Surf Instro Review: Jon & The Nightriders-Raw & Alive '98

Jon and The Nightriders' incredible, electric, bona fide surf played live is realized on their iconic album, Raw & Alive '98. This album, a testament to their live performance prowess, solidified their reputation as Surf Music's only super group.

 

Jon & The Nightriders is a group of exceptional talents. Dusty Watson, who plays drums, and Dave Wronski, who plays rhythm guitar, also lead the group Slacktone, which makes up two-thirds of the ensemble.

 

What is impressive to me is that Wronski plays rhythm guitar! His lead playing with Slacktone is nothing short of phenomenal.

 

It's loud and pounding surf with a guitar that sounds like a machine gun, delivering rapid and intense notes. There is plenty of the trademark reverb sound and a distinctive echo effect that adds depth and texture to their music.

 

Jon Blair is a legend on lead guitar who plays like it was his last night alive. Fresh and invigorating like a swim in the ocean. This is a wave that must not be missed.

 

Don't miss the chance to experience the unbeatable Jon & The Nightriders live in action, captured in Long Beach, California. The energy, the sound, and the atmosphere are all there, waiting for you to be a part of it.

 

This is a legendary surf music supergroup in their element, and you won't want to miss it.

 

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

June/July 1998                                          

Tracks:

01. Thunder over Rincon   

02.Geronimo   

03. Boogie Board   

04. Moving Target  

05.Molokai Cocktail

06. Rumble At Waikiki    

07.Horror Hayride 

08. Hurricane      

09. Twitchin'   

10.Grommet

11. Shake'N' Stomp

12.Storm Dancer    

13. Banzai Washout