Part 2: How Far Have You Traveled to See a Surf Band??

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Part 2: How Far Have You Traveled to See a Surf Band??

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WillyT Joined: Jan 13, 2007 Posts: 95 Jersey Shore	Posted on Jul 26 2007 05:28 PM In response to an older thread posing this question .... As of next week, it'll be about 2400 miles for me. Once I saw that lineup for the HBISM show on August 5, I talked my wife into going cross-country. (Actually.... we have a daughter who lives in Santa Barbara, and our son will be in San Diego that week. It didn't take much convincing. We're spending about 10 days in SoCal.) But, damn, thats a great surf show lineup!!! Eliminators too!! Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2054	Posted on Jul 26 2007 05:57 PM Vegas and San Francisco (The Mermen and Shi-Tones respectively). — Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Jul 26 2007 06:11 PM WillyT Once I saw that lineup for the HBISM show on August 5, I talked my wife into going cross-country. Sigh... I've been wanting for months to go to that show, but instead on the 5th I'll be the farthest I've EVER been from California--about 3000 miles away in Costa Rica. Okay, maybe that's not that bad, but I'm still bummed out that I'll miss that show. It's an outrageously good lineup. So far the longest I've traveled to see a show has been, err... about 20 miles. Not too impressive I guess. Top
Surfabilly Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 852 Connersville, Indiana, USA	Posted on Jul 26 2007 06:49 PM I don't know how far, in miles, but I've traveled from east central Indiana to Chicago to see 3 surf bands (The Madeira, The Cocktail Preachers and The Volcanos)...Midwest Surf Guy picked me up, coming from west central Ohio. Then I've traveled to Columbus, Ohio, with the one way distance being about the equivalent of a round trip to Indy, for me. The Chicago trip was about 5 hours, from my location (about 6 for Guy), and the Columbus trip was about 3 1/2 to 4 hours (didn't really pay attention, I just drove). Matt — Fast Cars & Loud Guitars! Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on Jul 26 2007 07:06 PM Sixty miles from Tustin to San Diego for Pollo Del Mar & the Sand Devils. Or, in other words, not very far at all. We're totally spoiled in SoCal. I'll definitely be at that HB Pier show on the 5th. Something tells me I'll be arriving at noon rather than eleven, though ... -Warren — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25581 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 26 2007 07:15 PM WillyT In response to an older thread posing this question .... As of next week, it'll be about 2400 miles for me. Once I saw that lineup for the HBISM show on August 5, I talked my wife into going cross-country. (Actually.... we have a daughter who lives in Santa Barbara, and our son will be in San Diego that week. It didn't take much convincing. We're spending about 10 days in SoCal.) Willy, there are tons of other shows around that time, look at the calender to see what else is doing while your here. Yes the Pier show is going to be killer, but I always like people to go to some bar shows and actually pay 5 backs or so to support some of the hard working bands. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25581 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 26 2007 08:11 PM Driving... I have driven up to Bay area,Nor. Cal. then over to Sacramento, Flying, up to Portland Ore. then Rode with Kristena, Lava Bill, Jenny O, and her Guy Shawn, up to Seattle, then flew back home, boy were my arms tired. we are going to drive to Vegas next weekend to see Satan's Pilgrims and others. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1337 Escondido, CA	Posted on Jul 27 2007 10:21 AM To specifically go somewhere just to see a surf band, my distance records were pretty much the same as Jeff's - Sacramento to see the Surf Coasters (driving), and Seattle + Portland to see Satan's Pilgrims (flying). Oh wait - I live a 100 miles south of Jeff, so that's a little bit farther, but not significatnt in the big picture. As part of bigger trips/or going to events that had surf bands I have traveled farther, but that's cheating (I didn't fly to the Hukilau just to see a surf band). I would say that the Nebula guys that flew from Boston to the west coast to see The Ghastly Ones and then to see Satan's Pilgrims would have us beat in distance. And don't give examples of people coming from Europe or Japan, because every example I've seen was as part of a trip, they didn't fly all the the way just for one show. — The Scimitars Top
