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The Drive-Ins/Surf Zombies

The Drive-Ins/Surf Zombies

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  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1950s Era Entertainment
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $800-5000
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Playing a CD release show at CSPS in Cedar Rapids

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The Flamin Camaros live

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The Flamin Camaros at a recent gig

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The Surf Zombies in Knoxville Iowa

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I also play in The Surf Zombies and we're available for events.

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I also play with a 3 man roots, country, pop and rock band called The Flamin Camaros. We are available for events of all types.

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Overview

I play in a duo called The Drive-Ins. We do an all request show of rock n roll and doo wop from the late 50's and early 60's. We have an exceptional lead singer. I also play in Surf Zombies which is a four man band playing 60's style beach music. We are in the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and have released six studio albums. We play countless festivals, theaters, car shows, weddings, funerals and clubs.


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Price Range: $800-5000

Gig Length: 50 - 300 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

I show up about 2 hours before the performance and set up the sound system and and relax. Requests from the audience are ok. I am happy to adjust the volume to make the audience comfortable. Sometimes I can work up a special song for the event. I know many songs and will do my best to play whatever you wish.

About

I've dedicated my life to playing guitar in bands since 1975! I started out in Fort Dodge Iowa playing full and part time as a country, rock and pop guitarist through the 80's and 90's. Road work lead me to recording in some big studios. I settled in Cedar Rapids and established my own music school and recording studio. I have released 8 studio albums, several live albums and appeared on records with Dick Prall, Sarah Cram and many other local legends and played shows in Liverpool England at The Cavern Club and in Japan as well as toured the United States. My songs are played world wide on Mtv, internet radio stations and cable tv shows and film. I play over 150 shows a year in Iowa and beyond and love to perform. I am constantly learning new songs to add to my show ( or remembering old songs)

Additional Booking Notes

I bring my own sound and lights for the show. If we are playing show that has a sound system, we would need one or two guitars amps miked, a bass amp can be handled with a DI box that we usually bring, and it's a standard drum set. 2 vocal mics max right now. A level, dry surface is needed plus shelter from rain and sun. Grounded AC power is needed. We don't draw a ton of power.

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1950s Era Entertainment Guitarist

Past Booked Events

May 15, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm Birthday Party

Set List

This is a set list for my 3 man band The Flamin' Camaros. It varies as we add new songs for every show.

Set 1
Mabellene
Ring of Fire
Rock This Town
Walk the Line
Something Else
Maybe Baby
Oh Boy
Cry Cry Cry
Sumer Time Blues
Cocaine Blues
Rave On
Race with the Devil
I Fought the Law
Blast off
Scuttle Buttin
You Really Got Me
Sleep walk
Voodoo Chile

Set 2
Johnny B Good
Surfin Bird
20 Flight Rock
Runaway
Blizkreig Bop
Just What I needed
Break up Song
What I like about You
Blister in the Sun
Beat on the Brat
Runaway Boys
Should I stay or should I go
Brand new Cadillac
Real Wild Child
Purple Rain
Suspicious Minds
Roll over Beethoven
Honky Tonk Women
Bang a Gong

Set 3
The Middle
Nervous Breakdown
Crazed Country Rebel
Santaria
Judy is a Punk
Basket Case
Purple Haze
Cocaine
I just wanna have something to do
Sheena is a Punk Rocker
Lookin for someone to love
Let it Rock
Come on Everybody
Foxy Lady
Little Wing
Red House
Folsom Prison
Stand by Me

Rumble
Stray cat Strut
Carol
Straight to hell
Venus
Dancin with Myself
17
I want candy
Walk this way
Pressure Drop
(phone number hidden)
Feel a whole lot Better
Goodnight now ladies and gentlemen

Influences & Inspiration

Roy Orbison, Dwight Yokam, Chris Isaak, Beatles, Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Stezer, Eric Clapton, Gene Vincent, David Bowie, Hank Williams, Elvis, The Kinks, Johnny Cash, T Rex, KISS, Aerosmith, The Ramones, The Clash, The Romantics, Gram Parsons, Buck Owens, Glen Campbell, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Dick Dale, The Surf Zombies, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones and Link Wray,

Setup Requirements

A level dry surface with normal grounded power. Shelter from sun or rain. I bring my own equipment and lighting.

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