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most grateful to the bands, Otto's Shrunken Head and its glorious staff, and the
friends and fans of surf music that came to last night SURF-ROCK SHINDIG
in no particular order, bless you all:
THE SEA DEVILS
THE CHILLERS and their entourage from New Jersey
THE 9th WAVE (and N.E.S.M.A.)
MISTER NEUTRON (they wanted me to remind everyone that they "LOVE YOU!")
The CHILLERS blasted their way onto the stage first, playing, as they called
it, their "own brand of New Jersey surf"....and that they did. A hybrid or good
ol' rock 'n' roll, blues jam, and, of course, surf - they played their hearts
out, much to the delight of the people there. First time in NYC I am
told....can't wait for them to come back!
their website:
The 9th WAVE came out second, giving us some throbbing Connecticut-style
'hot-rod' surf...their specialty. They introduced a lot of new tunes that will
end up on their next CD. From the crwod's reaction to these songs (Mike
'Staccato' Rosado asked the audience for their feedback and opinions) - it would
seem the next album will be killer. I found the band a little more subdued than
normal; well, that's if a 'hot-rod surf' band can drop back a notch.....they
are a mighty intense live surf act. "New" drummer Tommy Tsunami has really
stepped in now too..gotta mention that.
their website: www.9thwavesurf.com
The SEA DEVILS? Man, has this band evolved rapidly into one of the most
intense acts on the scene right now. I goofed a lot about the speed of their
guitarist (is he really called 'Wendell' or am I being goofed on here?) - but
let me say this, there are moments as if he's triple-picking, no, seriously,
quadruple-picking...blindingly fast, I have never seen anyone play like that.
Damn! Their songs are a mix of originals and cool trad songs. They had the
place beggin' for more. I am admittedly nutzoid about this band....warning
everyone: they are surely a band to watch (and watch live, especially).
their website (for now):
and finally, God Bless MISTER NUETRON. With a splash of blues and rockabilly
thrown on top of surf, this 3-piece outfit just shreds. Damian, guitarist, also
plays with a great deal of intensity. Their sense of humor also cracks me the
Hell up. They play the NY tri-state area a lot, and Unsteady Freddis most
grateful that they step up all the time to play my SURF-ROCK SHINDIGS.
their websites: www.misterneutron.com, www.myspace.com/misterneutron
and, of course, the NORTH EAST SURF MUSIC ALLIANCE's website:
www.nesmasurf.org
and, OTTO's SHRUNKEN HEAD: www.ottosshrunkenhead.com
you don't have to go to the ocean to hear the surf!
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
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