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Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds What Is Surf Music? Surf music is a genre of popular music associated with surf culture, particularly Orange County and other areas of Southern California. It was particularly popular between 1961 and 1965, has subsequently been revived and was highly influential on subsequent rock music. It has two major forms: largely instrumental surf rock, with an electric guitar or saxophone playing the main melody, pioneered by acts such as Dick Dale and the Del-Tones, and vocal surf pop, including both surf ballads and dance music, often with strong harmonies that are most associated with The Beach Boys. Transition artists such as Chuck Berry, Duane Eddy and the inventive oldtimer, Les Paul, had long been experimenting with tremolos, echolettes and other such techno music toys, but these gimmicks were usually utlized for the odd temporary effect.  Not until Dale began promoting himself as a surf guitarist and calling such sustained electro riffs ‘surf music,’ was this pecular sound given a popular or proper generic name. Somewhere along the line, surf music ceased to have anything to do with actual surfing and migrated to kitsch. But although shuddering tremolo bars fit the image of a guy in floral print trunks, the music is mostly instrumental and as such essentially abstract, so you can make it mean anything you want it to. Even early surf rockers like the Ventures and the Tornados realized this and began to incorporate the astronautical, lounge, and kitsch elements that color most efforts in the genre these days. So the term “surf” as it relates to music today basically just refers to music with lots of reverb and crazy guitar playing…”

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds Jimmie Haskel and his Orchestra This show is a great follow-up to our Surf Music From Outer Space.Legendary late '50s outer space rock & roller Jimmi Haskel created and album with some theremin and other novel electronic and 'talking alien' effects. The Ultra rare Space-Age  Rock & Roll crossover release by one of the premier arrangers in the business featurs an early voltage-controlled analog synth and obviously a theremin in all sonic corners of this rolling capsule. A lot of novelty rock 45's with space themes were released during this era but very few full-length albums and this one is undoubtedly the best of them all. Songs were released in both mono and stereo. Check our RSS feed to see a picture of the Album cover featturing Jimmie himself on the cover playing his own homemade synthesizer.

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) Link Wray was noted for pioneering a new sound for electric guitars, as exemplified in his hit 1958 instrumental "Rumble", by Link Wray and his Ray Men, which pioneered an overdriven, distorted electric guitar sound. He also "invented the power chord! The menacing sound of "Rumble" led to a ban on several radio stations, a rare feat for a song with no lyrics, on the grounds that it glorified juvenile delinquency. Nevertheless it became a huge hit, not only in the United States, but also Great Britain, where it has been cited as an influence on The Kinks, The Who, and Jimmy Page among other.   Pete Townsend states: "He is the king; if it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble,' I would have never picked up a guitar." In 2003, Link Wray was ranked at number sixty-seven in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100  Greatest Guitarists of all time. "Rumble", "Jack the Ripper" and "Comanche" among others...  

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds This episode features Bands who have submitted their songs to our website: Lava Pups from Sacramento, CA Kill Baby Kill from Anniston, AL Roar Shark from Rochester, NY  

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds America's Sweetheart sings some beautiful songs.

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds More songs about Classic Cars!

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds The Spotnics from Sweden The Spotnicks were formed in Göteborg, Sweden, in 1957, by guitarist and undisputed bandleader Bo Winberg. The other members were guitarist and singer Bob Lander, drummer Ove Johansson, and bassist Björn Thelin The first year they performed under the name the Frazers, but soon changed it to the Spotnicks. In 1961 they were signed by Karusell and released their first singles containing mostly instrumental covers of famous songs. The selection of songs was as varied as the performances were homogenous, including titles like "Hava Nagila" and "Johnny Guitar." Later the same year, the Spotnicks toured Germany, France, and Spain, and in 1962 they released their debut album "The Spotnicks in London", recorded on their first trip to England. Featured on this tour w ere the space suits that the band would wear on-stage until 1969. It's probably thanks to those silly astronaut costumes, that in the '60s the Spotnicks were one of the most successful instrumental rock groups, alongside the Shadows and the Ventures. Their very specific sound had more in common with the Shadows. It originated from their first primitive demo recordings, butthe record company liked it and it was promoted as a space sound. Already in the late '60s it was outdated, but that didn't stop the group from having big successes throughout the decade. In the '70s the sound was definitely antiquated, but like the Ventures, the Spotnicks found reliable audiences in Japan and Germany, as well as a cult and nostalgia following around the world. The Spotnicks have sold over 20 million albums, making them among the most successful Swedish groups ever, surpassed perhaps only by ABBA and Roxette. By the late '90s they had released 39 studio albums, recorded roughly 700 songs, and had more than 100 members in the different constellations of the band.

