Jay77
Joined: Nov 22, 2012
Posts: 71
Kitchener, ON
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Posted on Nov 22 2012 01:56 PM
Hi everyone, new member here. I've recently put together an instrumental band and we're doing surf and blues instrumentals. Can you suggest some surf instrumentals that would be good for bar/pub gigs? I have lots of Ventures material, as well as the Atlantics, Dick Dale, Bambi Molesters, Los Tiki Phantoms, and a few others at home but I'd love some more bands to check out. Modern or traditional doesn't matter, as long as it's got a good vibe to it. Thanks!
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imafunkyman
Joined: Sep 16, 2007
Posts: 548
Utah
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Posted on Nov 22 2012 02:04 PM
Walk Don't Run
Mr. Moto
Penetration
Pipeline
The list goes on and on, but I've found that those good for starting out.
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11076
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 22 2012 02:07 PM
Who's to say what songs you respond to as a guitarist. Just listen to as much as you can and pick the ones you like. For (mostly) modern stuff check out our free podcasts.
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"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
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
Last edited: Nov 22, 2012 14:08:11
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Jay77
Joined: Nov 22, 2012
Posts: 71
Kitchener, ON
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Posted on Nov 22 2012 09:59 PM
Thanks Danny, I've got the podcasts now and a few pieces have caught my attention. Right now I'm trying to find songs that will get toes tapping at the bars/pubs we'll be playing at. I'd like to play the standards as well as whatever has a good flow and overall vibe so people will enjoy it as much as I do.
BTW, a vid of MBP's Hava Nagila was the inspiration for me playing it at the bass player from my last band's wedding reception. They got a kick out of it, so thanks! Then again, they're divorced now... 
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
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Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 23 2012 12:18 PM
Jay77 wrote:
They got a kick out of it, so thanks! Then again, they're divorced now...
 haha!
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
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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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11076
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Nov 23 2012 12:19 PM
Stick to songs that aren't too fast, and have straightforward drumbeats that don't change too much within the song. Los Straitjackets is a great source for that kind of stuff.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
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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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Nov 23 2012 12:49 PM
Church Key
Moment of Truth
Intoxica
Besame Mucho
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
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Jay77
Joined: Nov 22, 2012
Posts: 71
Kitchener, ON
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Posted on Nov 24 2012 10:41 AM
DannySnyder wrote:
Stick to songs that aren't too fast, and have straightforward drumbeats that don't change too much within the song. Los Straitjackets is a great source for that kind of stuff.
Thanks for the tip. I do like their stuff, and their cover of Sleepwalk is great. It's in the set already.
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