Surf Instro Review: The Breakaways - Cowa-Bongo

I learned about The Breakaways' album Cowa-Bongo from a good friend and Illusions guitarist, Larry Ellis. Anybody that Larry associates with has to be a class act, so I said send me the CD! 

What a change of pace this CD turned out to be. They play a softer surf because when they perform live, they do it at hospitals for kids, and there are concerns about sound levels.

Instead of drums, they opt for bongos. Bongos always add flair and originality to surf music, giving it an entirely different feel.

They do some cover tunes quite differently. Although I have heard these standards done in many different ways, the style presented on this recording is refreshing.

What really touched my soul was not only the music but also what they are doing with their talents. The liner notes have a paragraph stating, "To provide entertainment for kids/adults who are considered underprivileged, abused, ill, neglected or disabled, at no charge."

Giving to the community is a contagious habit, and the kids might see that there is spirit and goodwill in giving. Isn't that wonderful? It's so good to hear that good things are going on connected to music.

If you can, e-mail Craig Skelly to say hello and support the group's work. Get a copy of the CD or tape to support this wonderful group now!

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck

April 1999

Tracks:

01. Karina 

02. Out Of Limits  

03. Baja  

04. Sukiyaki  

05. Diamond Head  

06. Waimea  

07. Pefidia  

08. Surf Rider

09. Ocean View  

10. Telstar  

11. La Nina  

12. Driving Guitars   

13. Walk Don't Run  

14. Wild As The Sea  

15. Apache