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EDTTTON #2 _ AUGUST 2{X}4 rHe r,i,A.Ntn I had many good idcas submitt€d (and some not so goodl) alld the final decision was difficult. Some of the suggestions included "GAIN" (Geofs Australian lnsrrurnental Newslettei), "DWAIN" (Definjtely Wortlrwhile Aust Inst Newsletter), "The Twang OfThe Beat", "cuitar String-A-Long". "Twank" (couldn'r imagine using that I'd be forever referred toas a Twankerl), and one unidentified lady left a message on my answering machine swgesting "MUSIC" (Most Unusual Stupid Instrumsntal Cmp", agarn, one fo. tlrc bin. My favourite is "Too Good For Words"- which I'11 use for the presen| Many thanks to Kim for lhe logo | ! Let me know what you think!l

SHADOZ 2004 A great day was had by all at 'The Bridge" h tuchmond on Sunday 13 June. With l2 hours ofgood musjc, good bee{, good company and a great overall atmospherg how could we go wrong?

'I_he Foceedings we.e once again started by our ove.s€as friends, the Five O'Clock Shadows, ilom Hobart, Tasmania. Richard Andrews (Lead Guitar) ard Bill Burton (Rh).thm) *€re this year joined t'y P€ter Davidson (Bass) and a drunlmer called "machine". Their firsr s€f contained a wid€r variety ofshadows instumentalE as well as a seleclion offtacks by the Adantics and others and proved a perfect start to the day. nMidlife Crisis" featued Richard Codron (Lead). Eugene Van Der Hooden (Rhltlm). Cary Jorknrs (Bass) and Cerry Halpem (Drums) with more Shadows' favoudtes, a South Aliican medley, Miserlou Medley and others. Another nice selection which included some lesser knor*n numbers-

Kim Humphreys onc€ again drove his litfle hatchback (laden with P.A., etlects. guitars et al) down from Sydney. this time armed witb copies ofhis new CD "Big Twang Theory" (see review later)- His first set included a couple oftracks ftorn the new CD as well as a variety of instumental "classics", played as only Kim can play ihem. Nice to se€ the Denvermen's "Surfside" and the Echomen's "Ski Run" making a 'mmeback'

David Rogerson (Lead), David Jespcr (Rhlthm) ard cary Newton (Bass) are from Ballarat about 1 l0 kms west of Melboume, and werejoined by Gerry Halpern (Drums) for a short but enjoyabl€ set- Gunshot, Find Me ,A. Golden Stree! Chet Arkins Medley. Adventwes ln Paradise and "Twangy" Medley were introduced by the dry wit ofDavid R., with some inter€sting anecdotes. Adrian Brorrfl€ is the doyen ofthe Sydney Shadows Club. His l0 ye3r old son Bryaa aeated us to a short solo set in the style of Chet Atkins on his beaBdnrl Gretsch guitar. It's ftghtening to think !,vhar be'lt be like when he is 201!

Joey D'Rozario is a great guitarist and a real livewire. Usi{g backing racks, he breezed through a wide variety ofShadows numbers including Cavatina Maria Elen4 Roddgo's Concerto and others. The highlight was a great version of D e Stlails' Sultans Of Swing with Kim Humphreys.

Popular Barry Roy was.joined by Russell Baird (Rh!'tlm) Jetr Manning (Keyboards), Dan Mcl,achlan (Bass) and John Hall (Druns) for the likes ofKon-Tiki, Gonzales, Genie With The Ljght Brcwn Lamp, The Savage, The Frigitened City md others. creat stuff.

After a 'dinner break' and a few well deserved ales, the sarne band provided rhe support for guitarist Con Anag, who etrtertained with an interesting set with some unusual s€lections and well played too!! Another Melboume 'legend'. guiE.ist .Ioh Cosgrove was joined by Ray 'Scrcamy' Eames (Gui&E), Frank Bums (Drums) and Ray Houston (Bass) The Fsrdrrmen- We were treated to Diamondq The White Rabbit, G.een Oniors- Quite A Pa.ty, TIte Cruel Se4 Pipeline and a Ventures Medley. John's Jazzmaster really captured thc sound ard leel of thosc early Ventures things.

