Rio
Joined: May 22, 2006
Posts: 500
Hamilton, Ontario
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Posted on Jan 08 2009 11:24 PM
We don't have the karaoke phenomenon so bad here, or at least, I don't think so, although I'd probably be the last to know. But otherwise, I totally relate to what you're saying.
I'm in a city of 2.5 million people, and there's maybe half a dozen surf bands around here now. I play in two local bands, Bots is also in two, Trev's in a band (with Bots, actually). Some shows get a better turnout than others, but overall, I consider ourselves very fortunate (it's not quite like SoCal, but better than a lot of places). Not being able to hook up with decent people to play with, would be one of the most frustrating things I could imagine.
Our local scene is focused on a few clubs that will book old-style country, rockabilly and surf bands. If you can find clubs like that around where you live, there's likely to be guys playing them that you could start getting to know. If not, then you may have to consider moving. Or, start a family and teach your kids the surf beat, it might be quicker, from the sounds of things out there in NJ.
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5297
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jan 09 2009 07:06 AM
bill, too bad you live so far away as i'd love to play with you again.
carol
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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Jan 09 2009 01:14 PM
Rio
I'm in a city of 2.5 million people, and there's maybe half a dozen surf bands around here now. ...
Our local scene is focused on a few clubs that will book old-style country, rockabilly and surf bands.
Hey that sounds like Denver, but just about exactly twice as big.
FinDicator1
I miss those special gigs when drunken MILF's would do the wild thing on your leg while the band plays "Gimme Three Steps".
Well now, I don't know if those are special gigs or just hideously embarassing ones, but I've seen somewhat comparable things happen to surf bands. No, they were not playing "Gimme Three Steps" at the time, though. No, I don't remember what they were playing. This is more a function of alcohol than music per se, I think. Sort of a third set, after midnight sort of thing.
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jan 09 2009 01:42 PM
FinDicator1
I miss those special gigs when drunken MILF's would do the wild thing on your leg while the band plays "Gimme Three Steps".
I had that happen, except instead of a MILF it was an ELF, and I was dressed as a rabbi 
— 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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BillyBlastOff
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1070
Ventura County, Calif.
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Posted on Jan 09 2009 03:22 PM
DannySnyder
FinDicator1
I miss those special gigs when drunken MILF's would do the wild thing on your leg while the band plays "Gimme Three Steps".
I had that happen, except instead of a MILF it was an ELF, and I was dressed as a rabbi
Hey, I was at that gig! How is Minnie Me doin' by the way? ;D
— Be careful following the masses. Sometimes the "M" is silent...........................
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WaveOhhh
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 236
Plantation, FL
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Posted on Jan 22 2009 05:55 PM
Any drummers want to be my friend and then join my band?
I have a kit and everything.
Bill
— What day is Surf Rock's birthday? Looks like Surf Rock and I was born the same year. Maybe we are both Libras?
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MilkManX
Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Posts: 65
Tucson AZ USA
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Posted on Jan 23 2009 12:58 PM
Come to Tucson and I will drum,play bass or guitar with ya!
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WaveOhhh
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 236
Plantation, FL
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Posted on Feb 04 2009 11:08 AM
I've been to Tuscon, I thought it was a cool place. Drive north 30 minutes from the center of town and you are in the mountains.
Unfortunately I have this problem where I feel the need to live by large bodies of undulating water. For now, the Atlantic Ocean at the Jersey Shore will do. It gets worse..... I actually go out on a piece of foam and fiberglass and try to stand-up on top of the waves. My family tried an intervention, I think my ex-wife divorced me because of this.
— What day is Surf Rock's birthday? Looks like Surf Rock and I was born the same year. Maybe we are both Libras?
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surferXmatt
Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Posts: 1570
New York
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Posted on Feb 04 2009 11:20 AM
How is surfing the Jersey shore ? Years ago, I would vacation down near Avalon/Stone Harbor and boogie board every day. Fun times.
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MilkManX
Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Posts: 65
Tucson AZ USA
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Posted on Feb 05 2009 11:52 AM
FinDicator1
I've been to Tuscon, I thought it was a cool place. Drive north 30 minutes from the center of town and you are in the mountains.
Unfortunately I have this problem where I feel the need to live by large bodies of undulating water. For now, the Atlantic Ocean at the Jersey Shore will do. It gets worse..... I actually go out on a piece of foam and fiberglass and try to stand-up on top of the waves. My family tried an intervention, I think my ex-wife divorced me because of this.
Yeah I go to San Diego every summer for some surfing. I wish I could live there but for now I have to stay in Tucson.
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WaveOhhh
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 236
Plantation, FL
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Posted on Feb 05 2009 04:21 PM
surferXmatt
How is surfing the Jersey shore ? Years ago, I would vacation down near Avalon/Stone Harbor and boogie board every day. Fun times.
Surfing at the Jersey Shore really stinks. I wouldn't go there. In fact I thinks they have such bad waves that everyone should just leave and go somewhere else, especially during the summer. Yep, worst waves I ever seen. Really bad, so I'm just letting you know so you are not disappointed. Couldn't pay me to surf there, no-siree-oh-bobolink. uhhh, uh.
There was a surf magazine article that highlighted a place called "Heaside Sights" (not its real name, of course) and soon after the break south of the pier was loaded with all kinds of kooks.
— What day is Surf Rock's birthday? Looks like Surf Rock and I was born the same year. Maybe we are both Libras?
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