Since it's too chilly to surf in Canada most of the time, Calgary's Ramblin' Ambassadors indulge their passion by re-creating the sounds of warmer weather and hanging ten with sizzling reverb-drenched instrumentals. The band's second album comes five years after its debut but it might well have been five months, since the combo's sound hasn't changed appreciably during the half decade between releases. Lead guitarist Brent Cooper, ex of Huevos Rancheros, indulges his passion for all things tremolo and twang as he leads the band through a dozen tracks that could be the soundtrack to any spaghetti Western, beach movie, or '60s gumshoe film noir. Sure, it's retro — but the band plays with passion and fire, and after a few spins the songs take on their own identity. Eight of the 12 are originals, but the covers, including a version of the Sadies' "Rat Creek," are so obscure they will be new to all but the most fanatical surf fan. It's an album that could have been recorded anytime since the mid-'60s with plenty of variety in approach and influences (surf, garage, rockabilly, Tex-Mex, Link Wray) to keep things interesting. Tunes such as the roaring "Cabbage Diablo" tear through their paces at a breathless high-speed pace with enough twists and turns to satisfy a stock car racer. Only the thudding "Lonesome Rambler" clocks in at over four minutes, with a handful at three and the rest getting the job done in even less time. There is no fluff, padding, or filler, making this music cruise like the titular vehicles tuned up and ready to cruise to the nearest beach. Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide (four out of fives stars)
December 6th comin' very quick and all arragement has been done with The Blues on whyte! You guys are up to??? I need a confirmatioon like pretty soon... Well Ill see Richie the 20th november but cant really wait till there other wise Ill have to search for an available band... CHeers!
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What Up...Trip ink here Coming to San Francisco for the Body Art Expo! August 28th and 29th @ the Cow Palace. Feel free to ask for quotes, based on $100.00 per hour. We are featuring a 6 differnt artist with a variety of styles...so book your appointment NOW!!! Hope to see ya there, Trip Ink
Just a reminder to listen to RAMBLIN' AMBASSADORS on our ALL CALGARY special episode of THIS GREAT WHITE NORTH. It's an ALL CANADIAN music show FRIDAYS 4:30-6pm CST on 91.7 KOOP FM in Austin, Texas. You can listen online at www.KOOP.org.
At the risk of sounding all nerdy-uber-fan-guy... It was an absolute thrill to see you guys. I was blown away by that show in Red Deer!!! Your stuff is TOTALLY my thing. ,Hooch
Hey Guys, Thanks for the add. I am in a surf group called Drifting Sand from the San Francisco bay area. Have a great summer and good luck on your gigs. Rob
