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The Bikini Beach Band
Surf / Lounge / Pop

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Londons' Kings of Surf-Noir

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London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   The Bikini Beach Band: General Info
Member Since1/22/2006
Band Websitebikinibeach.co.uk
Band MembersEstevan Escovido - Guitar
Juan Escovido - Drums
Miguel Escovido - Guitar
Ricardo Escovido - Bass Guitar
InfluencesThe Ventures, The Shadows, The Surfaris, The Chantays, Dick Dale, Devo, Duane Eddy, Link Wray
Sounds LikeTwang-tastic.

TIDE'S OUT...? is OUT
15 succulent tracks of twangy Surf-Noir perfection.

Click Here to Hear It Now!!

Record LabelMad Village
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 29 2008 8:00P
Butlin, Minehead Minehead, Southwest
Jul 3 2008 8:00P
Private Booking London, London and South East
Jul 4 2008 6:00A
Henley Henley, London and South East
Jul 5 2008 8:00P
Private Booking London, London and South East
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
HENLEY FESTIVAL Henley
Jul 19 2008 7:00P
THE AARDVARK - Wapping London, London and South East
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
LATITUDE FESTIVAL Southwold, East
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
Private Booking London, London and South East
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
Private Booking Bridport, Dorset, Southwest
Aug 24 2008 12:00P
SOLFEST Cockermouth, Northwest
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Private Booking London, London and South East
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
Private Booking Oxford
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
The WHITE HART London, London and South East
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
Private Booking Brighton
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
Private Booking Basingstoke, London and South East
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Private Booking Broadstairs, London and South East

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   About The Bikini Beach Band

NEW SINGLE!
The new single from The Bikini Beach Band, a stonkin' version of 'REHAB" is avialable for FREE download
Culled from the forthcoming new album 'Sour Cream for the Soul' it's a summer sensation!!!
Click this link or go to www.bikinibeach.co.uk for your copy

The BBB at Thames fest performing 'I bet you look good on the dance floor' with the Launderettas, Hula Honey and many Elvis':

More videos in our video section (see 'View My Videos' in the top box) or at www.bikinibeach.co.uk/docs/movies.htm

The True Story of The Bikini Beach Band

begins with one man - Jesus C. Escovedo - guitarist, revolutionary, ladies' man and 1956 All-Mexico Surfing Champion. Forced by his political beliefs to flee from his homeland, he escaped by stowing away on a cruise liner with only a guitar, a Hawaiian shirt and an autographed photo of Duane Eddy.

He landed in Southampton, convinced Britain would welcome his music with open arms. Sadly, this was not to be. His debut single, Gringo Woody Stomp (Mecca Recordings), was released on the same day as The Beatles' She Loves You consigned the British instrumental scene to history. But Jesus was not downhearted. He changed his name and hairstyle and tried again.

The Termytes' Mersey Tube Rider (Provincial) also failed. So he tried again, and failed. Tried again, failed; tried, failed and finally failed without actually trying.He died a bitter and broken man, in 1993.

But at his funeral, a strange thing happened. The only mourners were four young men who all arrived wearing black suits, black ties, sunglasses and fezzes. Because in all those years of touring Jesus' good looks and charm had never deserted him, and a string of beautiful women had poured sour cream on the burning chilli of his soul.

The four mourners who met that day were his sons - Miguel, Esteban, Juan and Ricardo. Stranger still, the four discovered they were all musicians; over a tequila-fuelled wake they realised they had found their mission in life - The Bikini Beach Band was formed. The music of Jesus Escovedo would live on!

Each brother added something different to the band's sound. Drummer Juan brought the big beat. The deep twang came from guitarist Esteban; his duelling partner Miguel added a swooning way with a melody. And bassist Ricardo arrived with a crate of lager hed won in a raffle.

Gigs followed from hip Stoke Newington to the French Riviera via a residency at Club Indigo, London's home of exotic easy listening. Sessions on GLR wowed listeners to Robert Elms' show. The boys appeared as the house band for the station's Children In Need comedy gala at the Shepherds Bush Empire in 1996 to such acclaim that they were offered a slot on live, prime-time BBC television as part of the 1997 event. The following summer they were invited by Yorkshire pop group Pulp to open their show in Finsbury Park. And that January the band were chosen to add the spiritual glow of their music to the launch of Bo Fowler's first novel, Scepticism Inc. Subsequently American art rockers Sparks chose the boys to open for their 2002 show at The Royal Festival Hall and The Big Chill Festival has seen them receive great reviews each time they play.
On every occasion, the band's blend of classic instrumentals, soundtrack favourites and contemporary covers has carried audiences away on a sea of golden melody.

Their first waxing, a cover of Blur's Boys & Girls, sold out its limited edition. The follow-up, a version of Oasis' chart-topper Some Might Say, reached 16 in the Melody Maker indie chart. And the next wave to break on the sun-kissed sands of Bikini Beach was the brothers' debut album, The Bikini Beach Band Leave Home.

During 2006 the boy returned to their roots, eschewing the easy listening scene for a rawer, rockin' surf sound as exciting as those of the early 1950's bands which inspired them. Once you hear Tide's Out...? you'll understand what we mean when we say:-
'They are such surf as dreams are made of'.

