Surfaris' 2019 Tribute / Remembering 'DICK DALE RETURNS' - AGAIN! WON'T LET CANCER BEAT HIM

 Bob Berryhill , original co-founder of Surfaris, opens 10-19 Dick Dale tribute show with classic 'Apache' at Uptown Nightclub in Oakland, CA


SURFARIS Ably Fill In for Dick Dale One Year After Dale's Last Show at Oakland Venue

 Dick Dale fans missed seeing the 'King of Surf Guitar' for the first time in about a decade at the Uptown in Oakland, but were treated to a wonderful 'fill-in' with the Surfaris.  Bob Berryhill, the only remaining member of the Surfaris, told how he began his career in Southern California after being 'blown away' seeing Dale perform at the Rendevous Ballroom. Berryhill, who now performs with his son, Joel, on drums and another son of an original member, recounted how things came together at a young age (15) and catapulted the Surfaris to their major hit in 1962, 'Wipeout', which is regarded as the Number One instrumental surf hit.



Kudos to management of The Uptown for keeping the annual date , which had been booked by Dale's wife, Lana,  as a tribute to Dale.  Perhaps we'll be treated to similar Dale tribute sounds in future years at the Uptown



 

Lesser known tune, Surf Beat, form Dale's blockbuster 1962 'King of the Surf Guitar' LP  as performed by Beryhill and the Surfaris and the October 19 Oakland show.



Now, for the originator, Dick Dale, and a pretty typical Bay Area show form 2015 at the
City Winery in Napa, CA. Of course, nothing is really typical with Dale except you know you're going to get a SHOW - at least a couple hours including music and lecture (in the best sense of the word. ) We're lucky to have been treated to Dale at least once a year
in the Bay Area since his remarkable 'comeback' some two decades ago following the 're-discover' of him by San Francisco Chronicle music critic Joel Selvin. Here, Dale was just coming off serious bowel cancer after which many didn't expect him to ever perform again. Lucky for us,and with Dale's perserverance we were fortunate to see at three more annual Bay Area performances from the King of the Surf Guitar.  Since Dale's physical passing in March, it's been a rough year for not only fans but especially Dale's loving wife, Lana, who continues to promote the Dale legacy, sending out 2,500 email replies a week among other things....

Let's Go Trippin' The hit record that started it all for Dick Dale. Dick was good enough to sign this prized 'clean' copy of Let's Go Trippin'/Del-Tone Rock 45 for me at his blowout May 2002 Annapolis, Maryland performance. What a classic! (click to enlarge) courtesy Dick Dale Virtual Museum

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DICK DALE , THE LEGEND, RETURNS TO STAGE AFTER SERIOUS BOUTS WITH CANCER

  Dick Dale, the King (and originator) of the Surf Guitar, PLAYS on following a very serious series of cancer operations and treatment. Against  doctors orders, soon to be 78-year-old  Dale is performing again on a limited basis. We were fortunate to see him in his usual rare form Jan 22, 2015 at the City Winery , Napa, CA. Dale is more than a virtuoso guitarist . He is the consumate entertainer as well as philosopher and he expounded on the medical industrial complex he has been dealing with as well as 'Love' and other topics between performing his greatest hits and lesser  known songs. A most entertaining fellow and good guy we are happy to share with you here.Catch Dale and/or his music.SEE DICKDALE.COM



 DICK DALE Comes out on stage to ovation  at City Winery, 1-22-15, Napa, CA





 Dale catches fans up on his medical issues and 'medical industrial complex' before launching into 'Rumble,' Ghostriders' and other songs  he's become known for even if they weren't his originals.


   
concert continued below

Dick was a fixture during the emerging 1960's California beach scene of sun, sand, music, and naturally pretty girls! Click Pictures To Enlarge

Lobby Cards (signed), publicity poster-from Beach Party and Muscle Beach Party.    Donna Loren publicity photo (top); Dick with beautyDonna Loren, Muscle Beach Party (center left);  Annette Funicello & Donna (center right) (l-r) Jody McCrea, Dick Dale, John Ashley, Frankie Avalon, Annette in Muscle Beach Party (bottom)	With Cuties (and long boards) at 1963 Pacific Ocean Park (POP), California Cancer Foundation benefit  concert (top and middle).	Dick and newly painted "Beast," 1964. Muscle Beach Party still photo of cutie lifting barbell.  Looks like she may be the same one with Dick in the POP cancer benefit photos.
Dick was cast in two vintage California Frankie and Annette beach movies, including 1964's Muscle Beach Party as well as predecessor  Beach Party.  courtesy Dick Dale virtual museum

   
Dale not allowed to play trumpet any longer has taken up the harmonica

    

'CALIFORNIA SUN'



 'LET'S GO TRIPPIN' was one of Dales two big hits in the early 60s



 



 Dale talks about seeing Johnny Cash in 1956 and becoming a fan, performs Cash songs



 


 Spanish ballad Dale wrote for his wife Lana. Dale talks about 'Love' that finally came to him late in life when he met Lana, who has seen him through his medical issues.


 


 Dale's signature song, 'Miserlou,' which took on a new life in the movie 'Pulp Fiction' a couple


decades ago.


 


 Dale closes show, telling fans 'You Are My Medicine!"    


   



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