May Birthdays 
Some pics from the Surf X Surf East night showcase featuring the Fintastics (Whichita Falls, TX), the Boss Jaguars! (Austin) and King Pelican (San Antonio).
THE FINTASTICS
The Fintastics started off the night with their first-ever Austin performance. The masked men from Whichita Falls gave a rockin’ show of traditional surf tunes, unexpected covers and some promising originals. Clever covers like the Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” were definite crowd pleasers (especially for the “dragged along girlfriends” in the audience). I think it’s safe to say that the Fintastics will be welcome in Austin whenever they want to come back.
THE BOSS JAGUARS!
The Boss Jaguars! laid down a surf stompin’ party from the word go. They also won for most eye-popping guitar in Chris Harrison’s sparkle finish Jag. Stand out songs included their original, pounding-drums stomper “Rust Bucket” and cheeky cover of “Saw Her Standing There”. Great energy, amazing playing - the Boss Jaguars! were a rockin’ fun time. And oh man that rhythm section - they are the pocket.
KING PELICAN
The first and last time I saw King Pelican was 2015’s Surf X Surf East, and I’ve had their album, Matador Surfer, in heavy rotation ever since. It was great to see them perform in Austin again, rockin’ their distiinctive style of South Texas Surf with cool confidence and swagger. Can’t say enough good things about this band or where they’re taking surf music.
From past me to future you
