Alcanti
Joined: Feb 13, 2019
Posts: 3
Fountain valley
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Posted on Feb 13 2019 07:31 PM
You can listen to me play on Soundcloud. Just search The Beach City Blasters (TM). If interested message me. Do not post a response here'cause I won't read it due to the judgemental crap people post.
I am now looking for a likeminded band.
I'm 40 and currently only play first wave. If you don't know what that means don't even bother calling. I own a Fender Bassman Stack, Fender Modshop '63 Bass, reissue '64 Mustang Bass and a Danelectro Bass. I actually practice during the week on my own before getting to rehearsal!
In college I graduated from an Applied Music Program in Pipe Organ studies so I am definitely not an average joe when it comes to music.
I dont play any other genres anymore so don't call trying to change my mind. I assure you u wont succeed. I'm just that passionate about Surf Rock because it is part of my culture and lifestyle. I am open to writing originals as long as they are within the first wave style.
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Last edited: Mar 03, 2019 00:06:12
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4333
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Feb 13 2019 07:49 PM
Alcanti wrote:
The bandmates I'm with now just want to show up and play without doing any of the logistical and strategic work necessary to make the band a success and I'm tired of working with flakey musicians that come and go. So I am now looking for a likeminded band.
I'm 40 and only play first wave. If you don't know what that means don't even bother calling. I own a Fender Bassman Stack, Fender Modshop '63 Bass, reissue '64 Mustang Bass and a Danelectro Bass. I actually practice during the week on my own before getting to rehearsal!
In college I graduated from an Applied Music Program in Pipe Organ studies so I am definitely not an average joe when it comes to music.
I dont play any other genres anymore so don't call trying to change my mind. I assure you u wont succeed. I'm just that passionate about Surf Rock because it is part of my culture and lifestyle. I am open to writing originals as long as they are within the first wave style.
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Where do you live?
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19251
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Feb 13 2019 10:39 PM
Why two threads?
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11041
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Feb 13 2019 10:58 PM
He's from Anaheim.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
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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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1370
New Orleans
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 08:12 AM
I feel your pain, it’s like trying to find three wives to find a band! All you can do is exactly what you’re doing, getting the word out and not giving up.
I found the greatest drummer, a dream of a drummer and human, on CL in November. Best of luck with your future outfit!
— Daniel Deathtide
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tahitijack
Joined: Nov 03, 2006
Posts: 693
San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 09:49 AM
My advice is to include your hometown (Anaheim, CA) in the topic space.
— Happy Sunsets!
Last edited: Feb 14, 2019 16:18:58
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11041
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 10:00 AM
As someone who's played in bands most of my life, I'm going to offer some unsolicited advice. Surf music is almost surely permanently relegated to the hobby level of music performing, i.e. there is no financial reward to be gained. What I've found is the glue that holds the band together is twofold. A love for the music that you're performing, and a love for the people you're performing it with.
The tone of your two posts are full of red flags to someone considering joining a band with you. There's an inflexibility and sense of a huge ego to be reckoned with. I'm sure your intentions are good, you really love trad surf and want to play that style. But unless you're paying people to play with you, you will have to find subtler ways to achieve your goals, while signalling that this is going to be a fun and worthwhile endeavor for people to invest their personal time and money into.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
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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Taifighter
Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 10:06 AM
DannySnyder wrote:
As someone who's played in bands most of my life, I'm going to offer some unsolicited advice.
The tone of your two posts are full of red flags to someone considering joining a band with you. There's an inflexibility and sense of a huge ego to be reckoned with.
What percentage of people form bands in the manner described by the OP?
This approach sucks.
But it makes me appreciate my scenario even more. Thanks for that!
Hang loose bro!
Last edited: Feb 14, 2019 10:07:26
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2220
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 11:30 AM
DannySnyder wrote:
As someone who's played in bands most of my life, I'm going to offer some unsolicited advice. Surf music is almost surely permanently relegated to the hobby level of music performing, i.e. there is no financial reward to be gained. What I've found is the glue that holds the band together is twofold. A love for the music that you're performing, and a love for the people you're performing it with.
The tone of your two posts are full of red flags to someone considering joining a band with you. There's an inflexibility and sense of a huge ego to be reckoned with. I'm sure your intentions are good, you really love trad surf and want to play that style. But unless you're paying people to play with you, you will have to find subtler ways to achieve your goals, while signalling that this is going to be a fun and worthwhile endeavor for people to invest their personal time and money into.
Totally agree.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4333
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Feb 14 2019 07:14 PM
DannySnyder wrote:
As someone who's played in bands most of my life, I'm going to offer some unsolicited advice. Surf music is almost surely permanently relegated to the hobby level of music performing, i.e. there is no financial reward to be gained. What I've found is the glue that holds the band together is twofold. A love for the music that you're performing, and a love for the people you're performing it with.
