{"id":1674,"date":"2012-09-05T10:05:28","date_gmt":"2012-09-05T20:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.donnaloren.net\/latestnews\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2012-09-05T10:05:28","modified_gmt":"2012-09-05T20:05:28","slug":"dick-dale-the-malibooz-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.donnaloren.com\/latestnews\/2012\/09\/05\/dick-dale-the-malibooz-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Dick Dale, The Malibooz & Me"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reunited and it feels so good<\/p><\/div>\n

I’ve had several communications with Dick Dale<\/em> over the past year. He’s told me of his grave illness and the devotion he has for his wife and son. I expressed interest in recreating our duet from Muscle Beach Party<\/em><\/a>. He declined.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then, an opportunity sprang up when a friend, Johnny Z<\/em>, from a group called The Malibooz<\/em><\/a>, sent an email for his upcoming show at the Malibu Inn. His group was opening for Dick Dale<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Johnny<\/em>, his wife Joannie<\/em>, Jered<\/em> and I<\/em> met for brunch to catch up. I awoke his curiosity when I reminded him that DD<\/em> and I sang “Muscle Bustle” together in a movie. Instantly he suggested I sing it with The Malibooz<\/em> and that’s exactly what I did. I was scheduled to close their set right before DD<\/em> took the stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fans dancing to DD<\/p><\/div>\n

What a crowd! 500 people jammed into the very cool indoor space across PCH where you could hear thunderous waves crashing on the eve of a Blue Moon. I have never before taken a stage in flip flops. My new Converse blk ‘n wht polka dot thongs felt right at home. The audience was filled with surfers ranging from 21-75! This is their culture and I am so honored to be a part of it. I have never been in a more loving crowd of people. Sure, they were brimming with excitement to hear the Legend of Surf Guitar<\/em>. Genuine affection for one another was on full display. Couples kissing fondly, filled with their passion for music and the Ocean.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Me and The Woody<\/p><\/div>\n

Dick Dale<\/em> is remarkable. He hit the stage with the energy I remember him having in 1964 and didn’t quit until an amazing version of Amazing Grace<\/em> followed by Miserlou<\/em>. We finally reunited and I’m still hoping for a 21st century “Muscle Bustle”.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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