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On Mar 8, 2004, at 12:07 PM, supertwangreverb wrote:
> Thanks Greg, I think it's all about your target audience, with the
> Ventures stuff you don't have to have hardcore surf fans in your
> audience.
>
> The Ventures are our biggest influence, however we are a three piece
> so its really naked sounding and raw which sets us apart from most of
> the bands doing this...we still haven't decided if that's a good
> thing or not lol. We do a few Straitjackets tunes, and some Eddie
> and the Showmen as well. We had a guy come up to us who's in a surf
> band here in the city that has been together for awhile and he said
> they wouldn't do "Journey to the Stars" live. So we may stick with
> the Ventures stuff.
You're right about the target audience but say If I'm trying to put
together a surf show with 3 surf bands, how well do you think 3
Ventures cover bands would go over? How many times in a night would an
audience like to hear "Walk, Don't Run". The majority of surf bands in
Chicago are basically Ventures cover bands. We almost go out of our way
to avoid doing Ventures covers. Don't get me wrong, I love The Ventures
but there are so many bands doing that. I'd rather be surprised to hear
a Satan's Pligrim's or Man or Astroman cover.
There is a surf scene in Chicago. More than just The Ventures and more
than just car shows. Email me and we could get you on the bill for an
upcoming Surf show.
I'm curious, why wouldn't the other band play "Journey To The Stars"
live?
Phil
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