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4 Former longtime Beach Boys' band members Bobby Figueroa, Billy Hinsche and Ed Carter take you on a musical journey featuring the songs of the Beach Boys! California Surf, Inc. features three of LA s finest musicians who all have a long history of touring and recording as former band members of the legendary Beach Boys; and the group will always include other players who share the same unique credit. Principal members Bobby Figueroa (drums/vocals), Billy Hinsche (keyboards/guitar/vocals) and Ed Carter (guitar/bass/vocals) each has a distinctive career that includes performances with The Beach Boys at such iconic venues as The Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens (Canada), Wembley Stadium (UK) and many other venues around the world including the Reagan White House. Members have performed at historic rock n roll celebrations including Live Aid, Farm Aid and other major events. They have received RIAA certified Gold LP Records from the Beach Boys for their studio work on The Beach Boys In Concert, 15 Big Ones, Love You, Still Cruisin and the 30 Years Of The Beach Boys boxed set. These fine players have consistently been involved with The Beach Boys live touring band throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s and can be seen on many of the group s televised performances such as Dick Clark s Rockin New Year s Eve, MTV videos for Still Cruisin and Kokomo and on The Beach Boys 25th Anniversary TV Special from Hawaii. These veterans of surf-rock are considered by many to be the A Team band for their skills and ability to perform these fun yet intricate instrumental and vocal parts that are the hallmark of The Beach Boys sound. Over the years, members have shared the stage with Ringo Starr, Sir Elton John, Jimmy Page, Joe Walsh, Roger McGuinn, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Burton Cummings, America, Chicago, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Three Dog Night, Jan & Dean and many, many others. Their standard setlist includes all the great early Beach Boys songs such as Surfer Girl, Little Deuce Coupe and Don t Worry Baby and also features a generous selection from the famous Pet Sounds LP with God Only Knows, wouldn t It Be Nice and Sloop John B. Their show rocks with a non-stop party of crowd-pleasing hits including California Girls, Kokomo, Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, Barbara Ann, Surfin USA" and Fun, Fun, Fun. So if you re looking for the most experienced, talented and well-respected band anywhere in the surf-rock genre, you should consider California Surf, Inc. for your next college date, state fair, corporate event, private function or beach party. Available right now for booking! Complete promotional materials such as video, audio, photos and more can be found at

6 BACKLINE & RIDER DURING ALL INTRODUCTIONS, AND IN ALL ADVERTISING, ETC. THE NAME OF THIS GROUP IS, AND SHOULD BE STATED AS: CALIFORNIA SURF, INCORPORATED Please remember that in most cases, we require all sound / lights to be provided, and for fly dates require most backline to be provided. This includes 5 vocal mics on stands, as well as all necessary cables, pedals, guitar straps, etc. when the purchaser is providing backline. Please provide at load-in / sound check the following: * AT LEAST One (1) large case of bottled water (still, non-carbonated) - Arrowhead, Disani or comparable * 6 hand towels * One (1) package of HALLS Honey / lemon cough drops * Six (6) medium size white towels * Oatmeal raisin cookies / assorted muffins like blueberry, honey bran, etc. - thanks * In most cases, we also require a meal on the day of the show for the performers and staff (this is normally for 8) *** Please ensure we have all power cords, cables, guitar straps, stands, and keyboard & drum pedals *** PERCUSSION: Any of the below or comparable. (Matt Jardine) * 1 set of LP Potato congas (11" conga, 11/3/4 tumba) * 1 LP heavy duty adjustable tripod conga stand * 1 1/2 tuning wrench for congas * 2 Rhythm Tech nickel 1/2 moon tambourines * 2 sleigh bells on handle * 4 egg shakers * 1 set of maracas * double-row concert chimes * LP chimes hanger * 1 heavy duty cymbal stand * 1 Rhythm Tech or Pearl percussion tray * 1 WIRELESS vocal mic with boom stand DRUMS: (Bobby Figueroa) * please provide small floor fan for drummer * 5 piece Drum Set. DW, Yamaha or equal quality. * 2 rack toms * 1 floor tom * 1 snare * All necessary hardware (stands, pedals, etc. ) * 2 crash (thin) high hats and a ride (Zildjian or Sabian) * 18 china boy if possible * 1 vocal mike w/ boom stand * 1 music stand if possible * Cymbals (Zildjian or Paiste ) :: 2 crash cymbals * 1 ride * 2 high hat cymbals BASS: (Ed Carter) * (1) 4 string Fender Precision Bass (vintage model preferred, red if possible) * (2) Eden 4x10 cabinets (or comparable) * (1) Eden World Tour 800 Bass Head (or comparable) * (1) guitar tuner) * (2) 20 guitar cables * (1) guitar stand * distortioning pedal with amp * (1) vocal mic with boom stand GUITAR: (Philip Bardowell) * (1) Fender Stratocaster (or Gibson les Paul) * Any Fender amp... Twin, Deluxe, Hot Rod Deville * distortioning pedal for guitar * vocal mic with boom stand KEYBOARDS: (Billy Hinsche) * One (1) Roland RD 500, 600, 700 or comparable keyboard with 88 "weighted" keys (must have ORGAN sound function) * Accompanying sustain (damper) pedal * One (1) X stand * vocal mic with boom stand * One (1) music stand

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California Surf, Incorporated featuring members that have toured & recorded with the Beach Boys

California Surf, Incorporated featuring members that have toured & recorded with the Beach Boys Former longtime Beach Boys' band members Bobby Figueroa, Billy Hinsche, Matt Jardine, Probyn Gregory and Ed Carter take you on a musical journey featuring the songs of the Beach Boys! These are that men,