we had quite the crowd and Polynesian surf party goin' on at my SURF-ROCK SHINDIG this past Saturday night at OTTO's SHRUNKEN HEAD; I want to thank all the bands for putting on killer sets, the staff at OTTO's for being so cool, and of course all the fans of surf music who literally packed the place

I shot one video of each band, and you can see them all on my YouTube page, http://www.youtube.com/unsteadyfreddie

but, I also have links to each individual video:

first up, THE CLAMS, from Connecticut; the tune I recorded is called RIDE THE CLAMOVAN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXva3pruenY&feature=channel_page

and/or

http://tinyurl.com/bc32ow

second band to perform were BONGO SURF from New Jersey; their tune I recorded was DIAMOND HEAD, a trad-surf classic made famous by THE VENTURES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqprWbq3haQ&feature=channel_page

and/or

http://tinyurl.com/clab8m

THE SUPERTONES from NYC came on third, and I recorded them performing OUR FAVORITE MARTIAN, recorded originally by BOBBY FULLER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2GlfIXjS1s&feature=channel_page

and/or

http://tinyurl.com/b2s2lk

and, last but certainly not least, from Connecticut, THE NORTH SHORE TROUBADOURS, and here they are in all their glory performing NO BIEN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHWPQUidljU&feature=channel_page

and/or

http://tinyurl.com/cq3hsu

this had to be one of the most energized SURF-ROCK SHINDIGs that has ever been put on at OTTO's SHRUNKEN HEAD!!

the next one on March 7th I anticipate being a killer nite as well -- 9th WAVE, VENICE BEACH MUSCLE CLUB, THE OCTOMEN, MR. ACTION & THE BOSS GUITARS !!!!!

so, check out the videos, and twang on with your bad selves

UNSTEADY FREDDIE

http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie

I hope everyone gets to see THE SUPERTONES' video, especially b/c it shows bassist SIMON CHARDIET heading off the stage into the crowd while he was performing....gives you a sense of what was going on when THE SUPERTONES performed.....there was literally just a drop of floor space on which to stand; I struggled just to try and get a decent of video, as I moved back and forth across the foot of the stage

UNSTEADY FREDDIE

http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie

we had a full house, and quite the party going on at last Saturday night's SURF-ROCK SHINDIG at OTTO's SHURNKEN HEAD!!

the mix of bands and styles within the surf genre worked well, and kept people there until the last note

it was great to see MOONDAWG there again!!

I know he had a great time; saw him hangin' with MIKE 'STACCATO' ROSADO of 9th WAVE; perhaps MOONDAWG would like to add some of his comments to this thread?

anyway, I recorded 6 videos - 2 from each of the first 3 bands, in order, 9th WAVE, VENICE BEACH MUSCLE CLUB, and THE OCTOMEN; no videos were shot of MR. ACTION & THE BOSS GUITARS (at their request)

big shout-out to the staff at OTTO's (NELL, STEVE, FRANK WOOD, and the lovely bar staff); lots of musicians from non-performing bands also in the house (WITCHES IN BIKINIS, The Tarantinos/NYC, THE SEA DEVILS, THE RETROLINERS) -- appreciate the support and enthusiasm

OK, let's give ya links to the 6 videos, broken up 3 bands in order of performance:

9th WAVE:

ATLANTIC SURFER
http://tinyurl.com/dnzp8r

VICTORY AT SUNSET
http://tinyurl.com/aeos42

VENICE BEACH MUSCLE CLUB:

MAIN THEME {cover of a tune by THE SHADOWS}
http://tinyurl.com/afv69b

PAINT IT BLACK {ROLLING STONES' classic}
http://tinyurl.com/anoalq

by the way, this marked the final live performance of VENICE BEACH MUSCLE CLUB with their drummer, TODD MARTIN; he is moving to ST. LOUIS b/c his career (his 'real job'!!) it taking him there. He will be missed!! Todd also plays drums with THE SEA DEVILS -- so they will also need a drummer (any East Coast drummers reading this, please reach out to the bands if interested)

3rd band up, THE OCTOMEN:

NEMO'S NAUTILUS
http://tinyurl.com/aa3q9o

HAWKSNEST ROUTE 97
http://tinyurl.com/b6meja

so there you have it

hope people who have never been to one of my SURF-ROCK SHINDIGs get a chance to view these videos

filled with gratitude and surf-beat bliss,

UNSTEADY FREDDIE

http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie

UnsteadyFreddie
the mix of bands and styles within the surf genre worked well, and kept people there until the last note

it was great to see MOONDAWG there again!!

