The Woodies CD, "Swimmin' In The Reverb" is available now. Click Here To Purchase     The Woodies - A Brief Introduction From San Francisco, California came this four peice combo that combined the best of such midwest surf music legends as The Astronauts and The Trashmen. Forming in 1991 (and breaking up in 1996) the group's approach was absolute revivalist. Vintage equipment, solid energy and a clear understanding of the genre led to originals that you will swear were written in 1963. Rick Escobar (aka El Reverbo Capitan) plays a trad inspired, reverb laden lead, while rhythm guitarist Dave Mangiante uses even more reverb in the classic palm damped style. Bob Bishop holds down the rumbly bottom end and Chris Amsler provides the crash and burn drums. They captured everything from the '63 surf beat - not only the style, but the spirit. Left to Right: Chris Amsler, Rick Escobar, Bob Bishop, Dave Mangiante  (Photo by Dan Escobar) Read the interview with Rick Escobar from Summer '99 iss ue of England's NEW GANDY DANCER.     The Woodies are the subject of a cool article on the state of modern surf by Che' Albert. Check it out here.     ATTENTION JOURNALISTS: Get a full size 8 x 10 of The Woodies (8" x 10", 144 dpi, 172k jpeg)       Check out Rick Escobar's Web Site for information on his post Woodies projects.   Site Navigation: Woodies Home Page | Phil Dirt's Liner Notes with Photographs | MP3 Sound Files and CD Track Listing | Reviews & Comments     Order The Woodies "Swimmin' In The Reverb" here: POP Records Mail Order     Contact for more info: POP Records | The Woodies [ Previous 5 | Previous | Random Site | Join Cowabunga | Index | Next | Next 5 ] This Cowabunga Web Ring site is owned by Rick Escobar.