A Beach Boys/Ventures Christmas

 

Chad Shivers & the Frigidaires (formerly the Silent Knights) are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year! The band will be performing the Beach Boys’ and Ventures’ Christmas albums in their entirety along with other holiday classics. Once again we will be joining our pals Jeffrey Bützer and TT Mahoney with their fabulous Charlie Brown Christmas tribute, an Atlanta institution and a personal highlight of the season. While we would love to join you in person, this year we will live-streaming from the Earl Saturday, December 19 starting at 7pm.

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Southern Surf Stomp! presents Chad Shivers & the Silent Knights

We're proud to bring this performance of two classic holiday albums for a third year.  The Knights have also prepared an additional set with an hours worth of Christmas tunes from the likes of Buck Owens, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the Ramones, and so much more!

Highlights from Southern Surf Stomp! on 12/12/15

The Home Alones

Kevin McCallister (Jerod McBrayer)

Kevin McCallister (Oscar Velez)

Kevin McCallister (Sonny Harding)

The One and Only Bill Davis

Bill and his lovely wife Melanie

Playing songs from his "An Omnichord X-mas" album

Chad Shivers & the Silent Knights (L to R: Mike Mullen, Nick Bazemore, Sean Zearfoss)

rhythm section (Matt Steadman on bass)

A rare photo of yours truly singing

Nick and myself playing some Ventures and having some fun

Southern Surf Stomp! presents Chad Shivers & the Silent Knights, The One and Only Bill Davis, The Home Alones

This year marks the 6th performance of The Ventures Christmas Album and the 3rd of The Beach Boys Christmas Album by Chad Shivers & the Summer Knights.  We're excited to be bringing it to our home of Kavarna for the second year in a row.  The band has been working hard and just sounds fantastic.  This event always helps to get me into the Christmas spirit.





Two years ago we took our show to Nashville and had the pleasure of sharing the stage with The One and Only Bill Davis (twice, actually) where he performed songs from his "An Omnichord X-mas" album and the entire soundtrack from Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas.  A quote from Bill's site sum's him up quite nicely:

"The One and Only Bill Davis is always up to something. Whether he is putting together a new session in search of an old sound, assembling a gang of zombies, or dressing in disguise, Bill approaches all of his endeavors with a sense of excitement, humor, and showmanship.  Once you've met him, you'll understand why he is "The One and Only"..."



Rounding out the bill is the world's favorite band dedicated to a beloved holiday classic, The Home Alones!

Highlights from Southern Surf Stomp! on December 13, 2014.

Caroline and the Ramblers (Danny Arana, Caroline Engel, Mike Z [not pictured], Joel Glogowski)

The Silent Knights (David Northrip, Eric Balint, Nick Bazemore, Sonny Harding [not shown], Chad Shivers, Matt Steadman)

Southern Surf Stompcast, episode 4

Our fourth episode features a couple of sets to get you into the holiday spirit, including a couple of live acoustic tunes from December's Southern Surf Stomp headliner, Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights.

Tracklisting:
Cutback - "The Liquidator",
Cutback - "Atlantico",
The Aqualads - "Snake Eyes",
El Capitan and the Band With No Name - "Across the Plateau",
The Explorers Club - "Forever",
The Fat Man and Team Fat - "Get Back On The Road",
Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights - "Christmas Day" (The Beach Boys),
Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights - "Sleigh Ride" (The Ventures),
Caroline and the Ramblers - "Mr. Teardrop",
Los Straitjackets - "Here Comes Santa Claus",
The Space Cossacks - "Christmas Island",
The Boss Jaguars! - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel",
The Royal Pendletons - "Hot Rod Dissertation",
Sex Wax - "A Little Something For Us Temponauts (live)",
Gravitron - "Stylophone",
The Beech Benders - "Rock 'n' Tug",
King Pelican - "Morocco",
Booker T & The MG's - "Lets Go".

Intro and outro music, "Southern Surf Syndicate Theme", provided by The Penetrators.

Southern Surf Stomp! presents Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights, Caroline and the Ramblers, and The Fringe Factory DJ's

This year marks the fifth year my group Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights has performed the Ventures Christmas Album, and the second for the Beach Boys Christmas Album.  Historically the show has been held at the Earl in Atlanta but we are extremely excited to bring it to the Southern Surf Stomp at Kavarna this year.  This has become a special event for all of us and we look forward to it all year long.  Of course we will be joined by our Jingle Belle dancers as well.

The Silent Knights are:
Chad Shivers (MOONBASE, The Mystery Men?, Bicycle Eaters) - lead guitar, vocals
"Little Saint" Nick Bazemore - lead vocals, guitar
David Northrip (the Fugitives) - vocals, guitar
Eric "The Talent" Balint (MOONBASE, Bicycle Eaters) - bells, percussion, keys
Matt Steadman - bass guitar
Sonny Harding (MOONBASE) - drums

The Jingle Belle dancers are Jessica Shivers (aka "Cherry") and Morgan "Mo" Bazemore.

Check out last year's performance:





Caroline and the Ramblers is Atlanta's best roots group specializing in rockabilly, country, early rock 'n' roll, and blues.  Caroline commands audiences with her powerful voice, is a staple in Atlanta's music community, and is a HUGE supporter of surf music having even performed at Douglasville Surf Fest.  Her backing band The Ramblers are all seasoned veterans and wildly talented instrumentalists.  Together they write absolutely wonderful songs and really know how to put on a great show.

Also joining the show will be the Fringe Factory DJ's, which spin the best in garage, punk, psych, soul, and wild rock 'n' roll.  The trio of Vikki Vaden, Glynis Ward, and Richard Whig really do it all from radio, live performance, as well as even hosting their own shows.  Up until recently they could be heard on AM1690 Atlanta and are currently on WFMU's Rock 'n' Soul Ichiban Wednesdays at 8pm.

The Knights will be also be performing several other dates around the Southeast:
*12/5 - Charleston, SC at the Tin Roof w/ Silver Bells. 9pm, $5, 21+.
*12/6 - Savannah, GA at the Wormhole. 10pm, more info at wormholebar.com.
12/18 - Marietta, GA at the Strand w/ Jeffrey Bützer/T.T. Mahony's Charlie Brown Christmas tribute, Jeffrey Bützer and the Bicycle Eaters. 8pm, $15, all ages.
12/19 - Anniston, AL at the Crimson Tiger w/ Kill, Baby...Kill! and many more.  8pm, $5, 21+.
12/20 - Birmingham, AL at the Syndicate Lounge w/ The Original Shake Charmers. 9pm, $10, all ages.

* with Sean Zearfoss (Small Reactions) on drums