhouse Boys), which is
strictly a studio project. I'm getting ready to send a demo
out. (Any suggestions to what labels I should send it? It's
mostly surf and surf/electronic/rockabilly hybrid--all instrumental.)

Later!

Vince

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Is this something you can share with the rest of us, Amazing Larry?!?

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25578
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
United States

Posted on Jan 16 2007 01:42 PM

ECsurf
I jam with friends except for one problem.. where I live no one has any clue wat Surf is.. let alone Blues... Mostly around here you need to play hardcore/metal aka (junk) I guess I could put bedroom walls but I usualy have my windows open so they nieghbors can hear...

Anyone know any Pennsylvania..surf bands? lol

Hey EC surf.
Look into Nesma
that should help you find some surf in your area,
plus what Skeeter wrote

Jeff(bigtikidude)

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Wraydar

Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 265
San Antonio, TX

Posted on Jan 16 2007 02:52 PM

If walls could talk... they'd tell you how much I suck.

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pointbreakspy

Joined: Aug 24, 2006
Posts: 204
Newcastle... Australia
1 POTD Pin

Posted on Jan 17 2007 07:32 AM

used to gig twice a week and busk , had a breakdown of sorts..nothing for a couple of years.then into home studio and internet recording projects(sometimes the walls have ears!), and now looking at forming a new band this year..100% surf 100% recovery!! much inspiration here @ 101.

adam

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deabud

Joined: May 18, 2006
Posts: 29
Lemont, IL
United States

Posted on Jan 17 2007 08:45 AM

I've been jamming with friends for a number of years on weekends, but now I mostly jam with my kids. Teaching my oldest guitar, my middle drums and my youngest grabs a shaker or strumstick. We have a little studio set up in our basement. The kids got together with a couple of friends, formed a band and played a couple of talent shows at their school. I helped them learn the songs and work out the parts. It's pretty cool to see them making progress and putting the pieces together. Most fun I've had playing in years . So I voted performs for friends and relatives.

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tenderfoot

Joined: Feb 01, 2007
Posts: 308
Ellicott City, Maryland

Posted on Feb 05 2007 02:31 PM

I have been in bands and have written songs and played guitar for several years. It is now that my wife and I really enjoy listening to surf music that I am contemplating making a paradigm shift to become a bonified surf guitarist. Although my love for surf music is undeniable, I am uncertain if I really should or could dedicate myself totally to surf or not. So, far I am learning a few surf songs....

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pyrobob

Joined: Apr 27, 2006
Posts: 251
Auburn, CA

Posted on Feb 05 2007 03:29 PM

On Average...3-4 gigs per month? I Know The pyronauts are busy in the summer months.
Bob Bitchin

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Anonymous

Joined: Nov 10, 2000
Posts: -180

Posted on Feb 05 2007 07:16 PM

i voted musician who no longer performs out or something to that effect. quit the band thing about 10 years ago. wasn't cutting it for me, tired of "turn down" and "play some boogie!" memphis is not a surf town or a jazz town or --well--whatever. would love to emulate my hero and front a kick ass surf band. not willing to move to the coast (gulf) to spread the word of surf to the local masses. after camille in the late 60's and katrina recently i just don't want to lose another strat to the sea!! is there still a surf scene in the carolinas? how 'bout socal? iceland? OOOOO -- surfmom says there are cookies in the kitchen--got to go!!!!! peace

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Mustard_Man

Joined: Jan 16, 2007
Posts: 100
England

Posted on Feb 06 2007 10:57 AM

Until this band started, I'd have been a "jams with mates averaging about 1 gig every 4 years" kind of guy. Now I'm giging once a twice a month. Might even become a musician soon..

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Redd_Tyde

Joined: Apr 23, 2006
Posts: 260
Oceanside, CA
1 POTD Pin

Posted on Feb 06 2007 03:54 PM

kickthe_reverb_
I'm not a musician, I just play one on stage.

Ran

You should have jumped up on what little bit of stage was left at our Zombie Lounge show Thanks for coming and staying. I know it was a late night.

