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I'm not going to miss the show with Slacktone and the Nebulas on Sat. March
5th. I would have gone to the Thursday night show, but I can't be traveling
so much, especially one day before opening for the Surf Coasters. NorCal is
out of our budget this year, but I'd try to go see as many Surf Coasters
gigs as possible.
Which brings me to my next issue.
The place we're playing in San Diego, The Whistle Stop, is not a place with
a history of Surf Music shows (unlike the other venues in the tour that have
had many surf shows in the past).
The first surf gig there was very successful, and we're hoping the
Infrareds/Slacktone show on Jan 28th will be successful, too.
The gig with the Surf Coasters on Friday March 4th has to be PACKED with
people that came to see them. Why? so we can make the venue owner confident
that there's a good crowd for Surf music in San Diego.
So, for those of you who are not sure about coming to see this gig, please
consider it as a contribution to strengthening the San Diego surf music
scene, which needs all the help it can get, regarding choice of venues open
for surf bands.
Of course, I'm not trying to step on the Detonators/Insects/Kelp toes here,
just bringing the information to everyone's attention. I'd hate the turnout
to the SD show to be low, causing the bar owner to not be open for future
surf gigs in the place.
Happy New Year,
Ran
The Sand Devils
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Neal" <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 11:31 AM
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] March 2005 was Re: Hey Brian
>
>
> March is looking like a historic month in the history of modern surf
> music...so let's start talking about Richard's question (below).
>
> Of course, I'd like to see all of those shows given enough time and
> money. I would really like to see Ran's new band in San Diego. And I'd
> like to do a repeat of my last vacation last April and see the
> Brookdale and Sacramento shows too.
>
> I think so far that March 5th show in Hermosa Beach looks like a
> target date to center activities around (Slacktone/Surf
> Coasters/Nebulas). But that's just coming from me, who has never seen
> Slacktone, and really wants too... :)
>
> Unfortunately California is a big state, so you may not want to be
> driving around all over your entire trip. It can wear on you.
>
> I think a lot of people are waiting to see what other dates fill in.
> For example, The Nebulas play March 5th but not again (at least
> officially) until March 11th.
>
> I am also curious, are other bands like The Hypnotic IV, The
> Infrareds, and possibly Laika & The Cosmonauts going to be around as
> well? I realize I may be asking too much here... :^)
>
> I was in the Hermosa Beach area just once about 2 years ago on a
> business trip, and needless to say, this hayseed from Iowa will also
> need some advice on places to stay, etc.
>
> So yes, as Chris suggested, I think a massive SG101 field trip is in
> order, and let's start the discussions going on this....
>
> Can we see a show of hands on who is thinking about going?
>
> Thanks,
> BN
>
> PS:
> I just also want to state to anyone who is on the fence about this
> that my wife and I did something similiar last April during the 1st
> Surf Coasters US tour, and we had a total blast. Not only were the
> bands awesome, but meeting fellow fans/list members like Trode, Tom
> Hinders, the legendary Jeff "Bigtikidude", (the other non-list guy)
> Marty, Ran, Ferenc, Mel Waldorf, etc, etc. was a truly memorable
> experience. Lots of fun and great music all around!
>
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