Martin Cilia - Musician, guitarist, producer, songwriter



Buy the new album Going to Kaleponi



 

Makua Beach video
The latest video from the album "Going to Kaleponi". Shot on location at Makua Beach, Hawaii.

The 6th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Convention
Martin will be headlining the SG101 convention. The convention will be at The Starting Gate, Los Alamitos, CA.

How to make a Mai Tai
Mentioned on "Going to Kaleponi", here is the recipe for the Mai Tais that come from Don the Beachcombers.

Surf Rock Music review
If you play guitar for the legendary Atlantics, you have to be good. Extremely good. Enter Martin Cilia. Extremely good doesn't begin to cover things... Read the rest...

Surf Explosion video launched
Check out the video for the new single Surf Explosion. See it here.

 

 

Article in Warp Magazine
Martin has written an article about the history of instrumental surf music for Tasmania's Warp Magazine. Read it here .

Telstar video
In 1962 Joe Meek produced a song called Telstar, by the Tornadoes. Now, 50 years later, Martin has recorded a tribute to this famous song, along with a unique video featuring vintage guitars from his collection.

New items in the shop
We've added some Surfersaurus tshirts to the shop in men's and ladie's sizes. There are also stubby holders & keychain / bottle openers. Great for Christmas presents.  

Surfersaurus tabs
Tabs for some of the songs from Surfersaurus are up in the downloads section. Check them out

Videos added
Lots of new videos including some live songs from The Espy and 3 songs from Surfersaurus. Check them out.

Surfersaurus in Pacific Longboarder
A great review by Stephen McParland, surf music historian and author in Pacific Longboarder magazine.

 Return of the Jaguar
The story of how the guitar used on "Revenge of the Surf Guitar" was reunited with its former owner after 40 years. Read the story here.
More on the News page.

Gretsch Guitar

Martin Cilia is Australia's King of the Surf Guitar and a member of legendary Australian surf band, The Atlantics.

The Bombora guitar - A spectacular red fender.

Friday 31 May 2013
Petersham Bowling Club
(Martin Cilia & Band & special guests Dave Warner & Fuchsia)

Saturday & Sunday 8 & 9 June 2013
Cooly Rocks On Festival
(with The Atlantics)
1pm Kirra Stage
Coolangatta 

Saturday 22 June 2013
Surfer Joe Summer Festival
(with The Atlantics)
Italy - Livorno

Sunday 23 June 2013
Lido Beach
(with The Atlantics)
Italy - Cassano D'Adda (MI)

Tuesday 25 June 2013
Parco Tittoni
(with The Atlantics)
Italy - Desio (MB)

Wednesday 26 June 2013
Jack The Ripper
(with The Atlantics)
Italy - Ronca' (VR)
 
Friday 28 June 2013
APOLLO, Mannerheimint. 16,
(with The Atlantics)
Finland - Hensinki
 
Saturday 29 June 2013
Instrumental Musick Festival
(with The Atlantics)
Finland - Nastola 

Wednesday 3 July 2013
Forte Prenestino
(with The Atlantics)
Italy - Roma

Thursday 4 July 2013
Kingston Club
(with The Atlantics)
Italy - Caserta

Saturday 6 July 2013
Beat Cafe
(with The Atlantics)
Italy - San Salvo Marina (CH)  
 

Sunday 7th July 2013
Ungawa Tiki Bar

(with The Atlantics)
Italy - Bergantino (RO) 

August 2013 
The Surf Guitar 101 convention
More info: http://surfguitar101.com/ 

 

More info on the Gigs page.

 

1935 Martin 00-17 acoustic