CD - Fabulous Plank-Tones - Are Makin The Scene

Second Delivery From The Southern California Based Instro. Surf Combo, They Really Make Different Scenes, Hot Rod, Jamaican, Latin….


The Fabulous Planktones Play The Indigenous Surf And Instrumental Sounds Of Their Native Southern California. The Band Is Primarily Based In Glendale And Was Originally Formed In 1984 By Brothers Marty, Jim And Kevin Tippens On Guitars And Bass Along With Drummer Art Chianello. Jon Green Joined On Bass And Guitar In '98 While Kevin Attended To His New Family Commitments.

Over The Years, They Have Appeared On Several Surf Music Compilation Cd's Including Fiberglass Jungle, That's New Pussycat (A Tribute To Burt Bacharach) And Better Than Average Weekend. They Can Most Often Be Found Performing At Various So Cal Beach Venues Including The Renowned Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, Rusty's Surf Ranch, And Long Beach's Foothill Club.

Currently They Are Most Excited To Present Their First Full Length El Toro Records Release Entitled "Surfin'at The Sinbad". The Title Refers To The Nickname Of A Converted Motel That Is Now A Studio Where They Rehearse And Record In Hollywood California. The Music Is Largely Original Comprising Fourteen Of Their Best Old, New, Borrowed And Rockin' Surf-Blue Tunes.