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Article Archive for August 2009

Dick Dale Tour Dates 2009
August 26, 2009 – 12:41 pm | No Comments
Dick Dale Tour Dates 2009

With shows starting tonight, there’s a new set of tour dates for Dick Dale. He’ll be performing with his son Jimmy, who I believe plays drums. Here are the dates:
August 26, Wednesday  – Stephen Talkhouse  …

Quentin Tarantino & Surf Music
August 25, 2009 – 12:47 pm | 2 Comments

A lot of credit is given to Quentin Tarantino for reviving interest in surf music.  With the release of Pulp Fiction, one of my favorite movies, the soundtrack was a big seller and full of …

Popular Surf Guitars
August 23, 2009 – 10:07 pm | 2 Comments
Popular Surf Guitars

What guitars do popular surf rock bands play? Several come to mind – Fender Stratocasters, Jazzmasters and Jaguars, Mosrites, and Danelectros.  Not only do they usually have a certain sound, but they also have a …