Artist description The Vara-Tones are a high-energy instrumental surf band in the best traditions of The Ventures, Dick Dale, The Surfaris, etc.

Music Style Instrumental Surf

Musical Influences Duane Eddy, The Fireballs, The Ventures, Dick Dale

Similar Artists Los Straightjackets

Artist History The Vara-Tones originated in 1961, inspired by the instrumentals of groups like The Fireballs, The Ventures, and Duane Eddy. After putting in about a year of garage time, the group gigged around Southern California during the height of the surfing craze ('63 - '65) and released a single, `Repeto' on the Kay label in 1964. The group disbanded in 1966. In 1994, due to the resurgence of surf music (the real kind - all instrumental) and the persistence of Rich, their drummer, the original members were tracked down and ended up having a reunion - jamming together just for fun. This ultimately resulted in their first album entitled "Jetty Subject To High Surf" which is available now !!

Group Members Rich Campbell - Drums, Bill Epps - Guitar Gary Sunda - Bass, sax Terry Zimmerman - Bass

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sax

Albums Jetty Subject To High Surf

Press Reviews What they accomplished is probably the surf CD of the year - Jetty Subject To High Surf. The CD sounds like the band just stepped out of 1964 complete with original equipment and reverb. The group really sounds fantastic ... Looking for a great surf CD? Look no further. You just found it. " -- Bob Dalley, Surf Music USA After a 36 year lapse, the Vara-tones have finally issued a full new CD. I've been waiting impatiently ... for this CD to come out. The wait is over, and it was well worth it. -- Phil Dirt, 89.7FM KFJC

Location Garden Grove, California - USA

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