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Posted on Jul 04 2008 03:59 PM
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25599 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A. 
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Posted on Jul 04 2008 05:15 PM
uh you girls really want to keep attendance at surf shows down, dont you? Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: May 22, 2006 Posts: 500 Hamilton, Ontario 
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Posted on Jul 04 2008 07:20 PM
Um, with all due respect, the title of the thread is "Surf Band Go-Go-_girls_", so let's not stray into irrelevant dreamworlds, right? —http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/rockinrio.delrosa |
Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 278
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Posted on Jul 04 2008 10:00 PM
not to sound crass or sexist, but if you're going to have gogo dancers, they must be: a) female (no tuckers, pre-ops, post-ops or "undecided") and, b) they must be generally attractive to the public....mind you, they don't have to be coke-addicted supermodels, but should be generally perceived as being attractive to many people. If you're playing a show attended by 20-somethings, I can assure you, they don't want to see someone that resembles (or in any way reminds them of) their mother or heavyset aunt shaking their junk at the crowd. Sure, if your crowd is aged 45+ and they're into that, go nuts, but if you happened to be 35+ and dating/married/attracted to someone who, objectively, may not be attractive to the people attending your shows, then leave them the f*ck off of the stage. Don't make me start quoting "Bad Santa, " "....sure, I've banged a few fat chicks....," You must first consider the band and the audience and then decide whether or not augment your stage presence with the available "talent." I guess if you're playing the gay pride parade post rally, and you bring in some oiled up dudes wearing banana hammocks, go for it...if that's what you and the crowd are into. you might as well order some banana hammocks with your band's logo on it & make some extra cash at the merch table. The bottom line is the bottom line - would bringing gogo dancers benefit the overall performance of the band, or detract from it in some way...either financially or aesthetically? tfj |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2294 Stockholm, Sweden 
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Posted on Jul 05 2008 04:14 AM
I've always thought go-go dancing is cool (female that is) although I don't think it would suit every surf band. My all-time favorite go-go performance must be the wild bikini dancers of the T.A.M.I. show (who actually had a couple of men among them but fortunately not in bikinis!). — |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5308 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jul 05 2008 06:48 AM
i agree about the T.A.M.I. show, it just all fit together right. — |
Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO
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Posted on Jul 07 2008 11:53 AM
Go Go Dancers: For the record, I don't think scanty dress is an essential feature in dancers accompanying a band. Dancing is kind of essential. Boots are traditional, but they must be hell to dance in. Male Go Go Dancers: Well, OK, but definitely not scantily clad. No white patent leather boots, either, please. Dancers Period: With all additional, non-musical elements of a performance you have to strike a compromise between the addition and the music. I tend to prefer a music-heavy compromise, but I think that something additional is a positive, attractive thing, especially if a band is looking for commercial work or perhaps just looking for audiences in commercial venues. For some bands on some occasions dancers might be the thing. For others, gracious MC-ing might be enough. Serious Surf Music: By all means. I don't think a frat rock approach is essential. It's certainly not the only approach. On the other hand, there's nothing wrong with it, either. This is one of the areas where the band kind of has to make its own way. Fun Surf Music: Always, but there are different kinds of fun. Some are more visceral and some are more intellectual. A few are both. |
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Posted on Jul 07 2008 07:12 PM
We've always had a few dancers, planed or unplaned... But I've always found... Loud guitars + cute dancers + colorful shirts = happy party crowd Intense guitars + nobody moves + black shirts = we'er to cool (bored) — |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25599 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 07 2008 08:26 PM
uh if you say so sir. —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Posted on Jul 07 2008 08:30 PM
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Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO
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Posted on Jul 08 2008 10:10 AM
Check out the Los Kahunas video on the main page. He's a bit zaftig, though. |
Joined: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 384 Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 08:19 AM
I love our GoGo Girl, and so do our fans. Nobody leaves our show! The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv. |
Joined: Aug 01, 2008 Posts: 404 North Carolina
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 01:51 PM
Well, at least people in this place are passionate about what they do! Personally, I find with dancers that a little goes a long way. I wouldn't mind having dancers for some songs scattered throughout the set but not on every song. I'm sure there are lots of wonderful dancers out there, but it isn't my particular cup of tea, that's all. If I'm listening, I go for the music - not for beer and noise. Let the music be good and well played and let that be the heart of the show. Periodic additions are welcome, but let it mostly be about the music for me. —Ralph Be at one with the universe. If you can't do that, at least be at one with your guitar. |
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Joined: Aug 01, 2008 Posts: 404 North Carolina
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 01:58 PM
Why not? That question is asked without sarcasm, merely with curiosity. Do you have to do a task before you can have an opinion about how it should be done (or if)? I can't do construction, but I can tell if I like how my house is built or not.
Probably Ralph Be at one with the universe. If you can't do that, at least be at one with your guitar. |
Joined: Aug 27, 2008 Posts: 1570 New York
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 02:11 PM
Nothing more tacky than Go Go Dancing. Why can't the bands just play music and put on an engaging, interesting live show? Not saying that the bands that use them are hiding something or desperate, by any means. I just do not see the point. |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11058 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 02:12 PM
Ralph, thanks for opening up this can of worms again Danny Snyder Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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Joined: Aug 01, 2008 Posts: 404 North Carolina
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 02:20 PM
You're welcome. I like to make sure Zak isn't bored. Ralph Be at one with the universe. If you can't do that, at least be at one with your guitar. |
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Joined: Aug 01, 2008 Posts: 404 North Carolina
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 02:21 PM
Now, the real question is "Would Carl Wilson have used gogo dancers if he were a surf guitarist?" Ralph Be at one with the universe. If you can't do that, at least be at one with your guitar. |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25599 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 02:24 PM
I'm all about seeing a great band play, but if there is good looking, go go dancers, then I'm not going to be watching the band. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands
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Posted on Sep 30 2008 02:39 PM
help! Rules to live by #314: |
And why the heck not?
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