Are you a fan of Surf Guitar? Then the Surf Guitar 101 Festival at the Golden Sails Hotel in Long Beach is where you need to be. This event takes place on July 26 to 28 and will feature the best in the surf guitar genre. Headlining the show will be The Surfaris celebrating over 60 years of their iconic surf guitar hit “Wipe Out”. Also on hand will be The Ghastly Ones, The Mermen, Insect Surfers, The Manakooras, The Volcanics and the Surf Zombies plus a whole slew of others.
Also on hand will be a wide array of surf guitar vendors such as Caveman Vintage Music, Alameda Guitars & Effects, and Austin Microphones. Additionally, reps from, Dionysus Records, Musick Recordings, Otitis Media Records, and Elliot Kendall Music, Movies & Pop Culture Media will be there for you to visit with.
This event has expanded into what is now considered one of the most important live music events of its kind in the world. It features the best in traditional, modern, and cutting-edge international, national, and local bands performing and celebrating instrumental surf music’s widely adored yet still niche genre. In addition to the live performances, the convention provides a unique opportunity to shop for one of the greatest selections of surf music-related products under one roof– current and vintage records, t-shirts, books, posters, other paper ephemera, Tiki mugs, guitar pedals and accessories, DVDs and more. The event also offers attendees the rare chance to meet, mingle, and get to know other fans worldwide. Over the years, the convention has been the inspiration for unprecedented tours by foreign bands, historic reunions, live recordings, monumental final performances, once-in-a-lifetime all-star collaborations, and more!
Surf guitar is a specialized niche for sure, but its fans are passionate about their art form and travel for miles to immerse themselves in that culture. This event does not come to San Diego, but a short jaunt up the coast to Long Beach is worth the travel for any surf guitar fans. Whether you play, listen, or just like to be around surf guitar, the Surf Guitar 101 Festival is the place to be!
www.SurfGuitar101Festival.com