The Copper Tones
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The Copper Tones are a San Francisco based surf band that have been keeping the spirit of surf rock alive in the Bay Area since their debut in 2001. Through-out the years, The Copper Tones have performed instrumental surf rock with punk energy across the West Coast with many luminaries. The band was founded by Mike Slavinsky, known for his highly entertaining and lively performances using a cordless microphone and accompanied by members of the infamous dance troupe the Devil-Ettes, various hula and go go dancers who incite the crowds to participate while doing Copper Tones original dances like the Tsunami, The Copper Tone, the Shark and many others. The other members of the group are original bass player Jenni Jarmon and current drummer Taylor Still (also of the Lava Rats). While they have been included on many surf compilations, their first full length album Copper Tones are Go! was released in early 2005. They are known for both flawless covers and original hits like the Surfer Stomp, Boogie Board, High Tide and Endless Summer. The Copper Tones are influenced by such bands as Eddie & the Showmen, the Ventures, Link Wray, the Aquamen, Man or Astroman, The Original Surfaris, Jackie & the Cedrics, Dead Kennedys, and The Centurians. Mike Slavinsky has also played in various other bands like the Stereo Types and punk pop group The Teenage Harlets and is still performing in the highly successful surf/punk/rockabilly band The Undertaker and his Pals, who can be seen performing at many horror conventions across the US.
