Anyone ever try to play Surf Music on acoustic instruments?

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Anyone ever try to play Surf Music on acoustic instruments?

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Surfbones Joined: Nov 16, 2011 Posts: 106 Illinois	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:05 PM We were asked once if we ever play this genre, acoustically. I'd thought about it way before that. One approach could be acoustic guitars with built in electronics (same for bass) and a SMALL drum set. Another one could be a more unusual lead instrument (or switching off with several) such as acoustica guitar, 6 string banjo and/or a bouzouki. Rhythm could be acouctic guitar, bass maybe an upright and drums - bongos, dumbeks, ashikos, djembes etc. — How's your digestion now? Top
FritzCat Joined: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 667 Sonoma, CA	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:12 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcDpz-en5yA Top
Surfbones Joined: Nov 16, 2011 Posts: 106 Illinois	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:17 PM So much for an original idea! lol. — How's your digestion now? Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:20 PM http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/20216/ — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11010 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:21 PM Do it, it's lot of fun, And is the only way to play certain low key venues. Here's another with the whole band: — Danny Snyder Latest project - Now That's What I Call SURF _ "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo I'm back playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Top
Mandy Joined: Jul 26, 2007 Posts: 33	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:26 PM The Atlantics did it for a TV appearance a few years back - http://youtu.be/c6E7X4O8OvM Last edited: Mar 04, 2013 21:29:56 Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:30 PM New idea or not, it sounds great and is lots of fun to play. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
tonewoods Joined: Nov 21, 2011 Posts: 112 Orcas Island, Washington	Posted on Mar 04 2013 03:47 PM I'll break out a set of surf tunes at Weiser, Darrington, Wintergrass, or any other Bluegrass Festival... Folks love to play the stuff as it's different from the usual run of tunes... — Download (for free!) "Overhead At Darrington"--fiddle tunes arranged for surf-style electric mandolin--by Bruce Harvie and The Sandfleas here... Top
bIG_wAvE_Dave Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 365 Reno, NV	Posted on Mar 04 2013 04:29 PM Quite a few have gone this route, and Danny's right. Acoustic is good for certain low key venues a Surf band might be inappropriate for. I still need to see The Quiet Surfers. The Ninth Wave have had an alter ego group called The Acoustic Surf Tones I believe for a number of years. A recent release by The Pyronauts distills some of their cool tunes down to their acoustic bare essences and still manage to rock it. I consider the Paul Johnson/Gil Orr Duo-Tones act archetypal for the form. And they are well known by fans who would not ordinarily start in the Surf fan category. So, go for acoustic and BE a Surf ambassador! bIG wAvE Dave Top
CrazyAces Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.	Posted on Mar 04 2013 05:43 PM We've kicked around the idea of an alter ego version of ourselves called The Lazy Aces, to play more, better paying social gigs using acoustic and mellower versions of our music. Haven't done it yet though........... — http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock http://www.reverbnation.com/crazyacesmusic Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1532 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Mar 04 2013 05:47 PM The Surge! (minus the drummer) had an acoustic side project a few years back called the AcoustaSonics. We recorded several songs (which were never published) and played a few local gigs, including one of the early Clarkston Surf Fests. We sounded good and were very well-received everywhere we played. Unfortunately, the "electric" band prevailed and the "acoustic" one fizzled out quietly. AcoustaSonics at SurfFest 2007... — Jack aka WoodyJ The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
BillyBlastOff Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1069 Ventura County, Calif.	Posted on Mar 04 2013 08:13 PM I dig acoustic gigs. Love that pure sound. Things can get a little tricky up past the 15th fret or so, but it's fun. — Be careful following the masses. Sometimes the "M" is silent........................... Top
revmike Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3741 North Atlantic	Posted on Mar 04 2013 08:25 PM The Rev Hank Trio: — Canadian Surf http://www.urbansurfkings.com/ Last edited: Mar 04, 2013 20:26:11 Top
Hammond101 Joined: Feb 22, 2013 Posts: 342 SoCal USA	Posted on Mar 05 2013 11:16 AM The Duotones come to mind here in SoCal. Paul Johnson & Gil Orr. they have been doing this for a while. I got an email from Paul yesterday and they are playing this Saturday night at the Fret House in Covina. Tix are $15. — Keep it Drippy Brothers and Sisters! Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Mar 05 2013 11:58 AM The California Guitar Trio Misirlou Ghost Riders in the Sky Pipeline Dave Wronski Ace of Spaces on the Guitar Ace compilation For a Fistful of Dollars on the For a Few Guitars More compilation Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Mar 05 2013 11:59 AM Hammond101 wrote: The Duotones come to mind here in SoCal. Paul Johnson & Gil Orr. they have been doing this for a while. I got an email from Paul yesterday and they are playing this Saturday night at the Fret House in Covina. Tix are $15. Worth every penny of it, too. Top
Staredge Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland	Posted on Mar 05 2013 12:06 PM I always thought it would be a fun thing to do. Plenty of coffee shops that have openings, but don't allow electric acts. — 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
matt Joined: Oct 18, 2010 Posts: 630 Boston, MA	Posted on Mar 05 2013 12:25 PM We've had a couple "don't wake the baby" rehearsals with acoustic guitar, snare/brushes & bass; I thought it was a pretty cool, balanced sound. Havne't actually taken it out of the living room though. — Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters "Dick Dale meets Dennis Lehane" http://www.heatonsurf.com Top
Hammond101 Joined: Feb 22, 2013 Posts: 342 SoCal USA	Posted on Mar 05 2013 12:29 PM Paul & Gil doing Paul's Mr. Moto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuEVLHA4mHw — Keep it Drippy Brothers and Sisters! Top
Surfbones Joined: Nov 16, 2011 Posts: 106 Illinois	Posted on Mar 05 2013 04:01 PM Ukuleles! Now we're talking. All of these guitarists are awesome, but I really would like to see a very unusual approach - for instance, genres that are not generally associated with certain instruments - surf music on sitars, banjos, bouzoukis, ouds, upright bass, hand drums, etc. — How's your digestion now? Top

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