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Rumor has it, or damned near insists that a music fan will rarely come across anything fresh or innovative anymore. So where does a surf trio from Las Vegas come in? Simple, by offering one of the most fervent, insistent live sets ever witnessed by a partygoer worth their weight in beer suds!

Now for those who thought the surf scene was bottoming out, Thee Swank Bastards have definitely been on hand to rev it back up again. With their distinctively retro look: mutton chops, narrow ties, black suits; countered with riveting instrumentals that combine danceable rhythms, Eric Schauer’s syncopated drum patterns, Shaun Coleman’s propulsive bass lines, and best of all – the serpentine guitar licks of Jesse Del Quadro, create a musical sensibility that is at once deft and daring. In the end, their genius speaks for itself. They manage to take the period fetishism of old-school surf music and distill it with a modern twist that makes them instantly melodic and highly memorable.

Now if you haven’t experienced the Bastards before – what are you waiting for? These lads just have so much musical suss, wit and magic for the asking – so whether you book them, watch them, or savor them.

Thee Swank Bastards might be the only addiction you’ll ever need on a Saturday Night.

this thread has been started to keep people updated with Thee Swank Bastards. where they are going, if they need shows anything else that might come up. Promoters feel free to contact me also we will play anywhere.

Thee Swank Bastards at the Double Down Saloon Las Vegas

That is right people Thee Swank Bastards and Frankie and the Pool Boys will try there best to avoid the Hula Hooping of death. We can't promise all people that attend this show will survive but we do promise that all members of the bands will get through the night and tell the story of death and dismemberment by the (place big scary word here) and Queen Of The Night SZANDORA. for those of you not familiar with Frankie and the P...oolboys The live band will feature Dobronyi on guitar with the incredible Naotaka Seki from Japan's Surf Coasters on drums. (This will be especially interesting as Seki speaks no English!) Also on guitar will be Danny Snyder, and on bass Tony Bald from the Bay Area's The Tomorrowmen. Karen Dobronyi from Meshugga Beach Party will be playing keyboards. Of course, any of The Pool Boys who performed on the CD are encouraged to join the band on stage.

(see poster above)

Thee Swank Bastards will be playing at Tiki Oasis 10 in a couple weeks. The Crowne Hotel in Sand Diego CA. Friday night in the Frankie's Room Room Party and Saturday Evening on the main stage, 7pm to be exact.

I would have been there but my daughter was delivered that weekend.

These are places you need to be to see Thee Swank Bastards for the next couple months.
The Bamboo Hut in SF Sep 3rd at 930 pm.
Just Thee Swank Bastards..

Impala in SF Sep 4th at 6pm
Just Thee Swank Bastards shooting a video so dress sharp.

The Bamboo Hut in SF Sep 4th at 1000 pm.
Just Thee Swank Bastards

Double Down Saloon Las Vegas Sep 10 9pm.
The Mighty Surf Lords and Thee Swank Bastards

Town Square Las Vegas Sep 11 4pm.
Thee Swank Bastards at a brewfest we play firs thank god.

Double down Saloon Las Vegas Sep22 9pm.
Thee Swank Bastards saves Vegas from Daikaiju.

Juke Joint in Anaheim Sep 23 9pm.
Thee Bastards, the meka leki hi's and The Woggles.

TBA in San Diego Sep 24 at 9pm.


Don the Beachcombers in Huntington Beach Sep 25 7pm.
Another intimate evening with just the Bastards, Szandora and you.

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