The Aquatudes can play a driving showcase set, spotlighting our growing list of catchy 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. We include our best originals, which are invariably well-received by audiences! Note that we are fully equipped with our own sound equipment/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. There's plenty of material for any occasion!

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. Aquatudes Theme (original) from Cafe Nine in New Haven, CT, 8/31/11.
2. Secret Surfin' Spot - most of the song, with Mike on the bass, from a private party in March 2011.
3. Summertime Blues (the great old Eddie Cochran song) at the Swingin' Parrott Pub in Winsted, CT, 8/22/10. Thanks Ginny P.
4. 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!
5. Secret Surfin' Spot - Dick Dale vocal tune from the movie Beach Party, shot at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10.
6. Intoxica - A fun old surf tune, this is also from Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 5/13/10
7. California Sun at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10 (Thanks, Jenna Bascom!)
8. Hawaiian War Chant the venerable Hawaiian standard given the Aquatudes' treatment at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT 5/13/10
9. His Latest Flame - "Elvis-ing-it-up" at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 1/30/10 (Thanks Ginny Pedersen!)
10. California Sun (with guest musician Dave Bittel on organ) - at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, 1/30/10
11. Cindy in the Sun (original) at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC, 10/3/09*
12. Take the Pipe (original) at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC, 10/3/09*
13. Dr. Why (original) at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 2//26/09*
14. Corvair 500 (original) at Two Boots, Bridgeport, CT, 2//26/09*
15. Sand in My Groove (original) at the Stonewall Tavern, Storrs, CT, 1/2/09*
16. Bongo Shmongo (original) at the Stonewall Tavern, Storrs, CT, 1/2/09*

*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 2006/2011 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 email at: bittelworks@sbcglobal.net