revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3853
North Atlantic
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Posted on Apr 06 2025 12:22 PM
Hey Paddy,
Welcome from a fellow Canadian surf musician. Nice to have some Northern representation! Feel free to share some demos if you wish. It’s always good to hear something new.
Just a thought about band/project names. Speaking as an Indigenous person (Kanienʼkehá꞉ka) I would steer clear of using an Indigenous name for your group, unless you are Indigenous, of course. We have had centuries of culture appropriation, and we like to our best to educate people on this (I do agree with you that we have cool languages). This post is not to be condemning, or nasty, just a friendly heads up.
I am sure you will come up with something cool. SG 101 is a great place…welcome aboard!
Rev
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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Sunny_Jake
Joined: Apr 05, 2025
Posts: 82
Yukon
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Posted on Apr 06 2025 01:16 PM
revmike wrote:
Hey Paddy,
Welcome from a fellow Canadian surf musician. Nice to have some Northern representation! Feel free to share some demos if you wish. It’s always good to hear something new.
Just a thought about band/project names. Speaking as an Indigenous person (Kanienʼkehá꞉ka) I would steer clear of using an Indigenous name for your group, unless you are Indigenous, of course. We have had centuries of culture appropriation, and we like to our best to educate people on this (I do agree with you that we have cool languages). This post is not to be condemning, or nasty, just a friendly heads up.
Rev
Hello Rev! Nice to meet you too. Where’s home?
I agree completely with your sentiments on Indigenous naming. I am a proud certified citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation, a citizen of the Métis Nation, and one of the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada referred to in section 35 of the Constitution Act. I spell it out like that, not for you, but to dispel detractors and accusations of “pretendian” because I look very white. Even still, unless I was able to find the perfect Michif turn of phrase, surf music is not inherently part of Indigenous culture and I see no need to try and force a connection unless it comes naturally. A good name will present itself appropriately when the time comes.
— Landlocked surf rocker and leader of The Surfmasters from The Yukon.
Producer/Artistic Director of the Atlin Arts & Music Festival.
Proud citizen of the Métis Nation and certified citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation.
Last edited: Apr 06, 2025 13:18:13
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3853
North Atlantic
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Posted on Apr 07 2025 07:24 AM
Indeed, surf music and Indigenous Culture are quite separate, but we’ve had some powerhouses from our communities have a big impact on the genre; Link Wray, Nokie Edwards, Pat & Lolly Vegas. Plus we sure inspired a whack of surf song titles, for better or worse, lol
Looked at the photos of the festival you produce. What a beautiful area.
Rev
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
Last edited: Apr 07, 2025 07:30:22
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Sunny_Jake
Joined: Apr 05, 2025
Posts: 82
Yukon
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Posted on Apr 07 2025 09:32 AM
revmike wrote:
Indeed, surf music and Indigenous Culture are quite separate, but we’ve had some powerhouses from our communities have a big impact on the genre; Link Wray, Nokie Edwards, Pat & Lolly Vegas. Plus we sure inspired a whack of surf song titles, for better or worse, lol
Looked at the photos of the festival you produce. What a beautiful area.
Rev
Good point about the Indigenous legends of surf!
And yes, Atlin is a stunning gem in northern BC. We basically consider it part of the Yukon because you can only get to it through the Yukon anyway, unless you fly in. I'm thrilled to have The Surfrajettes playing the festival this year!
— Landlocked surf rocker and leader of The Surfmasters from The Yukon.
Producer/Artistic Director of the Atlin Arts & Music Festival.
Proud citizen of the Métis Nation and certified citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation.
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Padraig
Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 458
Dollars, Taxes
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Posted on Apr 07 2025 06:03 PM
Perhaps the Urban Surf Kings will play at the Atlin festival some day!
— Patrick
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Sunny_Jake
Joined: Apr 05, 2025
Posts: 82
Yukon
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Posted on Apr 07 2025 06:36 PM
There are nothing but possibilities in this world. ;)
— Landlocked surf rocker and leader of The Surfmasters from The Yukon.
Producer/Artistic Director of the Atlin Arts & Music Festival.
Proud citizen of the Métis Nation and certified citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation.
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3853
North Atlantic
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Posted on Apr 08 2025 01:25 PM
Padraig wrote:
Perhaps the Urban Surf Kings will play at the Atlin festival some day!
I do like the sound of that.
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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