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Complete promotional materials such asvideo, audio, photos and more can be found atwww.CaliforniaSurfMusic.com

Former longtime Beach Boys' band members Bobby Figueroa, Billy Hinsche, MattJardine, Probyn Gregory and Ed Carter take you on a musical journey featuring thesongs of the Beach Boys! These are that men, that for so many years, helped shape thesound of “America’s Band” on recordings live performances throughout the world.

Members Bobby Figueroa (drums/vocals), Billy Hinsche (keyboards/guitar/vocals), Matt Jardine(vocals/percussion), Probyn Gregory (bass/guitar/vocals) and Ed Carter (guitar/bass/vocals)each has a distinctive career that includes performances with The Beach Boys at such iconicvenues as The Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens(Canada), Wembley Stadium (UK) and many other venues around the world including the ReaganWhite House. Members have performed at historic rock ‘n’ roll celebrations including Live Aid,Farm Aid and other major live and televised events. Probyn was a member of the Beach Boysduring the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary tour in 2012, and is a longtime member of Beach Boysfounding member Brian Wilson’s band.

They have received RIAA certified Gold LP Records from the Beach Boys for their studio workon The Beach Boys In Concert, 15 Big Ones, Love You, Still Cruisin’ and the 30 Years Of TheBeach Boys boxed set.

These fine players have consistently been involved with The Beach Boys’ live touring bandthroughout the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s and can be seen on many of the group’s televised perfor-mances such as Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, MTV videos for “Still Cruisin’” and “Kokomo”and on The Beach Boys’ 25th Anniversary TV Special from Hawaii.

These veterans of surf-rock are considered by most to be the “A Team” band for their skills andability to perform these fun yet intricate instrumental and vocal parts that are the hallmark of TheBeach Boys’ sound. Over the years, members have also shared the stage and recording ses-sions with Ringo Starr, Sir Elton John, Jimmy Page, Joe Walsh, Roger McGuinn, Billy Joel, PaulSimon, Burton Cummings, America, Chicago, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Three DogNight, Jan & Dean and many, many others.

Their standard setlist includes all the great early Beach Boys’ songs such as “Surfer Girl,” “LittleDeuce Coupe” and “Don’t Worry Baby” and also features a generous selection from the famousPet Sounds LP with “God Only Knows,” wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Sloop John B.” Their showrocks with a non-stop party of crowd-pleasing hits including “California Girls,” “Kokomo,” “GoodVibrations,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Surfin’ USA" and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”

So if you’re looking for the most experienced, talented and well-respected band anywhere in thesurf-rock genre, you should consider California Surf, Inc. for your next college date, state fair,corporate event, private function or beach party. Available right now for booking! And.... this is theonly show in the world that features ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE BEACH BOYS !

California Surf, Incorporated is blessed to also included longtime Beach Boys members PhilipBardowell and Randell Kirsch on select shows and tours! And don’t forget, we can also addoriginal Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine on premium priced dates!






INDIVIDUAL BIOGRAPHIES

BOBBY FIGUEROA (drums/vocals)* Toured & recorded with the Beach Boys from 1974-90* Band leader for HBO’s Larry Sanders show for 5 years* Actor on TV’s “Just Shoot Me” and “General Hospital” * Has also toured and/or recorded with Ricci Martin, Joan Jett, Al Jardine and many others.

BILLY HINSCHE (keys/vocals)* Recorded on several albums and toured extensively with The Beach Boys during the '70s, '80sand '90s.* Founding member of the 1960s pop trio Dino, Desi & Billy.* Currently also Musical Director for original Beach Boy Al Jardine.

ED CARTER (guitar/bass/vocals)* Toured & recorded many albums with The Beach Boys from 1968 through the 1990s.* Appeared on numerous TV shows with the group.* Also tours with Al Jardine's Endless Summer Band.

MATT JARDINE (vocals/percussion)* Toured with The Beach Boys in the '80s and '90s.* Recorded 3 albums and 9 music videos with The Beach Boys.* Has also toured with Mike Love, Al Jardine, Jan & Dean, Wilson Phillips and many others.

PROBYN GREGORY (bass/guitar/vocals)* member of the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour in 2012* longtime member of Brian Wilson’s band

If a particular show is including Philip Bardowell or Randell Kirsch (or another former BeachBoys member, we will supply biography at the time of booking)

Legends of Surf Rock!










