” While some guitar players were learning blues licks and scales, I was learning melodies.”

GUITARS:

Alan Entwistle / Martin Cilia Custom Guitar, 1961 Fender Stratocaster, 1964 Gibson ES335TDC, 1954 Gibson ES175DN.

On the road I have 2 x MC Custom Guitars and 2 x 60s Vox AC30 amps.

Website for Entwiste/MC Custom Guitars https://martinciliaguitar.com/

I also have a collection of vintage guitars that I use for recording. You can see some of them on my website.

 

AMPS:

Vintage Vox, Fender and Marshall amps.

 

 

 

‘Alan Entwistle Pickups’ Artist

 

Martin Cilia

“It was the sound that attracted me to the guitar. When I heard “The Rise & Fall of Flingel Bunt” by The Shadows, I thought it was such a great sounding record”

GENRE(S): Surf Rock, Instrumental Guitar, Rock, Blues and Jazz

FAVOURITE ARTISTS / INFLUENCES: Hank Marvin, Ritchie Blackmore, Charlie Christian, Dick Dale

BANDS – ACTIVE:

The Radiators 2021 – Present

The Atlantics 1999 – Present

BANDS – PREVIOUS:

Mental As Anything 2014 – 2020
North Melbourne Surf Club 2017

 

PREFERRED PICKUPS, AND WHY:  AL90 as they have a nice full-bodied tone while still maintaining their clarity.

BIOGRAPHY:

One of the world’s most respected guitarists in the surf guitar style and unquestionably the premier exponent in this land, Martin Cilia is the type of player other guitarists make it a point to see.

He has released a number of his own albums and bands as far afield as the U.S. and Helsinki have covered his tracks.

Over the last twenty-five years he has also become an integral member of the legendary Atlantics whose ‘Bombora’ surfed its way to the top of international charts back in the 60s. Martin recently wrote, played on, and produced the new Atlantics album “Still Making Waves”.

Accomplished in many other styles too, such as jazz, country, and rock, Martin is currently playing with rockers The Radiators. He was also a long standing member of Mental As Anything, and continues to play, write and record with Dave Warner.

‘Alan Entwistle Pickups’ Artist

 

Martin Cilia

” While some guitar players were learning blues licks and scales, I was learning melodies.”

GENRE(S): Surf Rock, Instrumental Guitar, Rock, Blues and Jazz

FAVOURITE ARTISTS / INFLUENCES: Hank Marvin, Ritchie Blackmore, Charlie Christian, Dick Dale

BANDS – ACTIVE:

The Radiators 2021 – Present

The Atlantics 1999 – Present

BANDS – PREVIOUS:

Mental As Anything 2014 – 2020
North Melbourne Surf Club 2017

 

PREFERRED PICKUPS, AND WHY:    AL90 as they have a nice full-bodied tone while still maintaining their clarity.

BIOGRAPHY:

One of the world’s most respected guitarists in the surf guitar style and unquestionably the premier exponent in this land, Martin Cilia is the type of player other guitarists make it a point to see.

He has released a number of his own albums and bands as far afield as the U.S. and Helsinki have covered his tracks.

Over the last twenty-five years he has also become an integral member of the legendary Atlantics whose ‘Bombora’ surfed its way to the top of international charts back in the 60s. Martin recently wrote, played on, and produced the new Atlantics album “Still Making Waves”.

Accomplished in many other styles too, such as jazz, country, and rock, Martin is currently playing with rockers The Radiators. He was also a long standing member of Mental As Anything, and continues to play, write and record with Dave Warner.

“It was the sound that attracted me to the guitar. When I heard “The Rise & Fall of Flingel Bunt” by The Shadows, I thought it was such a great sounding record”

GUITARS:

Alan Entwistle / Martin Cilia Custom Guitar, 1961 Fender Stratocaster, 1964 Gibson ES335TDC, 1954 Gibson ES175DN.

On the road I have 2 x MC Custom Guitars and 2 x 60s Vox AC30 amps.

Website for Entwiste/MC Custom Guitars https://martinciliaguitar.com/

I also have a collection of vintage guitars that I use for recording. You can see some of them on my website.

 

AMPS:

Vintage Vox, Fender and Marshall amps.

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DISCOGRAPHY:

Solo:
Here Comes the Sun – Album – 2024
Dawn of the Surf Guitar – Album – 2024
6 Track EP – 2022
Everest – Album – 2021
Shadowman – Album – 2019
Espresso Martino – Album – 2018
Sleep Walk – EP – 2016
Electric Christmas – Album – 2015
Going to Kaleponi – Album – 2013
Surf Explosion – Single – 2013
Surfersaurus – Album – 2011
The Odd One Out – Album – 2009
The Odd One Out – Backing Tracks – 2009
Revenge of the Surf Guitar – Album – 2007
Revenge of the Surf Guitar – Backing Tracks – 2007

North Melbourne Surf Club:
North Melbourne Surf Club – Album 2020

Mental As Anything:
Album – Mentals At Play – 2019
EP – 5 Track EP – 2017
Single – Goat Tracks in my Sandpit – 2016
Single – Shake off your Sandals – 2015

The Atlantics :
Still Making Waves – Album – 2023
Flight of the Surf Guitar: 21st Anniversary Edition – Album – 2021
Collectibles – Album – 2011
Point Zero Backing Tracks – Album – 2010
Live at Freshwater – DVD – 2009
The Best Of – Album – 2005
Flight Of The Surf Dogs – DVD – 2004
Point Zero – Album – 2003
Bombora The Next Generation – Vinyl – 2002
The Next Generation – Album – 2002
Flight Of The Surf Guitar – Backing Tracks – 2001
Flight Of The Surf Guitar – Album – 1999

