Joe Rotundo & The Interstellar Riders
November, 2023
Joe Rotundo & The interstellar Riders take you on a cosmic journey of surf instrumental music drenched with sonic reverb and space echo twang! The music takes listeners on a journey through the classic sounds of 1960s surf rock filtered through a modern sensibility. The trio's debut EP dropped on November 24, 2023, showcasing their ability to capture the energy and atmosphere of classic surf music while adding their own contemporary twist. Their performances blend the driving rhythms and melodic guitar work that defined the surf rock era with modern production and performance techniques. The band performs live shows throughout the Vancouver area and has become known for their high-energy performances and authentic approach to surf instrumental music, keeping the spirit of beach party rock alive in the Pacific Northwest.
The Modelos
Barrel Fever - 2019
The Modelos are Vancouver's Rock 'n' Roll Cowboy Surfers! The group was formed in 2004 when Joe Rotundo and Mike Kenney collaborated in a songwriting adventure that would produce tunes like, "Somewhere West" & "Death Ranch". The band has three albums available, the first self-titled CD was released in 2006, the second, "Saddle Justice" released in 2008, and their latest, "Barrel Fever" a 7" Vinyl EP released in 2019. The group has a unique style that mixes surf instrumentals with an alternative country twang.
The Modelos
Saddle Justice -2008
“Apparently, they’re from Vancouver, Canada, which means they are likely to smell like a moose and push some universal health care on you. Otherwise, they’re a great sounding rockabilly/surfy/spaghetti western band.” – Surfguitar.com
The Modelos
Self-Titled CD - 2006
The Modelos self titled CD... 'As much as Link Wray and Billy Strange is tossed in as Dick Dale, giving this disc a wave 'n' western vibe that crosses genres. Tasty & Twangin', this is perfect for Ipod sets for the slopes." -Stuart Derdeyn, The Vancouver Province.
The Modelos self titled CD sports precision-picked Shadows- type ditties and roll licking high desert odes with titles like "Down the Dusty Trail", "Blood on the Saddle", and "Curse of the Cowboy", and there's nary a cover in the bunch." -Steve Newton, The Georgia Straight, Vancouver BC.