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We recently lost Brian Rogers, aka Spanky Twangler, of the Penetrators. This is especially tragic because Brian was the brother and bandmate of Scott Rogers, aka Rip Thrillby, who passed in an auto accident several years ago. Brian had a battle with cancer that he detailed on his myspace and facebook pages. Brian showed an amazing amount of courage, humanity, and faith in his battle, and we will miss him terribly.

Both Brian and Scott were larger than life figures in the surf community, both off and on-line. The Shallow End forum, our off-topic place for friendly chit-chat, was dedicated to Rip shortly after this site went live. It now seems only fitting to re-dedicate The Shallow End to both Rip and Spanky. I never met these fine gentlemen in person, but their loss was felt very deeply by myself and many other surf music fans. Thank you guys for your time with us; the humor, creativity, and musicianship you displayed is a true inspiration for us all.

It was an amazing day at the legendary Coney island last Saturday, August 15th.

Five surf bands and Witches In Bikinis (horror / sci-fi, surf) were guests of Deno's Wonder Wheel under a perfectly blue sky with the beach as background. Who could ask for more?

All the bands were ON IT and Blue  StingRaye did a terrific job keeping order and working the crowd as MC.

Here are links to the pictures.

Check out this amazing video put together by tdsurf (Tom Duncan) of "Sound of the Surf" movie fame. This is Meshugga Beach Party performing Shmatta Hari at the Purple Orchid in 2008! Also see the forum discussion on this video.

This just in from Danny Snyder:

Just in the nick of time, here's our latest podcast featuring the bands that will be performing at this year's SurfGuitar101 convention in Los Alamitos. We're also featuring the first half of an interview Warren Binder (Captain Springfield) conducted with Ted Pilgrim where they discuss the new Satan's Pilgrims' record. There's lots more songs and another surf classic highlight so get your reverb on.

Lady Reverb and I want to extend special thanks to Warren, Ted, Ivan, Ryan, Jeff and Brian for all their help. And our apologies to The Reventlos whose song accidentally was omitted from this podcast. It's doubly unfortunate as they are so generously donating the equipment for the convention - so hats off to The Reventlos.

Head on over to our podcast page to download it now. The podcast is in .m4a format. PC users can use the piece-of-junk Quicktime player, or the super awesome VLC media player, to listen. An .mp3 version may soon follow, check back later. Enjoy!

Tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, 2009 ~ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, there will be a Memorial Service for George Fullerton who recently passed away. George Fullerton, along with Leo Fender helped revolutionize the electric guitar in the 1950's. Leo Fender, and George Fullerton later began another guitar brand, G & L. George and Leo. There will be music, and lots of music community guests, and of course, music. This is event is open to all. Western Attire.... Mr Fullerton loved Western Music. Where: Crystal Cathedral Arboretum Chapman & Lewis, Garden Grove, Ca. ~ dave

The TomorrowMen's Danny Snyder, uh sorry, Mycroft Eloi, was interviewed in issue #89 of Science Fiction/San Francisco. Check it out!

We had 3 dates in Austria (we live in Italy), so we played in some clubs near Graz and Wien, we had good times playing after a rockabilly band called "Curtis Jensen."

This guy is a really lovely rockin'  friend, he found out where to play (he's from Wien), a drum set (a very low white pearl Gretsch), and all the p.a. He took us to hotels-restaurants-everything, and  help us in a visit to Wien in the afternoon before playing in the evening.

He's the more terrifying man on  a double bass I've ever seen, he showed me how to do the 4th slap in a note! Outstanding, a jet black double bass with tiki and bamboo painting on the edge, absolutely outstanding! Tom the guitar player with a B.Setzer matte black Gretsch guitar.

A great man.THANX CURTIS !

Bruno the Wet-Tones

A convention for Tiki lovers! Join Tiki Oasis as we take over an entire hotel for a 4-day weekend of wild and wooly fun in the sun!

Escape the stress of everyday life with a weekend getaway to Tiki Oasis. Within minutes you will be relaxing by a pool surrounded by tropical landscaping and watched over by a 10 foot tall guardian Tiki. You can order a tropical cocktail without leaving the comfort of your chaise lounge. Or take a stroll into the secluded Tiki atrium, sit by the Koi fish pond, and listen to the soft waterfall serenade. If its excitement you want, then check out live Tiki carvers and roam the bustling bazaar with over 60 vendors peddling wares from around the world. Take in the sounds of live disc jockeys and bands, watch a movie, or dance the Boogaloo at our all-night Beach Party!

Blue Wave Theory is pleased to announce the release of our eponymous debut CD full of explosive instrumental surf enhanced with elements of classic rock, progressive rock, and punk. 

To hear some of  the music and order a copy of the new album, please visit our MySpace page at www.myspace.com/bluewavetheory

Thanks for listening and keep ridin’ the waves!

Steve, Bill, and Kevin
Blue Wave Theory

Whore-Hay at Radio Free Bakersfield has done it again. This time by turning over the mic to Jeff "Bigtikidude" and Baron von Shivers of The Ghastly Ones. Hmmm, not a wise move. But this time it turned out fantastic. Want to get pumped up for the August 2009 SurfGuitar101 Convention? Then listen to Radio Free Bakersfield Podcast #136. Jeff and The Baron spin some great tunes by bands that will be featured at the convention in August. Thanks guys and congrats on a brilliant and funny show!

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