John
Joined: Aug 23, 2007
Posts: 590
Monterey County, California
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Posted on Apr 09 2015 01:51 PM
Ivan wrote:
Really? Very interesting. So, the Rhythm Rockers were playing the Harmony >Park Ballroom already in '55? They were around that long before surf music >began? I had no idea.
The Rhythm Rockers were, indeed, around that long. A legendary Orange County band that featured Barry Rillera in the early days. They just changed members and set list contents over the span of time they were together.
Here's a pretty good back story for you:
http://www.hbindependent.com/opinion/tn-hbi-me-0508-pipeline-20140506,0,4972599.story
John
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www.soundofthesurf.com
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Jeroen
Joined: Feb 09, 2012
Posts: 100
Zeeland, Netherlands
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Posted on Apr 09 2015 03:40 PM
Order status changed to 'not available' so my preorder didn't work out. Now ordered with a UK bookseller through amazon.co.uk. Fingers crossed!
— Instromania on Bandcamp
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John
Joined: Aug 23, 2007
Posts: 590
Monterey County, California
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Posted on Apr 09 2015 04:14 PM
Why is this book so hard to get in Europe? It's 2015!!! Surf music died in 1964 and was forgotten. Personally, I think Ralf and Lorenzo are behind this.
— www.johnblair.us
www.soundofthesurf.com
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Sonichris
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 1890
Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies
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Posted on Apr 09 2015 05:08 PM
The Rhythm Rockers that had The Rillera brothers in it was the same Rhythm Rockers that took Dick Dales place at the Rendezvous Ballroom after he left and released the Soul Surfin' LP?
— "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25481
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Apr 09 2015 09:29 PM
For Anybody in So Cal.
The Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach has
20 copies of the book.
$21.95
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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John
Joined: Aug 23, 2007
Posts: 590
Monterey County, California
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Posted on Apr 12 2015 05:54 PM
Chris wrote:
The Rhythm Rockers that had The Rillera brothers in it was the same Rhythm
Rockers that took Dick Dales place at the Rendezvous Ballroom after he left
and released the Soul Surfin' LP?
I needed confirm a few things with the Rilleras because, in the end, I wasn't completely sure about my earlier response to this question. The band name was the same, but the members were not. The Rillera Rhythm Rockers disbanded before the Mike Patterson Rhythm Rockers were formed. It was the Patterson Rhythm Rockers who were at the Rendezvous. The Rillera Rhythm Rockers were at Harmony Park. Most members of each band came from Santa Ana, knew all of the same people, and mixed in the same social circles. They were, however, two different bands. Patterson just liked the name, so he used it.
John
— www.johnblair.us
www.soundofthesurf.com
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reverbcentral
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 19
Felton, CA
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Posted on Apr 12 2015 06:45 PM
I'm loving the book, John. It's kind of like the stories I wanted to see when reading the Discographies series have magically materialized! Thanks John!
— Phil Dirt<br><a href="klzzwxh:0000">Reverb Central</a>
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Apr 13 2015 06:04 AM
On 2nd read I got a real kick out of the mention of what it took for a young teen to be sartorially resplendent vis a vis 'surf' with just the right combination of shoes, pants (including where the cuff fell) and the Pendleton shirt. Lots of young kids (including yrs trly) made due with the JC Penney version because a true Pendleton was about twice the money. I remember getting a Pendleton for Christmas once & it was THE big present under the tree, nearly in ranking with an electric train back when I was shorter than a Strat. What a memory rush.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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d4man
Joined: Oct 24, 2006
Posts: 12
Grover Beach, CA
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Posted on Apr 13 2015 03:39 PM
Just got my copy in the mail  . Reading it now. What fond memories I have as a teenager hanging out at the Retail Clerks union Hall and Harmony Park in the '60s listening to Surf music. Thanks John for putting it together in a book.
Dave Foreman
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Apr 14 2015 04:04 PM
I just ordered my own copy. I've been pre-occupied with work since before it reached publication, but now down with a very bad cold that has me sitting around on (over-the-counter)drugs. I made sure to mention SG101 in the box provided on the form.
— Squink Out!
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el_camello
Joined: Jul 04, 2010
Posts: 369
Ottawa
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Posted on Apr 14 2015 05:35 PM
wish I had pre-ordered it... amazon.ca just boosted the price to by over 10$! supply and demand I guess...
— -Pierre
The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf)
The Obsidians debut EP
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SixStringSurfer
Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1379
Memphis, TN
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Posted on Apr 14 2015 06:07 PM
Hi John, you've got a guy here in Memphis who really wants a copy of that book. When will more be available? Thanks! 
— MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale.
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John
Joined: Aug 23, 2007
Posts: 590
Monterey County, California
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Posted on Apr 14 2015 06:14 PM
H-m-m-m, I see $16.66 at Amazon.com. Cover price of the book is $21.99. Looks like a bargain to me (at least in US dollars). Maybe try the US Amazon? OR, you could order the book directly from me at www.johnblair.us (although you'll have to cover postage). As far as I'm aware there is no shortage of these books now. The publisher only sold out of the pre-orders. I'm pretty sure all pre-orders have been fulfilled. So, order with confidence. They are available at many other online retailers as well as brick and mortar stores.
John
— www.johnblair.us
www.soundofthesurf.com
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TuneFan
Joined: Jul 21, 2009
Posts: 211
U.S. East Coast
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Posted on Apr 14 2015 07:20 PM
I ordered direct from John and he was good enough to sign my copy. It is a very well done book, the history and way he presents it is first-rate.
A much more innocent period, with the likes of T. Texas Tiny.
If you are into surf music, this is a must have book for your collection. Also a great gift, or to introduce someone to the genre.
image
— http://tunefan.com
http://www.youtube.com/tunefan
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Surf_Skater
Joined: Sep 06, 2012
Posts: 1298
Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Apr 14 2015 08:59 PM
I think one of the things I've enjoyed the most is looking up and listening to the band's I hadn't heard before.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25481
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Apr 14 2015 10:02 PM
Buy the book direct from John people.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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Emilien03
Joined: Jul 16, 2008
Posts: 1364
Coyoacán, Distrito Federal
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Posted on Apr 15 2015 09:08 AM
Got mine on Monday! 
Congratulations John, super nice book!
— When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk.
"Los Grainders" www.facebook.com/losgrainders
"Planeta Reverb" www.facebook.com/planetareverb
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simoncoil
Joined: Sep 28, 2012
Posts: 906
Berlin, Germany
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Posted on Apr 15 2015 12:03 PM
Looking forward (and hoping) to get the book in Livorna as (one of the probably many) souvenirs from the festival. 
But I already redecorated my living room in anticipation, utilizing a picture from the preview:
— Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin)
"Postcards from the Scrapyard" Vol. 1, 2 & 3 NOW available on various platforms!
"Chaos at the Lobster Lounge" available as LP and download on Surf Cookie Records!
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shake_n_stomp
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 610
Vancouver BC
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Posted on Apr 16 2015 05:15 PM
Pre-ordered through Amazon.ca only to have it delayed but now tracking updates show a delivery of tomorrow.
Looking forward to a restful Saturday, listening to some great First Wave while curled up with the cat ('El Gato', indeed!) and reading it through...my family will just have to pretend that I am not there for a couple of hours.
— Lorne
The Surf Shakers: https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfShakers
Vancouver BC Canada
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1538
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Apr 16 2015 06:45 PM
Just received my copy a few minutes ago. Looking forward to reading it as soon as I finish this post!
— Jack
aka WoodyJ
The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005)
The Hula Hounds (1996-current)
The X-Rays (1997-2004, 2024-)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990)
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