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Category: Surf Scene News

Colorado Instrumental Fanzine Issue #2 is out NOW!

The spectacular second issue of Colorado Instrumental Fanzine is now available for Summer 2024.

Issue two features interviews with:
The Del-Novas (CA)
The Pyronauts (CA)
The Reverbivores (CA)
Surf Monster (CA)
The Surfrajettes (Canada)

In addition to the five interviews, the zine is filled with live photographs and music reviews for your reading pleasure.

Weighing in at a hefty 48 pages, you'll have hours of reading material about some incredibly talented surf/instrumental bands. It's printed on 80lb satin paper with a 100lb satin cover and appropriately sized at 8.5 X 11 (~A4).

Note: Shipping outside the USA is available ONLY through our official partners.

Australia (Martin Cilia): https://surfersauraus.com/
Canada (Mark Malibu): https://wasagas.com/shop
Europe (Eddy Luca): https://surfinsbackagain.shop/
Mexico (Sys Malakian): facebook.com/georgetownrecordscdmx
UK (Alan Taylor): http://www.pipelinemag.co.uk/
USA (Sean Berry): https://www.doublecrownrecords.com

Please inquire with each distributor before ordering to confirm availability.
Some variation between printing styles in each region should be expected.


THE SURF GUITAR BOOK VOL. 2 out today!

THE SURF GUITAR BOOK Vol. 2 is out today!

200 pages, 30 songs with play along and backing tracks plus chapters on songwriting, arranging and practicing.

Order your copy here:

https://thesurfguitarbook.com/order/

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Thanks to everybody who already or supported the crowdfunding!


“SUN, SAND, SURF & SIDEWALLS-Looking Back At Surf & Summer Music as Seen Through Autographs” Third Edition

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Hey Everyone.....

I’ll be out to the Surf Guitar 101 Festival at the end of the month. My first time to the festival and I’ll be bringing my new book with me:

“SUN, SAND, SURF & SIDEWALLS-Looking Back At Surf & Summer Music as Seen Through Autographs” Third Edition.

You can find me at Table Top #14 at the trade fair. Stop by and let’s talk about classic and new surf music autographs, collecting them and the feeling of just loving surf music!

This is the Third Edition of my “Sun Sand,” Surf & Sidewalls” book series. The Forward for the book was written by the Trashmen’s Dal Winslow. Special features: 170 artists/groups covered-noted

Over 490 photo, graphics autographs shown

Close to 100 pages of Surfin’ fun!

Featured Artists/Sections

  • More Autographs From The Wrecking Crew
  • “Sound of Surf” Movie Autographs
  • Beach Boys Sound A-Like Releases
  • Beach Boys Related Releases
  • Keith Green
  • Jerry Cole & The Spacemen
  • Posters, handbills, ads, brochures-autographs
  • Surfing Sounds From Hawaii In The ‘60s
  • Fantastic Baggys
  • The Gamblers
  • Yuzo Kayama
  • Beach Nuts
  • The Survivors
  • Candy Johnson & The Exciters

I’ll have some copies of the first two editions of the book brought along.


The Dodge City Social Club - Surf Guitar Podcast Episode 22

Gday there surfers, here is episode 22 of Australia's no1 surf guitar show, The Dodge City Social Club, all the way from Merbein, Victoria, Australia. This is the s/cloud link for this show and all the other archived shows :

https://soundcloud.com/jamie-balcombe-941168545
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090855933230
https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1283745786/sounds.rss

The tracklist is :
1. The Mermen - Curve.
2. The Truants - The Truant.
3. Dick Dale - Crimewave.
4. Bambi Molesters - High Wall.
5. Sant Anna Bay Coconuts - Reverb Rage.
6. Magnatech - Agent Fruitfly - F is for Fruitfly.
7. PointBreak - Tiger Hour.
8. PointBreak - Wall's Boutique.
9. The Spiratones - Night of the Golden Sun.
10. @FATBOY - Right Now.
11. Jaguatirica fever - Pantonal.
12. Hitchcocks Hitchcocks - Escaping the Ghost Town.
13 The Vara-tones - Sunset at the Wedge.
14. The Chantays - Wayward Nile.
15. The Tornadoes - The Gremmie.
16. Aloha In Hell - Werewolf.
17. The Wraylettes - Drag Strip (live)
18. The Woodhavens - Barkada.
19. The Volcanos - Krakatoa.

Voiceovers by The Spiratones Sant Anna Bay Coconuts Ben Rogers' Instrumental Asylum and Jeff Hanson. Background music by The Zircons (Frog in the Fog) and Project X (Tubed).
Have a great day dudes...Jamie Balcombe.
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THE SURF GUITAR BOOK VOL. 2 Crowdfunding, Presale and Release date

THE SURF GUITAR BOOK VOL.2 OUT JULY 15!!!!

Vol. 2 of THE SURF GUITAR BOOK will be officially released on July 15!
200 pages, 30 songs and chapters on songwriting, arranging and practicing.