DISCOGRAPHY:

Compilations:
Ten Summers Long – The Best of Bombora 2018
Combo Swell – KFJC San Francisco – 2014
Live from the Devils Triangle – KFJC San Francisco – 2013
Bombora – The Soundtrack to Australian Surfing – 2009
Noosa Rain – 2007
Six Gun Surf – 2007
Delightful Rain – 2006
Twangin’ Around The World – 2005
Sydney Blues Festival – Saturday Night – 2004
Summer City Soundtrack – 2004
Lost In The 60’S (Brazil)
Hair – Aquarius – 2004
For A Few Guitars More – Ennio Morricone Tribute – 2003
Liquid Bridge Soundtrack – 2003
Jesus Christ Surferstar – Superstar – 2003
American Graffiti Revisited – Chantilly Lace – 2002
Highlights From The ABC TV Series Studio 22 – Bombora – 2002
Long Way To The Top Tour Live – Bombora –2002 (DVD, CD & Video)

Dave Warner :
Hennessy Road / Ode To Ochs (Phil) – single – 2023
When – Album – 2017
Hidden Treasures – 40 years of Freo music (Vignettes) – 2016
The King and Me (musical) – 2015
Dave Warner – Live Boxing Day At The Civic Hotel – Dvd – 2004
This Is Your Planet – Album – (On 2 Tracks)
Mushroom 25 year concert from the M.C.G. (CD & Video)
Surplus And Dearth – Album – 1992
Suburban Sprawl –Album – 1990

The Capitols:
Wonderland – Single- 2009
The Capitols – Album – 2009
Suburban Boy – Single – 2008

Flying Fonzarellis :
Stay / Cool Jerk – Single – 1985
Honey B / Never – Single – 1985
Having A Party (Mini Album) 1984
Doo Wah Diddy / When A Man Loves A Woman – Single – 1984

DISCOGRAPHY:

Solo:
Here Comes the Sun – Album – 2024
Dawn of the Surf Guitar – Album – 2024
6 Track EP – 2022
Everest – Album – 2021
Shadowman – Album – 2019
Espresso Martino – Album – 2018
Sleep Walk – EP – 2016
Electric Christmas – Album – 2015
Going to Kaleponi – Album – 2013
Surf Explosion – Single – 2013
Surfersaurus – Album – 2011
The Odd One Out – Album – 2009
The Odd One Out – Backing Tracks – 2009
Revenge of the Surf Guitar – Album – 2007
Revenge of the Surf Guitar – Backing Tracks – 2007

North Melbourne Surf Club:
North Melbourne Surf Club – Album 2020

Mental As Anything:
Album – Mentals At Play – 2019
EP – 5 Track EP – 2017
Single – Goat Tracks in my Sandpit – 2016
Single – Shake off your Sandals – 2015

The Atlantics :
Still Making Waves – Album – 2023
Flight of the Surf Guitar: 21st Anniversary Edition – Album – 2021
Collectibles – Album – 2011
Point Zero Backing Tracks – Album – 2010
Live at Freshwater – DVD – 2009
The Best Of – Album – 2005
Flight Of The Surf Dogs – DVD – 2004
Point Zero – Album – 2003
Bombora The Next Generation – Vinyl – 2002
The Next Generation – Album – 2002
Flight Of The Surf Guitar – Backing Tracks – 2001
Flight Of The Surf Guitar – Album – 1999

DISCOGRAPHY:

Compilations:
Ten Summers Long – The Best of Bombora 2018
Combo Swell – KFJC San Francisco – 2014
Live from the Devils Triangle – KFJC San Francisco – 2013
Bombora – The Soundtrack to Australian Surfing – 2009
Noosa Rain – 2007
Six Gun Surf – 2007
Delightful Rain – 2006
Twangin’ Around The World – 2005
Sydney Blues Festival – Saturday Night – 2004
Summer City Soundtrack – 2004
Lost In The 60’S (Brazil)
Hair – Aquarius – 2004
For A Few Guitars More – Ennio Morricone Tribute – 2003
Liquid Bridge Soundtrack – 2003
Jesus Christ Surferstar – Superstar – 2003
American Graffiti Revisited – Chantilly Lace – 2002
Highlights From The ABC TV Series Studio 22 – Bombora – 2002
Long Way To The Top Tour Live – Bombora –2002 (DVD, CD & Video)

Dave Warner :
Hennessy Road / Ode To Ochs (Phil) – single – 2023
When – Album – 2017
Hidden Treasures – 40 years of Freo music (Vignettes) – 2016
The King and Me (musical) – 2015
Dave Warner – Live Boxing Day At The Civic Hotel – Dvd – 2004
This Is Your Planet – Album – (On 2 Tracks)
Mushroom 25 year concert from the M.C.G. (CD & Video)
Surplus And Dearth – Album – 1992
Suburban Sprawl –Album – 1990

The Capitols:
Wonderland – Single- 2009
The Capitols – Album – 2009
Suburban Boy – Single – 2008

Flying Fonzarellis :
Stay / Cool Jerk – Single – 1985
Honey B / Never – Single – 1985
Having A Party (Mini Album) 1984
Doo Wah Diddy / When A Man Loves A Woman – Single – 1984