Biography
The Retroactive Gamma Rays have been playing their punk infused brand of instrumental surf music in their home land of the Pacific Northwest since June, 2006. The Gamma Rays have self released a 6 song demo, “Demo-lition” and their debut CD, “Activate!” came out in October 2007. Their songs have also appeared on a number of radio shows and CD compilations. The Gamma Rays have played an ambitious schedule over the last two years averaging 2-3 shows a month; playing crowds large (2000+) and small (10-) they show the crowd, no matter the size, just how exciting a Gamma Ray burst can be! They have played with well known Northwest bands including My Life in Black and White, The Verbtones, Muddy River Nighmare Band and The Young Immortals. The Gamma Rays will be opened for national act The Red Elvises in July ’08.
There is not a sound as welcome in any situation as surf music. If you want to have a good time, anytime, listen to surf music. If you want to have a great time, in any situation, listen to the Retroactive Gamma Rays.
Accomplishments:
* Endorsed by Dava Picks
* Part of Kiwanda Music Festival's line up for 4 years running. An all Oregon band fest. in Pacific City, Or. right on the beach every 4th of July weekend.
* Constantly play for surf competitions throughout the Northwest
* December, 2006: Played the 2nd annual Nelscott Reef Tow-in Classic awards ceremony. The largest surf contest in the Northwest; for many renowned professionals in the surf industry.
* Played the SnoKona Pond Skim Contest at Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort. Playing in front of over 2000+ people for the last 3 years in April.
* RGR songs have appeared in 3 CD compilations.
* Oct., 2007: Self-released debut Cd, "Activate".
* Songs from RGR's debut CD, "Activate!" have been played on many radio stations in the Northwest, California, Chicago and New York.
* May 2008: Interviewed on "Pop Talk" on KNPT in Newport, Oregon.
* Have sold over 250 copies of their debut CD on CD Baby, at shows and at Output Music in Lincoln City.
* July 2008: Opened for rockabilly/surf legends The Red Elvises in Portland, Or.
* The featured band for Lincoln Counties Relay For Life, helping to raise over 200k for cancer research
* Oct. 2009: Played as part of the Rockaway Beach "Rocktober Festival" with over 30 bands performing for 3 days
Instrumentation
Don: Drums, Percussion
Taj: Bass, Ukulele, Theremin, Sound FX
Troy: Guitars
Discography
August 2006: 6 song home recorded demo CD
November 2006: Songs aired on Twang Shebang internet radio show w/ Unsteady Freddie
August 2007: 2 songs on Double Crown Records' Continental Magazine #14 compilation CD
October 2007: Self-released debut CD, "Activate!".
December 2007: Songs air on Chicago University radio station
December 2007 (on going): Songs from debut CD, "Activate!" air on A Day at the Beach w/ Clint Beachwood on KCR FM in San Diego, Ca.
May 2008: Interviewed and had songs play on KNPT's "Pop Talk" in Newport, Oregon
May 2008: 1 song on Double Crown Records' Continental Magazine #15 compilation CD
May 2008: Go-Kustom Records "Wild Ride" compilation featured Juror #7 from RGR's self released album, "Activate!"
August 2008: Played live on 96.7 FM KCRF, the Oregon Coast classic rock station
Links
| http://www.myspace.com/retroactivegammarays |