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The second CD release (12/2019) by The Aquatudes contains 13 original songs exploring a range of instrumental and vocal rock styles, from surf to hot-rod to rockabilly to exotica, all packed with twang and reverb, catchy hooks and memorable melodies.
if streaming music is your bag, this whole album is available on Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music and other popular streaming platforms.
The debut CD release (2012) by The Aquatudes contains 12 original songs that cover a range of instrumental rock styles, from surf to hot-rod to rockabilly, all packed with twang and reverb, catchy hooks and memorable melodies.
You can download tracks from both albums online from our Bandcamp Page, get the CD from Deep Eddy Records, or get the digital downloads from iTunes, Amazon, or best yet, just buy the CD at the next Aquatudes gig - the guys will even sign it for you!
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The Aquatudes can play a driving showcase set, featuring our tightly-arranged original tunes, interspersed with classic surf-rock, rockabilly, and early rock 'n roll favorites. This would be the typical format for a summer festival, outdoor concert, or any show with multiple bands. See below for videos of the Aquatudes in action!
The 'Tudes can also play a full 2- to 4-set show mixing our original surf songs with a variety of vocal and instrumental rock 'n roll tunes from the late-50's to mid-60's. Note that we are fully equipped with our own PA sound system.
The Aquatudes can offer low-volume background music for events (or portions of events) where conversation and networking are the objectives.
Mid-Century Cocktail Set Samples
Original Songs (Some Instrumental, Some Vocals)
- Dr. Why (original), filmed at the 1741 Pub & Grill, Lyman Orchards Golf Club on 8/1/20.
- C'Mon Back to Me (vocal original), filmed at Stoney Creek Brewery, 5/6/17.
- Corvair 500 (original), filmed at Stoney Creek Brewery, Branford, CT on 5/6/17.
- Step Away From That Surfboard (vocal original), filmed at Stoney Creek Brewery, 5/6/17.
- Submerging (original), filmed at Stoney Creek Brewery, 5/6/17.
- The Petrified Beach (vocal original), filmed at the Durham Fair, 9/25/15.
- Melancholy Surf (original), Filmed at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC on 4/4/15.*
- Three on the Tree (original), performed at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC on 3/2/13.*
- Take the Pipe (original) very nicely recorded at The Dirt Salon in Hartford, by First Up Films on 2/6/13.
- Lawnmower Stroll (original) from the Aquatudes' CD "Unsafe at Any Speed!" Cypress Grill, 9/22/12 - live debut of the song.
- Sand in My Groove (original) recorded by Wayne W. at Cruisin' on Main Street, Manchester, CT, 8/5/12 with Dr. Dave on keyboard.
- Shim Jambs Before Cutting Bands (original) from Black-Eyed Sally's, Hartford, CT, 5/25/12.
- Cute Girlfriend (vocal original) from Otto's Shrunken Head, NYC 3/3/12. Tom sings.
- Aquatudes Theme (original) from Cafe Nine in New Haven, CT, 8/31/11.
Cover Tunes (Other People's Music - some instro, some vocal)
- Surf Beat (by Dick Dale & his Deltones), filmed at the Butler McCook House and Garden, 6/21/19
- Black Slacks (by The Sparkletones), filmed at Cruisin' on Main Street, Manchester, CT, 8/4/2019.
- Secret Agent Man (by Johnny Rivers), filmed at Stoney Creek Brewery, 5/6/17.
- Get Rhythm (by Johnny Cash), filmed at Stoney Creek Brewery, 5/6/17.
- Woo-Hoo (by the Rock-A-Teens) - from Cruisin' on Main Street, Manchester, CT, 8/7/2016.
- Surf Rider (surf classic by The Ventures) - from First Friday, Putnam, CT 8/5/2016.
- Surfin' Bird/Our Favorite Martian (cover medley - The Trashmen/Bobby Fuller), filmed at the Durham Fair, 9/25/15.
- The Letter (cover - The Box Tops) filmed at the Durham Fair, 9/25/15.
- Good Vibrations (cover - The Beach Boys) Brian Wilson's masterpiece converted to a surf instrumental, filmed at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC on 4/4/15.
- Jungle River Boat (Exotica classic by Les Baxter) - This one really cooks! Filmed at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC on 4/4/15.*
- Stick Shift (cover - the Duals), Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC on 3/2/13.*
- Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (Ventures-style), recorded by First Up Films at The Dirt Salon in Hartford on 2/6/13.
- Mona My Love (cover - Wild Bill & the Blue Denims) recorded at The Dirt Salon in Hartford, 11/2/12.
- Surfin' Safari (The Beach Boys) is given the Ramones treatment by the 'Tudes at the Durham Fair, 9/30/12. Tom sings the lead.
- Little Girl (by the Syndicate of Sound) with Mike on lead vocal. Black-Eyed Sally's, Hartford, CT, 5/25/12.
- The Hearse (Surf classic by the Astronauts) recorded at The Dirt Salon in Hartford, CT, by First Up Films in April 2012.
- Our Favorite Martian (Surf classic by Bobby Fuller) from the "Rock'n The Sound" Surfrider Foundation benefit, New Haven, 4/27/12.
- Harlem Nocturne (jazzy standard) from Otto's Shrunken Head, NYC 3/3/12.* This is our second-most-viewed video!
- Secret Surfin' Spot (Dick Dale vocal tune) - most of the song, with Mike on the bass, from his first gig with us at a private party in March 2011. Tom sings lead
- Time is Tight (cover, by Booker T. and the MG's) the catchy and cool organ/Leslie tune with Dr. Dave taking the lead. Cypress Grill, 9/22/12.
- Green Onions (cover, Booker T. and the MG's) the organ-led classic with a very authentic Hammond sound by Dr. Dave.
*Filmed by surf music aficionado, Unsteady Freddie.
These are earlier videos with our first bass-player, Fred Magetteri.
- Mosquito Dance (original) from Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 5/13/10 (Thanks to Mike from Local Band Review).
- Secret Surfin' Spot - (Dick Dale vocal tune from the movie Beach Party), from Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10.
- Intoxica - (Surf classic)this is also from Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 5/13/10
- California Sun (Surf classic vocal) from Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10 (Thanks, Jenna Bascom!)
- Hawaiian War Chant (Hawaiian standard) given the Aquatudes' treatment at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10. This is our most-viewed video ever!
- Cindy in the Sun (original) at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC, 10/3/09*
- Dr. Why (original) at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 2//26/09*
- Corvair 500 (original) at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 2//26/09*
- Bongo Shmongo (original) at the Stonewall Tavern, Storrs, CT, 1/2/09*
- Sand in My Groove (original) from our first gig ever, at the Zen Bar in Farmington, CT, 11/17/07.
*Filmed by Unsteady Freddie.
Original music copyright Thomas J. Bittel/The Aquatudes (BMI). All rights reserved.
Music samples are provided for listening only and may not be used
for any commercial purposes without expressed written permission
from the author. Contact Tom by email at: bittelworks@gmail.com
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