I know he had a great time; saw him hangin' with MIKE 'STACCATO' ROSADO of 9th WAVE; perhaps MOONDAWG would like to add some of his comments to this thread?

Thanks, Freddie, and thanks for the photo. It _was _a good mix of bands.

It was a special treat for me to hear 9th Wave live. I'd met Mike a couple of times at the Exotica surf-fests in Chicago, and heard some of the band's CDs. Live, they sounded strong and surprisingly surfy (less "jazz-fusion-y" on guitar than I expected based on their early CDs). I liked that they played 90% originals (with a great cover of "Hot Line" tossed in) and that they distinctively tweaked the sound by adding keyboard and occasional flute.

Venice Beach Muscle Club played 90% covers, but they made it work by choosing unusual non-surf tunes ("Cherokee," "Calcutta"), bending them imaginatively, and having a very tasteful lead guitarist. They got tighter and tighter as the set went on. (I don't care for the band's clunky name, btw. Something like The Warped Transistor Radios would better evoke what they play.)

The Octomen were an instro power trio, kind of like Davie Allen & the Arrows with less fuzz. Give them a better drummer and they could go places. (This drummer was monotonous, which is especially buzz-killing in a trio. There should be a rule against playing plain-vanilla surf beat in three consecutive songs.)

Mr. Action and the Boss Guitars were my least favorite. They're very good at what they do, and they certainly had the crowd dancing, but what they do is Happy Ventures Karaoke Wedding Reception covers of well known Top 40 sixties vocal tunes (TWO by the Monkees, for example). The lead guitarist looked bored through the entire set, and I couldn't blame him.

Keep up the great shows, Freddie. I recommend them any and all SG101ers who find themselves in NYC on the first Saturday of the month. I'm impressed that there are so many good bands active in the area.

BUMP

Unsteady Freddie's
SURF-ROCK SHINDIG

April 4 2009

OTTO's SHRUNKEN HEAD
538 E 14 St., NYC
http://www.ottosshrunkenhead.com

9 pm
STRANGE BUT SURF

10 pm
THE CHILLERS

11 pm
THE COPPERTONES

midnight
EL MUCHACHO

view the poster:
http://tinyurl.com/dbobt9

YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO TO THE OCEAN TO HEAR THE SURF....

Unsteady Freddie

http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie

JUNE 20th START-OF-SUMMER SURF-ROCK SHINDIG

SURF BELOW ZERO are now knows as
'THEE ICEPICKS'

so, a new poster has been put together

UNSTEADY FREDDIE

http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie

NOTE, GOING FORWARD, COMMENCING WITH THE MAY 2 2009 SURF-ROCK SHINDIG,

<u>ALL FUTURE SURF-ROCK SHINDIGS</u> AT OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD WILL BE STREAMED LIVE OVER THIS WEBSITE:

HTTP://WWW.NYCLIVEROCK.COM

DIG IT!

UNSTEADY FREDDIE

http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie

UnsteadyFreddie
we have had a change in the May 2nd SURF-ROCK SHINDIG at OTTO's

THE COFFIN DAGGERS will not appear

taking their place, SPF-4 from Massachusetts!!

thx guys for jumping in so quick,

UNSTEADY FREDDIE

new poster:

Have a Great gig everybody

Jeff(bigtikidude)

THX JEFF BTD!
SHOULD BE A GREAT SHINDIG!
AT THE MOMENT I AM SICK AS A DOG (NOT A PIG, MIND YOU....A DOG)
HOPE TO BE BACK TO 100% TOMORROW

AND DON'T FORGET......

ALL FUTURE SURF-ROCK SHINDIGS AT OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD WILL BE STREAMED LIVE OVER THIS WEBSITE:

HTTP://WWW.NYCLIVEROCK.COM

TWANG AWAY, Y'ALL

UNSTEADY F.

http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie

Just in case, I'll be wearing a gas-mask tomorrow night!

Paul
Atomic Mosquitos
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