Ballroom Quote by Merrell Fankhauser
“I think there are quite a few new Instro/Surf groups that are really great. The Mermen are good and there doing something different. The Space Cossacks, Penetrators, The Fathoms, I really like The Falcons from Canada, Mike Beddoes is a really fine guitar player. I like Nokie Edwards of The Ventures, who gave me a guitar lesson once when we were playing opposite them in 1962 at The Rose Garden Ballroom in Pismo Beach. That's were The Impacts started and got signed to Del Fi in 1962.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2021 music magazine feature on surf rock bands
The speaker highlights emerging surf/instro groups, noting their uniqueness and personal connections to past musicians and venues.
In simple terms: New surf bands are innovative and linked to historic music scenes.
Key Takeaway
Explore and support fresh surf music.
Themes
music
culture
history
innovation
community
Mood
enthusiastic
nostalgic
Type
informative
celebratory
When to use this quote
- concert attendance
- band promotion
- music journalism
- archival research
Key Concepts
genre evolution
musical lineage
scene building
Questions to Reflect On
- Which new band resonates most with you?
- How does past music influence current tastes?
A Different Perspective
Niche genres may struggle for mainstream exposure.
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