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SpaceTimC

Joined: Apr 18, 2015
Posts: 189
Bay Area, CA
United States

Posted on Nov 03 2015 03:21 PM

Okay, so I've really gotten into surf music. I've been playing guitar for a few decades, primarily classic punk/new wave. But I've fallen in love with surf music - all the energy, none of the angst. Plus I think learning surf music will improve my playing and increase my skill.

So, my goal is to be in/start up a surf band by the beginning of 2017. Let the glissandos commence!

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Staredge

Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 1149
Damascus, Maryland
2 Calendar Pins

Posted on Nov 03 2015 05:29 PM

Start placing the ads now. Depending on where you're at, it could take a while to find guys to play with.

Good luck!!!

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Will

"You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater

The Luau Cinders

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Badger

Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4537
Wisconsin
United States

Posted on Nov 03 2015 05:36 PM

SpaceTimC wrote:

Plus I think learning surf music will improve my playing and increase my skill.

First, good luck with the goal. Sounds reasonable, if you're in the right area (Pacific timezone is a big place).

I will tell you that, 30-odd years ago, doing southern/rock/blues (and country early in the evening) in bars/roadhouses let me get away with a lack of craft that surf properly done will not tolerate. My Bride Of Many Decades used to accompany us quite often (and with her ear could 'fix' our sound in some krapholes most rikki-tik). She has said that my playing now is technically way beyond what I used to get away with, disguised with overdrive & bends. In surf, you have to hit.the.note.

Good luck!

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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.

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tahitijack

Joined: Nov 03, 2006
Posts: 693
San Clemente, CA
United States

Posted on Nov 05 2015 12:22 PM

Welcome to the forum.

You might start by adding where you live to your profile. Who knows, someone on this forum might live near you and have an interest in helping you form a band or inviting you to join theirs.

Good Luck!

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Happy Sunsets!

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killbabykill34

Joined: Apr 03, 2010
Posts: 3201
Jacksonville, AL
United States

Posted on Nov 05 2015 12:49 PM

SpaceTimC wrote:

Okay, so I've really gotten into surf music. I've been playing guitar for a few decades, primarily classic punk/new wave. But I've fallen in love with surf music - all the energy, none of the angst. Plus I think learning surf music will improve my playing and increase my skill.

So, my goal is to be in/start up a surf band by the beginning of 2017. Let the glissandos commence!

Grab yourself a handful of punk/indi musicians and start creating.

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THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

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el_camello

Joined: Jul 04, 2010
Posts: 369
Ottawa
Canada

Posted on Nov 05 2015 01:05 PM

We share a common goal. Alas, you probably don't live in Ottawa. Maybe you do! If not... hope you find people!

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-Pierre
The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf)
The Obsidians debut EP

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Aaron

Joined: Sep 13, 2011
Posts: 100

Posted on Dec 22 2015 02:42 AM

killbabykill34 wrote:

Grab yourself a handful of punk/indi musicians and start creating.

Yeah, as long as you are okay with practice starting an hour late, just use your idiot friends from your dummy punk band. That's what I did.

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da-ron

Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 1307
The original Plymouth, UK.
United Kingdom

Posted on Dec 23 2015 05:40 AM

Welcome to the wonderful world of surf! I come from a similar background to you, and the learning curve from punk to surf is pretty steep, but worth it. Stick with it.

As for forming a band, finding someone that understands the music is more important than how well they play. I found that finding bass players is harder than drummers.

There are a lot of old punks here, you'll fit right in!

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http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/

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eddiekatcher

Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
1 News Pin

Posted on Dec 23 2015 07:27 PM

10-4 on all of the above. Do Not give up.

ed

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Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?

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JObeast

Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
Turkmenistan

Posted on Dec 24 2015 09:12 AM

I wonder sometimes if my playing evinces a real understanding of surf music. When I auditioned several times around LA a couple years ago on both guitar and bass, I didn't have the chops I now have but I was enthusiastic. Now I have a lot more power in my picking and have the gear to bring it at any volume. I found a drummer who is enthusiastic (though rarely available) but finding second guitar or bass has not resulted in conclusive success.
It's one thing to have a vision of the sound of surf, another to convey it through one's technical ability, and yet another to locate bandmates who can do it as well. I see that at my age it takes a lot of searching with much patience. "Don't quit your day job", as they say.

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Squink Out!

