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At last -- the fresh NEW collection of DAIKAIJU greatest hits is out!!! Blast the SUUPAA-MECHA-KINGU sonic attack formations of PHASE 2 now!!! Order the CD from the Daikaiju website or iTunes. Better still, get your own copy with special blessing at a Daikaiju attack near you!

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Image It’s no secret that the Surfites, one of the most popular Double Crown bands ever, are a studio creation like the Kickstands, The Hondells and the Super Stocks. On this release the boys have put together their own unique collection songs with different sounds, and different band names (The Surfites, The Excelsiors, The Angry Breed and The Royal Vikings), but all delivered by the same group of musicians! 18 songs in all - all originals!

Tracks: Gnarly Charlie Brown (The Surfites) - The Picador (The Excelsiors) - Cycle Sounds (The Angry Breed) - Let’s Wail (The Royal Vikings) - Surf Reveille (The Surfites) - Vanadis (The Excelsiors) - Danger Ahead ‘66 (The Angry Breed) - Gremmie’s Blues (The Surfites) - Waggin’ Your Tail (The Royal Vikings) - Strange Planet (The Excelsiors) - Rebels Route (The Angry Breed) - Ankle Busters (The Surfites) - Campus Workout (The Royal Vikings) - Lunatic Express (The Excelsiors) - Barrel Run (The Surfites) - Disillusional Youth (The Angry Breed) - Western Moon (The Excelsiors) - La Ronde Infernale (The Surfites)

The Surfites Online: Official Website - MySpace
Order at Double Crown Records

I am pleased to announce the SurfGuitar101 2010 MP3 Compilation! Our 6^th one! Just like before, this is a way for all members to share music, recording tips, and to just have fun. The main emphasis is fun, so please send in an entry no matter what your skill level is. Here are the rules:

1. You must be a member of this website to submit an mp3.
2. You may submit only 1 mp3.
3. The mp3 you submit must not have appeared on any "official" release before. Likewise, please don't submit anything that is destined for an official release in the future.
4. The mp3 must be 8 MB in size or less.
5. There is a good chance the comp will end up on Archive.org. Therefore, you must agree to their Creative Commons (Attribution, Non-Commercial, No-Derivatives) License for your mp3.
6. The deadline for submitting an mp3 is Friday, December 17th, 2010.

I have created an Official 2010 MP3 Compilation Forum Thread. Please use that thread to discuss the compilation and to get information on how to submit an mp3. Please use that thread if you'd like to find a fellow member to work with on the project. With the magic of digital recording and the internet, remote collaborations are possible. Make your own virtual surf band! Let the comp begin!

Please check out our prior compilations if you haven't seen them already: 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009.

It is with deep regret that Catch A Wave, a central NJ surf band announces the passing of our friend and bandmate, rhythm guitarist Wayne Pettersen.  Wayne passed away early in the morning of Tuesday August 31 2010.  Wayne was a frequent contributor to the SG101 discussions and we're certain that many knew him as "surfinreverb".  Please take a moment and keep Wayne and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you from the members of Catch A Wave.   www.myspace.com/catchawaveband