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The Surf'n'Western Sounds of Mikelangelo and the Tin Star is the brainchild of prolific and critically acclaimed Australian performer, singer and songwriter Mikelangelo. He formed the Tin Star in Melbourne in late 2009, inspired by a love of 50's and 60's instrumental guitar and spagetti Western soundtracks.

With the departure of esteemed multi-instrumentalist Marty Tippens (who will not be playing live until his Ph.D is completed), the Insect Surfers (Planet Earth's Longest-Running Modern Surf Band) are now on the lookout for a second guitarist. Minimum daily requirements are a sense of energy, humor, and a modicum of instrumental competency. If you're reading this than hopefully you've heard of us or have an idea of what we sound like. influences range from Link Wray, Dick Dale and Davie Allan to Quicksilver and Television. Or from The Ventures and The Belairs to The Ramones, Iggy, and B52s. If you're a surf/instro guitarist (or know somebody who sounds like one) please feel free to send an email to insectsurfers@sbcglobal.net . We're based in the Los Angeles area. Mahalo !

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The Farfisas Are:
Frankie Farfisa: Guitar, yells
Freddie Farfisa: Bass
Philip Farfisa: Farfisa
"Big" Fredo "Daddy" Farfisa: Drums

The Farfisas formed in early 2011 on Long Island, NY by Frankie who was at that time performing with a rockabilly band named 'Hey Hey, Why Why?' and living out of a Winibago. He ran in to Freddie who worked at a local bait and tackle shop. The two hit it off and decided to form their own band.

After seeing Fredo and Philip performing as the duo 'Rude Dude', Frankie coaxed them to join what would eventually become the Farfisas. Everyone took the surname 'Farfisas' as a tip of the hat to The Ramones.

Their debut CD 'Surf, Far - Surf Good' is available on iTunes, CDBaby and other popular non brick and mortar locations.

Conceived, Produced and Performed by Rick Horvath
© 2011 OGWA Music.

News out from Arizona's Swamp Coolers.  Straight from Terry Keel.

Threesome is a new Serbian combo that delivers the sound of explosive surf punk that doesn’t care much about time or place. “Adriatica” is their debut full-length CD release, packed with 12 blistering surf rock instros, some with a slight punk/indie rock influence. There are 11 originals, plus a cover of Man Or Astroman’s “Interstellar Hardrive”.

I have recently made my Surf Christmas album available through CD Baby and Itunes. It fun music to play during the holidays. Thanks.

 Gary Ferguson

Hi Everyone!

We've just re-released Shadow Land on The Falcons EP Collection.

12 classic Falcons instros plus Apache, recorded from 1991 to 1997.

Have a listen at CD Baby!

More info: www.falconbeachmusic.com

Cheers,

Mike Beddoes

Kauai, Hawaii instrumental surf band The TakeOffs have released their first full length CD 'Blue Avalanche'.

Produced by Dennis Dragon and The TakeOffs it includes nine original songs and five covers. Graphics were done by Doug "stormtiger" Paulin. It will be available through Deep Eddy Records, Double Crown Records and CD Baby. The album can also be purchased from the band themselves by sending a check for $13 and made out to:

Ron Rhoades
po box 1075
Kekaha, Hi. 96752

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Martin Schmidt, lead guitarist of The Razorblades. Show #12 will air Sunday Sept 25 on wfte.org at 8pm ET.

Thanks,
Noodles

DJ & Curator of The Shrunken Head Lounge