WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1544
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Dec 02 2007 05:57 PM
Last night Atlanta's own Surf Maestro Eddie Katcher was honored at a 60th Birthday celebration provided by several of his close friends and family and members of the Atlanta area surf music community, of which there are several.
There was tons of food and beverage (adult and otherwise) for the attendees, and no less than five bands provided entertainment, and some "sitting in" by some of Eddie's loyal local musician friends. As you might expect, a GREAT time was had by all...and it was a full house!
WE LOVE YA, EDDIE!
Here are a few candid pics:
Stratogeezer rockin' the house
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AcoustaSonics, featuring Eddie on Lead acoustic
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How many people do you know that have this much fun at sixty?
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Tone Boy (The Mariners) sitting in with The Broken Spokes
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Woody J, substitute bassist for the 'Spokes
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The Surge! played an awesome set
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— Jack Booth
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19265
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Dec 02 2007 06:17 PM
Cool. Happy Birthday Eddie! 
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
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Posted on Dec 02 2007 07:00 PM
We had a great time. I gave Eddie a siren for his birthday 
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2773
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 02 2007 07:15 PM
Thanks Woody, Brian and Richard. And a really big thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun. A really special thanks to Sticks Stechkin, Ron and Martha from the Mariners, StratoGeezer, The Broken Spokes, The Famous Unknowns (Music School Madmen), My pal Wallace Reed and of course the South's number one Surf Supporter, Bill Raser!
Don't forget for one minute that we have plans for YOU next year, Mr Johnson........ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Dec 02 2007 07:36 PM
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ToneBoy
Joined: Feb 17, 2007
Posts: 281
Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted on Dec 02 2007 08:55 PM
What a fabulous time we had celebrating with "The Old Dude", Eddie... The guy plays better than ever and sure the heck knows how to party!! Happy Birthday again, Eddie!! Thanks for having The Mariners.
— Ron (ToneBoy)
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SurfBandBill
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 1487
San Francisco
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Posted on Dec 02 2007 11:36 PM
Happy B-day Eddie!! Here's to another 60!
~B~
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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 12:51 AM
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Ron-Rhoades
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 958
Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 04:07 AM
Happy Birthday Eddie!! Old guys rule!! We wish we could have been there too!!
Aloha,
The TO's
— The TakeOffs
"Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band"
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Surfgitar
Joined: Mar 16, 2007
Posts: 1342
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 08:12 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 60 is the new 40 and you're provin' it!
— CUTBACK
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Rio
Joined: May 22, 2006
Posts: 500
Hamilton, Ontario
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 08:24 AM
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StratoGeezer
Joined: May 04, 2006
Posts: 26
Norcross, GA
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 03:51 PM
Congrats again to Eddie for arranging such a fab party to celebrate his 60th. What a cool gig and great way to celebrate the big milestone - with that lineup of surf bands all together in the same place was really amazing.
FYI - For you vintage surf equipment geeks - Eddie and his bandmates have some of the most kick-butt vintage insto surf gear on the planet. Getting a chance to play through their Fender Showmen amps with their 15" speakers was a treat in itself. Not to mention the lineup of guitars - I haven't seen that many Jaguars since my last trip to the zoo!
Here's to EK - the grand instro surfmeister!
Rob from StratoGeezer
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2773
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 04:26 PM
Rob, thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate your being a part of my birthday bash. It's always fun hanging out with the S-Geez guys.
I had reservations that we would have a really tough time stuffing 5 bands into that venue with only 2 1/2 hours to pull it off, but with Mighty Mitch and Woody running the stage end of things we pulled it off in rare form. We didn't even get a visit by the police. Now how could that happen?
Gee guys, I don't feel sixty. There must be some mistake on my birth certificate....
ed (old dude)
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25531
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 04:44 PM
Happy Belated B-day Eddie,
Jeff(bigtikidude)
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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StratoGeezer
Joined: May 04, 2006
Posts: 26
Norcross, GA
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 06:39 PM
Just some of the cool equipment
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EK Cutting the cake
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A new fan enjoys the sounds of the Eddie Katcher Orchestra
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Wallace Reed joins EK before playing an amazing solo
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Bill Raser with EK
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The Mariners rock out
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Broken Spokes famous standing drummer move
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Chopper
Joined: Jul 13, 2006
Posts: 271
Pennsylvania
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 08:39 PM
Happy Birthday Mr. Katcher
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Sidejack
Joined: Feb 21, 2007
Posts: 1
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted on Dec 03 2007 09:40 PM
Hey Eddie,
A sincere, but belated Happy Birthday! Sorry I couldn't attend the fabulous party. Keep a twangin'!!
John Welch
Phoenix
— Your crusty old Sidejack; I'm as young as I'll ever be.......
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