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My very first gig with Los Torperros ! (photos included)

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Ruhar Joined: Jun 21, 2007 Posts: 3909 San Diego, CA	Posted on Nov 04 2007 10:17 PM Nice work Mr. Green. Keep rockin' it out man — Ryan The Secret Samurai Website The Secret Samurai on Facebook Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Nov 05 2007 02:46 AM awesome mr. green. I wish I had had the balls to play live at 15. I wish Id played well enough to play live at 15! man, reading this site full of "bought this, played there, drank such and so" must be frustrating to you sometimes. but keep it up man, it's all in the fingers, you can play great surf on a humbucker squier and a frontman, and you can suck hard with a vintage jag and a showman... you're15 and you play surf, how much cooler can you get?! — 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/ Top
Mrgreen Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 351 Toronto, ON	Posted on Nov 05 2007 08:48 PM Thanks Wannes, that's flattering and inspiring at the same time — Augusto Vite www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11066 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Nov 05 2007 09:11 PM I think we're all flattered to have such an awesome and inspiring member of this forum, MrGreen. Keep it up, you've got a lot of support here. — 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 Top
spy Joined: Mar 29, 2007 Posts: 815 Athens, Greece	Posted on Nov 14 2007 03:58 PM Don't stop playing surf, Mr.Green! I'm very impressed that you have done your first SURF live at 15! Congrats! And, as Danny said, you've got a lot of support over here! — Every word is like an unecessary stain on silence and nothingness. Top
Mrgreen Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 351 Toronto, ON	Posted on Nov 15 2007 07:03 PM DannySnyder I think we're all flattered to have such an awesome and inspiring member of this forum, MrGreen. Keep it up, you've got a lot of support here. spy Don't stop playing surf, Mr.Green! I'm very impressed that you have done your first SURF live at 15! Congrats! And, as Danny said, you've got a lot of support over here! Wow, that's very nice of you guys to say. Thanks everyone. — Augusto Vite www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas Top
diceophonic Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)	Posted on Nov 15 2007 08:00 PM Mrgreen Thanks to everyone for replying. diceophonic Mr. Green congrats on the 1st show! How's the music scene in Mexico city? Answering your question Kyle, the surf/instro music scene in MÃ©xico City is in my opinion very active, there's at least 20 surf bands only in MÃ©xico City plus some others from other states. There's also a considerable amount of garage, Rock & Roll and rockabilly/psychobilly bands. Most of them play regularly. Is there any other good bands in the other states of Mexico that you guys like? — -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Beyond The Surf Instagram The Verbtones @ Instagram The Verbtones @ Facebook The Verbtones @ bandcamp Top
Mrgreen Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 351 Toronto, ON	Posted on Nov 16 2007 11:33 PM diceophonic Mrgreen Thanks to everyone for replying. diceophonic Mr. Green congrats on the 1st show! How's the music scene in Mexico city? Answering your question Kyle, the surf/instro music scene in MÃ©xico City is in my opinion very active, there's at least 20 surf bands only in MÃ©xico City plus some others from other states. There's also a considerable amount of garage, Rock & Roll and rockabilly/psychobilly bands. Most of them play regularly. Is there any other good bands in the other states of Mexico that you guys like? Yeah there's Los Pegajosos from Puebla and Los Santisimos Snorkels also from Puebla, I think they're one of the best combos. From D.F. we like Lost Acapulco (my favorite band ever), The Cavernarios, Twin Tones, Espectroplasma, Los Elasticos, Sr. Bikini, Los Twangers, Berenice, El Balneario,Los Oxidados, Telekrimen, Los Magnificos and many others. There are more bands from states outside of DF but I don't remember them at the moment. If you want more specific info please PM me, oh and by the way, I'm glad you're fully recovered from that nasty illness. — Augusto Vite www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25661 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Nov 17 2007 11:08 AM I have heard some of the bands you mention, and I have noticed alot of them don't use tank reverb. Why do you think that is? do you think they know about it, and don't like it? or probably don't know about the tanks, and just use the built in. just wondering, as I like some of the music, just wish it had more reverb. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
IvanP Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan	Posted on Nov 17 2007 11:30 AM bigtikidude I have heard some of the bands you mention, and I have noticed alot of them don't use tank reverb. Why do you think that is? I suspect it comes down to two words: Los Straitjackets. Ivan — Ivan Lords of Atlantis on Facebook The Madeira Official Website The Madeira on Facebook The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook The Space Cossacks on Facebook The Madeira Channel on YouTube Top
Mrgreen Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 351 Toronto, ON	Posted on Nov 17 2007 12:08 PM bigtikidude I have heard some of the bands you mention, and I have noticed alot of them don't use tank reverb. Why do you think that is? do you think they know about it, and don't like it? or probably don't know about the tanks, and just use the built in. just wondering, as I like some of the music, just wish it had more reverb. Jeff(bigtikidude) Well, they do know about the tank reverb but somehow they just choose to use only the built in reverb, I don't really know why. — Augusto Vite www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2778 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Nov 17 2007 04:06 PM Really neat Mr Green, and congrats for sure! I remember my first gig (fall 1963) just like it was yesterday. But, nobody even thought of taking pictures. There is a really cool site www.myfirstband.com, which is a riot.....I need to post someting from the early years of eddie katcher........keep it up! ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25661 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Nov 17 2007 05:35 PM IvanP bigtikidude I have heard some of the bands you mention, and I have noticed alot of them don't use tank reverb. Why do you think that is? I suspect it comes down to two words: Los Straitjackets. Ivan Thats what I thought after I posted the question, and then I remembered seeing them a month or so back and thinking. Man, the LSJ's would sound so much better with a tank. go figure...... Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25661 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Nov 17 2007 05:36 PM Mrgreen bigtikidude I have heard some of the bands you mention, and I have noticed alot of them don't use tank reverb. Why do you think that is? do you think they know about it, and don't like it? or probably don't know about the tanks, and just use the built in. just wondering, as I like some of the music, just wish it had more reverb. Jeff(bigtikidude) Well, they do know about the tank reverb but somehow they just choose to use only the built in reverb, I don't really know why. Tell them to listen to the Astronauts, or the Fathoms, or the Surfites, and they will all be converts. Do you have a tank? if not are you planning on getting one? Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
Ron-Rhoades Joined: Aug 19, 2006 Posts: 958 Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii	Posted on Nov 17 2007 07:32 PM I would love to have a "tank" reverb but if it made me sound like everyone else, then i'd get rid of it!! "Tell them to listen to the Astronauts, or the Fathoms, or the Surfites, and they will all be converts" I say be yourself! Sound like what YOU think is cool, with what equipment you have, or, can afford. There's too much pressure here to have the Jag/Jaz reverb tank stuff. If you can't play....it doesn't matter what you use does it? I've got a gig tonight so i gotta go thru wardrobe and makeup still or i would just go on and on and on........hehehe. Hey, i still love ya whether you have a tank or not!! Tanks for listening. Aloha, R-R aka Troublemaker! — The TakeOffs "Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band" http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-TakeOffs/312866840587 Top
Chopper Joined: Jul 13, 2006 Posts: 271 Pennsylvania	Posted on Nov 17 2007 07:58 PM Very cool Sir Green Top
Mrgreen Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 351 Toronto, ON	Posted on Nov 19 2007 12:29 AM bigtikidude Do you have a tank? if not are you planning on getting one? Jeff(bigtikidude) No, I do plan on getting one but I have other gear priorities first, like getting myself a nice tube amp on the mid-budget range (Hot Rod/Used Twin) and that Inca Silver 60's Mexican Strat I've been craving a long time ago. I agree with Ron on the "why do some surf bands use tanks/why some do not" thing, I think the only reason that keeps Los Straitjackets and many other surf/instro bands from getting a tank is that they simply prefer their sounds without that much reverb, they think it's cool that way. You, I and a lot of other people prefer the wet, drippy sound you can get from a tank but that's just a matter of personal taste. — Augusto Vite www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas Top
diceophonic Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)	Posted on Nov 20 2007 01:02 AM Mrgreen bigtikidude Do you have a tank? if not are you planning on getting one? Jeff(bigtikidude) I agree with Ron on the "why do some surf bands use tanks/why some do not" thing, I think the only reason that keeps Los Straitjackets and many other surf/instro bands from getting a tank is that they simply prefer their sounds without that much reverb, they think it's cool that way. You, I and a lot of other people prefer the wet, drippy sound you can get from a tank but that's just a matter of personal taste. I couldn't imagine Los Straitjackets using outboard tanks it would just take away from thier signature sound as well as those other instro bands that don't use outboard tanks but onboard reverb. — -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Beyond The Surf Instagram The Verbtones @ Instagram The Verbtones @ Facebook The Verbtones @ bandcamp Top
diceophonic Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 2174 PacNW (Vancouver, Wa U.S.A.)	Posted on Nov 20 2007 01:20 AM Mrgreen diceophonic Mrgreen Thanks to everyone for replying. diceophonic Mr. Green congrats on the 1st show! How's the music scene in Mexico city? Answering your question Kyle, the surf/instro music scene in MÃ©xico City is in my opinion very active, there's at least 20 surf bands only in MÃ©xico City plus some others from other states. There's also a considerable amount of garage, Rock & Roll and rockabilly/psychobilly bands. Most of them play regularly. Is there any other good bands in the other states of Mexico that you guys like? Yeah there's Los Pegajosos from Puebla and Los Santisimos Snorkels also from Puebla, I think they're one of the best combos. From D.F. we like Lost Acapulco (my favorite band ever), The Cavernarios, Twin Tones, Espectroplasma, Los Elasticos, Sr. Bikini, Los Twangers, Berenice, El Balneario,Los Oxidados, Telekrimen, Los Magnificos and many others. There are more bands from states outside of DF but I don't remember them at the moment. If you want more specific info please PM me, oh and by the way, I'm glad you're fully recovered from that nasty illness. Augusto it's so cool to hear that the instro genre is alive and well in Mexico, Latin America, Espana The Verbtones are on a mexican comp called "Surf As Art" it came out in 2005, have you heard of it? www.instromania.net "Surf As Art" click here! another link to it click here! — -Kyle Beyond The Surf YouTube channel Beyond The Surf Instagram The Verbtones @ Instagram The Verbtones @ Facebook The Verbtones @ bandcamp Top
Mrgreen Joined: Jun 20, 2007 Posts: 351 Toronto, ON	Posted on Nov 20 2007 03:14 PM diceophonic Augusto it's so cool to hear that the instro genre is alive and well in Mexico, Latin America, Espana The Verbtones are on a mexican comp called "Surf As Art" it came out in 2005, have you heard of it? www.instromania.net "Surf As Art" click here! another link to it click here! Yes of course ! I was close to buying it once but I didn't cause I was sort of hurried, I've also heard a couple of themes featured on it. Now I regret not having been patient. Do you know the record label that put it out or do you know where I can get it? — Augusto Vite www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas Top

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