JONPAUL
Joined: Apr 29, 2010
Posts: 2472
Venice, CA
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 03:50 PM
With all of the current interest in Spain's Els A-Phonics, especially after their triumphant performances at the convention and pier this past weekend, I thought it might be a cool idea to mention some background on these amazing musicians...
Be sure to check out their previous 2 releases on Sleazy records...
Mediteranni Beat Guitars 7" EP
People Of The Earth: Attention! 7" EP + CD
And, check out their previous bands...
--Guitarist Juan Diego (one of the masterminds behind the annual Surf festival extravaganza Surforama in Valencia) was previously in The Vibrants from Zaragosa
--Bassist Nacho was previously in The Chewbacca's
--Drummer Eugeni and Guitarist Motxo were previously in Pildora X
--The band has backed up many of the legends that headlined The Surforama Festival--Eddie Bertrand, Nokie Edwards, David Marks and John Blair.
Be sure to catch them as many times as possible on their California tour!
Thursday, Aug. 13: Viva Cantina, Burbank
Friday, Aug. 14: Alex's Bar, Long Beach
Sat., Aug. 15: Tiki Oasis Car Show, Crown Plaza Hotel, San Diego
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3864
North Atlantic
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 04:02 PM
I picked up the Els A-Phonics and Friends lp at Surfer Joe. There is a great list of guests on the album's 8 songs. My only complaint is that it is too short! And as Jon Paul has said, a great live band as weLL. Check them out if you get the chance; you will not be disappointed.
Rev
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Emilien03
Joined: Jul 16, 2008
Posts: 1377
Coyoacán, Distrito Federal
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 04:41 PM
Els A-Phonics merchandise is now in the USA.
Don't miss the show at Viva Cantina at Burbank, CA.
Thursday August 13th at 9:00 PM.
ELS A-PHONICS
— When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk.
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Stormtiger
Joined: Dec 12, 2006
Posts: 2688
Ventura, CA
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 04:47 PM
And don't forget about Ventura on Wednesday August 12
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19356
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 05:40 PM
There is always at least one band that I haven't really heard of or paid attention to at the conventions that absolutely blows me away. Hands down, Els A-phonics wins this distinction this year for me. They truly BLEW ME AWAY live. I remember being completely stunned by their performance at the convention and then the pier the next day. WOW!
I remember turning away from their set at the convention completely slack jawed. I turned around and saw Robbie Reverb with the same look on his face. AMAZING.
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5324
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 05:51 PM
were they good or what?
!!!!!!!
— www.surfintheeye.com
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11079
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 05:56 PM
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
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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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3795
tn
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 06:19 PM
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Emilien03
Joined: Jul 16, 2008
Posts: 1377
Coyoacán, Distrito Federal
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 08:02 PM
spskins wrote:
They blew me away at Surfer Joe. Eugeni needs to be added to my list of best surf drummers.
TRUE!
— When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk.
"Los Grainders" > https://losgrainders.bandcamp.com
"The Strings Aflame" > https://thestringsaflame.bandcamp.com
"Planeta Reverb" > www.instagram.com/planetareverb
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DaveF
Joined: May 10, 2009
Posts: 1118
Green Valley, AZ
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 08:12 PM
This Friday at Alex's Bar in Long Beach
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 08:28 PM
DannySnyder wrote:
John, Jonpaul, Dane and I played with them in Valencia in June so I knew what treat we were all in for, but they were even better than I expected! Fernando of Los Coronas was an excellent choice for fill-in for their regular guitarist Motxo (who is really good in his own right!).
Emilien03 wrote:
spskins wrote:
They blew me away at Surfer Joe. Eugeni needs to be added to my list of best surf drummers.
TRUE!
Eugeni is an astoundingly great drummer! They're all genuine and wonderful people, too, but I want to single out Juan Diego (the lefty guitarist) in particular, who was our tour promoter and driver in Spain. The man has a heart of pure gold! I can't say enough good things about him!
I envy those of you in California who'll get to see them more this week! Try to have some extra blast for the rest of us, too! 
— Ivan
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2392
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 10:47 PM
The Elk's Lodge is still trying to scrape me off the floor! These guys absolutely smoked the place. I can't remember many times that i've been this blown away. They were as great as any band I've ever heard. Words do not remotely even begin to do the Els A-Pnonics justice. Phenomenal!!!!
— Bob
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bIG_wAvE_Dave
Joined: Mar 19, 2006
Posts: 365
Reno, NV
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Posted on Aug 11 2015 11:14 PM
RobbieReverb wrote:
The Elk's Lodge is still trying to scrape me off the floor! These guys absolutely smoked the place. I can't remember many times that i've been this blown away. They were as great as any band I've ever heard. Words do not remotely even begin to do the Els A-Pnonics justice. Phenomenal!!!!
Well-said! They were great!
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25716
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 12 2015 10:38 AM
I wish I could see them tonight thru Friday,
But I will catch them again at tiki oasis
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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Stormtiger
Joined: Dec 12, 2006
Posts: 2688
Ventura, CA
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Posted on Aug 12 2015 11:06 AM
I'm really looking forward to meeting and playing with them tonight in sleepy Ventura, live and in person.
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The_Cholla
Joined: Jan 21, 2015
Posts: 191
Newport Beach, CA
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Posted on Aug 12 2015 04:25 PM
Thanks for the information on this band and their previous projects. Amazing performance at the convention, you could tell that they made an impression on the audience seeing the lane to buy their stuff at the end of the show (including me, their LP is gonna be on my turntable for a while!).
— Yannick
Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/
Solo project : https://thechollasurf.bandcamp.com/releases
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Stringmaster
Joined: Apr 15, 2015
Posts: 19
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Posted on Aug 12 2015 05:02 PM
I wish they were going to be down in SD--dug their set!
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Stringmaster
Joined: Apr 15, 2015
Posts: 19
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Posted on Aug 12 2015 05:59 PM
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25716
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 12 2015 09:00 PM
Stringmaster wrote:
I wish they were going to be down in SD--dug their set!
They will be in San Diego,
Playing Sat at the car show at tiki oasis
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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shivers13
Joined: Jul 29, 2009
Posts: 2605
Boss Angeles, CA
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Posted on Aug 13 2015 09:33 AM
I heard they're recording a new one with Beach Boy DAVID MARKS!!! Looking forward to that!
See you tonight in BURBANK with thee mighty PHANTOM SURFERS!!
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