LORENZO VALDAMBRINI (drums, guitar, vocals)
Surf music lover and producer of SurferJoe Music, association that promotes surf music worldwide. Lorenzo deals with events' organization and booking of surf bands especially in Italy. Please read more at www.surferjoemusic.com and www.myspace.com/surferjoemusic
NIKI VALDAMBRINI (bass, vocals)
Lorenzo's beautiful wife is an amazing bass player with a fantastic voice. Niki is co-writing all songs. She also helps with the management in SurferJoe Music.
Wadadli Riders - From the "cast members" album of Sound Of The Surf - www.soundofthesurf.com
Supporting live musicians
Luca Valdambrini (Farfisa, Vox and Hammond organs, vocals) Anthony Rico (drums > www.myspace.com/ricoanthony) Francesco Zerbino (drums) Mark Smith (drums)
Special thanks to Claudio "Il Santo" (guitar)
Co-founder of the band and original guitarist, Claudio moved back to Italy pretty soon.
Check him out at www.myspace.com/ilsantodocsurfer
Wadadli Riders with Daddy-O Grande at the Hotel Utah, San Francisco
Wadadli Riders w/ John Blair and Daddy-O Grande at Surfer Joe Summer Festival 2008
Wadadli Riders feat. Daddy-O Grande at Huntington Beach Surfin' Museum
Watch out the Wadadli Riders videos on YOUTUBE - Click HERE
INFO & BOOKING
Please refer to wadadliriders@me.com
Italy: +39 347-5143166 - International: +1 (268) 764-8464
Influences
All classic 60s surf music, Astronauts, Dick Dale, Lively Ones, Challengers, Eddie & The Showmen, Tornadoes, Surfaris, Belairs and so on. We keep in mind anyway a lot of modern bands and musician.
A project we have is to include Caribbean sounds and instruments in a few tunes, we are still working on this.
All songs written and performed by Lorenzo & Nicoletta Valdambrini
Produced by Surfer Joe Music
Recorded and mixed in Antigua at Surfer Joe Music Studios
Additional mixing and mastering by Torsten Stenzel at Jungle Studio
Graphic artwork by Fred Lammers - Phred
Photo courtesy of Giovanni Brancaccio
The album will be available in standard and digital distribution.
WHAT PEOPLE THINKS OF IT...
"This should be well-received by surf fanatics around the world; all the essential ingredients are here - lotsa reverb, clever tunes, tight arrangements and solid playing throughout. Good job!" Paul Johnson - Belairs, Surfaris (www.pjmoto.com)
"Made in Antigua truly rocks! The songs are unique and original and masterfully played by a band that really understands surf music. I recommend this album!" Danny Amis aka Daddy-O Grande (www.daddyogrande.com)
"I've listened to the new CD several times. Nice job and something all of you can be proud of. I like "Kawaramachi" and, even more, "Hurricane Season". Anybody who loves drippy, reverbed guitar will enjoy the album." John Blair - Jon & The Nightriders, Eliminators
About WADADLI RIDERS
What the hell is "Wadadli"? Well, it is the ancient name of the Caribbean island of Antigua where the band was actually formed in 2005 by Lorenzo Surfer Joe, Niki and Claudio "Il Santo". The guys, just moved from Italy to the island, wanted to give life to the very first surf band from the Caribbean, and so it is now. Claudio went back to Italy after 1 year and since then the band has been comin' and goin' between Europe and the Caribbean to play and record surf music.
The current line-up showcases Lorenzo, switching between guitar and drums, and Niki on bass, hosting various guest musicians.
On Summer 2008 Wadadli Riders have been touring with Daddy-O Grande of Los Straitjackets both in Italy and California joining bands like Pollo del Mar, The Tomorrow Men, The Detonators and Los Venturas. The band has also been the main guest at the Surfer Joe Summer Festival 2008, playing the saturday night show featuring John Blair (Jon & The Nightriders) for a few songs, and the Hawaiian Party of the Summer Jamboree 2008 in Senigallia (Italy).
The live activity of the band is concentrated on surf parties and rock 'n' roll events playing original music and great surf music classics.
On July 2008 the band releases Surf Music Kings Of The Caribbean a nice 3-songs EP which receives good reviews and sells a very limited amount of copies during the same summer.
The first complete album of Wadadli Riders, Made In Antigua, is released on July 2009 and produced in Antigua by Surfer Joe Music (www.surferjoemusic.com). It is probably representing the first surf music recording ever made in the Caribbean!
About SURF MUSIC KINGS OF THE CARIBBEAN
Phil Dirt's (ReverbCentral.com) review of "Surf Music Kings Of The Caribbean" Well now, this is one cool release. If you are a fan of the Surfites, you'll love this. Not that it sounds like them, but the sense of playful melody and arranging is similarly strong. very good writing, and nicely produced sound. I can't wait for a whole album!
Total vote: **** (4 stars on 5)
Hurricane Season (*****): A rippin' double picked opening brings forth a very cool number with muted surf rhythm and a sparkling melody. "Hurricane Season" is a really cool track with an infectious sound. Adventure, optimism, and style! Solid bass and great drums support the guitar work.
Tetsuwan Atomu (****): Distant drums and a howling tape echo play havoc on the peaceful waters. "Tetsuwan Atomu" starts off with a noisy attack, and ends up with a great melody and rhythmic surf charm. A very nice track!
Brown Recluse (****): "Brown Recluse" uses a tastefully employed melody riff to carry of its charm, but it's the cool chords that come out of the unexpected silences that really hook you. Lot's of spunk and charm, and plenty of listening pleasure. The muted dripping notes are just too cool!
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