ElectricLimnology
Joined: Nov 20, 2017
Posts: 104
Southeast MIchigan
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 12:14 AM
Wow. What a jerk. Taking the language and indignation of cable news and superimposing it on surf music is kind of amazing in a way. Not to get political, but if fascism begins with nostalgia than it stands to reason that one with an incurious mind and a passion for a revivalist music genre could develop protectionist attitudes toward said musical genre.
Read it in a Hank Hill voice and it's actually pretty funny. "What the hell . . ."
It's already been said above, but stay off Facebook. It's full of bad vibes.
— The Vicissitones
Diesel Marine
The Rasputones
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gatorfiend
Joined: Aug 08, 2015
Posts: 214
Gainesville, Florida
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 12:45 AM
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 02:35 AM
This is very sad and stupid...
Let´s be honest, why not name it? This is the guy named surfbeat here on the SG101 forum!?
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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simoncoil
Joined: Sep 28, 2012
Posts: 897
Berlin, Germany
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 02:40 AM
Fortunately, none of the people, who have any influence in the contemporary surf music scene are like that! And that should tell you a thing or two, not only about the community, which is steadily growing and getting more productive every year, but also about the guy cited in the OP, whoever he may be. The people I know, who are actively promoting surf music by playing in bands, booking shows etc., want to get things done and are likely to stay away from people with such a destructive attitude. Why burden yourself with this stuff, when there are plenty of nice people around?
— 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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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 03:37 AM
Yes, Simon, you are right.
I know, the most american people in the surf scene are very nice and friendly and helpful!
We also felt a lot of super nice support from our american friends everywhere!
Many people thanked us for touring California.
For me surf music means also positive power and positive vibes!
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Posts: 2532
Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 04:46 AM
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Gilette
Joined: May 04, 2014
Posts: 734
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 06:20 AM
It's a bit sad to read some people are bothered by ethnicity or gender. I hope he reads this and reconsiders his position.
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 06:48 AM
Has nothing really to do with the latest "-ism" or "-istic" pulled out of the dictionary in use for the week. The fact is there are jerks in all walks of life, in all shapes & sizes - fortunately well-balanced out by their opposites. Do not let a jerk live in your head rent-free. Just move on & play. Next.
— 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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TommyD
Joined: Feb 11, 2008
Posts: 85
Salina, Kansas
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 06:49 AM
Following his logic, is it wrong for an American symphony orchestra to play Brahms, Bach, Mozart, or Handel? It seems to me that music is a universal medium.
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arny
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 608
Netherlands, Europe
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 06:51 AM
yeah right.... Just like 60's garagepunk is an American invention and not some kids with no skills trying to copy The Beatles and the Stones. Oh yes, the latter copied American blues, but how American is blues? It was a combination of African and Native American music, played on European instruments (guitars), please see Rumble, the documentary about Native American music, it is not only about Link Wray.
Just like some Dutch Indonesian bands played heavy instrumental rock at the end of the 50's all over Europe, with the Tielman Brothers as best example. No, it isn't surf, no there is no reverb... but hell, these cats rocked!
Want to see how good European surfmusic is? (Sorry, for this shameless self promotion)
— www.alohasluts.com
Aloha Sluts on BandCamp
www.arnyzona.com (my photography)
Aloha Fest on facebook
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Surf_Skater
Joined: Sep 06, 2012
Posts: 1288
Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 07:28 AM
This seems to be the typical rant of the ignorant bigot.
When things aren't going your way, blame others. Especially those different than you.
I don't think any of the American musicians he mentioned are having any trouble getting gigs due to bands from other countries.
Maybe if the Facebook poster tried writing some original music instead of playing the same set list of first wave covers for the last 50 years he'd find more demand for his band.
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arny
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 608
Netherlands, Europe
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 08:45 AM
LOL... I was reminded by facebook that we posted this one year ago, as a promo stunt for the first edition of Aloha Fest! Sums it up really good!
— www.alohasluts.com
Aloha Sluts on BandCamp
www.arnyzona.com (my photography)
Aloha Fest on facebook
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 09:09 AM
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tahitijack
Joined: Nov 03, 2006
Posts: 690
San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 09:10 AM
Someone needs to call Hank Melvin and tell him to knock it off. The Rolling Stones need to stop playing American blues. Keith Urban please don't play anymore country music. And that jerk Tommy Emanuel should stop all that Travis picking. Paul Simon shame on you for bringing third world music from the shadows into the light. Music is international, there are no boundaries.
— Happy Sunsets!
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5267
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 09:30 AM
Brian wrote:
This is why I don't read FB surf music groups.
me too brian
— www.surfintheeye.com
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3743
North Atlantic
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 10:17 AM
Wow, that post is disgusting. Bigoted, isolationist, uneducated, and just plain wrong. I think everyone has pretty much nailed the narrow-mindedness of that fb user here on SG101.
Rev
PS Arny, Have a great Aloha-fest
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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remora1
Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1267
San Pedro, CA
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 11:00 AM
Wow, I can't imagine that mindset. Are Germans pissed that we have our own polka bands?
Dude made me think of Daffy Duck - mine!mine!mine!
— Bill S._______
HELLDIVER on Facebook
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19195
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 11:20 AM
Probably should have just left this on FB. This thread will soon derail into ugliness.
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2092
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 11:48 AM
Brian, you're the boss. You can kill this as you desire. 
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10321
southern Michigan
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Posted on Feb 10 2018 11:58 AM
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