SEEKING
Bass Guitar.ABOUT
We're looking for committed musicians that like and want to play the classic instrumental hits of the 50's and 60's. Vintage Fender gear is preferred.
- Screen name:
- harleygreg
- Member since:
- Mar 08 2008
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years together:
- 5
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Age:
- 74 years
Influences
The Ventures, The Marketts, Dick Dale, Dwayne Eddy, etc.
Members Of Band
Greg Darby
Geoff West
Jay Schwartz
EQUIPMENT
Fender Dual Showman Reverb
Fender Basmann 50
Jazmasters, stratocasters, telecasters
Ludwig '67 pearls
MUSIC
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Apache
Apache Year: 1960 Genre: Other
“Apache” is a British tune written by Jerry Lordan and the debut hit in England played by Cliff Richards’ back-up group “The Shadows”. Apache scored big in the states for Danish guitarist, Jorgan Ingman in 1961 climbing to number 2 on the charts and was also performed by The Ventures.
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Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O Year: 1962 Genre: Other
This tune was the theme song from one of the longest running crime shows in TV history. When the show first aired, it bombed because it was running against Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in. CBS started running radio spots featuring this song and it became a runaway hit, reaching number 4 in 1969. This song is a tribute to Jack Lord. As Hawaii Five-O’s co-star Kam Fong as Chin Ho used to say…..Bookem’ Dano… Murder One!
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Secret Agent Man
Secret Agent Man Year: 1964 Genre: Other
The most famous recording of the next song was made popular by Johnny Rivers for the opening of the American TV series, Secret Agent which aired from 1964 to 1966. It features licks from the famous James Bond ‘007’ music.
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TV Westerns Medley
TV Westerns Medley Year: 1965 Genre: Other
Great medley of the hit TV show theme songs from Bonanza, Maverick, Have Gun Will Travel, The Wild Wild West and The Rifleman
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Walk Don't Run
Walk Don't Run Year: 1962 Genre: Other
“Walk, Don’t Run” made famous by The Ventures. Originally written by jazz guitarist, Johnny Smith in 1958, whose title originated from a New York Subway sign. The tune was later recorded by guitar legend Chet Atkins. “The Ventures” got a lucky break in 1960 when KJR, Seattle’s biggest rock and roll station used their version as a prelude to the hourly news cast. “The Ventures” success skyrocketed.
CALENDAR
Past Events
Mark your calendars ... August 1st, 2008, at IT Parker Center in Harbor Town Marina 901 N. E 3rd Street Dania Beach Florida 7pm -until? With the Legendary DJ as your Host Mr. Rick Shaw and Rockin Rich as our DJ for the evening with live bands.... Starting with the Surfin Tones and others.
Buffet Dinner by Giovanni's Coal Fire Pizza, & Jaxsons Ice Cream too for dessert. Come see the old Pirates world Memorabilia, have your picture taken with a Pirate.
See the old original movie Musical Mutiny all filmed at pirates world on a big screen w/ popcorn too.
Prizes for the most original & funniest costume. Come as a Pirate, Beach boys or your uniform from pirates world 60's & 70's.
Plus Raffles and Door prizes too.
Donation is $25.00 per person and the Proceeds will Benefit the Majic Children's Fund for more ticket information contact Jim & Marilyn @ 954-922-2969 or Ron & Stacey @ 954-920-4592
