PolloGuitar
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 5097
San Francisco
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 04:40 PM
As announced on KEXP in Seattle last night, the Surf Coasters are planning to come back to the US this September. Dates and clubs are being booked now, and I hope to have a complete tour list for you in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, they will only visit the West Coast, but a lot of people flew to see them on their last two tours, and I know there will be a lot of fans flying from Japan to see them here this time.
Why? The band is basically inactive playing only their annual New Year's show in Tokyo. Shigeo Naka has taken on lead guitar duties for Puffy, one of Japan's biggest bands and they keep him quite busy. The other members have taken day jobs, and are playing in other bands, so their time is very limited. But, they agreed to take their vacation time to come to America. Lucky us!
The first step I have taken is to set up an official MySpace page for them. (I have tried to contact the other "Surf Coasters" page and whoever runs it has not responded.) Check it out and please send us an "Invite".
More details soon!
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 04:57 PM
To me, the Surf Coasters are one of the absolute most important bands in the development of my musical taste. While remaining a surf band they have ventured much farther in their sound than the majority of surf bands have dared go. One or two tracks were aural abortions, but the majority were amongst the most interesting and beautiful songs that I've ever come across.
And then there is the live show...
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surfmuse
Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Posts: 100
Santa Cruz or Waikiki
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 05:06 PM
This is great news! They are also one of my favorite bands and quite a source of inspiration.
FYI, for those that have not noticed, The Surf Coasters have several of their shows posted on archive.org for free (and legal) downloading.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19304
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 05:10 PM
Great news. Looks like a great year for surf music coming up. I might have to schedule two trips out to the West coast this year!
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websurfer
Joined: May 14, 2007
Posts: 1753
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 05:16 PM
I hope the West Coast tour includes Oregon.
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3812
North Atlantic
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 06:05 PM
Tried to add SurfCoasters to my friends, but they don't take requests from bands..oh well...they still rock!
Rev
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 06:08 PM
revhank
Tried to add SurfCoasters to my friends, but they don't take requests from bands..oh well...they still rock!
Rev
me too! 
they don't like musicians
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PolloGuitar
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 5097
San Francisco
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 07:09 PM
revhank
Tried to add SurfCoasters to my friends, but they don't take requests from bands..oh well...they still rock!
Sorry, I fixed it. Please try again!
— Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp
Buy Spin the Bottle @ Bandcamp
My Blog- Euro Tour Blog
Pool Boys on Spotify
INSTAGRAM
Frankie & The Pool Boys on FB
Pollo Del Mar on FB
DJ Frankie Pool Boy on North Sea Surf Radio
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wooza
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 1618
Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 08:09 PM
This is such fantastic news. Madeira in August, Surf Coasters in September... Why isn't it summer yet?
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CaptainSpringfield
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 4387
Under the Sun
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 08:10 PM
Awesome! Last time they came to the West Coast, it was incredible.
-Warren
— That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25597
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 08:18 PM
I'm stoked,
saw them both times they came to Ca. before.
I just wish they brought more than 1 cd with them.
there are a few that I don't have.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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Ron-Rhoades
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 958
Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 08:32 PM
Hey try the friends thing again....it's working now. Thanks Ferenc. Say, will they be passing thru Hawaii? I could try to set something up.
— The TakeOffs
"Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band"
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Mar 29 2008 11:24 PM
i think i gonna be friends with the surfcoasters pretty soon!
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BillyBlastOff
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1070
Ventura County, Calif.
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Posted on Mar 30 2008 12:18 AM
Nice.
Mongo like Surf Coasters.............
— Be careful following the masses. Sometimes the "M" is silent...........................
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5308
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Mar 30 2008 07:10 AM
sigh............can't fly out there two months in a row.
— www.surfintheeye.com
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PolloGuitar
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 5097
San Francisco
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Posted on Apr 01 2008 12:43 PM
<B>Hey--</B> Any bands out there doing covers of Surf Coasters tunes? I want to put together a CDR to give to the band. Even if you just have demo recordings, I'd love to hear them. Currently I have versions of Surf Coasters songs by The Deoras, Madeira, The El Dorados, The Silver Hawks(Finland), the Mach IV & PDM - anybody else??? Even if you don't yet do a Surf Coasters song, learn one!
Mom Surfing, didn't you say you were doing a song?
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Last edited: Apr 01, 2008 16:06:15
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 3909
San Diego, CA
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Posted on Apr 01 2008 03:50 PM
Great news Ferenc!! I missed them the last time they were in SoCal 
Thanks for helping them get out here! 
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5308
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Apr 01 2008 03:54 PM
PolloGuitar
<B>Hey--</B> Any bands out there doing covers of Surf Coasters tunes? I want to put together a CDR to give to the band. Even if you just have demo recordings, I'd love to hear them. Currently I have versions of Surf Coasters songs by The Deoras, Madeira, Th El Dorados, The Silver Hawks(Finland), the Mach IV & PDM - anybody else???
Mom Surfing, didn't you say you were doing a song?
yes, 'wataridori'. if i can find someone with some recording gear, i'll give it a go. it might be a while.
— www.surfintheeye.com
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wooza
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 1618
Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Apr 01 2008 07:11 PM
I can play Last Train, Hurricane, and Intruder... all of them poorly. I'm not sure the band would be too flattered. 
I've heard the El Dorados play Last Train. They've got a demo on their website.
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wooza
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 1618
Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Apr 01 2008 07:19 PM
Whoops, you already said the El Dorados. 
Never mind...
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