The tone of your two posts are full of red flags to someone considering joining a band with you. There's an inflexibility and sense of a huge ego to be reckoned with. I'm sure your intentions are good, you really love trad surf and want to play that style. But unless you're paying people to play with you, you will have to find subtler ways to achieve your goals, while signalling that this is going to be a fun and worthwhile endeavor for people to invest their personal time and money into.
Agreed, Danny. I'm way too old for bootcamp and want to play for enjoyment. Unless there's money involved, and serious amounts thereof, no one is going to want to take on a band that is inflexible and demanding. I'm pretty intense about my music, but I realize that everyone has to have fun, or the band will splinter quickly.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2220
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 11:51 AM
I will let you play with me surf music that I consider to be “first wave” and may be even let you compose some tunes that I will say to be “first wave” or not 
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1370
New Orleans
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 12:39 PM
Jesus give the guy a break! He knows what he wants and is fed up. Have none of you ever been there? I immediately read that this post was written by a passionate person, and I imagined where these “controversial” words would have come from. The answer was “a place similar to where I have been,” and I went no further with negative thoughts (like you all did!).
From where I’m sitting, you guys are just “out-attituding” the dude here. It didn’t start that way though. It was a genuinely thoughtful post by Danny (which I agree with), followed by all this near-bullying. The thread is about this person’s search for a band, not how you all feel about where his language took you.
Listen Alcanti - I think you should keep doing what you’re doing, including the “filtering” want ad. That means if someone can’t get past the ad, they won’t be a compatible band mate. These ads are the best since they “trim the fat” of people who just want to play (and have no clue how to be in a band, or just folks who are less serious). This one is way too personal but it made it crystal clear what’s being sought, and I appreciate that.
My recent want ad was far less personal but very “filtering,” and I found my forever drummer. But that was CL. I do agree that this forum is not the best place to find a band, but you never know!
— Daniel Deathtide
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2220
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 01:06 PM
DeathTide wrote:
Jesus give the guy a break! He knows what he wants and is fed up. Have none of you ever been there? I immediately read that this post was written by a passionate person, and I imagined where these “controversial” words would have come from. The answer was “a place similar to where I have been,” and I went no further with negative thoughts (like you all did!).
From where I’m sitting, you guys are just “out-attituding” the dude here. It didn’t start that way though. It was a genuinely thoughtful post by Danny (which I agree with), followed by all this near-bullying. The thread is about this person’s search for a band, not how you all feel about where his language took you.
Listen Alcanti - I think you should keep doing what you’re doing, including the “filtering” want ad. That means if someone can’t get past the ad, they won’t be a compatible band mate. These ads are the best since they “trim the fat” of people who just want to play (and have no clue how to be in a band, or just folks who are less serious). This one is way too personal but it made it crystal clear what’s being sought, and I appreciate that.
My recent want ad was far less personal but very “filtering,” and I found my forever drummer. But that was CL. I do agree that this forum is not the best place to find a band, but you never know!
I was there when I was 18. Not in my 40+
But I agree with you that it’s a free world. The point was that some guys here (and me) think that this is not the way to find band members for a surf band that is a fun mostly and not a stricktly structured business in 99% of cases. Just a kind advice to think it over.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11041
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 01:08 PM
DeathTide wrote:
I do agree that this forum is not the best place to find a band, but you never know!
Odds are low for sure, but it was on this forum I found my "forever drummer" (though he'll roll his eyes if he saw that) Tony in the TomorrowMen and now Combo Tezeta.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
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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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1370
New Orleans
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 01:14 PM
Samurai wrote:
I was there when I was 18. Not in my 40+
But I agree with you that it’s a free world. The point was that some guys here (and me) think that this is not the way to find band members for a surf band that is a fun mostly and not a stricktly structured business in 99% of cases. Just a kind advice to think it over.
If you truly wanted to make this point, you did not have to mock the poor fellow.
— Daniel Deathtide
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Taifighter
Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 01:16 PM
Mocking egomaniacs is a great way to break through.
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1370
New Orleans
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 01:19 PM
Ah, I didn’t realize you knew the poster.
— Daniel Deathtide
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Taifighter
Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 224
Indiana
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 01:29 PM
DeathTide wrote:
Ah, I didn’t realize you knew the poster.
I don't.
Do you?
No?
Then how can either of us be right?
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2220
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Feb 15 2019 01:39 PM
DeathTide wrote:
Samurai wrote:
I was there when I was 18. Not in my 40+
But I agree with you that it’s a free world. The point was that some guys here (and me) think that this is not the way to find band members for a surf band that is a fun mostly and not a stricktly structured business in 99% of cases. Just a kind advice to think it over.
If you truly wanted to make this point, you did not have to mock the poor fellow.
He is 40 years old and not an average joe, so I am sure he will be ok with it)
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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WaimeaBay
Joined: Jul 05, 2006
Posts: 969
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Posted on Jul 05 2020 06:32 PM
Hope he finds someone...
Last edited: Jul 05, 2020 18:48:22
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