The Mai Tais
"Best Surf Band" - 2007 Orange County Music Awards. Hailing from Huntington Beach, California, The Mai Tais combine their love of classic surf instrumentals with heavy rock and roll into a rockin’ surf sound. Their influences are Instrumental Surf, Punk, Metal, and Blues.
The Mai Tais live show is high-energy and family-oriented with audience participation, free leis and hula hoop contests. Fans of all ages, from preschoolers to baby boomers, have experienced The Mai Tais and have walked away with the same thought, "Those guys ROCK!" The Mai Tais may not be famous, but they sure are fun!
For booking or further information contact The Mai Tais at: Le Clair and Bradley Enterprises, 714 847-0059 or HBMaiTai@aol.com
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Ray & Paul have been playing together for many years, but then went off in separate directions for a while only to re unite as The Mai Tais Johnny comes to us as one of the most dynamic and charismatic Drummers we have played with!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes clubs & festivals, Private Parties & Corporate Events
Your musical influences
Punk, Metal, Surf, Blues, Garage Rock...
What equipment do you use?
Ray Fender Strat Fender Twin Reverb Amp, Fender Reverb Tank, Paul Gibson Thunderbird, Fender P-Base, Carvin Head w/410 cab.. Johnny a vintage Slingerland kit with a Radio King snare and a combination of Zildjian K's and PAISTE cymbals. When the shoe fits , I always rock a 24" ride cymbal and I only ever play a single bass drum pedal !
Anything else?
I will let you know
