John
Joined: Aug 23, 2007
Posts: 595
Monterey County, California
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 06:25 PM
It's almost like "Invasion of The Body Snatchers." I fell asleep and now....I'm one of you!!!!!!
I've been working on my own website and it's finally online. Please check out: www.johnblair.us
As indicated on the site, Jon/Nightriders' 1986 LP "Stampede" is going to be released on CD for the first time by Crossfire Publications later this year. The CD has been mastered from the original 2-track tape and will include several bonus tracks. I don't have a street date yet, but I'll post it here when I find out. There are other projects in the works, too. Check out my website for further info.
John Blair
— www.johnblair.us
www.soundofthesurf.com
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19294
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 06:26 PM
Welcome John! So glad you are here! 
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
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"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19294
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 06:28 PM
John Blair
Forthcoming:
⢠Surf Music Discography, 4th edition
⢠Hot-Rod Music Discography, 2nd edition
 
— 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
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25568
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 07:56 PM
Welcome John,
glad you joined us, now maybe if your not to busy you can answer the odd question here and there that none of us know.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
p.s. what happen to Phil Dirt, didn't he join awhile back?
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2354
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 08:03 PM
Welcome, John! We're honored to have you here at SG101.
Can't wait to get my hands on that reissue of "Stampede"!
Bob
— Bob
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surfraptor
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
Posts: 336
near Amsterdam
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 08:09 PM
thats great news! can't wait for the bonus trax!
I might be terribly indiscrete here but remember the Rumble At Waikiki pic I made and send you with the surf beat '80 woodie in the back?
10 years ago was it...? twelve...?
You send me your great book as a thankyou, still use it!
How time flies.
Your website looks real cool!
Thanks again for all the music and your work to keep surfguitar alive!
Who knows what would have happened when you wasn't there at the right time!
surfraptor (aka Marco)
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 08:59 PM
Wow John Blair on 101....Brian, this project of yours is a work of art!
best reverbs from Atlanta,
Eddie Katcher
The Surge!
The AcoustaSonics
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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kenposurf
Joined: Feb 23, 2007
Posts: 1650
Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 10:03 PM
Welcome John!
George/NOM
— www.northofmalibu.com
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jp
Joined: Feb 09, 2007
Posts: 917
Brew City
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Posted on Aug 23 2007 10:39 PM
John,
Is there a way to preorder your forthcoming books?
— The Exotics 1994-Current
The Chickenshack - www.wmse.org
www.thedoghouseflowers.com
www.uptownsavages.com
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Klas
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 2293
Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 01:54 AM
I'm really looking forward to the new editions of your surf- and hot rod discographies! Great news! Any ideas when they will be out?
— T H E ✠ S U R F I T E S
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Spud
Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Posts: 666
Oz
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 02:34 AM
Hi there John, 'surf' guitar on acoustics sounds interesting...
Working with acoustic guitars proved to be such an interesting departure from the usual approach to rock instrumentals that it inspired more recordings over the next few months in the same âunpluggedâ style. By May 2007, Blair and Tippens had finished an eclectic set of recordings that reflected their different musical backgrounds and influences. The tracks range from the exotic and laid back âAdventures in Paradiseâ to a rousing, near-bluegrass arrangement of The Venturesâ âGandy Dancerâ and acoustic guitar arrangements of original compositions recorded by the pairâs earlier surf bands. The sound of the production varies from the use of only two guitars and bass to multiple overdubs involving different stringed instruments and light percussion. The tracks are currently being considered for a CD release.
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WR
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3832
netherlands
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 02:37 AM
My day has just been made!
thank you John Blair!
— Rules to live by #314:
"When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is."
https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/
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Kawentzmann
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1061
Berlin, Germany
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 05:09 AM
Welcome John!!!
Good news on Stampede.
— The Exotic Guitar of Kahuna Kawentzmann
You can get the boy out of the Keynes era, but you can’t get the Keynes era out of the boy.
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 3909
San Diego, CA
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 08:43 AM
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11053
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 09:17 AM
Ditto to all the above. You've been an inspiration to us all.
John, would you like to mention a few of the current surf bands that you really like?
— 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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ToneBoy
Joined: Feb 17, 2007
Posts: 281
Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 09:28 AM
Welcome aboard John. SG101 just took a big step forward thanks to you.
— Ron (ToneBoy)
The Mariners (1964 to Present) www.myspace.com/themarinersfirstwave
Lonzo & Oscar (1999 to Present) www.lonzoandoscar.net
www.myspace.com/lonzoandoscarcomedy
Billy Henson & Summerstorm (2001 to Present)
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JetBlue
Joined: May 30, 2006
Posts: 746
Cool, CA
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 09:47 AM
Welcome...GREAT to have you here! I'm looking forward to the new discography too.
— Don
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kick_the_reverb
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 1337
Escondido, CA
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 10:15 AM
Brian
John Blair
Forthcoming:
⢠Surf Music Discography, 4th edition
⢠Hot-Rod Music Discography, 2nd edition
Second that!
Welcome John!
— The Scimitars
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3806
North Atlantic
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 10:59 AM
John,
I would like to add myself to the list of people welcoming you. It is wonderful that you're here!!!
Rev
http://www.urbansurfkings.com
http://www.myspace.com/urbansurfkings
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3776
tn
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 12:02 PM
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