Phil Dirt - Reverb Central - PO Box 1609, Felton, CA 95018-1609 USA  | This is a band with a very fun sound and surf roots. The first two tracks are early demos from their website, and the rest surfaced on MySpace. Ska and surf merge perfectly. |
Picks: Gotcha, Malibu Run, Malibu Run, Das Erste Mal, Nahtlose Braeune, TeleParty
Track by Track Review
Go-Go Surf (Instrumental)
This is a heavy duty cover of The Tradewinds' "Gotcha." The ska second guitar adds a modern touch. This is a very cool blend of traditional and ska and modern fun. Entirely cool!
Go-Go Surf (Instrumental)
This is a totally rad version of The Fender Four's superb "Malibu Run." The ska rhythm guitar is accented more than the original, and the sound is a bit lighter, but that merely refreshes the song. Wonderful!
Surf Ska (Instrumental)
The keyboard pulses out the ska rhythm of The Fender Four's wonderful "Malibu Run." This is just too fun, with infectious rhythm and liquid flow. It's about as original an arrangement as is out there.
Das Erste Mal 
Go-Go Surf (Instrumental)
"Das Erste Mal" is a light weight and fun track with a grin in tow. The catchy melody riff is the sort of thing you'll find yourself humming and not know why. Totally fun!
Go-Go Surf (Instrumental)
Pumping go-go fun ensues as Astrobugs play what might otherwise be a country hoe-down. In this format, it's just a grinnin' good time at the au go-go discotheque circa 1966. Way cool!
Surf Ska (Instrumental)
Swimming shallow whammy and sparkling tone open this party-perfect instro. "TeleParty" prances and bounces with a go-go feel and playful gate. Pretty, fun, and really enjoyable.