Issue #17 includes huge feature interviews with The Kilaueas and The Dynotones, a gear report from The Surfites, a show report from this year’s Deke Dickerson Guitar Geek Festival featuring the legendary Duane Eddy, and the return of Man Or Astro-man?, plus tons of music and DVD reviews. There is also a 17 track CD filled with lots of great surf, instro and garage rock tunes (track list coming soon!). We can tell you it has a brand new Kilaueas recording (previously unreleased) as well as new songs by The …

Sorry if this is old news, but The Kilaueas recently changed guitarists, with Matze taking the place of Volker. They started playing shows with the new lineup last year, and are now playing shows again throughout the summer, as well as working on songs for a new CD/LP! While cruising YouTube I found a clip of them performing a cover of The Fathoms’ “Getaway Car” – it was Matze’s first live gig with the band.

The Madeira will be playing seven shows in northern Italy between July 26th and August 2nd. Here are the dates (with cities and clubs/events):
26 Jul – Livorno – Surfer Joe Summer Fest
27 Jul – La Spezia – La Skaletta
28 Jul – Trieste – Ausonia
29 Jul – San Marino – American Graffiti
30 Jul – Viareggio – Corsaro Rosso
31 Jul – Livorno – Effetto Venezia
1 Aug – Rosignano – Vespa Meeting
Their first show will be the headlining gig at the third and final night of the amazing Surfer Joe Festival, featuring some …

The latest DVD from Mad Fabricators, “The LIVE WIRE Chronicles”, is out now! This excellent DVD follows the journey of Mad Fabricators creator Piero De Luca as he and his super talented friends create one of the most period correct sixties show cars to hit the pavement. What makes this DVD even more special is the soundtrack, featuring songs from Double Crown artists The Surfites, The Kilaueas, The Madeira and The Nebulas! We will have copies for sale very soon, but if you can’t wait, you can buy a …