Well, wish me luck!

Barklessdog · April 06, 2011, 04:51:31 AM

Quote from: Hörnisse on April 05, 2011, 03:18:12 PM
Sounds like fun Denis! Just keep it simple and it will start flowing in no time. There is no better feeling than playing with a drummer who is solid.

So true, just have fun!

uwe · April 06, 2011, 05:18:55 AM

Live music is reinvigorating for middle-aged men. Like us.

Congrats and go for it.

gearHed289 · April 06, 2011, 08:39:23 AM

Quote from: Denis on April 05, 2011, 12:58:28 PMHe actually wants to play his organ and his sax

You guys are actually going to let this slide by with no comment?

But seriously - Take the gig man! Nothing like playing music with other humans. I've never played surf, but I bet it would be a blast!

OldManC · April 06, 2011, 09:08:53 AM

Congratulations! You'll find your confidence will grow as your competence does, and that will happen pretty quick when you're playing in a band.

Basshappi · April 06, 2011, 10:32:21 AM

Congrats Denis, have a blast man!

I have a deep and abiding love of surf/spy music and though I have played surf tunes in various bands over the years I have never been in a dedicated Surf Band. Gota get around to that one of these days but until then I will live vicariously through you!

Surf's up, dude!

godofthunder · April 06, 2011, 01:12:42 PM

Enjoy the gig ! We did a gig with Dick Dale, he was great !

Bargeon · April 06, 2011, 01:22:45 PM

That could be a lot of fun.

There's a band I haven't seen but followed on the net for a while that specialized in a kind of kick-ass surf music: The Howlin' Thurstins
You might enjoy some of their stuff http://www.howlinthurstons.com/band.htm
Try this for some samples
http://www.myspace.com/howlinthurstons/music

Send us back a gig report.

jumbodbassman · April 06, 2011, 01:27:01 PM

Beach bunnies.....

at least this old man can still dream....

Denis - Mosrite or dano with flats. Never a big fan of mosrite. I have a few univox mosrites if you are interested....

Pilgrim · April 06, 2011, 05:09:28 PM

Denis...you owe us a follow-up, once you recover from the cold beers.

Denis · April 06, 2011, 07:08:20 PM

Thanks, everybody! I sure appreciate all the well wishing and encouragement! I'll be sure to check out all the links and suggested bands.
I burned a copy of an out-of-print box surf set from Rhino Records called "Cowabunga". It's 4 cds broken down into 1960-1963, 1963, 1963-1967 and 1977-1995, totalling about 80 songs. Plus all the Man or Astroman?, Ventures, Addam's Family tv show soundtrack, and random surf cds the three of us have we can pull from a wealth of stuff.

I'm thinking about using my Jerry Jones. It's light, sounds good and looks total surf. What do you guys think? I knew it was a good idea to get this one.

Hornisse · April 06, 2011, 07:21:46 PM

Nice! Just note that it is a collectors item now that JJ is no longer going to produce the guitars......

Freuds_Cat · April 06, 2011, 07:22:23 PM

Surf green?

I WILL buy me one of those Longhorns one day.

Denis · April 06, 2011, 07:39:54 PM

Quote from: Hörnisse on April 06, 2011, 07:21:46 PM
Nice! Just note that it is a collectors item now that JJ is no longer going to produce the guitars......

Wait, what?

Quote from: Freuds_Cat on April 06, 2011, 07:22:23 PM
Surf green? I WILL buy me one of those Longhorns one day.

This thing is REALLY nice. Pretty much top of the line hardware. You'd like it. I found out after I bought it that this combo of green and black was an extra cost option.
Been thinking about flats for this one but I might wait and see how it does when played amongst other instruments.

Freuds_Cat · April 06, 2011, 07:54:24 PM

I'm a rounds player generally but if that bass was mine it would have flats on it for sure.

shadowcastaz · April 06, 2011, 08:18:50 PM

That bass smells of seaweed , lotion & bikini tops. Im lovin the thought of it. Cool cats, dig it!

Well, wish me luck!

Hornisse