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Return of the Cnidarians is now available. Men in Grey Suits, a surf band from Hawaii, have just released their first album and it is smokin'. Please check them out.
I'm sad to report that Jimmy Greenspoon, internationally renowned keyboard player, founding member of the New Dimensions band and iconic rockers 3 Dog Night, has passed away following a short, but intense battle with brain cancer.
Last summer, five of the six original members of The New Dimensions reunited after more than 50 years to create a new CD, celebrating the original roots of our music. Jimmy had been flying in to L.A. and Michael Lloyd's studio in Beverly Hills, CA, between touring and performances with 3 Dog, to record with the band. In addition, the band was signed to an agreement for a full length documentary, following the history of the New Dimensions from its inception to present day.
Jimmy was passionate about surfing music, even after all these years. If there is anything positive to report; it is that we were able to complete about 6 tracks of new, original material with Jimmy, prior to diagnosis of his illness. Fortunately, both Michael and Jimmy studied under the same piano teachers early on and with the extensive array of music they completed together both in the studio with Michael as producer and touring with major acts, Michael has agreed to assume the role of keyboard player in addition to his creative expertise and musicianship on bass and lead guitar. The remaing band members including yours truly on drums, Craig Nuttycombe on rhythm guitar and Danny Belsky on sax and flute will carry on to complete the new recording. Initial filming for the documentary is scheduled to commence in April. Following that, we will once again enter the studio to work on the album.
Thanks to everyone for your positive messages, personal wishes for Jimmy's well being and in his passing, your comments, thoughts and prayers for Jimmy and his family. This kind, compassionate and incredibly talented musician, composer and author will be sadly missed by us all.
My best,
Art Guy
Drummer, The New Dimensions Band
Many of you know we're running a fundraiser to help Zanti over come the financial obstacles set up by his battle with cancer. Fortunately he's beating it, but the bills are starting to come in and he needs any help that you can give.
If you don't know Zanti, he's one of two guitarists in the S.F. Bay Area surf band The Deadbeats. These guys have been surf music fans since their teens, and quickly became one of the Bay Area's best live surf bands. Channeling the energy of first wave bands like Jim Messina and the Jesters, Dick Dale and the Deltones, Davie Allan, plus Eleki music from Japan. Then drawing further inspiration from modern bands like Satan's Pilgrims and The Treblemakers, Zanti and the guys went on to write their own modern classics like Gooch in Space and Hagbelly (to name only 2).
Zanti and his bandmates are just dripping with talent, and the surf music community is so fortunate to have these young men join our ranks. Speaking of the surf music community, we have really stepped up and put our money where our mouths are. We are over half way to our goal in only a day and a half. At this rate, Zanti will be free from excessive money worries and be able to concentrate on what's really important - making great music!
Please click this link and contribute if you haven't done so already.
Thanks!!!
Avoid the huge crowds and parking hassles of that other music festival. Catch the best new local wave! It's the 2nd Annual Surf By Surf East!*
Saturday March 14th, prepare to be destroyed by the largest gathering of Surf Rock bands ever assembled in Texas!
It all starts at noon. Make a splash in the back yard of The VORTEX for a celebration with over 30 local artist / entrepreneurs, as well as 10 Texas Surf Rock Bands!
Dai Kaiju
Bat City Surfers
The Del-Vipers
King Pelican
The Sandworms
The Baffles
The Nematoads
And there will be go-go dancers!
This is a FREE show for all ages! It's all part of the uniquely Austin relaxed outdoor shopping experience of local artisans known as The East Austin Handmade Arts Market at The Vortex, which features creations in a wide variety of mediums, all handmade and appropriate for all ages!
The Butterfly Bar Austin will provide a pipeline of fine beverages all day!
The first 50 people to arrive will get a gift certificate for free ice cream, redeemable at any Amy's Ice Creams location!
Austin's own Deep Eddy Records will also be on hand with a selection of Surftastic CDs for you to dive into!
There is lots of convenient parking, it is on an easy bus route, and pets are also welcome!
Hang until 7:30, then ride it on out to the Nomad Bar. Starting at 9:00pm SXSE continues with Second Saturday Surf...
The Spoils
The Boss Jaguars
Wax Animals
...and there are special guests to be announced!
