Any Surf instrumental musicians near the I.E in So Cal?

galaxyflyer1

Joined: Jan 30, 2014
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Posted on Jun 09 2014 07:41 AM

Covering artists such as Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Surfaris etc....Pretty much the old school style. I play rhythm only. I'm in my late 40's and have a lot of experience with this genre.

Thanks!

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Slick

Joined: Jul 02, 2013
Posts: 50
Mid-Atlantic
United States

Posted on Sep 05 2014 03:37 PM

Hey Galax,
Wished I lived out there! It seems to me that you shouldn't have any trouble In SoCal.
Slick

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tahitijack

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

Posted on Jan 15 2015 12:09 PM

Galaxyflyer1
This may be a very long shot. Our lead guitar is looking to relocate to the high desert within the next few months. We rehearse in San Clemente on Sundays a couple times a month and play a gig in South OC every six weeks or so. If this makes since let me know, if not good luck.

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galaxyflyer1

Joined: Jan 30, 2014
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Posted on Feb 08 2015 10:32 PM

Hey tahitijack! Sorry for the late reply. I need to find out where my notifications are going. Are you guys looking for a rhythm? Still looking for a band in the IE.

Thanks

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tahitijack

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

Posted on Feb 09 2015 08:22 AM

Galaxyflyer1,
We are looking for a lead guitar player. We have rhythm, bass and drums.

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GregEL

Joined: Mar 16, 2016
Posts: 217
Highland CA

Posted on Mar 18 2016 11:45 AM

Just sent you a private message...

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tahitijack

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

Posted on Mar 18 2016 04:25 PM

Greg, your pm didn't make it to me. I sent you a pm with my email address. Hope it gets to you.

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GregEL

Joined: Mar 16, 2016
Posts: 217
Highland CA

Posted on Mar 18 2016 06:32 PM

Tahitijack - I'm new to this forum and am feeing my way around. Didn't see an email address from you. Wondering if you still want to play rhythm in a surf band. I'm in Highland CA.

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SurfBeat

Joined: Dec 31, 2008
Posts: 284
Riverside, CA
United States

Posted on Jan 10 2017 06:07 PM

SurfBeat wrote:

galaxyflyer1 wrote:

Covering artists such as Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Surfaris etc....Pretty much the old school style. I play rhythm only. I'm in my late 40's and have a lot of experience with this genre.

You can't go wrong with Bobby. Although he carries non traditional gear, he gets the job done very well. I have known him for at least 20 years.

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galaxyflyer1

Joined: Jan 30, 2014
Posts: 11

Posted on Jan 10 2017 07:28 PM

Thanks Joey! Ya still always up to being that rhythm guy and helping out with vocals if needed. If something promising comes along, I wouldn't mind investing in a traditional amp.
Bob

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SurfBeat

Joined: Dec 31, 2008
Posts: 284
Riverside, CA
United States

Posted on Jan 11 2017 02:36 PM

Bobby, tone is in the ear of the beholder. Usually the player can get the tone out of most amps that will be acceptable; sure, not 100% on, but close enough, so, don't take my remarks wrong, keep the gear you enjoy.

I have several big gigs coming up and I just may take Dick's advice to stop being lazy and just blast out with 3 men.

You are still on top of my list (I have about ten prospects) and if I take the route I have always used, having a rhythm player, you just may be getting a call.

I received an interesting call yesterday, but, I think he is committed to another band, so, I don't want to be responsible for breaking up someones band.

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galaxyflyer1

Joined: Jan 30, 2014
Posts: 11

Posted on Jan 11 2017 03:22 PM

Thanks for that Joey. That's great you have that many prospects. Take your time (if you can) and choose wisely. I'm in no big hurry and haven't been in a band for about 4 years now. Just invite me over one night for rehearsal and see if I can get on the top 5 list. Remember that I am only available Fr-Sun. Perhaps that is already an issue?

As far as equipment goes, it's more of affordability. I haven't been in a serious surf/instrumental band since the 90's and can't see investing if it's just gonna sit. (I was borrowing a Twin at the time).

From time to time I see instrumental bands without a rhythm player. There is a "hole" in the sound. I guess having one less band member to deal with makes scheduling a little easier

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SurfBeat

Joined: Dec 31, 2008
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Riverside, CA
United States

Posted on Jan 11 2017 04:12 PM

Without a doubt, there is a hole in the sound with just 3 players. But then, I am old school, so maybe that is the reason I hear it that way. Whatever, I am going for the 5 piece band

Today I finally had the time to sift through the responses to my ad and I have the list down to ten that are real good prospects. If your work schedule was different I would put you near the top because I know you could help me pull the gig off easily. You would really did the gigs.

I am focusing on three right now and just sent them out a phone message. Let me see what happens.

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galaxyflyer1

Joined: Jan 30, 2014
Posts: 11

Posted on Jan 11 2017 05:12 PM

Joey, I sent you an email via a Yahoo address that I had from you from way back. Not sure if it is good. My email is galaxyflyer1@yahoo.com in case you did not receive it.

