Surf gig next Saturday

[Pilgrim]

Cool set list!

I'd consider starting with Wipe Out... it's a great show opener, if your drummer can do it without warm-up.

You're right, it's a great show-opener!

Unfortunately the drummer is 62 and he does really need to warm up first.  Also, he comes up to the PA and does a special intro for that specific number...he tells the story that in the 60's in Southern Cal, if you were a drummer there was ONE number you absolutely had to know how to play....and that's the one.

The band's name is Vintage Winds, and that's code for old farts. The drummer is 62, I'm 59, the lead guitarist is only a couple of years behind me, and the rhythm guitarist is just past 50.  We are limited to two sets because that's literally all the drummer can handle without a long break...or he really pays for it. 

Every band has its own interesting set of personalities and issues, doesn't it?  But we really get along well, no ego problems, just a group of guys who enjoy what they play and aren't trying to make a living at it.

[Highlander]

We are limited to two sets because that's literally all the drummer can handle without a long break...or he really pays for it. 

Double "skins" time may solve that if you wanted to play "extra-time" - any "surf" bands ever had 2 drummers...?

I guess "Mik 'n' Keef" could now be known as the "Zimmer-Twins..." 

[Pilgrim]

Finding a drummer who really understands surf music is not that easy.  In fact, that's true for guitarists as well.  It's a distinct style.  That said, we'd love to have a #2 drummer - it would open up new opportunities.  Well worth considering!

[Highlander]

Read my bottom line... 

[SKATE RAT]

hey Pilgrim. got any recordings? i love surf rock

[Pilgrim]

hey Pilgrim. got any recordings? i love surf rock

There are some marginal recordings from a couple of gigs at my Youtube channel:  http://youtube.com/colocoug

This weekend's gig will be shot by a semi-pro cameraman and hopefully we'll have better video.  What's online now was all shot by my Digital-8 camcorder with stereo mike mounted on a tripod while we played.  I'm a video producer but ya can't shoot and play at the same time, and most people can't use a camcorder to save their lives.