Surf City AllStars

My wife and I went to see the Surf City Allstars via Dean Torrence formerly of Jan & Dean. I had connected through a co-worker that was working for Dean's brother-in-law so I connected through him directly on e-mail. He told me the fancy hotel in San Diego to go to, the room, and to blend in. It turned out to be an annual truckers convention. Open bar, free food...Cheryl had a couple of glasses of wine, I had a beer and some food.

The cool thing is that David Marks and Al Jardine two of the original members of the Beach Boys were in the band too..that made for the really good authentic Beach Boys/Jan & Dean sound. We had a great time and left after they did the air guitar contest/giveaway. I'd love to catch them again! I managed to see Jan & Dean on Jan's last concert a few years ago right before he died. The Surfaris opened up. Some great music was heard at both shows!

In the mid-70's when I was in elementary school my dad gave me some 8 tracks and 45's of the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean. Ever since those days I really thought surfing and skateboarding were the coolest things (I had already started but wasn't very good at all). I always wanted to see these guys. I'm thankful I got to see the last Jan & Dean show and this show too. Hope to catch them again in the future!