jon and the nightriders

dave1968

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Posted on Jun 19 2007 11:32 AM

brilliant. thanks for that.

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homerhead

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Posted on Jun 20 2007 08:44 AM

bigtikidude
so what was on the 2 45 s in the 80's

One was California Fun! b/w (I Think I'm) Surfing Japanese on Rockhouse, issued by Bomp. Got it right here...

Rick

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mrski

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Posted on Jun 21 2007 01:22 AM

Just for completist John Blair collectors (and strickly non-surf), whilst corresponding with John in the late 1980s/early 1990s he mentioned that prior to The Nightriders he had appeared on a couple of bluegrass albums!!

Can't remember what they were though!

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CaptainSpringfield

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Posted on Jun 21 2007 01:54 AM

Didn't he also play rhythm on a Ray Campi album?

-Warren

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That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it.

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mrski

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Posted on Jun 22 2007 12:16 AM

Yes, he mentioned that also if I recall correctly.

Whats the latest with John's reference book, "The Illustrated Discography Of Surf Music"... anyone have any information?

I received a copy direct from John probably something like 20 years ago! I know since then he had a similar "Illustrated Discography Of Hot Rod Music" published...

I think the plan was then to combine them both together at a future date, anyone know if this actually happened?

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surfraptor

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Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:07 AM

Quote from Ray, copied from the Rockabilly Hall of Fame <u>website</u>

"Jimmy Lee Maslon had returned to our new hotel in Holland after his visit to France and was to appear with me and the Finnish band on one of the most important shows we would do.
This two-day festival featured many bands including my friend Jon Blair, who years earlier recorded and performed with me on a few of his songs he had written. His Nightrider band now played surf music and he was well known for it."

PS mrski, Jon send me his surf"bible" in 1992 with a very kind personal letter. Nice guy!

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Jun 25 2007 03:34 PM

Here are some Answers John sent me in a e-mail to the questions above. Jeff(btd)

Briefly, yes, I did play with Ray Campi & His Rockabilly Rebels for a
short
time back in the late 70s. I was on 2 or 3 of his LPs on Ron Weiser's
Rollin Rock label.

As for the two discographies, the 3rd edition of
the "Illustrated Discography of Surf Music" is the most recent and the 1st
edition of the companion hot-rod music discography is the most recent.
Both were published in hardback by Popular Culture, Ink. in Michigan, but
are now out of print. I AM going to publish updated editions of each,
separately or combined, at some point in the future. It's not if, it's when. I just don't have a schedule right now.

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mrski

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Posted on Jun 26 2007 12:16 AM

Thanks for those answers... really appreciated...

All we need to find out now is when are the early Nightriders albums going to be reissued on CD?

Surf Beat '80
Live @ The Whisky
Charge Of The Nightriders...?!

Has Stampede already appeared on CD? I have a vinyl version...

One other thing I remember regarding my correspondence with John relates to the 'Live @ The Whisky' album... I recall John stated, (if I remember correctly), that two shows were recorded, each show featuring the same set list, ie. apart from another version of the same song, there were no other tunes performed...

(I suppose this means no bonus tracks for a CD reissue?!)

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Klas

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Posted on Jun 26 2007 03:11 AM

John Blair
As for the two discographies, ... I AM going to publish updated editions of each, separately or combined, at some point in the future. It's not if, it's when.

That's great to hear and I'm really looking forward to the new editions!

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Brian

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Posted on Jun 26 2007 07:56 AM

Klas

John Blair
As for the two discographies, ... I AM going to publish updated editions of each, separately or combined, at some point in the future. It's not if, it's when.

That's great to hear and I'm really looking forward to the new editions!

Ditto!

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Jun 26 2007 11:35 AM

um John said he has some anouncements to make here, soon.
so everybody, do hold your breath,

Jeff(bigtikidude)

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Brian

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Posted on Jun 26 2007 11:37 AM

Awesome, maybe he will finally cave to my pressure to join up.

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surfraptor

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Posted on Jun 26 2007 03:16 PM

That would be great!!!

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Tuck

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Posted on Jun 26 2007 04:43 PM

John Blair
I just don't have a schedule right now.

Well, I hope he'll let us know when he does! By an odd coincidence, I'm going to buy copies, I just don't know when I'll find copies to buy.