John also played thc lead guitarrole wilh The Imposters. specially formed for the erent. John was joined by tan B. Allen (Bass). who was also our MC lor ihe ev€ning, Noel Trcsider (Keyboards). Grahan Broomfield (Saxophone) and Len McGll (Drums) They leatured a wide range of matedal. and it was nice to hear some D ane Eddy. John$y & The Hunicanes- Mar-Keys / Thunderbirds mat€rial

Kim Humpbrcys rctumed ficr arother solo set ard had everyone spellbound with his versions ofcoofy Foot. Mercedes, Rebel Rous€r. Parisienne Walkways. Hideaway and You R€ally Got Me. Br€thtakingl

After the ram€ draw and a few fbnlalities. l]ryan Browne relurned for a reprise of Windy And Wan:r. lhen lhe rive O'Clock Shadows ('lasma ia's own!) pleased with,motlier line selection. Mary commeoted on thc wide vadely ofthe lesscr known Shadows tracks featured

'fhe night was drawiDg to a close. ard the Sydney "conlingent" combined with l}e "locals" for the finale. Russell. John, Dan. Jeflmd Lisa provided capable backing for Adrian Browne with Darc€ On. Gonzales- Round And Round- Chattanooga Choo Choo. Midnight- Geronimo- In 'lhe Mood and Ap6che. beforc handing over to Kim Humphreys for Rebel Rouser, Foot Tapper ard others- One ofthe most irteresting fealures ofthis year was the wdcome infroduction oflots ofAustraliar instrumentals fiom the 60's, as u/ell as a wide selection oftracks by other artists alo g with some of dre lesser known Shadows numtlers. Among the mrtsiciars were rnembers of 'lcgendary' bands such as the Henohmen. Chessmen, Jigsaq All Stars, Fendennen. Strangers. !|kre Jays, Blue EchoeE Preaniers, Plarets and many otherc some ioo ernbarmssing to mmtiofl-

'lhe o€anisers (Geoff, Russell snd Gar'') wish {o tha k all involved- the musicians- Ian Allen (MC- aid generous donation lo lhc.ame). Jernly a d Sne al lhe door- Bryce tbe pholographer. l"efly and his slaffal "The Bddge", Dcnys at "l lound Dog s Bop Shop" and anyone we forgot. Slay tuned for a bigger and betlor event i 2005

THE HELP DESK Does anyone oul {here have a vid€o ediling suite. or acc€ss to one? Wc have laped the proceedings at "Shadoz 2004" a d would like to release the video to ihose irter€sted. However, nost ofthe tapes are in the VHS-C format. and we need some professional advic€ and guidance.

Many rhanks to fhose who ad\.ised that the episode of "This ls Yorr Life" featuring Tommy Emmanuel rvas ot sholvn in l'ebmury, but was ir facl t;lmed in February. Thanks to our Sydney "All Tlings Emrnaruel" correspondent- I can advise that Chamel 9 plans to scre€n the episode later this year. probably in October- Watch out for itl!

TOMI}TY EMMANUEL Speaking ofTommy El]nna uel. dates for his 2004 tour har€ been announced. They are: Ca bena _fheatre I December. Wrcsl Point Entenainmenl Cenfre Hobart 3 Decernber. Burswood 'l'healre Perlh 4 Decernber, ller Majesty's Theatre Adelaide 7 December, City Recital Hall Angel Place Sydney 9 December- Dalias Brooks Centre Melborune I I December and Jupiters Theatre at Conmd Jupiters Gold Coast l2 December. Fulher d€tails can be found at *urv.t!ult:!\ cmlna uel colll

REVIEWS: The big rclease of 2004 has to be... KIM TIUMPHRI]VS . "BIG TWANG T}IEORY" Now Herr'rhis la 20{H YOU REALLY CIOT ME / N,IERCEDES / RETURN IO SURF CII'Y (*) / PARI. TIME LOVE / BULLET PROOF SOCKS (*) / BIG TWANG'I'HEORY (*) / CRAZY FINCERS (* ) / GUNSI,TNGER / SURI'SIDE / EL CUMBANCHERO / NUTROCKER,/ NICHTMARE (*) Tte racks marked (+) are Kim's original compositions. all ofwhich fit in well with The Kinks' "You Really Cot Me" very toflgue in cheek, a la The Fargone fJeauties (remember thenr?) at a frenetic pace. David Gates' 'Part Tirne Love", Davie Allan s "Gunslinger". the Denvennen's beautiful "Surfside", El Cumbarchero" as populaised by The Vertures, and that "Classic ofThc Classics" by B.Bumble And The Stingers "Nut Rocker". "Mercedes" is a latin sounding acoustlc number, and one ofmy favourites on the CD. "Retum To Surf The Sundazed CD's are all erlrernely well compile4 and contain copious and authodtatrve liner notes-

