normj
Joined: Apr 26, 2010
Posts: 882
central Indiana
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Posted on Jul 06 2012 04:31 AM
Hello all,
Please excuse my ignorance for not knowing this. I think I saw on here that one of our members as associated with the Mighty Surf Lords. I watched a video of them playing Banzai Washout over at Youtube. The young guy on the blue jaguar was really impressive. For any of you who have not seen this, here is the link.
the Mighty Surf Loard - Banzai Washout at Billy Blast-off Scanlan's 50th birthday
Its great to see someone without gray hair playing surf. Another generation of great surf guitarists.
Anyway, I just wanted to compliment a fine performance.
Talk to you later,
Norm
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Ron-Rhoades
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 958
Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Jul 06 2012 05:00 AM
"Its great to see someone without gray hair playing surf"
Hmmmm.
— The TakeOffs
"Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-TakeOffs/312866840587
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Stokemon
Joined: Feb 09, 2010
Posts: 413
Goleta, CA
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Posted on Jul 06 2012 05:31 AM
Wow 
— You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing.
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Jul 06 2012 12:33 PM
I shot that video, as it happens....that was a great day for live surf music!! I too was impressed with THE MIGHTY SURF LORDS. I think it was the first time I got to see them live, if I am not mistaken?
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
— http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25685
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 06 2012 10:38 PM
Great day for sure,
how many bands played there?
6, 8? I forget,
great Mexican food n Beers provided by Billy Blast off too.
As for the Guitaritst in the video,
I'm sure he has some grey hairs, just hard to see in daylight,
and under that Hat. sorry Billy 
and that was a Jazzmaster, not a Jaguar.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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BillyBlastOff
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1070
Ventura County, Calif.
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Posted on Jul 06 2012 11:51 PM
Sweet! The line-up that day for my 50th was "Point Doom", "Mighty Surf Lords", "Surf Rockets", John Blair and The Trespassers", "Slacktone", "Insect Surfers", and then an open jam with Paul Johnson for the finale. Good times! One of the last few gigs I got to share with Baja Marty.
Billy
— Be careful following the masses. Sometimes the "M" is silent...........................
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Jul 07 2012 03:01 AM
just found this shot of me and BAJA MARTY from this wonderful celebration for BILLY BLAST-OFF
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
— http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie
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normj
Joined: Apr 26, 2010
Posts: 882
central Indiana
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Posted on Jul 07 2012 05:40 PM
Hello again,
I stand corrected. That is a Jazzmaster. I did not even notice that when I watched the video that night. Still mighty impressive playing.
Good to see younger players. I'm 62. Most of the guys I know who play surf are older than I. I find it comforting to see good players younger coming along. They are the ones who will draw in the next generation of surf guitarists. Surf has been around for over 50 years. But it takes some good players to come along every 10 years or so to keep it going.
Talk to you later,
Norm
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normj
Joined: Apr 26, 2010
Posts: 882
central Indiana
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Posted on Jul 07 2012 05:46 PM
Unsteady Freddie wrote I shot that video, as it happens....
I want to compliment you on that video and all the others you have posted at Youtube. I have spent hours listening to your videos.
There is no way I can travel to California any time soon to catch some of the concerts in person. (Family obligations keep me tied to the house pretty much 24/7). For guys like me, it is great to get to see these bands playing live. I have always thought the beauty of surf comes across better in the life performances. You get a better sense of the raw power of the guitar than from a polished studio session.
Just wanted to let you know there are guys out there who really appreciate all you do.
Talk to you later,
Norm
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MightySurfLords
Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Aug 25 2012 10:37 AM
Thanks Norm for the compliments! That was a very fun day in Simi Valley!
As far as gray hairs, lol, yes I have them, mostly growing out of my ears, and I wish I was still young, but keeping my young thoughts & ways of living helps to keep me looking young.
Here's a video you might enjoy from my 50th Birthday Party here in Reno.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NRwqj776A8
Surf's Up!
— The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv.
"Praise The Lords"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8
www.myspace.com/themightysurflords
www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords
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normj
Joined: Apr 26, 2010
Posts: 882
central Indiana
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Posted on Aug 30 2012 11:39 PM
MightySurfLords wrote: Here's a video you might enjoy from my 50th Birthday Party here in Reno.
Thanks for sharing that video. Looks like a fun time was had by all. Awesome way to celebrate your 5oth.
Norm
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