<b>THANKS DUFF!</b> Great shots!
Why on earth were the drums mic'd for the Purple Orchid???

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Crazeee... yeah the PO is too small for that stuff. Still, I can't wait to see the film when it comes out!
Duff, did you check out Janne's custom wood rim snare?

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Terrific photos, Tony! Thanks for posting them. It was a great
show last night. I'm glad that I got to see it and see some of our
fellow SG101er's. As usual, I was blown away by Messhugga
Beach Party. I'm so glad that I finally got to see Laika & the
Cosmonauts. The band's musicianship and the power of the
band was awesome, although some of their material just doesn't
do it for me. But I will say that many songs that I didn't care for
on the albums were much better live. Generally I'm not a fan
of keyboards, but it worked for me on quite a few of their tunes.
The band appeared to be exhausted by the time they wrapped
up their hourlong set. By the time they finished the last of their
3 multi-song encores (about 30 minutes later) they were totally
wiped-out. Their graciousness in coming back again and again
and again is much appreciated. The Purple Orchid was packed
and extremely rambuncious. It was nice to see so much enthusiasm
for the bands. I'll be back tonight for the 3 Balls of Fire and Billy
Blast-Offs Surf Rockets. Woo-Hoo!!!!!

Bob

Bob

I was too busy dancing in one spot (can I reiterate....it was PACKED!) to get too misty-eyed but damn....there were some moments when I had a lump in my throat remembering back 14 years to the first time I saw Laika & the Cosmonauts. It was at the old Rhino Records store in Westwood. My beloved Don and I were there and they were one of the first "new" bands he had seen (this was before he saw the Mermen and had an epiphany). So many of the people there last night were also there that day in 1994. It just blew my mind.
Another one of the bands from those days was the Halibuts and I was flashing on how many great shows we shared at the old Toes Tavern in Redondo Beach. Well last night, there were two Halibuts in the house, the aforementioned Pete Curry and their drummer Randy....whose face was lit up like a Xmas tree. He seemed to know every song. I leaned over to him at one point and said, "you know....this is very much like a Halibuts reunion show". He smiled. Planting the seed. You just never know.
RIP Laika and the boys from Finland. I will hold you in my heart forever.

Show pics 10/16/08 at The Rickshaw, San Francisco

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One of the things that struck me was the applause of recognition and tribute that Laika&TCs got coming out on stage. I'm sure they are getting the same welcome at their other shows. Being 20year influencial internationally-reknown veterans of the Surf/Instro genre, this was very cool to see. Longtime fans and Surf/Instro band members past and present in attendance.

Brian asked me to repost my initial message, so here goes. It was originally posted last Friday...

I just got home from the first US gig for Laika & The Cosmonauts,
playing in San Francisco last night on their farewell tour.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Despite jet lag, they were spectacular.
Go see them if they come ANYWHERE close to where you live.

They will be missed. One of the best live acts on the planet.

Thank you gentlemen for coming to the US one last time. It was nice to
say "hello" again.

Stretch Riedle

P.S. my former band, THE SUB-MERSIANS, were all there!!

<strong><em>STRETCH</em></strong>

sadly no Bahareeba last night,
I was so tired I didn't notice it,
But Kristena said some of you were yelling for it,
and they didn't do it,
they played it on Fri. at Purple Orchid.
I'm glad I went,to see them again,
they are good musicians.
But if they were a local band, I wouldn't go to every show,

But I liked Meshugga Beach party on Fri. and Secret Samurai on sun better.
call me crazy.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

tonybologna

bigtikidude
they are good musicians.
But if they were a local band, I wouldn't go to every show,

But I liked Meshugga Beach party on Fri. and Secret Samurai on sun better.
call me crazy.

Laika is the BEST!

uh if you say so,
but I would say Satan's Pilgrims for old school style,
or Slacktone for modern,
but thats just me.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

hey I went to 2 of the 3 so. cal. Laika shows,
saw them on 2 previous tours, and
have all their cds.
including the 2 from the 80's that alot of people don't know about.
great band for sure,.
the best?
well, personal tastes I guess?

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Hi!
First time I write in this forum, but I have visited this great website for checking some info many times. Excuse my English, it's not as good as I would like.
It is really good hearing everything is going well with Laika shows in US. I booked them in Madrid, Spain (their first and last time in Madrid) a month ago. Their show was amazing, incredible instrumental sound, fantastic musicians, an unforgettable time. It is a pitty knowing I'm not going to see them again but I am enjoying reading your opinions and seing your pics.
Laika have been playing for 20 years (same line up!!), they are the oldest instro band in Europe nowadays. But in Spain, not as far from Finland as USA, they are not well known. Many people went to see them at Surforama Festival in Madrid without knowing much about them. And everybody loves them.
Their first two albums, "C'mon do the Laika" and "Surfs you right" are fantastic and the nearest to surf music they have ever played, but after that they looked for new sounds, new feelings, and they found their own way doing such incredible records as "Instruments of terror" or "The amazing colossal band".
I really would like being in USA and see them again one more time at least.
Very nice people too.
Long life Laika & the Cosmonausts!!

Diego R.J.

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