Whether you've been stoked for surf since the 1st wave or you're just a gremmie, get amped for a line-up of the gnarliest instrumental surf rock nug's to ever drop!
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Americas 27th, and southernmost state is also the only state to boarder both the Atlanntic Ocaen and Gulf of Mexico. Florida may not be known as a surfers paradise but it has produced world-class surfers such as Kelly Slater, and if you know where to look, Florida surfing may just surprise you. One of only 2 US state with a tropical climate (The other is Hawaii), it's home to unique aquatic wildlife such as the manatee and bottlenose dolpine as well as America's only continental barrier coral reef.
I got my start as a DJ in Rochester N.Y.s Goth and Industrial music scene and can still be found in the areas club about once a month spinning spooky and harsh tunes (under myy DJ Energon moniker). It would seem that I'm not alone in my love of both Surf/ Instro and Goth/ New Wave. Surf bands from around the world have put their own signature spin onthe muusic of bands from Kraftwerk to Joy Division. Take a listen to some unique takes on "Songs you hear at the goth club".
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The Japanese "Eleki" style (Japanese English for electric, as in electric guitars) has it's own unique, fast and frantic sound that is instantly recognizable, and stands out as it's own sub genre of surf and instro music. Inspired by The Ventures 1962 tour of the worlds 4th largest island nation, thousands of Japanese teenagers picked up the guitar and formed combos of their own, some of which went on to rival the fame of their idols and in the case of Yuzo Kayama, even go on to be covered by The Ventures themselves. Even today the country boasts hundreds of Ventures cover bands.
Washington state might be better known for birthing the Grunge music of the 90s but the state gives its southern neighbor a run for its money in the surf category as well. You can trade in your flannel and axe for a wetsuit and board and carve a wave at surf spots like Westport or Cape Dissapointment. The cold waters and rocky beaches dotting its 157 miles of Pacific coastline give shape to the oft-times dark undertones found in the music of bands like "The Desolate Coast", "The Nightmares" and "The Destroyers".
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With nearly 10,000 miles of coastline and almost 6,000 islands and inlets (only 200 of which are inhabited), the un-initiated might expect Greece to have a bustling surf scene but the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean are too sheltered from wind and water exchange to produce consistent waves. That's not to say you can't catch the occasional ridable wave but you'll need a big break (no pun intended) If the surfing gods smile upon you (we're looking at you Poseidon) you might find yourself with a day or two of beautiful swells.
We've got a real peach of a set ahead. The wayout mobile takes us from the "Empire State" to the "Empire State of the South". Georgia might not be as well known for surfing as it's neighbors to the north (South Carolina) and South (Florida) but it has a unique appeal all it's own. If the last of the 13 original colonies doesn't impress you with its surf scene, it's surf bands won't let you down. From 60's bands like St.
The outer banks offer up the largest waves on the East Coast of the United States, the same conditions which have caused nearly 3,000 shipwrecks and earned the area it's nickname; "The Graveyard of the Atlantic" create a surfer's paradise. Cape Hatteras in particular is synonymous with big swells but is only one of the surfing hot spots along the 322 miles of North Carolina Coastline. The amazing bands who dot South Carolina, from the Crystal Coast to the Appalachian Mountains will have you doing the Carolina Shag in no time.
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The Sun and Moon both play important roles for surfing and surf music, while sunny beaches may be more closely associated with the culture, the moon and it's effect on the tides are equally important in creating the conditions for perfect waves.
We have a real ripper of a show in store. The Wayout mobile takes us 10,277 miles from Rochester, NY to the land down under, but that's not even one mile for each of the nearly 11,000 beaches on the shores of Australia. It's truly a surfers' Mecca and the sport and music are deeply woven into the fabric of life in the world's 6th largest country on the world's smallest continent.
