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« on: June 24, 2014, 09:14:49 AM » |
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Hey all.
I love the 60's surf bands and 60's instrumentals in general, and miss the days when a song without words could crack the top 10. I like Dick Dale and the Ventures and all of the classic groups, but have yet to delve into any modern surf bands. I'm only interested in instrumental groups, and wondered if you folks can point me to some.
Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2014, 01:03:18 PM » |
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I love the Aqua Velvets. Start with their Nomad album.
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2014, 01:05:53 PM » |
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I don't know how "modern" they are, but Shadowy Men From A Shadowy Planet are aces!
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2014, 03:34:46 PM » |
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Man or Astroman - go earlier items as some later pieces contain vox
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2014, 07:11:21 PM » |
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Thanks! I'll check them out!
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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2014, 09:59:40 AM » |
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There is a local band here in Chicago called Ambassadors To Earth I've seen play a couple of times and they put on a really good show.
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« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2014, 10:13:30 AM » |
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Top of the list, hands down...since the mid 90's...Los Straitjackets.
If you want to hear what they do, listen to "Pacifica", and prepare to search online for tickets to your closest venue when they come around on tour again.
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« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2014, 04:42:48 AM » |
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A couple more - I would note these bands are stylistically reverentially into Surf music, rather than pushing the genre: Surf Coasters - Japanese style mongers; pm me if ya wanna teaser The Break - www.thebreak.net.au - dude from the Violet Femmes (bass man Brian Ritchie) matched with the rhythm section of Midnight Oil (major Australian Band) Blue Bottles - http://thebluebottles.bandcamp.com/ - I can not express my love for these guys in words (but I can express my love for these guys via a sticky emission) |
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« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2014, 05:33:06 AM » |
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Top of the list, hands down...since the mid 90's...Los Straitjackets.
If you want to hear what they do, listen to "Pacifica", and prepare to search online for tickets to your closest venue when they come around on tour again.
Too true. I love their version of "My Heart Wil Go On"----Telstar on the beach! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFhEDXGzk4Q |
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« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2014, 09:08:04 PM » |
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Top of the list, hands down...since the mid 90's...Los Straitjackets.
If you want to hear what they do, listen to "Pacifica", and prepare to search online for tickets to your closest venue when they come around on tour again.
I agree, LS are fantastic! |
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« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2014, 07:25:38 AM » |
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Thanks to all. I'm gradually working my way through all of them.  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2014, 11:43:12 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2014, 10:32:00 AM » |
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Ok! I've been working though these recommendations. Really liking the Aqua Velvets and Los Straitjackets even though the Lucha Libra masks are a bit gimmicky. Thanks everyone. Going to check out Christmas/holiday surf music as well. My playlist tends towards doo-wop right now.
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« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2014, 10:51:37 AM » |
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Aqua Velvets Guitar Noir is a favorite surf instrumental album of mine. From that album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwks5KUbZEY |
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« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2014, 02:53:56 PM » |
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Yes! I have this one! Great stuff! |
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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2014, 10:56:22 PM » |
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I went simply by googling "modern surf bands". One of the results: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gollygeecompYou can check this list too: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Modern-Surf-Rock-Albums/lm/R2IVULLWIAK4IRThis 1 is my favorite; very convenient site: http://bravenewsurf.com/bands/ |
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