ToneBoy Joined: Feb 17, 2007 Posts: 281 Murfreesboro, TN	Posted on Jul 27 2007 10:42 AM Well my wife and I have flown from Nashville to LA for the cruise with the Straitjackets and The Ventures a couple of years ago, then saw the Straitjackets play at "The Doll House" in Anaheim and some place in San Diego that I don't recall the name of. We've also driven to Atlanta and Savannah, GA to see surf bands and to Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY to see bands. And every single mile (air miles included) was worth it !!!!!! And if all the bands wasn't good enough.... we got to meet the incredible... Bigtikidude!!!!! — Ron (ToneBoy) The Mariners (1964 to Present) www.myspace.com/themarinersfirstwave Lonzo & Oscar (1999 to Present) www.lonzoandoscar.net www.myspace.com/lonzoandoscarcomedy Billy Henson & Summerstorm (2001 to Present) Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25581 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 27 2007 06:38 PM ToneBoy And if all the bands wasn't good enough.... we got to meet the incredible... Bigtikidude!!!!! ah shucks Ron, thanks, I remember hearing of people coming from Europe just for the Deke Dickerson guitar geek Fest. then leaving a day or 2 after. thats pretty impressive. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Tikitena Joined: Mar 21, 2006 Posts: 1540	Posted on Jul 27 2007 06:42 PM Someone flew from Germany for that Ghastly Ones reunion show. I think SP had some people from a distance for their return gig in Portland in 2005. My longest trek is Toronto, but soon, I may just beat that distance!!! ;) -K — "Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty Top
surfraptor Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 336 near Amsterdam	Posted on Jul 27 2007 08:16 PM 20 miles to see Dick Dale... does that count? Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25581 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jul 27 2007 08:24 PM 20 miles is the average or on the low side for me. most are 30 or more. So. Cal. is huge, probably over 200 miles from Santa Barbara to San Diego. but thats on the big picture. thats why I freak out and get all happy when there is a show at the Juke Joint or Doll Hut here in Anaheim, or in Fullerton. doesn't happen often enough. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
tonybologna Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 796 Oakland	Posted on Jul 27 2007 08:30 PM I went to Portland to see Satan's Pilgrims and the Ghastly Ones. It was worth it. — Science friction burns my fingers. Top
surfraptor Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 336 near Amsterdam	Posted on Jul 27 2007 09:04 PM surfraptor 20 miles to see Dick Dale... does that count? what if I walked? sorry folks, stupid thread What you want to prove? Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Jul 27 2007 09:23 PM surfraptor what if I walked? "I would never walk, I would take a car." Or, possibly hire an elephant. There's a precedent for that. Last edited: Jul 30, 2007 09:12:25 Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2356 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Jul 28 2007 01:35 AM When I had to be out of town last year, I was super bummed that I was going to miss the Whys in NorCal. So I ended up making arrangements to travel from South Carolina to L.A. to catch the Whys and the El Segundo All Stars (Arnson- Dobronyi-Tippins-Anthony) on the way back home. It was absolutely worth it. Not only was the show phenominal, but I got to meet Warren, Marty, Rick from Oregon, many others, and got to hang with the world renowned Big Tiki Dude. I've got to make more SoCal excursions. What a great great group of people down there! Unless I manage to go over to Europe or Japan for a show, I'll never top that for distance travelled to see a show. Bob — Bob Top
Klas Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2293 Stockholm, Sweden	Posted on Jul 28 2007 02:42 AM Stockholm Hamburg for a Dick Dale show. — T H E ✠ S U R F I T E S Top
Double-Crown-Records Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1224	Posted on Jul 28 2007 12:00 PM The furthest I have traveled specifically for a surf show/s is from Bellingham, WA to Atlanta, GA for the Surfari USA tour back in '97. However, a couple of years ago I went over to Germany and stayed with friends in Heidelberg/Mannheim, and my family went over to Dresden and I saw the Kilaueas play. I guess that's the furthest away from home I've seen a surf show, but I didn't specifically go from Bellingham to Dresden to see the show (it was a GREAT show, but there's no way I could justify traveling that far for a show!). — Sean Double Crown Records www.doublecrownrecords.com Surf CD's / Vinyl / Fanzines / DVD's Aloha Screwdriver - Lunar Wobble CD The Nebulas - Euphorion LP / CD Supertubos - The Fourth Drive CD Continental Magazine - Issue #38 w/17 Song CD Top
WindanseaBeachBoy Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 133 La Playa, Mexico	Posted on Jul 28 2007 12:19 PM I did a loop from Colorado to Washington State to California and back through Nevada and Utah. Mid-route, I caught The Detonators, The Torquays, and Paul Johnson playing at the Huntington Beach Pier. I also met the ubiquitous Big Tiki Dude. Very cool! Not the purpose of the trip, but definitely a planned part of the itinerary. Windanseabeachboy Top

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