This is also a FREE show, with a full bar, conveniently located East Central with plenty of parking!
Several CD Releases are also taking place in conjunction with this epic event!
We look forward to seeing you there!
*Not affiliated officially or unofficially.
March 14 - 15
12pm-2am
The Vortex, 2301 Manor Rd. Austin, Texas
exa 
ORDER FROM DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS & RECEIVE A FREE BONUS TRACK!
The Del-Vipers originally hit the Austin, TX scene during the belly scorching summer of 2010. Guitarist Ross Ott and drummer Sam Rich having left their full time touring schedules in previous musical endeavors were looking for something to push creativity to new levels while, you know, having a few beers. Original bassist Derek "Spooky Vam Peers" Miller completed the bill and together they took their love for a time when rock n' roll was fresh and exciting... to the beach!
Influenced heavily by original guitar megaliths like Dick Dale and The Ventures as well as the more obscure underbelly of the genre and a propensity for the WEIRD, The Del-Vipers bathed themselves in reverb and hit the streets of Austin to bring their earth-shattering instrumental holocaust to the world. Playing everywhere from the historical Continental Club to annual bashes at the Texas State Drag Racing Championships, the 3-piece continued their wet & wild journey into the hearts & loins of surf lovers worldwide.
With new bass wrangler Dave “Cheeseburger Breakfast” Hawkins onboard, the band hit the studio for a single day in January ’14 to lay to tape what would become their compelling debut record, “Terror of the Del-Vipers”. The band self-released a “Limited Cassette” version of the album later that year but have recently joined forces with the almighty Double Crown Records to release it on Compact Disc for this the two-thousand fifteenth year of our lord (Dick Dale). It’s safe to say there is no telling what's next in line for the fabulous Del-Vipers!
Tracks: Teenage Crimewave - Creepy T - The Sonic Deterrent - Tecate Run - LA - Disaster Magnet - Anesthesia - Monsoon Surf - Sex Cauldron - The Angry Man - Matango - Goloash - Mortuary Cosmetics - Nova
The Del-Vipers - Terror Of The Del-Vipers CD - DCCD60 - $12.75
Click to order from Double Crown Records
BONUS TRACK: Order direct from us, or join the Double Crown Music Club, and receive a FREE bonus track - the Del-Vipers version of "Bumble Bee Twist (The Wasp)" by The Ventures!
CD's will ship to Double Crown Music Club members next week - pre-orders will ship by March 24th at the latest.
The Del-Vipers On Facebook
The Del-Vipers On Bandcamp
Belgrade surf band Moussaka released their second EP containing three new tasty, surfy, Balkan-style songs. EP is called SA SA by the local native dance like kolo, čoček.
Enjoy!
https://moussaka.bandcamp.com/album/sa-sa
The Phantom Operators are releasing a 2-song single, "Surf Trippin" which includes the new songs "Topanga" and "El Porto" on Tuesday, March 10th! All proceeds from the sale of this release and their other releases for the entire day will be donated to the V2 Indidegogo fund. This release is only available at the band's bandcamp site, PhantomOperators.bandcamp.com
The Bambi Molesters Brasil Tour in Jan/2015.
- Live in São Paulo . Sesc Consolação :
http://www.locoagogo.com.br/resenha-fotografica-bambi-molesters-sesc-consolacao-19012015/
- Brasil Tour (some pics) :
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.636631299774884.1073741830.504289169675765&type=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAlecpJ473s
- Live in Ilha Comprida :
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.647856141985733.1073741831.504289169675765&type=1
Here are some images of MOAM in Brazil . Feb/2015.
- In São Paulo at Sesc Belenzinho :
http://www.locoagogo.com.br/resenha-fotografica-man-or-astroman-sesc-belenzinho-13022015/
- In Curitiba at CURITIVA ROCK CARNIVAL FESTIVAL :
- Some Videos in Curitiba :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiAGlfb5dZc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmEX2yEvIRw
Mamuteprod Booking : https://www.facebook.com/mamuteprod
On Tuesday March 10th, the Phantom Operators will launch "V2 Tuesday", in which they will donate 100 percent of their LP sales on PhantomOperators.bandcamp.com towards the V2 indiegogo campaign. You can follow on social media thru the hashtags #vivav2 and #V2Tuesday!
