Gold Coast author and surfer Tim Baker kicks off Stories in the Key of GC with his slam-poem story 'A Surfer's Paradise'. It explores his move to the Gold Coast as young surf writer, the initial disconnect and the growing love for the GC over the decades. The music is inspired by Gangsta rap, surf rock and the jangly, muted guitar stylings of Ernest Ranglin.
Fletch (aka Cold Ghost) and Tim are joined on stage by drummer Jake Morton with Bern Young introducing. We had a lot of fun performing this rap song.
The story comes with apologies to Coolio and Jim Cavill.
Thanks to HOTA, Home of the Arts for their support in hosting and funding the development of Stories in the Key of GC.
Tim Baker 'A Surfer's Paradise'