Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA The California Guitar Trio - Yamanashi Blues
 | This is a gorgeous acoustic guitar CD. The bonus is three tracks often associated with surf, and very well done. Precise performance, powerful delivery, and no bass or drums, just three guitars, hence the name of the group. |
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Track by Track Review
Acoustic Surf (Instrumental)
This guitars only variation is actually more chunky and rhythmic than the ventures hit version. It has a very layered sound, with surfy damped rhythms, and all done with acoustic guitars. Quite a nice change from the usual copies.
Surf (Instrumental)
A fine interpretation, losing little of the power and energy of theChantays' original, despite the lack of drums and bass. It's fiery, energetic, captivating, and mighty fun.
Surf (Instrumental)
Many covers, mostly bad, most not able to capture the textural power of the original lap steel, but these guys deliver a mighty powerful and tasty acoustic version through twin guitar leads and harmonics. Great track.