JUST SOME OF THE SONGS USUALLY PERFORMED INEACH CALIFORNIA SURF, INCORPORATED SHOW

California GirlsDance, Dance, Dance / Do You Wanna DanceDo It AgainDarlin'Don't Worry BabyI Can Hear MusicThen I Kissed HerSurfer GirlSea CruiseLittle GTO409Shut DownLittle Deuce CoupeI Get AroundWipe OutSurfin'Surfin' SafariCatch A WaveHawaiiCalifornia Dreamin'Sail On SailorCaroline, NoGod Only KnowsSloop John BWouldn't It Be NiceHelp Me RhondaKokomoGood VibrationsSurfin' USABarbara AnnFun, Fun, Fun
















HISTORICAL PHOTO SCRAPBOOK(please do not re-publish these photos. These are being provided for informational purposes only

to show the amazing history that CSI members have with the Beach Boys)

Ed on stage with the Beach Boys. Anaheim, 1976

Bobby playing drums with the Beach Boys. Washington, DC 1984

The Beach Boys on American Bandstand - Bobby Fig on drums(card from 2013 Panini trading card set) Bobby and Dennis Wilson on the cover of the 1976 Beach Boys tour program

1986: Billy, Bobby, Ed on the USS Iowa

Billy and Dennis Wilson performing 1978: Bobby with Brian, Al, Bruce and Mike ready to boarda plane for the next city.

Carl Wilson, Billy, and Dick Clark following a performance






BACKLINE & RIDERDURING ALL INTRODUCTIONS, AND IN ALL ADVERTISING, ETC. THE NAME OF THIS GROUP IS, AND SHOULD BESTATED AS: “ CALIFORNIA SURF, INCORPORATED”

Please remember that in most cases, we require all sound / lights to be provided, and for fly dates require mostbackline to be provided. This includes 5 vocal mics on stands, as well as all necessary cables, pedals, guitar straps,etc. when the purchaser is providing backline. Often times, even on fly dates, we can travel with guitars/bass as well asdistortion pedals... please check with us on a show-by-show basis!

Please provide at load-in / sound check the following:

* AT LEAST One (1) large case of bottled water (still, non-carbonated) - Arrowhead, Disani or comparable* 6 hand towels* One (1) package of HALLS Honey / lemon cough drops* Six (6) medium size white towels* Oatmeal raisin cookies / assorted muffins like blueberry, honey bran, etc. - thanks* In most cases, we also require a meal on the day of the show for the performers and staff (this is normally for 8)* dressing room / green room: please have an assortment of drinks (sodas, coffee, water, teas) available, and simplefruit and deli trays are always nice to have available before/during/after sound check. THANK YOU!

*** Please ensure we have all power cords, cables, guitar straps, stands, and keyboard & drum pedals ***Note that on this show, it is normally 5 group members on stage, which each singing and playing an instrument.

PERCUSSION: Any of the below or comparable. (Matt Jardine)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------* 1 set of LP Potato congas (11" conga, 11/3/4 tumba) * 1 LP heavy duty adjustable tripod conga stand* 1 1/2 tuning wrench for congas * 2 Rhythm Tech nickel 1/2 moon tambourines* 2 sleigh bells on handle * 4 egg shakers* 1 set of maracas * double-row concert chimes* LP chimes hanger * 1 heavy duty cymbal stand* 1 Rhythm Tech or Pearl percussion tray * 1 WIRELESS vocal mic with boom stand* Matt can travel with some of the smaller shakers, etc., if necessary -- please confirm with us!

DRUMS: (Bobby Figueroa) - please have a drum riser when available--------------------------------------------------------------------------------* please provide small floor fan for drummer * 5 piece Drum Set . DW , Yamaha or equal quality .* 2 rack toms * 1 floor tom* 1 snare * All necessary hardware (stands , pedals , etc. )* 2 crash (thin) high hats and a ride (Zildjian or Sabian) * 18 china boy if possible* 1 vocal mike w/ boom stand * 1 music stand if possible* Cymbals (Zildjian or Paiste ) :: 2 crash cymbals * 1 ride * 2 high hat cymbals

BASS: (Probyn Gregory)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------* (1) 4 string Fender Precision Bass (vintage model preferred, white if possible) OR: If a Fender Precision is not available, a Fender Jazz (or Jazz/Precision hybrid) is OK* (2) Eden 4x10 cabinets (or comparable) * (1) Eden World Tour 800 Bass Head (or comparable)* (1) guitar tuner OR: (1) Ampeg SVT and cabinet* (2) 20’ guitar cables * (1) guitar stand* (1) vocal mic with boom stand

GUITAR: (Ed Carter)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------* (1) Fender Stratocaster (or Gibson les Paul) * Any Fender amp... Twin, Deluxe, Hot Rod Deville* distortioning pedal for guitar * vocal mic with boom stand

KEYBOARDS: (Billy Hinsche)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------* One (1) Roland RD 500, 600, 700 or comparable keyboard with 88 "weighted" keys (must have ORGAN sound function)* Accompanying sustain (damper) pedal * One (1) X stand* vocal mic with boom stand * Please have One (1) music stand on hand in case it’s needed






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photos for promotional use -please contact us to be sent high quality .jpg images of any of these photos.

Hi-res images are also available for download at www.CaliforniaSurfMusic.com

L to R: Ed Carter, Probyn Gregory, Billy Hinsche, Bobby Figueroa, Matt Jardine






































photos for promotional use - configuration including Philip Bardowell

photos for promotional use - configuration including Randell Kirsch






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