| About Slacktone SLACKTONE is
widely recognized as one of America's best surf instrumental bands.
Their sound is a
hyper-kinetic mix of melody, speed and jaw dropping technical skill.
SLACKTONE was formed in January 1995, when Dave Wronski and Dusty
Watson ran into each other at a music manufacturer's convention in Anaheim,
CA. Having played together during the second wave of surf music ('79 through
'84), with
Jon and The Nightriders, they were well aware of the current
interest in instrumental music, thanks to the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. They
had not seen or heard from each other for nearly ten years! They exchanged
numbers and promised to get together. SLACKTONE was then formed, along with
bass player Mike Sullivan who was with the band until his untimely death in
August 2001. Fellow bandmate and friend Sam Bolle joined the band shortly
thereafter.
SLACKTONE has been featured in promotional videos and television commercials
and have also played at numerous surfing, snowboarding and mountain biking
events along the coast, along with European tours.
Their CD's: "Rough Surf, Rough Mix, Live in Berlin;" "Surf Adventure
Tour-Live In Prague;" "Into The Blue Sparkle" "Warning: Reverb
Instrumentals!"
are available online.
Dave Wronski--Lead Guitar
Guitarist and songwriter Dave Wronski is a career studio musician and has
been featured in Guitar Player magazine.
Dave grew up in San Bernardino, CA. His dad was a test pilot and they were
next door neighbors with Jim Irwin (2nd man on the moon!) and Bob White, the
famous X-15 pilot. Dave started playing guitar at age 10 with a Stella
Acoustic. By 16 he was in the recording studio, and by 18 had moved to
Chicago with his band opening for Styx at an outdoor festival! Back in
California, Dave joined Jon and The Nightriders, recording and touring
Europe. He later joined Brighten, and returned to Europe many more times
with them.
Dusty Watson--Drums
Dusty grew up in Corona, CA. He started playing drums at age 6. His drum
teacher introduced him to jazz greats like Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and Roy
Burns. The Corona Sr. High music director invited Dusty to record a live
album with the band in 1966 - as a featured guest. Dusty was nine years old
at the time! Out of school he went on to record and tour with many bands
like Jon and the Nightriders, Dick Dale, Channel Three, Lita Ford, Concrete
Blonde, Boo Yaa Tribe, Agent Orange, Supersuckers, and Sugartooth. In
addition to Slacktone, he is currently playing with Agent Orange.
Sam Bolle--Bass Guitar
Sam was born and raised in Sierra Madre,Caliifornia. He started playing
violin at the age of 5, switching to viola, bassoon and saxophone while
attending school in the Pasadena area. He decided upon graduation that bass
guitar was a much more viable instrument to express himself.After several
years playing in and around L.A. in various bands of degenerates, he landed
the bass playing chair in legendary punk/surf band Agent Orange. The years
following have included numerous tours of Brazil, Australia, Europe, Japan,
and the U.S. He currently divides his time between Dick Dale, Slacktone, and
various production and studio dates.
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