The Aquatudes can play a driving showcase set, spotlighting our growing list of groovy original tunes, interspersed with our versions of classic surf-rock, rockabilly, and early rock 'n roll favorites. See below for videos of the Aquatudes in action!

We are also available to play up to a full 3- or 4-set show, with a carefully-collected songlist, which includes a variety of vocal and instrumental rock 'n roll tunes from the late-50's to mid-60's, when surf music was at the height of popularity. We also supply hula-hoops and percussion instruments for audience participation songs. Click HERE for a sample 4-set songlist. We include our best originals, which are invariably well-received by audiences! Note that we are fully equipped with our own sound equipment and PA.

We've also posted our Master Song List, which we'll update as we learn or write new songs. It's split into stylistic categories for easy reference.

Contact the Aquatudes at: 860-349-3241, or email: "aquatudes (at) comcast (dot) net"

Watch the Aquatudes
Click on the following links to see youtube videos of the Aquatudes in action, with instrumentals and vocal songs:

1. Mosquito Dance (original) at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 5/13/10 (Thanks to Mike from Local Band Review). We like the black and white treatment!
2. Intoxica - A fun old surf tune, this is also in black and white from Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 5/13/10 (Thanks to Mike from Local Band Review)
3. California Sun at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10 (Thanks, Jenna Bascom!)
4. Hawaiian War Chant at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10 (Thanks to Mike from Local Band Review!)
5. Secret Surfin' Spot - The Dick Dale song at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 1/30/10
6. His Latest Flame - "Elvis-ing-it-up" at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 1/30/10 (Thanks Ginny Pedersen!)
7. California Sun (with guest musician Dave Bittel on organ) - at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 1/30/10
8. Cindy in the Sun (original) at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC, 10/3/09*
9. Take the Pipe (original) at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC, 10/3/09*
10. Aquatudes Theme (original) at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC, 10/3/09*
11. Dr. Why (original) at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 2//26/09*
12. Corvair 500 (original) at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 2//26/09*
13. Sand in My Groove (original) at the Stonewall Tavern, Storrs, CT, 1/2/09*
14. Bongo Shmongo (original) at the Stonewall Tavern, Storrs, CT, 1/2/09*
15. California Sun - at the Stonewall Tavern, Storrs, CT, 1/2/09 (Thanks to Lena!)
16. Take the Pipe (original) at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 2/2/08
17. Sand in My Groove (original) at the Zen Bar, Farmington, CT 11/17/07.
    This was during our first public performance!

*Filmed by surf music aficionado, Unsteady Freddie.

ORIGINAL SONGS BY THE AQUATUDES:
There is a selection of live and studio recordings on our myspace page, click HERE.

Music copyright 2006/2010 Thomas J. Bittel/The Aquatudes. All rights reserved. Music samples are provided for listening only and may not be used for any commercial purposes without expressed written permission from the author. Contact Tom by e-mail at: bittelworks@sbcglobal.net