Promo Cover.cdr - The Surfin` Tones

Promotional Material
Fall 2007
Contents
1. Meet The Surfin’ Tones
2. Band Members
3. Our Vintage Gear
4. Selected Play List
5. Press Photograph
6. Selected Events
- Rally 2006 - Daytona Raceway
- City of Hollywood - Clambake 2007
- Jack and Jill House Benefit - 2006
- Daytona Race Car Band Promo 2006
- Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley Davidson
Meet The Surfin’ Tones!
The band is comprised of four musicians that have a
passion for perpetuating the sounds of the great
instrumental classic hits from the late 50’s and 60’s.
That unique sound is lost today in the myriad of
digital effects and signal processors. The Surfin’
Tones have incorporated the original tube amplifiers,
reverb units, Fender guitars and Ludwig drums from
the era, and are fanatical about reproducing the
‘original’ sound of the periods great music artists.
The members include Greg Darby on lead guitar,
Geoff West on drums and percussion, Bill Striker on
Bass, and Greg Sutherland on rythum guitar and
keyboard.
The band has aggregated over 150 years of musical experience, and relies on the combined strength of it’s
members to continue to “hone the tone!”
What We Play
The Surfin’ Tones play “classic” instrumental hits from the leading recording artists of the 50’s and 60’s
including The Ventures, Duane Eddy, The Chantays, The Sufaris, The Marketts, The Pyramids, The Bel Airs,
Santo and Johnny, Dick Dale, Link Wray, The Pharos and many more.
Our play list features the recognizable songs that made the “Top 10 Hit Parades” and includes such
recognizable tunes as Pipeline, Walk Don’t Run, Apache, Wipe Out, Sleepwalk, Tequila, Telstar, Hawaii
Five-0 and others.
Where We Play
The Surfin’ Tones are best suited to play events that fit
the genre of our music. We have played ‘corporate’
beach theme events, municipal festivals, lounges,
beach parties, private parties, classic car shows and
large venues.
For booking information:
The Surfin’ Tones
PO Box 70808
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307
Phone: 954-288-9426
Email: info@surfintones.com
Band Members
Greg Darby
Lead Guitar
Geoff West
Drums & Percussion
Bill Striker
Bass Guitar
Greg Sutherland
Rhythm Guitar & Keyboard
Vintage Gear
The Surfin’ Tones incorporates an authentic display of
vintage equipment to complement any venue. Proudly
displaying original 1960’s Fender and Ludwig
equipment, the band perpetuates the original classic
sounds of the great instrumental era. From original
Fender reverb tanks, amplifiers, and guitars to a restored
Ludwig drum set, the band looks as great as they sound.
Sound and lighting are an important complement to any musical venue. The Surfin’ Tones stage lighting and PA
system provides the right amount of sound and ambience for any occasion. Original JBL wedge monitors and
JBL vertical towers provide a dynamic sound projection for just the right effect and punch when it’s needed.
Multi-spectrum lighting adds a touch of color to the band and original equipment on stage and up close.
Custom designed ‘effect’ boxes, external reverb tanks and lots of dual fifteen-inch JBL Fender cabinets round
out the vintage effect of the bands performance. Original clear and crisp sound with the right amount of reverb
and vibrato with the great guitar licks plus effective percussion equals the unparalleled sound of instrumental
classics. The bands goal is to perpetuate the sound of the original masters of instrumental music with a timeless
quality that only the best in vintage era equipment can provide.
Partial Gear Summary:
- 6 Fender JBL cabinets with dual 15 D140F & D130F speakers
- 2 1960’s Fender Dual Showman Reverb tube amplifiers
- 1 1960’s Fender Super Bassman tube amplifier
- 1960’s Ludwig Drum and percussion ensemble
- 2 1960’s external Fender Reverb tanks
- Guitars including: Fender Stratocastors (3), Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Telecaster, Martin
acoustic, Fender Jazz Bass, and Precision Plus bass
- PA System including JBL tower speakers, wedge monitors and Yamaha Power
amplifier with monitors
Featured Play List
Pipeline - The Chantays
Telstar - The Ventures
Mr. Moto - The Bel-Airs
The Endless Summer - The Sandals
Apache - The Ventures
Miserlou - Dick Dale
BullDog - The Fireballs
Last Date - Los Straitjackets
Walk Don't Run - The Ventures
Spanish Blue - The Aqua Velvets
Sleepwalk - Johnny & Santo
Pacifica - Los Straitjackets
Hawaii Five-0 - The Ventures
Green Onions - Booker T & The MG's
Driving Guitars - The Ventures
Diamond Head - The Ventures
Wipe Out - The Surfaris
Western TV Medley - Various Artists
Calhoon Surf - Los Straitjackets
Pipeline - Stevie Ray Vaughn/Dick Dale
Penetration - The Pyramids
Out Of Limits - The Marketts
TailSpin - Los Straitjackets
Ghost Riders - Duane Eddy
Peter Gunn - Henry Mancini
Perfidia -The Ventures
Surf Rider -The Ventures
Yellow Jacket -The Ventures
Guitar Boogie Shuffle - Link Wray
Pintor - The Pharos
Slaughter On Tenth Avenue - The Ventures
Tequilla - The Ventures
Rebel Rouser - Duane Eddy
Kawanga - Los Straitjackets
Secret Agent Man - The Ventures
Fadeaway - Laika & the Cosmonauts
“Fun in the sun? Try a liesurely stroll down the
boardwalk, snacking on popcorn and playing
carnival games, with cool surfing music
penetrating the air”.... “entertained by The
Surfin’ Tones, a vintage suff band that
shredded the stage with hits like Wipeout,
Pipleline, Tequila and an awe-inspiring
rendition of Miserlou.”
The Surfin’ Tones - Hollywood Clambake
September 2007
The Surfin’ Tones - Jack & Jill Benefit
March 2006
The Surfin’ Tones - Daytona Speedway
April 2006
The Surfin’ Tones - Bruce Rossmeyer’s
April 2005