THE FRANTICS - "THE COMPLETE FRANTICS ON DOLTON" col-|,ncroRs' cHorcE ccDt-463-2 STRAIGHT FLUSH / YOUNG BLUES / FOG CUI-|ER / BLACK SAPPHIRT / WEREWOLF / CHECKERBOARD / NO WEREWOLF / TIIE WHIP I DELILAH / YANKEE DOODLIN' / ONE MINUTE OF FLAMENCO (FOR TwO MINUTES) / SAN ANTONIO ROSE I TREES / UNRELEASED TRACKS: OH YEAH! / WALKIN'TIIE BEAT / RICHMOND STOMP / VENTURA BLVD, / DIRTY ROBBER / SWEET CUCUMBER / HOLD ITl LOST LOLAND / MIO AMORE / LETTM FROM ]ENNIE / LOVE OF MY LIFE / DON'S TUNE / LOST LOVE The Ventores' label mates with their first full-length release. This CD contains all oftheir singie tracks on Dolton, plus no less thaD 13 umel€as€d tlacks. Startiry with "Straighr Flush", which was covered successfully by Aushalia s olir D€e Jays, the group continue through a numbcr of divers€ tacks, includinS their farnous "Werewolf' and "The Whip"- They had a harder, more R&B bas€d soun4 and featured guitarist Ron Pete.s€n, koyboardist Chuck Schodirg saxophonist Bob Hosko, bassi$ Jim Manolides alld drummer Don Fultorl This CD shows that the F.antrcs were not just copyists, atrd "inco{porated various styles into their brand ofinstrumental roch including Latin-influenced rh!,tbmE flamenco andjazzy, exotica-ting€d arrang€ments". Reconmeoded for those ofyou who like that somelhing a little different.

SANDY NELSON _ "TIIE BEAT GOES ON" orl STATESIDE 7243 864336 2 6 NOTHINGS TOO COOD FOR MY BABY / LO\€ IS LIKE AN ITCHING IN M Y HEART / KICKS / GLORIA / TIME WON'T LET ME / COOL JERK / THE BEAT C'OES ON / MERCY MERCY MERCY / GROOVIN' / CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF YOU / UFIIGIJT (EVERYTHING'S ALRICHT) / SOUL FINGER / LNCI{AIN MY HEART / SHAKE A TATL FEATHER / WHAT'D I SAY / PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART / ALLIGATOR BOOGAI-OO / FLTNKY BROADWAY / EL?RESSWAY TO YOUR IIEART / BOOGALOO DOWN BROADWAY / MIDNIGHT MAGIC / KARATE BOOGALOO / GET ON UP / MYSTERY BOOCALOO Diurnmer Sandy Nelson had a couple ofbig hits wi$ "Let Th€re Be Drxms" and "Teen Boat" in the early 60's. These tacks are a far cry from those dayg and showcase Sandy's evolvirg style and sound. He recorded over 30 albums for Inperial and laler United Artists between I 960 and I 972, mosdy fsaluring "cover" versions of the hits ofthe day. The tracks here arc lifted fiom some oflhes€ LP's, narnely "Super&ums" (6 tracks), "The Beat Goes On" (3) "Soul Drums" (6), ''Boogaloo Beat" (8) afld "Groovy" (1) covering fhe 1966- 1969 pedod. Lots ofbrasr fix*, soul, guitars, R&8, imd ... drutnsll

VARIOUS - "EARLY ROCK & ROLL FROIII NEW ZEALA.I{D - VOL. 9 & TO - THf, VIKING RECORDS STORY" (2CD) COLLT,CTOR REICORDS {Ho and) CLCD n11lNB INSTRUMENIAL TRACKS: TUMBLEWEED BOOGIE / YODEL BOOCTE / HUB BOOGIE (All by COLE W]LSON & THE TUMBLEWEEDS) / THE MAN FROM LARAMIE / SHAKE RATILE & ROLL / ON THE REBOUND (THE EMBERS) / SHAKE / COWABLNGA (JIMMIE SLOGGETT) / TT]E WHITE RAABIT / ? (aka FLAPJACK) / GLITAR BOOGIE (PETER POSA) / SUGARTIME (CARTH YOUNG & HIS TRIO) / MUST BE MADISON (JIMMIE SLOCGETT & THE EMBERS) / CAIL TT A DAY (THE NUSONICS) Dutchman Ce€s Klop continues his trawl ihrough eady Ne.* Zealand mck & roll history wirh this set, containing 47 samples ftom the Viking lab€I. Mosdy vocal, admittedly, but it is inleresting to hear the instrwnental conhngent (Cees has included instrumedals o41 other volumes too) with conEibutions by The Embers, Jinrnie Sloggett Tbe Nusonics ard Peter Posa-

