Artist description A five member Orange County group that plays classic and original Beach and Surf Music

Music Style Surf & Summer Music and new arrangements of Classic Oldies

Musical Influences Ventures, Dick Dale, Beach Boys and Chantays

Similar Artists Ventures, Dick Dale, Beach Boys and Chantays

Artist History One of the top Southern California Show Bands of the early 60's, "The Nocturnes" were known for their versatility in playing musical styles ranging from surf to blues. The Nocturnes appeared at all the major showrooms of the era and included original members Paul Floodman, Kurt Steinbeck and Bruce McCoy. When the group was offered to appear at the first "Rendezvous Ballroom Reunion" at the Hardrock Cafe in 1999 with the other legendary groups of the surf music era, they decided to reform the band. To fill out the group, Paul, Kurt and Bruce enlisted lead guitarist Rick Bastrup of the 60's show and recording group "The Avengers VI". With the later addition of sax player Richard Ferrin, the new Nocturnes were complete.

Group Members Rick Bastrup: (Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, 12 String Guitar, Keyboards) - Paul Floodman: (Bass Guitar, Vocals) - Kurt Steinbeck: (Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Vocals) - Bruce McCoy: (Drums, Vocals) - Richard Ferrin: (Soprano, Alto and Tenor Sax, Keyboards)

Instruments Vintage Fender Guitars, Classic Fender Amps, Selmar Mark VI Sax

Albums "Back to the Beach", "Rendezvous Reunion 2000"

Press Reviews "Even when performing covers of classic material from the 1960's, the Nocturnes combine first-rate musicianship with 21st-century technology to enhance their shows" -Orange County Register **** "An excellent original with staying power" - Phil Dirt (King of surf radio) KFJC Radio****

Additional Info To order CD e-mail request to: nocturnes@mac.com

Location Anaheim, California - USA

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