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Instrumental band V2—featuring members of The Ventures, Bob Spalding and Leon Taylor—is kicking off a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo on February 23rd to raise funds towards producing a debut album and to introduce itself to a worldwide fan base.
The album will feature a balanced mix of classic instrumentals as well as new compositions. Featured guest artists on the album will include Eric Johnson (Out Of Limits, Pipeline), Adrian Belew (Telstar), and George Tomsco (Bulldog).
Tracking for the album will begin in May 2015 under the direction of Grammy-nominated producer, Chris “Frenchie” Smith.
Perk offerings at various levels will include: Limited vinyl release; V2 limited edition Couch guitar strap (created only for the campaign and for featured musical guests); concert tickets; signed and numbered color print; private guitar lesson with Bob Spalding. There will also be limited perks such as picking a classic instrumental for V2 to record for the crowdfunded edition on the album (limit 3) and an Executive Producer credit (limit 4).
The campaign will run for 4 weeks and will be tracked as #VivaV2.
About V2
V2 is an instrumental rock band launched in 2014 by Bob Spalding and Leon Taylor, members of the iconic band, The Ventures. V2 is dedicated to preserving and advancing the “art” of the rock instrumental by performing high-energy concerts and releasing the best possible recordings.
Members: Bob Spalding, Lead Guitar | Leon Taylor, Drums | Ian Spalding, Rhythm Guitar| Luke Griffin, Bass
Contact: SRO Productions | Jon Terry | 918-855-9931 | jon.terry@sroagency.com |www.sroagency.com
Last Saturday, Feb7, was my band's first show in NYC in 5 years. We are called B11 - a strictly instrumental three piece from Boston. I got the whole thing with my GoPro, the gig was super fun, HEAR for yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NdsqwY0sfw
Unsteady Freddie got 2 videos too:
Following the long tradition of KFJC produced surf CDs, COMBO SWELL is nineteen tracks of surf music - all recorded live at KFJC or at KFJC events between 1996 and 2014.
If you are living in the Netherlands (or in Belgium of Germany); Dutch surfabilly trio Aloha Sluts have some gigs lined up. The Amsterdam show wil be a Hawaiian Party with DJ's, tiki-market and more.
20 feb - 't Hof, Middelburg
27 feb - de Mug, Middelburg
28 feb - Cruise Inn, Amsterdam
13 mar - Shannon's, Venlo
5 jul - American Day, Gilze
18 jul - Private show
1 sep - Rockabilly Shake Around Fest, Middelburg
10 oct - Hotrodded Bullfrog Festival, Hilvarenbeek
The band is also recording their debut album in March. More news on that soon.
More info: http://www.reverbnation.com/alohasluts
Solar Wind Surf Band is playing January 24 at 11AM at the Tiger Espere Longboard Surf Contest at Kawaihae Harbor Breakwall on the Big Island of Hawaii.
The Waves are Huge, the Contest is ON!
Aloha, Kim
Howdy Campers!
It's that time of year again - time to sign up for Sierra Surf Music Camp! What the heck is SSMC you may wonder? It is the ultimate weekend camping out with some of the finest surf musicians and people on the planet! The camp is located near the historic gold mining town of Nevada City at a beautifully wooded 4,000-foot elevation and is situated beside the picturesque Bear River. Surf jams start the weekend off before groups of campers are assembled into SurfBand101 classes. Through rehearsals and one-on-one lessons with pro musicians like John Blair, Dusty Watson, Dave Wronski, Ferenc Dobronyi, Matt Quilter, and many others, campers will learn to improve their skills on their instrument. Classes will also be offered in songwriting, the history of surf music, instrument set-up/maintenance, and ukulele. Each day culminates with surf music by the campfire and at the end of camp each SurfBand101 group will perform what they’ve learned. SSMC is open to all ages and levels of musicians and families are strongly encouraged to attend.
May 28-31, 2015
To sign up please visit our website and download the application.
For more information contact camp director Paul Beatie
530-320-5314
Danny McMartin delivers a stampede of luscious surf rock on his debut solo release “Surfer Libre”.
Danny is a musician originally from Sydney Australia relocating to London in the name of pursuing music, adventure and stepping out in faith. His Surf Rock style pays tribute to legends such as The Beach Boys, Dick Dale and The Shadows. His years of experience have seen him performing intimate shows for Amy Winehouse, members of Jamiroquai and The Clash. To sharing the stage with members of INXS playing their greatest hits.
His latest EP is an organic feel good vibe, bringing with it an environmental message about respecting God’s creation and appreciating what we’ve been given. The tunes are a modern take on a classic genre presenting it in a fresh way for a new generation to discover and embrace. Staying true to form and respecting the forefathers of this style some tracks are instrumental giving a platform form that transports the listener straight to the beach. Balancing the EP on the other tracks with lyrics that any ocean lover will relate to that inspires a heart to preserve what we have, while we still have it.
dannymcmartin.com
The Blue Hawaiians have spent the past six months working with grammy nominated producer (and creator of the hit compilation series The Ultra Lounge for Capitol Records) Brad Benedict on arrangements of thirteen classic Christmas songs for what we think will be one of the coolest instrumental Christmas records of all time. Inspired by everything from Phil Spector to Link Wray, Les Baxter to Gene Krupa, this is going to be amazing! We will be starting a Kickstarter campaign in early February to raise the funds to make this happen. We will have some very cool rewards to offer. So look for a posting here in the next few weeks. No new shows to announce at the moment.
Aloha!!
The Blue Hawaiians
The 427's will be playing The Ship & Anchor in Calgary, AB, Canada, on Feb. 25 with their surf music and rockabilly pals Peter & the Wolves and The Hi-Strung Downers. This is one not to be missed; they'll be debuting several songs from their upcoming full-length album! Stay classy surf musicians!
