edbiscuit
Joined: Jun 20, 2007
Posts: 50
Alexandria, VA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 09:42 AM
I just wanted to give a shout out to the forum and introduce myself.
Iâve always enjoyed surf and other instrumental music but never realized how much was out there until I stumbled across this forum when researching a Jazzmaster purchase last a year ago. I ended up getting a Telecaster instead, but recently fell in love with an ocean turquoise Jag, with mint pick guard, at my local music shop. Perhaps there is still time to redeem myself  Iâve dropped by the forum on and off since, but since finding more surf on Myspace and CBC have found myself coming here a lot in hopes of learning more.
As far as my music backgroundâ¦. Iâve always enjoyed rock, blues, indie, etc. Performance wise, I have played guitar in a two piece band that performs traditional Scottish, Irish and Manx tunes (90% instrumental at that) for about 10 years now. I also play the bagpipes, but have been receiving treatment for that (doctors say Iâll be better soon).
Iâm also interested in catching some shows in the Wash, DC Metro area⦠if anyone has recommendations.
Cheers,
Ed Bradshaw
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ToneBoy
Joined: Feb 17, 2007
Posts: 281
Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 09:51 AM
Welcome aboard!! Glad to have you join us. As far as shows in your area... (correct me if I'm wrong guys) I think that the Atomic Mosquitos are from somewhere around there (North Carolina / Virginia area) so you might check their website or myspace for shows.
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3545
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 09:57 AM
howdy, biscuit!
-dp
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19194
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 10:00 AM
Welcome! (Moved to Shallow End).
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edbiscuit
Joined: Jun 20, 2007
Posts: 50
Alexandria, VA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 10:03 AM
Yes, I have also found the Atomic Mosquitos but haven't had a chance to catch a show yet. I was able to find their CD on CDBaby and have been playing it quite a bit.
yeah, the Biscuit name came from my early days in the Coast Guard.... it has just become a traditional username for me
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JetBlue
Joined: May 30, 2006
Posts: 746
Cool, CA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 12:00 PM
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11010
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 12:06 PM
Hi Ed
There's a long thread on surf bands near Maryland somewhere on here that should help you.
— Danny Snyder
Latest project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I'm back playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
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Surfgitar
Joined: Mar 16, 2007
Posts: 1342
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 03:48 PM
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xxreverbxx
Joined: Jun 08, 2007
Posts: 75
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 04:37 PM
Welcome from one new guy to another.
BTW I love my Jaguar. The one your lusting over sounds very cool. Life is short, buy it!
— Is that too much reverb?
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edbiscuit
Joined: Jun 20, 2007
Posts: 50
Alexandria, VA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 05:24 PM
xxreverbxx
Welcome from one new guy to another.
BTW I love my Jaguar. The one your lusting over sounds very cool. Life is short, buy it!
I was just at the store again today paying it a visit The auction on my amp ends tomorrow, so it might be coming home with me by this weekend.
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Surfabilly
Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 852
Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:05 PM
Welcome aboard, Ed! I kinda think it'd be cool to hear some surf tunes on bagpipe! Then again, and most folks here can attest to it, I'm somewhat of a goofy one. Although I do own a Fender Stratocaster, I'm planning to create my original surf sound using an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. 90, and a Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway; both will be getting Bigsby B5 vibratos added.
Matt
— Fast Cars & Loud Guitars!
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Stormtiger
Joined: Dec 12, 2006
Posts: 2675
Ventura, CA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 06:38 PM
Hi Edbiscuit, welcome.
You should call your band Firth of Surf.
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edbiscuit
Joined: Jun 20, 2007
Posts: 50
Alexandria, VA
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 08:05 PM
Stormtiger
Hi Edbiscuit, welcome.
You should call your band Firth of Surf.
You know... that's actually a great name
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25309
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jun 21 2007 08:56 PM
Welcome aboard Ed.
do the Biscuits come with country gravy?
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1472
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Jun 22 2007 12:21 AM
welcome to SG101 edbiscuit.
This is a cool place to glean surf music info.
Joel
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