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The TomorrowMen are ready to hit the surf/instro rock scene with their debut CD release, “It’s About Time!”. Led by guitarist Mycroft Eloi (aka Danny Snyder – Meshugga Beach Party and Frankie & The Poolboys), the TomorrowMen will blow you away with their unique blend of traditional and modern surf rock, adding a slight Man Or Astro-man influenced sci-fi sound to several of their tunes. The songs are powerful, melodic and sure to stick in your head for years to come. What makes the The TomorrowMen stand apart from the majority of surf bands playing today is their priority on creating memorable melodies and presenting them in very inventive arrangements. When placed in the midst of a really strong rhythm section such as they have here, you end up with a recipe for some of the best surf music you’ll ever hear.
Order direct from Double Crown and receive a free bonus track via e-mail – their version of “El Condor Pasa”!
Tracks: Dr. Kilometers (Uncertainty Principle) – Tempori Parendom – Maelstrom – Curse You Fred Haines – Midnight At The Chronolab – Mobius Transformation – Argosy – Phistful Of Photons – Claire de Lune – Run Ripley Run – Momentium – Chronosurf – Requiem For A TomorrowMan
The TomorrowMen – It’s About Time CD – DCCD42 – $12.75. Click To Order From Double Crown Records.
Available now at CD Baby and soon via iTunes!
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Note: This will begin shipping to Double Crown Music Club members next week (June 20 – 24).
The Surfaris with Bob Berryhill will be performing at the block party opening of Longboards in West Palm Beach on July 2nd. The band will be playing the Surfaris hits like Wipe Out and Surfer Joe along with some deep cuts like Similau, Scattershield, Murphy the Surfie, Point Panic, Surf Scene, Burnin Rubber, Waikiki Run...you get the point! The Jacuzzi Boys will be opening the show. Check this link for more info.
Then, just two days later, The Surfaris will be performing at the Glendora, Ca. July 4th Celebration on Glendora ave @3pm. The band played the event last year to an amazing hometown audience. Come see The Surfaris play in the town where it started for them back in 1962. Go to our web site or check this link for more details.
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Surfapalooza II - 2011 kicks off Saturday, June 25that 6pm at the Whiskey in Annapolis, MD.
This year we’ve expanded the event to include 7 kickin’ surf bands on 2 stages! Joining us this year for the 1st time will Baltimore Surf Sensation the Diamondheads, also the Clams, Blue Wave Theory and Killer Filler! Returning from last year are the Annapolis favorites the Atom Bumz, the Instronauts of Reverb Galaxy and the Hypersonics! Plus once again everyone will be treated to the awesome Surfer Girl fashion show held by the great folks at The Brown Eyed Girl Surf Shop! Third Eye Comics will be bringing their Marvel Comics Silver Surfer display and DJ Bump returns spinning a variety of surf/beach music between sets!
Lew of the Atom Bumz and Mike at the Whiskey are putting on a fantastic event this year, and we hope you can join us! Cover is a mere $10.
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Paul Johnson played a reunion of his post-surf folk-rock band 'The Everpresent Fullness' Sun Jun 12th at the 'Rhino Pop-up Store' in Westwood, Los Angeles. Abetted by 2 'youngsters' on drums and vocals/melodica/harmonica, the original singer/guitarist, bassist and lead guitarist Paul did a very tight set of their signature songs from 1966. It was definitely folk-rock, a few touches of blues, and Paul explained to the audience how their then record label 'White Whale (who also had The Turtles) was grooming them to be the West Coast's answer to The Lovin' Spoonful. It was explained to the audience that the release of their one big single was screwed up by the original writer (not in the band) disliking their arrangement and preventing the release! Also included in the set were a few Dylan tunes, and PJ even played a beautiful sounding electric 12-string on one song. i had never heard any of the material before, I only knew OF the band, but i was not disappointed in the least. The last number I joined surf author Dominic Priore in boppin to the beat by the side of the stage! Hopefully PJ will continue to a few more Everpresent Fullness gigs around town!!