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dave1968 Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 22 South Kerry, Ireland	Posted on Jun 19 2007 11:32 AM brilliant. thanks for that. Top
homerhead Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 530 Portland, OR	Posted on Jun 20 2007 08:44 AM bigtikidude so what was on the 2 45 s in the 80's One was California Fun! b/w (I Think I'm) Surfing Japanese on Rockhouse, issued by Bomp. Got it right here... Rick — Rick Top
mrski Joined: Jun 13, 2007 Posts: 19 Czech Republic	Posted on Jun 21 2007 01:22 AM Just for completist John Blair collectors (and strickly non-surf), whilst corresponding with John in the late 1980s/early 1990s he mentioned that prior to The Nightriders he had appeared on a couple of bluegrass albums!! Can't remember what they were though! Top
CaptainSpringfield Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 4387 Under the Sun	Posted on Jun 21 2007 01:54 AM Didn't he also play rhythm on a Ray Campi album? -Warren — That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it. Top
mrski Joined: Jun 13, 2007 Posts: 19 Czech Republic	Posted on Jun 22 2007 12:16 AM Yes, he mentioned that also if I recall correctly. Whats the latest with John's reference book, "The Illustrated Discography Of Surf Music"... anyone have any information? I received a copy direct from John probably something like 20 years ago! I know since then he had a similar "Illustrated Discography Of Hot Rod Music" published... I think the plan was then to combine them both together at a future date, anyone know if this actually happened? Top
surfraptor Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 336 near Amsterdam	Posted on Jun 22 2007 02:07 AM Quote from Ray, copied from the Rockabilly Hall of Fame <u>website</u> "Jimmy Lee Maslon had returned to our new hotel in Holland after his visit to France and was to appear with me and the Finnish band on one of the most important shows we would do. This two-day festival featured many bands including my friend Jon Blair, who years earlier recorded and performed with me on a few of his songs he had written. His Nightrider band now played surf music and he was well known for it." PS mrski, Jon send me his surf"bible" in 1992 with a very kind personal letter. Nice guy! Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25596 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jun 25 2007 03:34 PM Here are some Answers John sent me in a e-mail to the questions above. Jeff(btd) Briefly, yes, I did play with Ray Campi & His Rockabilly Rebels for a short time back in the late 70s. I was on 2 or 3 of his LPs on Ron Weiser's Rollin Rock label. As for the two discographies, the 3rd edition of the "Illustrated Discography of Surf Music" is the most recent and the 1st edition of the companion hot-rod music discography is the most recent. Both were published in hardback by Popular Culture, Ink. in Michigan, but are now out of print. I AM going to publish updated editions of each, separately or combined, at some point in the future. It's not if, it's when. I just don't have a schedule right now. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
mrski Joined: Jun 13, 2007 Posts: 19 Czech Republic	Posted on Jun 26 2007 12:16 AM Thanks for those answers... really appreciated... All we need to find out now is when are the early Nightriders albums going to be reissued on CD? Surf Beat '80 Live @ The Whisky Charge Of The Nightriders...?! Has Stampede already appeared on CD? I have a vinyl version... One other thing I remember regarding my correspondence with John relates to the 'Live @ The Whisky' album... I recall John stated, (if I remember correctly), that two shows were recorded, each show featuring the same set list, ie. apart from another version of the same song, there were no other tunes performed... (I suppose this means no bonus tracks for a CD reissue?!) Top
Klas Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 2294 Stockholm, Sweden	Posted on Jun 26 2007 03:11 AM John Blair As for the two discographies, ... I AM going to publish updated editions of each, separately or combined, at some point in the future. It's not if, it's when. That's great to hear and I'm really looking forward to the new editions! — T H E ✠ S U R F I T E S Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19303 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Jun 26 2007 07:56 AM Klas John Blair As for the two discographies, ... I AM going to publish updated editions of each, separately or combined, at some point in the future. It's not if, it's when. That's great to hear and I'm really looking forward to the new editions! Ditto! — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25596 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jun 26 2007 11:35 AM um John said he has some anouncements to make here, soon. so everybody, do hold your breath, Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19303 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Jun 26 2007 11:37 AM Awesome, maybe he will finally cave to my pressure to join up. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
surfraptor Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 336 near Amsterdam	Posted on Jun 26 2007 03:16 PM That would be great!!! Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Jun 26 2007 04:43 PM John Blair I just don't have a schedule right now. Well, I hope he'll let us know when he does! By an odd coincidence, I'm going to buy copies, I just don't know when I'll find copies to buy. Top

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Here are some Answers John sent me in a e-mail to the questions above. Jeff(btd)