LOOKINC FOR INSTRUMENTAL CD's AND DVD'S? Why not try HOITND DOG'S BOP SHOP, 313 VICTORIA STREET, WEST MELBOURNE vlc 3003. A huge range ofinstrumentals ftom the 50's and 60's - ShadowE Vsttures, Atlantics, Jolrmy & The Huric€nes, Bill Black s Combo, Chot Atkins, The Spolnicks arc just a fBw ofthe many artisls in stock, as well as many populsr labels such as Ra.ity, Echo, Collecto., Cansloa4 Wtute Lab€|, Bisotr Bop. lrts ofvinyl too!! Most of the new releases reviewed here are availabl€ at HDBS. Opening hours are Thusday 10-6. Fdday 10-7.30, Saturday l0-3. Call in and check out the ftnge, or give DENYS a call on 03 9329 5362. De/.rys c?'j also araage mail order ifyou wish. Denys hasjust received a new batch ofgreat CD's on the Canadim STARDUST label. There ae 10 volumes called "Treasured Tunes" (all vmals) and five volumes of "Vintage Instrumen€ls". Each CD has 20 tracks, and the instrumentals are very good selections ofhits and .aities. For full track listings, pleas€ contact me. Tle CDs ee$34.95 each. City" is a re-recording ofa track Kim did lor a compilation a decade ago. Kim us€s a variety ofguitas from his collection to arrive at this varied collection- Som€ acoustic sounds, some fast (and t mean FAST) picking, Iots of twang, and above all, dor€ with taste. My only criticism? it's too bloody short!l Onty 35:52 in lengrh. More please, Kim!!

By the way, if those ofyou who bought "Big Twang Theory" at "Shadoz 2004" contact me. I have copies oftho rcvis€d (final) insert / cove. notes to forward on to you.

Not much else to hand from Australi4 but US rsissue label Smdazed have released some intsresting titles rec€ntly. Among thes€ ar€: DAVIE ALLAN & THE ARROWS. 'RESTLI]SS IN L.A.N SLTNDAZOD SC 11135 (Stereo) THE TOXIC TERROR / KICK BACK / I HAD TOO MUCH TO DREAM (LAST NtcrrD (voc) / QUIVER / ENERCIZED / THE LOUD, TIiE LOOSE AND THE SAVAGE / WICKED WOMAN (voc) / THEME FROM THE WILD ANGELS / ARROW HIGHWAY / RESTLESS IN L.A. / THE STRANGER / ON TT{E SURFACE / GUTIARRA. TRISTE / DEMENTE Davie Allan has retained his loud, fi.rzz ridden style into modem times. Full on, brash guilar somds including a reworking ofTherie From The Wild Aagdg and mostly original compositions. The vocal version of the Electric Pnm€s' "1 Had Too Much To Drean-.. " also works well, and The Stranger is not the Shadows nme. iBOSS JANDAVN - CUITAR: -TIIE Bf,ST OF JAN pAl'IS' SUNDAZED SC 11136 (r{ono) FUGITIVE / TT]E TIME FLTNNEL / WATUSI ZOMBIE / POOKY / WALKIN'BACK / GUITAR STAR,/ MAN FROM NOWHERE / LOST IN SPACE / (RETURN OF) THE GREEN HORNET / BOSS MACHINE / MORE (THEME FROM MONDO CANE) / MYSTIQIJE / THE UNWANTED / Rtn{ FOR YOLIR LIFE / DREAMER (*) / HOB SKIP & JUMP / SCRAMBLE / SNOW SLIRFIN' MATADOR / THE FLIGHT OF THE BEE / IN COMBAT (*) Most ofyou will not know ofjan Davis- His rnain claim to farn€ is that he recorded the original version ofThe Fugitive, later recorded by The Ventdes on their "Fabulous Ventur€s" alhmt in 1966. lnterestingly, The Venhres only credit€d l,ou Josi€ as being the composer, whilst Jan clains co,wiiter credits on this CD. Unfortunately, mary ofthe hacks seern like an fitension ofThe Fugitive (whm youte on a good thing, stjck to it!l) (*) - Previously rmissued.

AL CASI,Y. COOKIN'_ THE SMOOTH CUTTAR AND ORGAN SOI,]IIDS OF AL CASf,Y' SUNDAZED SC 6l 15 (Mono) GUITAR MAN / ruICE / A FOOL'S BLUES / COOKIN'/ HOT FOOT / INDIAN LOVE CALL / JIVIN' AROUND / FULL HOUSE / LAUCHIN'/ DOIN' THE SHOTISH / DOIN' IT I MONTE CARLO / CHICKEN FEAI-IIERS / T}iEME FROM HUCKLEBERRY HOUND I THE HUCKLEBUCK / WHAT ARE WE CONNA DO IN '64? All tracks recorded 1956-1963. Al, of course, was the driving force behind Duano Eddy's eady marerial, and becarne a memb€r of the Rebels for many years. These tracks have all appeared before, on Ace's .Jivin' Around" (1995), Bear Family's "A Man For All Sessions" (2001) and others_

DA!'IE ALLAI\ & TI'E ARROWS _ "DEVIL'S RUL1ALE - A}{THOLOG]r ]64jq:OSE.TqUEBI SIDEWALK RECORDINGS '6+'6E} (2CD) SUNDAZED SC 11138 (Mono) CDI: APACHE 65 / BLUE CUTIAR / THE REBEL (WTIHOUT A CAUSE) / TOMAHAWK / SCRATCHY / COMMANCHE / MOONDAWG '65 / DANCE THE FREDDIE / THEME FROM THE WILD ANGELS / U,F.O, / BLUE'S THEME / BONGO PARTY / THE CI.IASE / THE UNKNOWN RIDER / DEVIL'S ANGELS / CODY'S THEME / THEME FROM THUNDER ALLEY / PETE'S ORGY / THE DEVIL'S RUMBLE /THE CHOST STORY CD2: KING FUZZ / ACTION ON THE STREET / GHOST RTDERS IN THE SKY / THE YOUNG WORLD / THE BORN LOSER'S THEME / THE LOSER'S BAR / MOONFIRE / CYCLE.DELIC / BLT'E RIDES AGAIN / INVASION / BLUE'S TRIP / ] 3TH HARLEY / ANOTHER CYCLE IN DETROTI / MIND TRANSFERRAL / LULU'S WORLD / GLORY STOMPERS / T}iE STOMPERS AND 'I'I{E SOULS / THE CHECKERED FLAG / HELLCATS / SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME This excellont double s€t covels Davie's ea ier car€er, from $rfstyled insfumentals to his lator fuzz and reverb drenched style. The tracks are lifted from his first fouI LP's, som€ single hacks, acrd a number of selections liom his numerous soundt ack albums on Tower ar1d Sidewalk- These include a number of motorrycle movies, su€h as "Wild ln The Streets", "The Hellcats", "Thc Wild Angels", "Bo.n Losers" ard "Thunder Alloy,'. Ifyou like your instrmentals iard and fast this is foryoull THE RAPIERS: J was torluiate fo s€e The Ragrers "Lir€" ir London at the "Pipeline" Convention in 1994. I must say they were one ofth€ BESI'(ifnot THE bes0 bands I've ever seon. The latest issue of"Pipeline" magazine (No. ) is almost wholly devoted to The Rrpiers in-depth interviews- disco$aphy, "Family Tree" ard the full story. "Pipeline" edited by Alan Taylor ard Dave Burkg and is available {iotn Alan Taylor at 12 Thorkhill Gardens, Thames Ditto . Surrey KT7 oUP, tJK e'nail: ALa_ljAeipqiilllUggt!.u\ Website: ! !!!l!])rlitrg!r!-c.sa.q!

TTIf, AI'LANTICS The Allantics are sched ed to appear as "special guests" on Chris Isaak's Aushalian Tour 2004. In Melboume. the show is at the Regent Theatre on Octobor 7. Tickets lrom !.uty,tlaleiQlaalt or phone 132849. No doubt the show will be io other ciiies. The same promoters ars advertising Ceorge Benson a( the sane venue on October 9 I wonder ifhe do€s any instrumenlals these days? By theway, the Atlantics'music is featured on a new DVD "Flight Of The Su.f Dogs". Details on their website !]ud1li9d1l4q!_c'!ga.Uf

SHADOWS NEWS Tho Shadows have completed their "Finai" tour. Most ofyou have probably read the (limited) covenge in th€ local press, which coidcided with the news that Hank. B.uce and Brian have been awaded OBE s in th€ Queen's Birthday honours- In case you donl L_now, Hank .efused his award 'for personal rcaso s". For some rcally interesting news oD the tou., I recornmend you look at Brian's website L!!!l-li_l]]lbenn-ettmqqoc.c!.lA and click on "Back On The Road" fje has kept a diary of the tour and it's beginnings. wirh some interesting photos and anecdotes.

R€ading between the lines. fhere is a SLIM chance ofa further tour, rnaybe of Europq and possibly Australiall whatever. a DVD and possibiy a CD oftlte tour arc due latff this year. crmeltly scheduled for Septeober. Speaking of DVDS- Hank's "Hank Plays Lire" has finally been roleased in Australi4 &rd is available at Hound Dog's flop Shop.

Magic Records, from Franc€, have been reissuing Shadows produ€t for some time now. They have coyered most ofthe early issu€s- and have recently issued a do ble CD cootaining "Specs Appeal" and "Tasty"- both remastered, aod with bonus tracks - No No Nina (lnstrumental). Rrm Billy Run. lt'll Be Me Babe, Lole ls Falling ln Love Again, Well Believe In Loving, Love Deluxq Please Mr. Please (Brucc Welch), Black Is Blach God Only Knows (Altemative version), The Air That I Breathe. Sweet Saturday Nighl Rusk and Song Of Yesterday (Bruce Welch). 'Ihese CD's are velJ well pres€nled usualiy in the digipack' format fhe only downside is that some ofthe cover notes and annotations are in French (l failed that at school!).

Still on th€ Shadows $eme - anyone with the slightest interest in the Shadows should check out The Vibmtos slrely the besl aro rd at present- Comp.ising Warren Bellnett (yes, Brian's sor) and Dick Plant on keyboards. guitarso dnrm prograrnming (almost ever'4hing in fact) with gu€sts such as "Dad' Bri on drirms on some trackt the duo have released a umbe. of CD's containing a truly wide variety ofinstrunlentals from such diverse sourc€s as John Balry (a total of seven compositions spread over the s6vsn CD's), Rofl Goodwin (633 -fhe Squadron, no less!), Emio Monicone. Je.ry Lordarl Jim Webb, Balry (kay etc etc- bottom li e is thaf thes€ guys have a sense ofmelody, and provide some stirrinll and unusual arangements. The CD's are "Tbe Gbost Of Old C'ompton Streer", "The Cappuccino lcd" and the lates! "Tomado Alley". In between they released a series -Ihe ofCDEP's "ln The Pipeline", "ln Channel", "Something For The Weekend. Sir?" and a special CDEP issued exclusively with 'Pipeline" magazine #63 in Msch 2004.

These, and many other Shadows and Shadows-related itemq ar€ available fiofi Leo's Den Music Direct in the UK. They are at P O. Box 4088, Stuftinster Newton, Dorset DTIO I YP, UK. Tel: 01258 820134 Enuil plt{llej1lgr c9u\ Website is \\,rv\l.leosden.co.uk Wofih checking out.

"WALTZTNG THE PLANK" I recently receiled a copy offhe excellent "WALTZING THE PLANK" by well-known author a d surf music exp€rt STEPHEN MCPARLAND. Tte book, sub-titled "THE ILLUSTRA.TED ENCYCLOPEDIA OP AUSTRALIAN SURF MUSIC 1963'2003" is a massive 420 page history ofsurfmusic "down under". lt features in-depth articles and interviews with exfensive discographies on oul favourites sucb as The Atlantics, Dave Bridge, Joy Boys, Denvermen ard hundreds of otherc. Of coorse, ther€'s vocals as well. but surf seems to be mainly an instruinental genre- I'he supertr text is accompaiied by lots ofphotos and memorabilia- most never seen beforc. And there's a 24 page colour spread with sone mo th watering r€cord / CD covers and labels. A greatjob. SfeplEn!! Tfie book was launched with nembers ofthe Atlantics. Denyennen, Stat€srnen, Charad€s- Re egad€s, Flake and oth€rs present, with music provided by Kim Humphreys.

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