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The Reigning Monarchs release X-mas Single!

The Reigning Monarchs have released their X-Mas single Nutskanker Sweet on Bandcamp and available everywhere in a few days but only as a download. It’s our take on Tychovski's ballet combining the Sugar Plum Fairy w The March of The Nuckcraker to create a swanky skanky Cristmas classic! Let the world know its here! 


Sundazed Records re-releases The Surfaris Wipe Out and Surfer Joe on 7" red vinyl

The Surfaris’ seminal 1963 smash “Wipe Out” is the ultimate testament to rock ’n roll creativity—an infectious, unstoppable groove that was conceived and recorded in 10 minutes! A new 1963-styled picture sleeve includes liner notes showcasing a recent interview with original rhythm guitarist Bob Berryhill. Both “Wipe Out” and the flip-side anthem “Surfer Joe” are in their original long versions, reproduced on the original Dot label and pressed in red vinyl!

http://www.sundazed.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=2528

http://thesurfaris.com/store.html


Fender, Hobie Surfboards, Hurley and The Surfaris raise money for charity

This Christmas Hurley, Hobie Surfboards, Fender Musical Instruments along with Bob Berryhill of the Surfaris come together to raise money for Waves For Water bringing clean water to countries and disaster areas in need!  Check out the auction for a one of kind Fender "Hobie" Jaguar with matching Hobie "replica" surfboard.

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BANNED from the BEACH Dec 21st Limon Grill Gig

BANNED from the BEACH will be performing at Limon Grill in the Simi Valley Towne Center. Saturday Nite Dec 21st from 7-10pm on the heated patio. Cmon Down Have Some Christmas Cheer, Great Surf Tunes Performed by Rob Woolsey, Billy Scanlan, Peter Kesselman and me, Michael Nisito. Great Location - We Can Play as Loud as You Can Stand hehehehe... Great Food, Great Times. Merry Christmas to All and To All A Good Wave.

Cheers and See You There...

Michael


Three Generations Of Surf December 12, Austin Texas

Please note this exciting "Three Generations Of Surf" show coming Thursday Dec.12 at Beerland in Austin, TX.
 
The show is opened by PANGIA, an original surf/punk trio led by 16 year old David Ziolkowski. Next up is The BOSS JAGUARS who will be featuring a set peppered with Christmas tunes ala The Ventures. DANNY B. HARVEY (Guitarist for Nancy Sinatra and Lemmy's rockabilly band The HeadCats) and The FRENCH CONNECTION will throw down with Surf-a-billy stylings. Finally 30 year Austin veterans 3 BALLS OF FIRE (featuring now-LA resident Burnin' Mike Vernon) will reunite in Austin for a blast of their Exotica tinged "Jet Set" Instro-Twang.
 
Beerland 9PM. Thursday Dec. 12.
Thank you.
Vic Gerard


Pavlov's Woody "Abstract Adventures" available now

Looking for stocking or iPod stuffers?

Pavlov's Woody fourth CD, Abstract Adventures, is now available from CD-Baby.

Interested DJ's please send me a private message.

Thanks,

Don


New Horror Surf Rock Tune Freebie

Introducing the debut song from horror surf band Zombie Zen A Go Go! The ghoulster has been busy crafting sonic sacriligious sounds on his iPad for your enjoyment. 

Feel free to check it out and download FREE if you have the compunction to do so

Check out the music here.


Dick Dodd Passes Away at Age 68

Dick Dodd, former Mouseketeer, drummer for the Belairs, Eddie & The Showmen, and later the garage band The Standells ("Dirty Water"), has passed away at age 68. It was only recently announced that Dick had stage four cancer, and a GoFundeMe support page was created.

Today, his attorney, Peggi Collins wrote on the support page:

It is with a heavy heart that I have to report that Dickie lost his battle last night. He had contracted pneumonia and just wasn't strong enough to fight it. Please remember him in your prayers and consider adding to this fund which his family desperately needs to offset the great expense of his illness.

If you can afford it, please consider contributing to the fund to help Dick's family with their expenses.

In recent years Dick was active in the surf music scene, appearing and performing at various events, notably a benefit for guitarist Eddie Bertrand. Please join SurfGuitar101 in thanking Dick Dodd for his amazing contributions to surf music.


Midwest Publications Announces New Book On Surf & Beach Music Autographs

Midwest Publications has announced the forthcoming new book by Tom Tourville titled, “Sun, Sand, Surf & Sidewalls- Looking Back At Surf & Summer Music As Seen Through Autographs.”

The book, the first of its type, focuses on classic surf music artists from the early 1960's.

It covers over 190 groups/artists with over 430 autographs noted and displayed, all on 100 pages of surfin’ fun. Included are many rare and never before seen autographs, photos, and surf music memorabilia.

This represents the most complete surf music autograph book ever published. This is Tourville’s twenty third published book. It’s a great guide and collectable for surf music fans and autograph collectors.

The introductions for the book were written by Jerry LeMire of the Hondells “Little Honda” and Kevin Mullay, one of the nations top music autograph authorities/collectors.

Leading music journals and newspapers have had this to say about Tourville, “Tourville is a research wizard.” “He is a premier musicologist”, and “Tourville knows his stuff and has a real passion for music research”. Tom is a well respected music columnist, that has been writing for national and Midwest based publications for over 35 years.

His life long love and interest in the surf and hot rod music scene of the early 60's has driven him to create and publish this new book.

The book is available from Midwest Publications at P.O. Box 404, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360 for $19.50 post paid in the U.S. It can also be found on Amazon.com.

For inquires, send to author at: tourvillea@aol.com.


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3rd Annual Surfin' Christmas Party with The Surfaris

Join us for this years 3rd Annual "Surfin' Christmas Party" Dec. 21st in San Diego with live surf music from THE SURFARIS of "Wipe Out" with special guests The Bird Rockers (Joe Dameron's new band). Surf videos with local surf footage of yourself and friends filmed by Howard Fincher at local breaks in SD/OC will be shown. Food will be provided by Geno and Lelani's at 5:30pm. Come support the Pacheco Mexico Missions by participating in the raffle and silent auction for new surfboards shaped by Skip Frye and Gordon & Smith Surfboards. This year the event will be held in the Horizon Main campus Gym! 

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