Phantom Break

The Tourmaliners

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"Phantom Break" is the second single from our upcoming album, El Gato, releasing in late September on Pacific Records & Colorado Instrumental Fanzine. The full album will be available on 12" Transparent Ruby Red Read more
"Phantom Break" is the second single from our upcoming album, El Gato, releasing in late September on Pacific Records & Colorado Instrumental Fanzine. The full album will be available on 12" Transparent Ruby Red vinyl, CD, digital download, and streaming.

This track was inspired by hidden surf breaks encountered by chance or passed down through word-of-mouth in the surfing community.

People often ask, "Do surf bands actually surf?" Truthfully, most don't! But pioneers like Dick Dale, The Surfaris, and The Chantays crafted classics like "Wipe Out," "Pipeline," and "Surf Beat" because the band members who did surf felt the ocean in their souls and channeled that energy into their music. We brought that same spirit to "Phantom Break."
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El Gato

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The story of El Gato, the conquistador Of Surf. Jazz was his life. He walked and saw everything through Black-and-white, through mild tone colors too strong to explain. Exhibitions of emotions that took him out into the Read more

The story of El Gato, the conquistador Of Surf. Jazz was his life. He walked and saw everything through Black-and-white, through mild tone colors too strong to explain. Exhibitions of emotions that took him out into the water with such style and such flow that his graceful surfing was like a jazz player. Music, climbing and dropping, improvising shifting and driving, he had clarity there. It was natural for him. He was a gifted artist in the wave. He wasn’t new wave. He wasn’t the old wave. He was the Now- in the wave.

He felt it. He expressed himself. He just couldn’t express himself in society like he could on a wave. He thought of himself as a Lonewolf or a loner with colors that only he could see. Until the day he became redeemed. In the redemption he saw the light and in that light it was Solid Bright.

The clarity of the wave, the climbing and dropping, the driving and shifting moved with him now out of the water. And with this light, oh how the improvisational tunes would flow seamlessly between terrains. He was free. And in that freedom of space he was El Gato, Conquistador of Surf.

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New Album "El Gato" Drops Late September

5th Album release

The new album by The Tourmaliners is due out in Late September on Pacific Records and Colordo Instrumental Fanzine. 

**El Gato is alive!** 

Album cover art by the amazing Brian Bent

This record is dropping via Pacific Records , with a special 12" Translucent Ruby Red vinyl & CD release in partnership with Colorado Instrumental Fanzine.

**July 19th** The first single and title track, **“El Gato,”** drops on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp! 

**August 29th** the band will drop it's second digital single "Phantom Break."

**Late September** The full 13-song album drops worldwide. October 30th 7pm album release & Costume party at Tio Leo’s Lounge.

Massive shoutout to the incredible Miles Clowminzer for producing this beast. We can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve been cooking up.

THE “EL GATO” TRACK LISTING 

1. El Gato

2. Phantom Break

3. Creeky Door

4. Velvet Tide

5. Monaco ‘66

6. Something Like That!

7. Blonde & Blue

8. Wahine Walk

9. Zombie Girl

10. Midnight Curl

11. Try M3?

12. The Surfliner

13. Waltz Noir

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single - "angel baby" & "sukiyaki"

the tourmaliners with kela Sako & special guest jerry "hotrod" demink

Two of San Diego's most promising performers, surf rockers The Tourmaliners and island pop chanteuse, Kela Sako, are joining forces for a new single and a can't-miss show. The collaboration, released on Pacific Records, features the band backing Sako on two vintage tracks that pay homage to San Diego's rich music history.

The result is a stunning 7-inch red vinyl 45. The A-side features a dreamy cover of Rosie & The Originals' 1960 classic, "Angel Baby," while the flip side offers an equally beautiful rendition of Kyu Sakamoto's 1963 hit, "Sukiyaki."

“Angel Baby" was originally recorded by Rosie and the Originals in 1960, this timeless single was created in a small farming community in San Marcos, California. Lead singer Rosie Hamlin, a mere 15 years old at the time, penned the lyrics for this iconic song when she was just 14. The heartfelt words originated as a poem dedicated to her first boyfriend while she was a student at Mission Bay High School in San Diego, California.

"The Originals,” led by guitarist David Ponci, created magic with their single co-written by Rosie and David. The iconic guitar track was brought to life by Ponci himself, strumming away on a vintage 1955 Fender Telecaster guitar.

Fast forward to today, and that very guitar now rests in the talented hands of Ponci's nephew, Jerry "Hotrod" DeMink, a renowned blues guitarist hailing from San Diego, CA. Jerry's musical prowess doesn't end there; he shares a special place with The Tourmaliners, often gracing their stage as a guest performer.

In a beautiful twist of fate, Jerry added his touch to this version of "Angel Baby," playing rhythm guitar with his uncle's original '55 Telecaster – the exact same guitar that resonated on the original track! Music truly knows no bounds when it comes to family ties and shared legacies.

 

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"Live & Alive"

Original songs recorded live at tio leo's 2025

The Tourmaliners are known for their dynamic live performances where they ad improvised elements to their songs. With every show being a little different, the band tried to capture the live moments where they were performing at their best!  For this album, the band recorded two separate shows at the place where they have played over 100 shows, Tio Leo's Lounge in San Diego, CA.  

Purchase CD - Download - Stream on bandcamp

"Surfidia" Album On Pacific Records

14 New songs - produced by miles clowminzer

The Tourmaliners went back into the studio to bring you 14 new songs of surf guitar mahem! The songs were written by Deven Berryhill, Matt Clowminzer and producer Miles Clowminzer.  The other 3 band members including Joe Dameron, John MacElwee and Ina Soliz contributed their instrumental talents to the album as well.  Grab a hold of something while The Tourmaliners take you on a sonic journey through cactus laden deserts, the tropics of the Pacific Ocean and the pounding surf on the beaches of Southern California! The album is available on all digital streaming platforms and CD on Pacific Records.  A 12" Vinyl edition of the album is available on Bandcamp 

Stream - Download - Purchase CD & Oder 12" Vinyl on Bandcamp