Program Details*
Title
Surf and Sun: Dick Dale to The Beach Boys and More
Description
Author Lisa Torem and former Beach Boys' keyboard player, John Philip Shenale, share insights about the American instrumental/choral surf music craze.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Presenter’s Name
Lisa Torem & John Philip Shenale
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Presenter’s Bio
Author Lisa Torem co-wrote books with Bowie singer Ava Cherry and songwriter Jim Peterik and wrote books about the discographies of Tori Amos, Billy Joel, Suzanne Vega (and The Beach Boys, available in late 2026). She has interviewed The Kinks, The Zombies, Judy Collins, among others. Lisa is excited to meet Mensa members in 2026!
John Philip Shenale, an L.A. orchestral and band arranger and producer has worked with Janet Jackson, Tori Amos and The Beach Boy, among others.
*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.
Date/Time/Location†
Friday at 1 PM in Birch
†Note: The date, time & location listed in our PAAG (when it becomes available) supersedes the date, time & location listed here, if different. The hotel layout for HalloweeM can be found here.
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