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Thanks to everyone who came out to Moondogs on Saturday (Sept. 28). It was a small but enthusiastic crowd. The Turbosonics bring it. Always. Please post your photos and videos to facebook or email them to us.
We had quite a few requests on Saturday. We are working on a few new tunes and we'll be sure to include some of your fine suggestions. Here's a couple videos of the tunes people suggested:
The Arondies '69 (Pittsburgh surf rock from waaaaaaayyyyy back)
The Ventures, "Diamondhead"
Duane Eddy "Rebel Rouser" (kickin it with the Late night band)
Our next show is at the Obey House Tavern in Crafton, PA - just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. We're planning the show and we'll let you know our special guests once we nail down the details.
We are also wonderin' if that big yella duck in the river can surf. We'd like to see it on big wave, how 'bout you?
That's right folks, prepare to hear Surf at Maximum Impact at this years Pittsburgh Blues Festival, Sunday July 21 at 3:00 pm. Due to a last minute cancellation, The Turbosonics have been asked to perform at this awesome annual event, outdoors at Hartwood Acres Park, Hampton Township, PA.
The Pittsburgh Blues Festival is the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s largest annual event, raising nearly $2 million to fight hunger over its eighteen years. The lineup for Sunday is as follows:
Check out the article in the Post Gazette Weekend Magazine for information about all the great music along the course of the Pittsburgh Marathon. It was a nice surprise to see The Turbosonics' smiling faces staring back at us as we opened to page three. Good luck to all the runners !!! We'll be at the corner of Liberty and 29th Street helping everyone kick it into Turbo!
THE TURBOSONICS – THE TURBOSONICS (AmeriSon
Records) There isn’t much premium beach space or ocean surf to be found
along Pittsburgh’s three rivers, but rip-roaring surf rock erupts from the
Steel City courtesy of The Turbosonics. Formed in 2008, The Turbosonics feature
drummer Tim Klatte, bassist Keith Caldwell and guitarist Jason Truckenbrod.
Their self-titled disc introduces listeners to The Turbosonics’ instrumental
surf-rock realm, featuring eight invigorating creations. The group crafts the
surf vibe completely, from driving rhythms to instrumental tones and abundant
reverb. Each track captures a different mood and variation on the surf theme;
the disc-opener “Clambake” immediately sets the tone for the rest of the album
with its authentic California beach/surf rock vibe, and that mood
also permeates the rowdy shout-along anthem “Lights Out.” “Black Flamenco”
mixes a slight Spanish guitar flourish into the proceedings, and “Man’s Woman”
stretches out with a lighter, melodic arrangement. “In the Shadows” toys with
darker surf flavors, “Zombie-a-Go-Go” is more playful, and “Dragstrip” and the
disc-closer “Hattori Hanzo” rock harder and with more ferocity. The melody
lines are simple and to the point, and The Turbosonics improvise enough along
the melodies to keep the listener’s attention through each track. Recorded in
complete band takes in the same room, this disc shows that The Turbosonics are
tight and together, as the three musicians smoothly weave, complement and play
off one another. The mix is clear and full, and the overall sound is smooth yet
edgy. Even though this music emanates far from any beach, The Turbosonics’
debut is a fun set that honors the tradition of classic surf rock; this CD
should be tucked alongside the surf board or body board before embarking on the
next beach vacation. (The CD can be obtained through the website turbosonics.blogspot.com.)
Originally posted on Rocky 104.9 Altoona's
Rock Station
Once again The Turbosonics will provide support and encouragement to thousands at the Pittsburgh Marathon. This will be the fifth year in a row that The Turbosonics will be volunteering at this fun event. We will be located outside, under a tent, at the corner of Liberty Avenue and 29th Street in the Strip District.
Come on down to show your support for the courageus athletes who are giving it their all. Grab a coffee and a danish in the Strip and enjoy the energetic sounds of your favorite surf band, The Turbosonics!
The Turbosonics The Turbosonics (Amerison Records)
The point of surf rock is not so much to write songs as it is to shoot around some guitar riffs that encapsulate the rolling waves of the Pacific. The Turbosonics (a surf-rock trio despite being 300 miles from the nearest ocean) manage this well for 32 minutes, rarely slackening from an appropriately rollicking pace. Their all-instrumental, self-entitled studio debut features ... smoldering riffs ...
— Nick Keppler
Pittsburgh City Paper, March 13, 2013
28 February 2013
Celebrate Cd Release No.3. with the Turbosonics on St. Patty's Day !!!!!