Good news!!!
The seminal surf instro album from 1980, Jon & The Nightriders' "Surf Beat '80" was released on CD for the first time on 7 June!! All of the tracks have been digitally remixed and remastered. There are SIX bonus tracks included, several appearing for the first time. I expect the CD will be available on Amazon and CDBaby, as well as the following websites:
http://www.crossfirepublications.com
http://www.johnblair.us
I'll also have copies available at the Surfer Joe Festival and all of the upcoming John Blair Band tour dates in Italy later in June (http://www.surferjoemusic.com/johnblair/).
John
The TomorrowMen are proud to offically announce our CD release party and show on June 18th at The Hotel Utah in San Francisco. It was a long time coming - the band has been together 5 years (give or take a few thousand) and we are incredibly excited that this CD is finally completed.
It's jam packed with lots of your favorite Tmen songs painstakingly produced and recorded in 4-D sound by Pollo Del Mar's Ferenc Dobronyi, who just happens to be playing at the show with us, along with our good friends Blammos!
This is a rare Saturday night show at The Hotel Utah, 21+ and $10 to get in. Hope to see you!
If this isn't reason enough to come, Lady Reverb and I are also celebrating our 25th anniversary! Don't buy us anything, just come on down and bring your friends and buy the brand new CD "It's About Time!
-Mycroft Eloi aka Danny Snyder
PS: Go here to hear some previews from the record
Catch a wave of surf music, featuring Redlands’ own Tornadoes, as well as classic cars, and lots of fun during Surfin’ State Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 10.
The Tornadoes will take the stage at Ed Hales Park. Nationally recognized for their 1962 song, “Bustin’ Surfboards,” the country’s first instrumental surf hit and later featured in the Quentin Tarantino movie, “Pulp Fiction,” The Tornadoes are celebrating 50 years performing together.
Kent Crowley, author of “Surf Beat: Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Forgotten Revolution,” will be on hand to sign copies of his book. “Surf Beat” features The Tornadoes first album cover on the jacket.
Surfin’ State Street will feature a free classic car show, between Fifth and Seventh streets. Car owners are invited to bring their classic cars, muscle cars, cruisers, hot rods, Nomads and Woodies. Trophies will be awarded for the overall Top Five vehicles and one trophy will be awarded for the best theme. For more information about the car show, call (909) 969-8776.
The City of Redlands is off Interstate 10 about 45 minutes west of Los Angeles and 45 minutes east of Palm Springs. Surfin’ State Street is sponsored by the Downtown Redlands Business Association. For more information, call (909) 798-7629.
City of Redlands press releases and other information are available on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofredlands or on the City’s website at www.ci.redlands.ca.us.
Ever wondered how to nail the surf guitar sound? Is it the gear? Is it the technique? Is it a combination of both and of the attitude of the player, also? Dave Wronski (guitarist extraordinaire of surf monsters Slacktone and previously of the legendary Jon & The Nightriders) lays out the basic recipe over at Guitar World's blog in the informative entry entitled Deep Water: How to Get the Classic Surf Guitar Sound.
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Martin Cilia, Australia's premier surf rock guitarist and also member of legendary Australian surf band, The Atlantics is making the trip down from Sydney to Melbourne to play some surf guitar to warm up the traditional Melbourne winter.
He has taken a step into the solo spotlight with the release of two solo albums with a third album “Surfersaurus” released in June 2011. Martin and his band draw songs from the Atlantics repertoire, including the classic "Bombora" as well as tunes from his solo albums.
Grab your Hawaiian shirts and sunnies and head on down to Spensers Live 419 Spencer Street, West Melbourne on Saturday 11th June 2011. Doors open 7.30pm. Band starts 8.30pm.
Tickets available through Moshtix
More info: http://martincilia.com
