Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
This band has no press
Discography
Bang Howdy Partner (2008)
Live in Hell (2005)
Snowman Rumble (2004)
Surf vs the Flying Saucers (2004)
Get Instro-MeNTaL! (2000)
el Toro! (1999) *
The Man From S.U.R.F. (1997) *
Surfing Santa (1996) *
Looking Sharp (1996) *
* out of print
plus a whack of comps from all around the world (incl USA, Mexica, Europe, Japan, and more), and appearances on tv and movie soundtracks.
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Canada's East Coast instro-nuts, URBAN SURF KINGS, play surf music, 1960s style. Think the beach blasts of Dick Dale, the leather jacket rumble of Link Wray, and the biker fuzz of B-movie heroes Davie Allan & the Arrows.
The 13 year old trio is led by Mohawk surf guitarist Rev Hank, and features Crash Flagg on surf bass, and Inky on traps. Thats right, no singer, but not to worry theres always plenty of dancing on and off the stage: the swim, the frug, the watusi, the twist URBAN SURF KINGS have 9 releases to date, including their latest CD, "Bang Howdy Partner" . This platter showcases USKs love of spaghetti western soundtracks with the usual dose of twang.
The band is performing the new record and new live show far and wide.
They even released a 45rpm titled el Toro! a while back to capture their surf sound on vinyl (the way it should be!)
With a fan base that extends around the world (including North & South America, Europe, Asia & Australia), Urban Surf Kings may be the busiest surf band in Canada.
Nominations & Awards:
Aboriginal People's Choice Awards (2007, 2006):Best Instrumental Album
Indian Summer Music Awards (2006): Best Instrumental Album
Music Nova Scotia Award (2006): Best Aboriginal Recording
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (2004): Best Instrumental Album
Genie Awards (2000): Best Canadian Soundtrack
Atlantic Film Festival (1999): Best Soundtrack
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