Surf Llama’s Best Surf Guitar Songs

Surf Llama’s Best Surf Guitar Songs

I thought it would be cool if people listed their favorite surf rock songs. Here’s my list of instrumental surf songs. I’ll update it as it changes – unless I forget. Misirlou (performed by Dick Dale) Pipeline (performed by The Chantays) Bustin’ Surfboards (performed...
Los Cuchillos: Awesome Surf Band from Costa Rica

Los Cuchillos: Awesome Surf Band from Costa Rica

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you: Los Cuchillos. You’ve probably never heard of these guys, but you need to go listen to them right now. Their name first struck me as awesome (Los Cuchillos is spanish for The Knives), and then the music floored me. It’s awesome....
The Modelos – Canadian Cowboy Surfers

The Modelos – Canadian Cowboy Surfers

I ran across “The Modelos” for the first time this weekend. If you’re not familiar with them, I think you will enjoy taking a listen. Check them out on their website. Apparently they are from Vancouver, Canada, which means they are likely to smell like a moose and...
Junior Brown Surf Guitar Medley

Junior Brown Surf Guitar Medley

Not really a video, just pictures but with the sound.  Regardless, it’s great country artist Junior Brown playing a great surf medley on his crazy custom-built “guit-steel.”  He puts on a pretty entertaining show.

Von Drat Surf Guitar from Sparrow Guitars

Sparrow Guitars has come up with a line of surf guitars, announced at NAMM 2009. The Von Drat Continental surf guitar is named after Canadian surf band “the Von Drats.” It’s got a cool green color, a big pick guard, and a slanted pickup.  Apparently it’s available in...

Los Coronas (Spain’s Top Surf Band) Play at SXSW

Surf music has its roots in California from the 50′s and 60′s, but has an interesting following today internationally. One band worth listening to is Los Coronas, apparently the top surf band in Spain.  Their sound is a mix of 60s surf sound, Spaghetti Western, and...