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New Book: "Southern California Surf Music, 1960-1966"

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Emilien03 Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1368 Coyoacán, Distrito Federal	Posted on May 01 2015 10:37 AM you know you want one! josheboy wrote: GET THOSE FILTHY NASTY NO GOOD DIRTY GIBSONS OFF OF THIS FORUM!!!! — When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk. "Los Grainders" www.facebook.com/losgrainders "Planeta Reverb" www.facebook.com/planetareverb Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on May 01 2015 11:40 AM Bump from the previous page: IvanP wrote: John told me that he'll doing a short presentation and a book signing at the L.A. Public Library tomorrow (Saturday), the first one of what should be a few over the coming weeks. Hope some SG101ers can go provide some moral support, and spread the word with the newbies in the audience. Wish I could be there! — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
Emilien03 Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1368 Coyoacán, Distrito Federal	Posted on May 01 2015 01:20 PM Author Program: Southern California Surf Music, 1960-1966, by John Blair. — When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk. "Los Grainders" www.facebook.com/losgrainders "Planeta Reverb" www.facebook.com/planetareverb Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on May 01 2015 04:45 PM Thanks, Emilio! My review now on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Southern-California-1960-1966-Images-America/product-reviews/1467133205/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_see_all_top?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=byRankDescending — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on May 01 2015 04:47 PM Eloquent as always Professor! — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on May 01 2015 05:50 PM — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
palo Joined: Apr 23, 2012 Posts: 421 fresno california u.s.a.	Posted on May 02 2015 06:05 AM Great job on the review ivan! much appreciated.. Just think if someone wrote a book on all the newer surf groups up to now. I'm starting chapter 4 now of this book it's history. Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1300 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on May 02 2015 06:36 AM I'd love to see it become available as a hardcover, coffee table size book with color photos. I'd get another copy. Top
shivers13 Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA	Posted on May 03 2015 09:06 PM Got my copy today! Read it cover to cover in one sitting! Fun and fast read! Puts you right there. Awesome job. John!!! — BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! www.facebook.com/BossFink www.doublecrownrecords.com Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on May 03 2015 09:24 PM bigtikidude wrote: Any SG101-ers make it to this yesterday? How was it? — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on May 04 2015 10:02 AM I couldn't make it, had to take my GF to a Funeral. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
John Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 595 Monterey County, California	Posted on May 04 2015 11:12 AM Three people showed up on Saturday. No SG101'ers. However, there were many distractions. Mainly sports on TV all day long, but also protest marchers in the streets. Then, there's always the downtown Los Angeles parking issues that may have kept some folks away. C'est la vie. Next scheduled book signing will be in La Jolla (near San Diego for the non-locals) on May 24th. They were talking about possibly having a surf band appear, too. More information as the date nears. This morning, the book is at #51,936 on the Amazon.com best seller list. — www.johnblair.us www.soundofthesurf.com Top
JONPAUL Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2468 Venice, CA	Posted on May 04 2015 12:18 PM And don't forget, John will be the very special guest live in the studio next Saturday, May 9 from 2-4PM on Fiberglass Jungle on www.luxuriamusic.com! — Insect Surfers The Tikiyaki Orchestra The Scimitars Lords Of Atlantis Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25556 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on May 04 2015 12:28 PM I might be able to make the La Jolla one, And might be able to talk some SD area people into going. Please post more info — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
SurfBeat Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA	Posted on May 04 2015 03:05 PM I am not one to pass out praise, but more in the "busting balls" frat category, however, having either performed or danced at most of the venues Blair mentioned in his new book, I would be remiss for failing to acknowledge that: Mr. Blair did a mighty fine job of describing, in detail, what it was like to be in a First Wave surf band in 1962. He even did a good job acknowledging many of the surf bands from the IE, although many of us spent the summers of 61-63 performing on the Colorado River at the Island A Go Go and other similar venues in Parker, AZ. I guess we played River Music. lol Good job, John. Last edited: Nov 24, 2017 21:36:18 Top
ArabSpringReverb Joined: Jul 13, 2012 Posts: 490 San Diego CA	Posted on May 04 2015 10:05 PM John wrote: Three people showed up on Saturday. No SG101'ers. However, there were many distractions. Mainly sports on TV all day long, but also protest marchers in the streets. Then, there's always the downtown Los Angeles parking issues that may have kept some folks away. C'est la vie. Next scheduled book signing will be in La Jolla (near San Diego for the non-locals) on May 24th. They were talking about possibly having a surf band appear, too. More information as the date nears. This morning, the book is at #51,936 on the Amazon.com best seller list. John can you tell me which bookstore and what time (when you can of course) in La Jolla ,I'd love to go . Thanks for the great book ! Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2122	Posted on May 05 2015 07:22 PM I read the book. I'm ready for the interview this weekend. Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on May 07 2015 11:24 AM Memories...... Enjoyed the adds for dances/stomps/concerts included admission prices. While the admission price was about $1.00, in some cases admission was 75 cents stag and $1 drag (with a date). Imagine those kinds of prices today? Times and prices have changed. — Happy Sunsets! Top
SurfBeat Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA	Posted on May 07 2015 12:51 PM Times have surely changed: Back in the day, for instance 1962, bands only had their amps for instruments, no extra speakers, and a Bogen amp hooked up to a couple Altecs for the microphone. A much simpler time. Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on May 07 2015 01:45 PM The post-book-reading comments in this thread are telling. There are those who will have this book because they're collecting the series, there are anthropologists who want to study the 'why' (and are still unlikely to get it). And there are those (many here) for whom this book evokes a sea-swell of fond memories that washes away what has come since & may be lurking in dark corners, and simply brings out a complete era when things were just damned near perfect for awhile. Others may have different reactions but, for me, that is the litmus test of what is greatness when found in a book such as this one. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top

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