MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 04:00 PM
I've been lurking around on the site for months, and have REALLY enjoyed it!! I finally said to myself, "what are you waiting for!?", so I joined up, and can now participate. I've been a fan of surf music for many years now, and actually have finally started a band after talking about it for far too long. We are (at least tentatively) called The Mad Scientists. So get ready all of you other Atlanta surf bands and fans, we are all going to get something going and have some fun! We need more surf music in town!!
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 04:40 PM
Heh, funny, there was another guy that posted yesterday from Monroe.
We're The Surge, and we're in Atlanta. Welcome aboard.
— The Mystery Men?
El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
SSS Agent #31
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 04:44 PM
thanks a bunch!
I saw you guys at the surf fest in June, and boy was I impressed! Any plans of playing out and about anytime soon?
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JetBlue
Joined: May 30, 2006
Posts: 746
Cool, CA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 04:58 PM
Welcome! 
— Don
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1544
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 05:08 PM
Welcome, Mad Scientist!
Atlanta is home to The Surge, Stratogeezer, The Broken Spokes, The Penetrators, El Capitan plus a really good local fan base.
— Jack Booth
(aka WoodyJ)
The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005)
The Hula Hounds (1996-current)
The X-Rays (1997-2004)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990)
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11058
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 05:14 PM
Welcome Madscientist, glad to have you out of lurkdom. No question is too dumb, though be sure to check out the archives for more than you ever thought you needed to know about playing surf music.
— 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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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 05:21 PM
Thanks Danny! I look forward to mixing it up with everybody here. Seems like a great group!
I actually lived in San Francisco for around 5 years, and worked at The Beach Chalet for a little while, and at least back then, they had The Aqua Velvets and the Shi-Tones (a cover version of The Mermen) play there every week. You ever hear of rumblings from over there? It's a great place to go chech that stuff out. They make GREAT beer, too!!
And to Woody... I was fortunate enough to attent he Surf Fest last year, and heard all of the great bands!! It was a good time. I only wish there were more local shows. Hopefully we can all remedy that soon!
Thanks for the welcome, guys!
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 3909
San Diego, CA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 07:48 PM
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Surfgitar
Joined: Mar 16, 2007
Posts: 1342
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 08:28 PM
WELCOME!!! (I've got to get my butt up to Atlanta one of these days)
— CUTBACK
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midwestsurfguy
Joined: Mar 19, 2006
Posts: 959
Oxford, Ohio
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 08:43 PM
Welcome MadScientist!
I was at Clarkston Surf Fest too! Really great show! I am from Ohio, but have been known on occasion to travel to Atlanta to participate in the Surf Rock Happenings at least a couple of times a year. Hope to meet you in person sometime.
Thanks
Guy
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5309
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 10:11 PM
Surfgitar
WELCOME!!! (I've got to get my butt up to Atlanta one of these days)
and i need to get mine back there!
— www.surfintheeye.com
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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1496
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Jan 17 2008 11:00 PM
Welcome MadScientist
Atlanta huh?
If surf music keeps growing in the south the way it is, the south will be as surfy as California, and surf city may have to move. 
Again, Welcome here y'all!
Joel
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
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Posted on Jan 18 2008 03:33 PM
There's also a band in Athens called The Curl.
http://myspace.com/thecurl
I'm not sure how active they are anymore, but somebody keeps updating the myspace page. They stray into experimental territory every once in a while, but I've always enjoyed their shows.
— The Mystery Men?
El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
SSS Agent #31
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11058
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jan 18 2008 03:44 PM
MadScientist
Thanks Danny! I look forward to mixing it up with everybody here. Seems like a great group!
I actually lived in San Francisco for around 5 years, and worked at The Beach Chalet for a little while, and at least back then, they had The Aqua Velvets and the Shi-Tones (a cover version of The Mermen) play there every week. You ever hear of rumblings from over there? It's a great place to go chech that stuff out. They make GREAT beer, too!!
Thanks for the welcome, guys!
Yep, I know it, been there lots. Shitones don't play much there anymore. Let us know if you come back to visit.
— 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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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2777
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 18 2008 04:24 PM
Welcome aboard Mr Madscientist.
How's about we solve this issue right now......we throw an open surf night jam here in Atlanta. I'll crank down on the dudes at Club 29 and shake Wayne's tree over in Clarkston. Hey Jet.....fire up the dude at the Star Bar........what we need gentlemen and ladies.......is an "ice breaker!"
Eddie K
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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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 19 2008 10:24 AM
Richard: I ran across The Curl on MySpace as well. I'd LOVE to see them play. Experimental doesn't bother me at all... I really dig The Mermen, and that's about experimental as it gets!
Danny: Sorry to hear about the Shi-Tones not playing there anymore. This was a couple of years ago, so things may have changed a lot at the ol Beach/Park Chalet. I'll bet their beer is still great. I miss it. I'll definitely let you know when I make a visit.
Eddie: Sounds GREAT!! I figure a good surf show a month sprinkled around would be fantastic!! Just gotta get that blood moving!
Thanks to everybody for the warm welcome!!
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
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Posted on Jan 19 2008 01:45 PM
If you're interested in seeing The Curl play, periodically check www.flagpole.com and watch the shows page for them. It was/is a side project of a guy that does a bunch of other stuff (he's one of those Laptop/Atari 1500 on stage guys) so they only emerge every once in a while.
The one show we're definitely playing in the near future is a garage/rock festival in Macon some friends of mine organized on February 23rd. The band is also gonna be in that big show Matt Crunk is engineering in Alabama which I think someone linked in this thread. I won't be with them because I had to go and get married...
Found the thread, it's on April 19th:
http://www.surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4460
— The Mystery Men?
El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
SSS Agent #31
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 19 2008 05:22 PM
Thanks! I'll keep an eye out!
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boyecho
Joined: Mar 05, 2006
Posts: 251
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Posted on Jan 19 2008 11:44 PM
if you ever want to trade shows down here in gainesville florida, please let me know.
i play in a rockabilly/surf band
and a surf/psychadelic/instrumental trio
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
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Posted on Jan 20 2008 07:10 AM
boyecho, post us a link to your band?
— The Mystery Men?
El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
SSS Agent #31
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