| The band was very pleased to hear from George Tomsco (original founder of the Fireballs with songs like, Sugar Shack, Bottle Of Wine, Bulldog, Torquay and Quite a Party) and his congratulatory comments with regards to our new group "CSIRock" which can be seen on Youtube. George's comments aren't taken lightly and adds inspiration for our group. |
| The name "CSIRock" originated from the first letters of their style of music, and honored the original artists for their tremendous musical contributions and talents. Instrumentals by "The Ventures", "The Shadows", "The Fireballs", "Dick Dale", Local Edmonton artists "Bobby Clark", "Wes Dakus and The Rebels", are a few examples of what they play. A lot of early guitar players learned their licks from these early pioneers of the electric guitar and it's csirocks pleasure to continue on their tradition of great music. |
| Their early influences were the instrumental surf bands of the 60's. The "Surf Rock" era was an exciting time for the early music scene in Edmonton. CSIRock play these tunes in their original form as they were played then. |
| Surf Rock originated in California and became its own sub-culture. The use of the whammy bar, tons of reverb and fast staccato picking generated the excitement of the music that was synonymous with surf and sun. Surf instrumentals peaked in 1963 and gave way to vocal orientated surf music known as "Hot Rod" surf. These were harmony filled songs and ballads with a surf theme. |
| Then in 1994 the popularity of the sound track from the movie "Pulp Fiction" revived the surf instrumentals and helped to give rise to the resurgence of surf bands around the world keeping the original sound alive and CSIRock is proud to be one of them. |
| From George Tomsco "The Fireballs" Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 Subject: Re; Festival Place #1 & #2 |
| Very nice performance !...And well received by the audience ! All that hard work you put into your own personal rehearsal and rehearsal with CSIRock paid off !!! Wished Larry's lead guitar could have been more elevated above the rhythm section, but still you fine group ! Tell 'em all 'hi' for me, and congratulations. George. |
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| George Tomsco's latest FIREBALLS CD "Rockin' In The Fifties" was completed in April of 2011. The Fireballs latest CD has two new tracks. The session for the recording of Georges latest instrumental "VICTORIA" was recorded in Canada by Larry Kopra with Ray LaBrosse (Rhythm Guitar), Ken Mehrer (Bass Guitar), George Tomsco on (Lead Guitars), then completed at Drew's Holder's AMP Studio in Amarillo Texas, With Chris Segura on Drums and Maggie Scales on Viola. |
Larrys History: played professionally
for many years and has developed a style
all his own. His early influences were the guitar
players of the surf rock era. He has played in a single act,
a duo, trio, and full band complement. Early local Edmonton bands include
“The Night Before”, “Kiss of Death”, “Strawberry Ridge”, “Ridge”, “Slam”,
”The Wicked Uncles”, ”Heritage”, “Nevada”, “Nevada Gold”,
“Silver Mountain Band”, "Western Justice", “Trade Winds”,
“Harder & Kopra”, CSIRock and Flatbroke 2014
for many years and has developed a style
all his own. His early influences were the guitar
players of the surf rock era. He has played in a single act,
a duo, trio, and full band complement. Early local Edmonton bands include
“The Night Before”, “Kiss of Death”, “Strawberry Ridge”, “Ridge”, “Slam”,
”The Wicked Uncles”, ”Heritage”, “Nevada”, “Nevada Gold”,
“Silver Mountain Band”, "Western Justice", “Trade Winds”,
“Harder & Kopra”, CSIRock and Flatbroke 2014
| Gary has been a band member of the early Instrumental band “The Spartans” from the 1960's. He has played with “River City Groove”, and other various local bands. He plays a custom built Bernas bass guitar that he has built and uses an SWR amplifier and gets a great sound. He played bass for “George Tomsco” from the “Fireballs” and also has appeared on stage with “Nokie Edwards” from “The Ventures”, and with the late “Bobby Clark”. He is a truly talented musician. In 2007 Gary and Larry joined forces and realized how well they worked together leading them to form CSIRock. |
| Richard and Larry have played together in the same band called “The Night Before”, early on in their careers and now have joined forces once again in “CSIRock”. Rick has been playing drums since the days of the surf era and has a feel for the instrumentals and also plays other Instruments as well. He has played drums for the “Shumka Dancers Orchestra”, “Bobby Curtola”, “Big Miller”, “Chantels”, “Silver Hawk”, ”Good Vibrations”, and other local groups, and has played with some of the best musicians around. |
| Larry Kopra Lead Guitar |
| Gary Bernas Bass Guitar |
| Richard Sliwkanich Drums |
| We are stronger in numbers than we are alone |
| ♫ CSIRock Playlist ♫ |
| Song List Examples Kansas City The Wanderer Brown Eyed Girl Love Potion Number Nine Rock 'n' Roll Music That'll Be The Day |
| Contact |
| csirock@csirock.com |
| Special Note |
Perfidia
Wipe Out
Peter Gunn
Viva Las Vegas
CSIRock Theme
A Long Way Home
Say Something Clever
House of The Rising Sun
Swingin ' Creeper
Runnin ’ Strong
Rebel Rouser
Time Is Tight
La Bamba
Run Away
Take Five
Wipe Out
Peter Gunn
Viva Las Vegas
CSIRock Theme
A Long Way Home
Say Something Clever
House of The Rising Sun
Swingin ' Creeper
Runnin ’ Strong
Rebel Rouser
Time Is Tight
La Bamba
Run Away
Take Five
| Apache El Ringo The Twist Rollin Rock Guitar Twist Las Vegas Scene Theme for Young Lovers Chief Whoopin ’ Koff Ghost Riders Fried Rice Memphis Pipeline Shindig |
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| Tequila Furi, Furi Blue Dawn HarLee Guitar Walk Don’t Run Spudnik / Surf Rider "Simon & Simon" Theme Slaughter On 10 Ave Driving Guitars Man of Mystery Panic Button Pretty woman Last Date Nitro |
| Dumbo Telstar Vaquero Miserlou Quite A Party The Ninth Wave Rise & Fall of Flingle Bunt Malaguania, Gunshot Moon Journey Peach Fuzz Sleepwalk Wipeout Bulldog |
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