And now in 2007 the band are building on the successes of the Big Chill, Lovebox and Bestival shows and aim to play even more festivals and club dates than ever before whilst planning to release a follow up to the 'Tide's Out..?' CD in the spring.


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Jun 30 2008 10:35 PM

Thanks for the add chaps - Brilliant stuff!!!
Cheers
Luke
Joan Coffey





Jun 18 2008 2:56 AM

"Struggles & Lulls", the brand new album from Joan Coffey, is available now on ITunes

'a voice that can enchant. Coffey's vocal chords deliver liquid gold with a divine Irish lilt.' FATEA Records
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Jun 17 2008 4:55 AM

Saw you at Glasto a couple of years ago and you were effin great. Hope all is rocking in your world.
Warning! Heat Ray! New single out 18.08.08.





Jun 12 2008 1:55 PM

Hello chaps - 2 new songs up - 7" due. Album almost ready. Maybe you can cover one of the songs. Or not.
Missed Stokefest - you not at Glastonbury?
saoirse





Jun 8 2008 4:05 PM

its been ages since i saw you lot and you were on fire today! Well done fellahs x
G♥





Jun 1 2008 4:44 AM

Thanx my lovely! Where r u? We going to cam today! XXX G
G♥





May 30 2008 7:27 AM

I m back! I m back! I ll see you soon! XXXXXXXXX
Bardens Boudoir





May 25 2008 8:47 AM

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The Godfathers





May 23 2008 7:19 PM

See The Godfathers live at The Islington Academy, London on Friday October 24th 2008 - supported by The Jim Jones Revue, The Jooks Of Kent and a rock and roll DJ set from Andrew Weatherall. Tickets available NOW from www. ticketweb. co. uk
Lainie





May 21 2008 3:59 PM

aloha handsome people,
dancing around to your amazing music and watching such a fun performance last weekend was the greatest time i have had in AGES! and for that i would like to thank you muchly... i even grabbed your playlist when you had finished so that i could remember all your songs in the morning! thanks for making my night, i cant wait for next time! lots of grass skirty love, lainie xx
Levis Hostel





May 13 2008 11:40 AM

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THE CESARIANS





May 12 2008 3:00 AM

muchas gracias. we may well have to swagger along to mayfair...
Fizz





May 9 2008 9:07 AM

You must sort that out cos Summer won't be the same without it!

I do hope we get round to those photos sometime.

x
Cat-O-Nine-Tails





May 3 2008 8:48 AM

In the twilight zone. All too surreal.
No surfing dude, pissing it down and bloody cold, can you believe it!!!!
Hope all dandy with you all.
Bikini Beach needs to come and do a show in Africaaaaaaaa
Much love
The Wishes





Apr 24 2008 7:01 AM

You guys are Cool.

Marie-Louise came to see us play on Saturday at the Vaults in Cirencester.
Her hubby's band, familiars supported us .

Keep playing great music and making
us smile.

THE WISHES
THE BARBWIRES - New song !!!





Apr 20 2008 10:42 PM

Welcome to a pre-listening party with THE BARBWIRES

When: Friday, April 25:th 9:00 a.
m (PDT)
Where: http://www. myspace. com/thebarbwires



The Barbwires will launch the first song from the upcoming album "Searider" to be released in 2008 (Wild Records)

Surfs Up (UK)Beach Boys/Brian Wilson tribute


Is Online


Apr 19 2008 3:39 AM

As ever guys all the best--do continue your surf-noir genre!
K*





Apr 18 2008 5:12 AM

saw u guys at the shunt... WICKED!!!!
The GYPSY HOTEL Club (next party 19 July!)





Apr 17 2008 5:46 PM

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WINDJAMMER’S





Apr 9 2008 10:03 AM

Hello
many thanks from France
for the add it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

friendships

gihem for Windjammer's
DJ Roger © (Sunday Joint, BCN)





Apr 3 2008 4:02 AM

Hey Gibbo!
Is it true or not? Is the former VORTEX JAZZ BAR... now a bloody Starbucks? I've not been in Stokie for a while... I just heard this malicious rumour!
G♥





Apr 3 2008 3:55 AM

.....I know,great song!!..hehe.
we ll try n make it Mr Gibb! Xxx
Emma





Mar 28 2008 11:01 AM

I know it's a way off yet, but proper looking forward to catching you's all at Solfest.

Yey!

xx
riva bella





Mar 22 2008 3:51 AM

SPECIAL BIKINI FOR YOU
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GORAN
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Mar 12 2008 1:48 AM

BONJOUR LES AMIS
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GORAN
G♥





Mar 3 2008 2:38 PM

...you coming to Miss K party on the 8th???? XXX
The GYPSY HOTEL Club (next party 19 July!)





Feb 28 2008 3:11 AM

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Feb 21 2008 3:41 AM

Don't go to Goa man x
Backline Photography UK





Feb 20 2008 7:30 AM

hey The Bikini Beach Band thanks for the hook up..i like your style..peace..russ[BP]
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Feb 17 2008 6:23 AM

Glad to be your friend, your music is great, stay safe.
EWA and KENT THELENIUS
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