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds The Farfisas from Long Island Frankie Farfisa: Guitar, yellsFreddie Farfisa: BassPhilip Farfisa: Farfisa“Big” Fredo “Daddy” Farfisa: Drums The Farfisas formed in early 2011 on Long Island, NY by Frankie who was at that time performing with a rockabilly band named ‘Hey Hey, Why Why?’ and living out of a Winnebago. He ran in to Freddie who worked at a local bait and tackle shop. The two hit it off and decided to form their own band. After seeing Fredo and Philip performing as the duo ‘Rude Dude’, Frankie coaxed them to join what would eventually become the Farfisas. Everyone took the surname ‘Farfisas’ as a tip of the hat to The Ramones. Without any record company support, the band booked all their own shows along the south shore. They quickly grew a following of hair stylists and several used car dealers who were in between jobs. Their debut CD ‘Surf, Far – Surf Good’ is available on iTunes and other popular non brick and mortar locations. Official Site: http://thefarfisas.com/

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds

Shrunken Head Lounge Surf Radio Show Running Time: 29 minutes 30 seconds The Razorblades from Germany It’s the year 2002…Surfmusic is not exactly the fashion of the day. Some nostalgic guys in Hawaiian shirts still play it, but most people think it’s this weirdo thing that was invented by the Beach Boys or Quentin Tarantino.Besides that, they couldn’t care less…It’s the new millennium, times are rough and they have to listen to this ultra-cool loungey electro groove track immediately…. Some young guys think that’s not OK at all. Faraway from the sun, the ocean and the beach, in Wiesbaden/Germany, they decide to add their own chapter to the book that was written by Dick Dale and his fellows. By putting twangy guitars, punk power and melodies as big in the ocean in the shaker, they create a musical cocktail that makes you move your feet in double speed and dance like a madman. Six months later their first album is in the can and THE RAZORBLADES start touring. Fast forward to 2011… THE RAZORBLADES are one of Europe’s leading surf bands, played nearly 300 shows in ten countries, released three albums and one EP, added tracks to numerous compilations and have absolutely no plans to retire. Instead they release their forth full length album “Gimme Some Noise”, which shows the band running like a well-oiled diesel engine. Rob Razorblade (guitar), Ray Razorblade (bass) and Regi Razorblade (drums) travelled a lot in the last few years. They slept on countless living room floors, rocked together with bands like The Peacocks, Loaded, Los Straitjackets and the Turbo Acs and forgot the blinders of the surf genre in a backstage trashcan somewhere on the road… But can you combine Surf with Punk, New Wave, Ska, Reggae, Modsound and Rockabilly?THE RAZORBLADES say Yes! The spirit of Dick Dale still lingers over “Gimme Some Noise”, but the three piece from Germany spices the Sixties Sound with neck breaking speed, wild feedback noise and a colorful range of influences. You can hear the American power pop of the Cute Lepers as well as Agent Orange’s West Coast Punk, find traces of Ska from The Specials, Punky Reggae from the Ruts, the Mod Sound of the Jam and if you listen closely, there’s also some feedback extravaganza in the spirit of Sonic Youth. Official Site: http://www.therazorblades.de/