Surfin’ A Go-Go Radio Show
My obsession with SURF music began in the late 1970’s .... I don't know why. All my friends were like me, obsessed with Punk ..... however music of the 60’s kept pulling me back. A couple years later my punk band, the DeGeneRatz was faltering. We played a house party where there was a home invasion and a massive fight. Most of our gear was stolen. For me, that signalled a time for change. Mark Malibu and the Wasagas were born.
In 1980 we played our first show downtown; a bunch of dumb 16 yr olds taking a 2 hour bus ride carrying our drums, amps and guitars so very few people could see us at a punk dive bar. BUT that was the first of many shows we played downtown and eventually leaving our tiny mark on the blossoming Toronto Post-punk scene.
NOW... about the radio show.... It’s a one hour Surf and Guitar instrumental music radio show hosted by Mark Malibu, Canada’s original surf punk. There’s a little bit of talking and a lot of guitars. We’ll feature a balanced mix of old and new bands from around the world. Its a chance for me to share some of the weird and rare surf music I've collected over the years, some only available on vinyl, or weirder yet only cassette.
Canadian surf and instrumental music is my passion.... so ....Each show will take time to explore a trailblazing Canadian band from the past, many existing from the early days of rock’n roll like the Esquires, Wes Dakus and The Rebels or Les Jaguars. You'll be surprised how many of these musicians went on to be ROCK superstars... for example, Neil Young.
We’ll also talk to a current Surf band from around the globe about their own musical story. Its important to me that new bands get exposure beyond their home towns... GET AT ME, and I’ll get you on the show.
Official time slot: SUNDAY 2 pm Eastern Standard Time on Surf Rock Radio.