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Please support the book now via Start NEXT:

https://www.startnext.com/en/the-surfguitarbookvol2

You can also preorder the book here:

https://thesurfguitarbook.com/order/

The first 100 orders get a free copy of my solo CD Adventures In the Land Of Twang (feat. Dusty Watson).

All books will be sent out from July 15.
I'm a one man DIY operation, so allow me a few days to pack all orders. THANKS!

There will be a presentation at THE SURFER JOE FESTIVAL in Livorno

22.06.15.30 Workshop THE SURF GUITAR BOOK
22.06. 20,00 Concert THE RAZORBLADES
23.06. 12.00 Workshop SURF GUITAR + BEYOND
23.06. 15.00 Workshop SURF SONGWRITING


The Dodge City Social Club - Surf Guitar Podcast Episode 19

Hey surfers, this is episode 19 of The Dodge City Social Club surf guitar podcast from Australia. We visit Japan, Moscow, Amsterdam, Canada, Romania and the good ol US of A, hear a classic tune from The Surf Raiders, crazy coool tunes from The Breakers, Wiped Out, The Nebulas, Igor and the Red Elvises, The Fathoms and a bangin' rockabilly track from the Hi-Tone Combo plus so much more. Tune into the DCSC every second Friday for Jamie's take on the current surf music scene from the land down under. Here is the link to Episode19 and all the other archived episodes....have a great day!!

https://soundcloud.com/jamie-balcombe-941168545/dcsc-episode-19

https://soundcloud.com/jamie-balcombe-941168545

https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1283745786/sounds.rss

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090855933230

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The Dodge City Social Club - Surf Guitar Podcast Episode 17

Episode 17 of Australia's no1 surf guitar podcast, The Dodge City Social Club is now out!! Highlights :
- 2 tracks from Sant Ana Bay Coconuts' new record, The Pineapple Parade.
- 3 X heavy surf from The 1911's, The Terrorsurfs and Underwater Bosses.
- 3 X first wave surf from The Marketts, The Original Surfaris and Thom Starr and the Galaxies.
- visit Italy, Mexico City, Canada, Russia and more.
- rockabilly track from Austria.
- classic tune from Australia's legendary surf band The Atlantics.
Thanks to Sharawaji, Double Crown, Otitis Media, Sundazed and Triple Agent records.
The DCSC is heard multiple times per week on the dripfeed network, gtf instrumental and rockabilly radio
Hit me up here if you want your music to be on the show!! Have a ripper day...Jamie!
https://soundcloud.com/jamie-balcombe-941168545/the-dodge-city-social-club-1?si=a39440786c594d6398ff5ad3d7fb38b4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090855933230

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Colorado Instrumental Fanzine Issue #1 is NOW Available!

The fabulous first issue of Colorado Instrumental Fanzine is now available!!

Issue number one features in-depth interviews with:
The Cosmic Wrays (WA)
The Evanstones (WA)
King of Hawaii (WA)
Surfer Joe (Italy)
Surf Zombies (IA)
The Woodhavens (WA)

In addition to the six interviews, the zine is filled with tons of live photographs and detailed music reviews for your reading pleasure.

Weighing in at a hefty 36 pages, you'll have hours of reading material about some incredibly talented surf/instrumental bands. It's printed on 80lb satin paper with a 100lb satin cover and appropriately sized at 8.5 X 11 (~A4).

Note: For international readers, we are working with distributors and ask for your patience.

If you enjoy serious reading, this is the fanzine for you.

Purchase here

Not convinced yet?! Download a sample

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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The Dodge City Social Club - Surf Guitar Podcast Episode 13

Gday there from down under, here is episode 13 of Australia's no1 surf guitar podcast The Dodge City Social Club, One hour of hustlin' surf tunes (and a cple of rockabilly numbers) every 2nd Friday, hosted by Jamie from the wilds of Merbein, Victoria, Australia!! This episode has new music from The Nebulas, Desert Undertones, 2 tracks from Satans Pilgrims and a surprise appearance from Cuban singer Celia Cruz, + a lot more...you wont be disappointed!! Here is all the relevant information :

https://soundcloud.com/jamie-balcombe-941168545/dodge-city-social-club-episode-13
https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1283745786/sounds.rss
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090855933230

The DCSC is heard on gtf instrumental, surfrockradio, and rockabilly radio.
Hit me up here or soundcloud or facebook if you want your music to be on the show...easy as that!!
Have a super day....Jamie B.

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The Dodge City Social Club - Surf Guitar Podcast Episode 12

Gday there Surfers, here is Episode 12 of The Dodge City Social Club, Australia's no1 surf guitar show. Tune in for an hour of bangin' surf tunes (plus a couple of vocal rockabilly tunes) from the wild west of the land down under. This show features 3 threesomes : surfin in spain, power trio and old style instro !! plus heaps more!! The DCSC is heard on gtf instrumental, surfrockradio and rockabilly radio....here is the link to episode 12 (tracklist is in the comments).if you want your band to be on the show, hit me up here or soundcloud or facebook...easy as that...Have a rippa day!! Jamie...

https://soundcloud.com/jamie-balcombe-941168545/dodge-city-social-club-episode-12
https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1283745786/sounds.rss
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090855933230

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