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CrazyAces

Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4053
Nashville, TN.
3 News Pins

Posted on Dec 24 2015 10:23 AM

eddiekatcher wrote:

10-4 on all of the above. Do Not give up.

ed

Yes, This!
We STILL need a drummer but we're not going to stop looking until we find one.
Keep your vision moving forward. Practice, write, create.......

Cheers,
Jeff

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http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock
http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic

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Manifesting the Goal - step one

SpaceTimC Joined: Apr 18, 2015 Posts: 189 Bay Area, CA	Posted on Nov 03 2015 03:21 PM Okay, so I've really gotten into surf music. I've been playing guitar for a few decades, primarily classic punk/new wave. But I've fallen in love with surf music - all the energy, none of the angst. Plus I think learning surf music will improve my playing and increase my skill. So, my goal is to be in/start up a surf band by the beginning of 2017. Let the glissandos commence! — The Reverbivores - we're local favorites! Top
Staredge Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland	Posted on Nov 03 2015 05:29 PM Start placing the ads now. Depending on where you're at, it could take a while to find guys to play with. Good luck!!! — Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater The Luau Cinders Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin	Posted on Nov 03 2015 05:36 PM SpaceTimC wrote: Plus I think learning surf music will improve my playing and increase my skill. First, good luck with the goal. Sounds reasonable, if you're in the right area (Pacific timezone is a big place). I will tell you that, 30-odd years ago, doing southern/rock/blues (and country early in the evening) in bars/roadhouses let me get away with a lack of craft that surf properly done will not tolerate. My Bride Of Many Decades used to accompany us quite often (and with her ear could 'fix' our sound in some krapholes most rikki-tik). She has said that my playing now is technically way beyond what I used to get away with, disguised with overdrive & bends. In surf, you have to hit.the.note. Good luck! — 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. Last edited: Nov 03, 2015 17:37:22 Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on Nov 05 2015 12:22 PM Welcome to the forum. You might start by adding where you live to your profile. Who knows, someone on this forum might live near you and have an interest in helping you form a band or inviting you to join theirs. Good Luck! — Happy Sunsets! Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Nov 05 2015 12:49 PM SpaceTimC wrote: Okay, so I've really gotten into surf music. I've been playing guitar for a few decades, primarily classic punk/new wave. But I've fallen in love with surf music - all the energy, none of the angst. Plus I think learning surf music will improve my playing and increase my skill. So, my goal is to be in/start up a surf band by the beginning of 2017. Let the glissandos commence! Grab yourself a handful of punk/indi musicians and start creating. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
el_camello Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa	Posted on Nov 05 2015 01:05 PM We share a common goal. Alas, you probably don't live in Ottawa. Maybe you do! If not... hope you find people! — -Pierre The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf) The Obsidians debut EP Top
Aaron Joined: Sep 13, 2011 Posts: 100	Posted on Dec 22 2015 02:42 AM killbabykill34 wrote: Grab yourself a handful of punk/indi musicians and start creating. Yeah, as long as you are okay with practice starting an hour late, just use your idiot friends from your dummy punk band. That's what I did. Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Dec 23 2015 05:40 AM Welcome to the wonderful world of surf! I come from a similar background to you, and the learning curve from punk to surf is pretty steep, but worth it. Stick with it. As for forming a band, finding someone that understands the music is more important than how well they play. I found that finding bass players is harder than drummers. There are a lot of old punks here, you'll fit right in! — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2778 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Dec 23 2015 07:27 PM 10-4 on all of the above. Do Not give up. ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Dec 24 2015 09:12 AM I wonder sometimes if my playing evinces a real understanding of surf music. When I auditioned several times around LA a couple years ago on both guitar and bass, I didn't have the chops I now have but I was enthusiastic. Now I have a lot more power in my picking and have the gear to bring it at any volume. I found a drummer who is enthusiastic (though rarely available) but finding second guitar or bass has not resulted in conclusive success. It's one thing to have a vision of the sound of surf, another to convey it through one's technical ability, and yet another to locate bandmates who can do it as well. I see that at my age it takes a lot of searching with much patience. "Don't quit your day job", as they say. — Squink Out! Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4053 Nashville, TN.	Posted on Dec 24 2015 10:23 AM eddiekatcher wrote: 10-4 on all of the above. Do Not give up. ed Yes, This! We STILL need a drummer but we're not going to stop looking until we find one. Keep your vision moving forward. Practice, write, create....... Cheers, Jeff — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top