2019 News

Enjoy Australian surf legend Martin Cilia and his ’61 Strat (in Olympic White with green guard) playing “Night Star,” from his new album, “Shadowman.” He’s running through a vintage Fender reverb tank and Boss DM2 into a ’63 Vox AC30. https://www.facebook.com/VintageGuitarmagazine/videos/831590400625977/?__xts__[0]=68.ARDF8y8lFwLD-ZNezKSPcz6JZ6ett0GC-Qk5wEpGH6fxf0Zl-xnMc-9d-7klY5uDRMpZYEHP9FUHusyQ10vh3yVJ7OhjxaQIzJfvNKY-PlyBSYbFbuXxla1FkJ-ObtTDsZ1yrq7OG_GYKbrW5LqLTfAEns5zYYd6q47oPtyMuNnesTCkDRbtVRotbQw2GWN5RA5vgb9eMGCreD5Ys3ndPWjbaiVwr_YubrRNrPcNcWJFBUPd5ggjmCnPgX_tyqVT2iV7hNmbFV6wrye7wUGKNw2NbgOCEFlZ8RnPuzb9aIuCXIrq-iD_ANpCmonhFQpicRbDj0zYO70U3yC-HQtvtXJMcQFM9RFWOyZUmNKATSFsI3AQbpMVIy49ruWXy1hlxuF1DQWy2LjWY_u-9VJKlk3M-Cn0Qp-12kwSg59FswM7SlhuLmVoTuymcQ-svlYFrkZL-2_9ATygLWvk-Fu_kgZklLiuqd_2sZEqK7oEmfa9BA&__tn__=H-R The April issue will feature Martin and his collection…

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Australian guitarist Cilia joined noted surf band the Atlantics in 1998, but his roots go much deeper. He spent his first 10 years in England, where he saw clips of the Shadows on TV. After moving to the Land Down Under, his first gig, in ’72, included the Shad’s “Apache”…

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Source: https://australianmusician.com.au/martin-cilia-the-shadowman-interview/ AustralianMusician Oct 15, 2019 Martin Cilia is Australia’s self-proclaimed premier surf rock guitarist and he certainly has the credentials to back the claim up. Growing up in Essex in the UK, Martin was exposed to the instrumental guitar licks of Hank Marvin and The Shadows at a very…

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157387773720210&set=a.10151908199410210&type=3&theater Hi Martin! Thanks for taking time out to talk with me. The last time we met was at the Charles hotel in a Perth, it’s such a good venue with so much history of great bands. It’s great to talk to you again! 1.You were born in Rochford,…

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Danelectro U2 1957 Jade Green

I had been looking for something other than either a Fender or Gibson guitar to use mainly for recording. I was looking for a guitar with different sound. I’ve always loved the sound of those 50s lipstick pickups and these pickups don’t disappoint. When this guitar came up I just couldn’t refuse it.

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Mr Martin Cilia played guitar in Messenger, Invasion Force, Flying Fonzarellis, Midget and the Farrellies, Dave Warner and the Suburbs, Atlantics and these days he’s as Mental As Anything. He has a successful career recording surf Instrumental albums and lots of good memories . Loves the colours red, white and…

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Shadowman

Growing up in the early 60s in England, I have vivid memories of grainy black and white, small-screen television images of The Shadows, their tailored grey suits, their co-ordinated “Shadows’ Walk” dance steps, their smiling faces, and somehow I always knew Hank’s guitar was red.

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New Release: Shadowman

Buy Now Growing up in the early 60s in England, I have vivid memories of grainy black and white, small-screen television images of The Shadows, their tailored grey suits, their co-ordinated “Shadows’ Walk” dance steps, their smiling faces, and somehow I always knew Hank’s guitar was red. However, most of…

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Original article: http://rockclub40.com/review-by-the-c-wollongong-20-january-2019/ After a scorching week, going outdoors for a whole day event requires some level of craziness. I was excited to be able to attend “By the C – Wollongong” at Stuart Park. It’s a beautiful park beside the beach and a popular venue for family fun activities….

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