Back to Topic. We try to keep a minimum of two shows per month. Right now our popularity is on the upswing to the point to where I have to turn down invites to play. Only becuase we need to write new material.
-Redd Tyde

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Dane_Brammage Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 203	Posted on Jan 16 2007 11:30 AM I too said "musician who no longer performs." It's probably been nine or ten years since Dirk Doom last took to the stage. We've been talking about doing some new tunes, but even then it's not too likely that we'd play live, living ~500km apart. Top
mournblade Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 328 central Pennsylvania	Posted on Jan 16 2007 12:49 PM ECsurf I Anyone know any Pennsylvania..surf bands? lol Sorry, off-topic a bit, but I don't know of any off hand--unless you consider my project (The Bookhouse Boys), which is strictly a studio project. I'm getting ready to send a demo out. (Any suggestions to what labels I should send it? It's mostly surf and surf/electronic/rockabilly hybrid--all instrumental.) Later! Vince — Is this something you can share with the rest of us, Amazing Larry?!? Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25578 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jan 16 2007 01:42 PM ECsurf I jam with friends except for one problem.. where I live no one has any clue wat Surf is.. let alone Blues... Mostly around here you need to play hardcore/metal aka (junk) I guess I could put bedroom walls but I usualy have my windows open so they nieghbors can hear... Anyone know any Pennsylvania..surf bands? lol Hey EC surf. Look into Nesma that should help you find some surf in your area, plus what Skeeter wrote Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Wraydar Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 265 San Antonio, TX	Posted on Jan 16 2007 02:52 PM If walls could talk... they'd tell you how much I suck. — <img src="klzzwxh:0000"></img> Top
pointbreakspy Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 204 Newcastle... Australia	Posted on Jan 17 2007 07:32 AM used to gig twice a week and busk , had a breakdown of sorts..nothing for a couple of years.then into home studio and internet recording projects(sometimes the walls have ears!), and now looking at forming a new band this year..100% surf 100% recovery!! much inspiration here @ 101. adam Top
deabud Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 29 Lemont, IL	Posted on Jan 17 2007 08:45 AM I've been jamming with friends for a number of years on weekends, but now I mostly jam with my kids. Teaching my oldest guitar, my middle drums and my youngest grabs a shaker or strumstick. We have a little studio set up in our basement. The kids got together with a couple of friends, formed a band and played a couple of talent shows at their school. I helped them learn the songs and work out the parts. It's pretty cool to see them making progress and putting the pieces together. Most fun I've had playing in years . So I voted performs for friends and relatives. Top
tenderfoot Joined: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 308 Ellicott City, Maryland	Posted on Feb 05 2007 02:31 PM I have been in bands and have written songs and played guitar for several years. It is now that my wife and I really enjoy listening to surf music that I am contemplating making a paradigm shift to become a bonified surf guitarist. Although my love for surf music is undeniable, I am uncertain if I really should or could dedicate myself totally to surf or not. So, far I am learning a few surf songs.... Top
pyrobob Joined: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 251 Auburn, CA	Posted on Feb 05 2007 03:29 PM On Average...3-4 gigs per month? I Know The pyronauts are busy in the summer months. Bob Bitchin Top
Anonymous Joined: Nov 10, 2000 Posts: -180	Posted on Feb 05 2007 07:16 PM i voted musician who no longer performs out or something to that effect. quit the band thing about 10 years ago. wasn't cutting it for me, tired of "turn down" and "play some boogie!" memphis is not a surf town or a jazz town or --well--whatever. would love to emulate my hero and front a kick ass surf band. not willing to move to the coast (gulf) to spread the word of surf to the local masses. after camille in the late 60's and katrina recently i just don't want to lose another strat to the sea!! is there still a surf scene in the carolinas? how 'bout socal? iceland? OOOOO -- surfmom says there are cookies in the kitchen--got to go!!!!! peace Top
Mustard_Man Joined: Jan 16, 2007 Posts: 100 England	Posted on Feb 06 2007 10:57 AM Until this band started, I'd have been a "jams with mates averaging about 1 gig every 4 years" kind of guy. Now I'm giging once a twice a month. Might even become a musician soon.. Top
Redd_Tyde Joined: Apr 23, 2006 Posts: 260 Oceanside, CA	Posted on Feb 06 2007 03:54 PM kickthe_reverb_ I'm not a musician, I just play one on stage. Ran You should have jumped up on what little bit of stage was left at our Zombie Lounge show Thanks for coming and staying. I know it was a late night. Back to Topic. We try to keep a minimum of two shows per month. Right now our popularity is on the upswing to the point to where I have to turn down invites to play. Only becuase we need to write new material. -Redd Tyde Top

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