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Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Presents: Surfin’ Sundays Concert at Pier Plaza - Sunday August 12th, 2012.

This concert is dedicated to Eddie Bertrand of Eddie and the Showman, The Chantays Gil Orr, HBISM Founder Natalie Kotsch and HBISM World Ambassador Ann Beasley as well as Surfguitar101.com Founder and Webmaster Brian Neal and in memory of “Baja” Marty Klenz who recently passed away.

• BAJA MARTY’S EXTENSIVE CD COLLECTION WILL BE ON SALE AT THIS CONCERT…PROFITS FROM THE SALES WILL HELP MARTY’S WIDOW PAY FOR HIS MEDICAL BILLS.
• HBISM 25th ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS, LOGO MUGS, LOGO TOTE BAGS, BAND CD’S, BAND MERCHANDISE AND VENDORS WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THIS CONCERT!!!
• WE HAVE AN AWESOME MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE DEAL WHICH CONSISTS OF A 25TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT, LOGO MUG, TOTE BAG, MUSEUM STICKER AND MEMBERSHIP FOR ONLY $25.

This year marks our 25th Anniversary and 16 years of great music from dedicated musicians who donate their precious time in support of the museum and our Surfin’ Sundays Summer Concert Series. Periodically we have legends such as Dick Dale, John Blair & Paul Johnson dropping by.

SURFIN’ SUNDAYS BANDS:

• THE INTOXICATORS direct from Florida are Southeast Surf/Rockabilly/Space masters.
• LOS VENTURAS Euro-Instrumental/Surf/Ska/Soul troupe from Belgium on their second US visit.
• EL RAY Denmark Surf rockers will perform on our stage during their first American tour.
• THE MADEIRA the group that many consider the best modern surf band in the world, direct from Indiana, featuring material from their new album Tribal Fires.
• 9TH WAVE East Coast Surf, Sci-Fi, Spy, Hot-Rod veterans are celebrating their 6th album.
• THE EXOTICS from Wisconsin have been one of the best traditional surf mainstays since 1994.

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission to the Concert is “FREE” but donations are greatly appreciated.

Location: Pier Plaza Amphitheater 315 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach 92648
HBISM Phone: 714-960-3483

Check our website www.surfingmuseum.org for the complete schedule and information.

Marty Klenz, known as Baja Marty to many of us, has been very ill. Several months ago, he went to the doctor with severe pain in his side. Doctors have discovered many complications, the most frightening of them, cancer. The news is overwhelming for Marty and his family; disheartening for the surf community. Marty is currently treating Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma with chemotherapy. Because of his current condition, Marty cannot work. With utilities and other expenses, medical bills are an unwelcome, but necessary evil in the mix. In an effort to help Marty during these critical times, we have put together this event to raise funds for "Baja" Marty. For those who do not know Marty, he has been a long-time surf music fanatic. Given the name "Baja" Marty from his favorite tune recorded by the Astronauts (written by Lee Hazlewood), many people in the community know and love him. Please help!

A benefit show is planned on Saturday, October 8, 11:00am - 7:00pm at The Starting Gate, 5052 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA.

Here is the lineup: