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Topic: Blue Hawaiians style
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Cliff Swanson
Member From: Raleigh, NC
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posted 06 December 2001 05:29 AM
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I really like the Blue Hawaiians, especially cuts like Swingin' Hula Girl from the Sway CD. Can anyone recommend other bands performing similar Hawaiian-Surf hybridized music that includes steel guitar?Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks Cat |
JWA
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posted 06 December 2001 08:51 AM
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I can't add anything in the knowledge area on these Kats but they are sooooo cool!! Lots of great "vintage" tones! Steels, B-3's, JazzMasters and Fender amps--at least to my ears! |
Rick Aiello
Member From: Berryville, VA USA
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posted 06 December 2001 09:34 AM
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Rumor has it that Gary Brandin (steel player for the Blue Hawaiians and SpongeBob) and his son are about to release "The Vanduras". I was lucky enough to hear it and it is a very addictive, haunting blend of surf guitar and steel. Maybe Gary will give an update!! |
Steve Honum
Member From: LosAngelesCa
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posted 06 December 2001 09:34 AM
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Cliff, if you're ever in L.A. Check the Lava Lounge in Hollywood. The Blue Hawaiians play there off and on (wed. nights I think). They even have a cocktail named after them. The ambiance of the club suits the surf, spy, hawaiian, spaghetti western stuff. What's the title of the Sway cd? Is "Sway" the title, or the record label? Don't know of any other contemporary groups playing their style.
Haere mai,
Steve H. S8A6[This message was edited by Steve Honum on 06 December 2001 at 09:35 AM.] |
Brandin
Member From: Newport Beach CA. USA
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posted 06 December 2001 03:26 PM
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The Vanduras CD will be out the first week of
February (so I've been told) on Pascal Records. The Vanduras are very much like The Blue Hawaiians, only with more steel.=:^)
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Cliff Swanson
Member From: Raleigh, NC
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posted 06 December 2001 05:38 PM
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Steve...Yes, the CD title is Sway. Some great stuff on there IMO.Brandin... Thanks for the tip on the Vanduras. I'll definitely be watching for their CD. Cat |
Hamilton Barnard
Member From: Huntington Beach, CA
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posted 06 December 2001 08:01 PM
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About 95% of Gary's playing on the new CD is with a double 8 Rick, the D10 Franklin was used sparingly. The amps used were an assortment of small vintage tube amps; Magnatone, Silvertone & Rickenbacker. The tone alone is worth the purchase price.
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