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galaxyflyer1 Joined: Jan 30, 2014 Posts: 11	Posted on Jun 09 2014 07:41 AM Covering artists such as Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Surfaris etc....Pretty much the old school style. I play rhythm only. I'm in my late 40's and have a lot of experience with this genre. Thanks! Last edited: Feb 18, 2015 19:25:06 Top
Slick Joined: Jul 02, 2013 Posts: 50 Mid-Atlantic	Posted on Sep 05 2014 03:37 PM Hey Galax, Wished I lived out there! It seems to me that you shouldn't have any trouble In SoCal. Slick — East Coast Executive Director Of The Society Of Incompleted Projects Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on Jan 15 2015 12:09 PM Galaxyflyer1 This may be a very long shot. Our lead guitar is looking to relocate to the high desert within the next few months. We rehearse in San Clemente on Sundays a couple times a month and play a gig in South OC every six weeks or so. If this makes since let me know, if not good luck. — Happy Sunsets! Top
galaxyflyer1 Joined: Jan 30, 2014 Posts: 11	Posted on Feb 08 2015 10:32 PM Hey tahitijack! Sorry for the late reply. I need to find out where my notifications are going. Are you guys looking for a rhythm? Still looking for a band in the IE. Thanks Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on Feb 09 2015 08:22 AM Galaxyflyer1, We are looking for a lead guitar player. We have rhythm, bass and drums. — Happy Sunsets! Top
GregEL Joined: Mar 16, 2016 Posts: 217 Highland CA	Posted on Mar 18 2016 11:45 AM Just sent you a private message... Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on Mar 18 2016 04:25 PM Greg, your pm didn't make it to me. I sent you a pm with my email address. Hope it gets to you. — Happy Sunsets! Top
GregEL Joined: Mar 16, 2016 Posts: 217 Highland CA	Posted on Mar 18 2016 06:32 PM Tahitijack - I'm new to this forum and am feeing my way around. Didn't see an email address from you. Wondering if you still want to play rhythm in a surf band. I'm in Highland CA. Top
SurfBeat Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA	Posted on Jan 10 2017 06:07 PM SurfBeat wrote: galaxyflyer1 wrote: Covering artists such as Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Surfaris etc....Pretty much the old school style. I play rhythm only. I'm in my late 40's and have a lot of experience with this genre. You can't go wrong with Bobby. Although he carries non traditional gear, he gets the job done very well. I have known him for at least 20 years. Top
galaxyflyer1 Joined: Jan 30, 2014 Posts: 11	Posted on Jan 10 2017 07:28 PM Thanks Joey! Ya still always up to being that rhythm guy and helping out with vocals if needed. If something promising comes along, I wouldn't mind investing in a traditional amp. Bob Top
SurfBeat Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA	Posted on Jan 11 2017 02:36 PM Bobby, tone is in the ear of the beholder. Usually the player can get the tone out of most amps that will be acceptable; sure, not 100% on, but close enough, so, don't take my remarks wrong, keep the gear you enjoy. I have several big gigs coming up and I just may take Dick's advice to stop being lazy and just blast out with 3 men. You are still on top of my list (I have about ten prospects) and if I take the route I have always used, having a rhythm player, you just may be getting a call. I received an interesting call yesterday, but, I think he is committed to another band, so, I don't want to be responsible for breaking up someones band. Top
galaxyflyer1 Joined: Jan 30, 2014 Posts: 11	Posted on Jan 11 2017 03:22 PM Thanks for that Joey. That's great you have that many prospects. Take your time (if you can) and choose wisely. I'm in no big hurry and haven't been in a band for about 4 years now. Just invite me over one night for rehearsal and see if I can get on the top 5 list. Remember that I am only available Fr-Sun. Perhaps that is already an issue? As far as equipment goes, it's more of affordability. I haven't been in a serious surf/instrumental band since the 90's and can't see investing if it's just gonna sit. (I was borrowing a Twin at the time). From time to time I see instrumental bands without a rhythm player. There is a "hole" in the sound. I guess having one less band member to deal with makes scheduling a little easier Top
SurfBeat Joined: Dec 31, 2008 Posts: 284 Riverside, CA	Posted on Jan 11 2017 04:12 PM Without a doubt, there is a hole in the sound with just 3 players. But then, I am old school, so maybe that is the reason I hear it that way. Whatever, I am going for the 5 piece band Today I finally had the time to sift through the responses to my ad and I have the list down to ten that are real good prospects. If your work schedule was different I would put you near the top because I know you could help me pull the gig off easily. You would really did the gigs. I am focusing on three right now and just sent them out a phone message. Let me see what happens. Top
galaxyflyer1 Joined: Jan 30, 2014 Posts: 11	Posted on Jan 11 2017 05:12 PM Joey, I sent you an email via a Yahoo address that I had from you from way back. Not sure if it is good. My email is galaxyflyer1@yahoo.com in case you did not receive it. Top

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