Chi McClean

Made a last minute surgical strike down to Popoyo, Nicaragua to go hunt for some waves with the @popoyo_surf_lodge crew in late April… there were super fun waves, off-shore winds, and perfect temps all day everyday. While the waves were amazing, the things that really made this trip so special were all the people - from our surf guides to the panga boat captain to the cooks, the drivers and everyone in between! It was awesome to meet such a fun-loving, dedicated crew of professionals who’s number one goal was to score great waves and milk the most fun out of every single day. If you’ve been considering a surf trip to Central America, definitely check out #PopoyoSurfLodge and tell them @thechitonesmusic sent ya! Big thanks for to Michael Hodzon for capturing and sharing some fun moments in the water, from the panga boat, and from the beach for this edit! Give him a follow for some amazing daily surf inspo! 📸+🎥 @hodzon 🏄🏼‍♂️ @chimcclean #Nicaragua #Popoyo #SurfTrip #SurfTravel

Our full-length digital album #Salsipuedes is OUT TODAY!⚡️📻🎶🤙🏼🏄🏼‍♂️🌊 Whew! What a journey… We are so pleased to announce that we have repackaged @thechitonesmusic singles and released them as one, complete, digital album, NOW AVAILABLE everywhere you listen to music online. Click the link in our bio for quick hit options from Spotify, YouTube Music, Apppe Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and more where you can listen to the full-length album from start to finish, as it was always meant to be heard. While you’re there, choose your favorite tracks to add to your back-to-school (back-to-work?!) playlists and keep those summer, beachy vibes rolling at the desk. 😉 Then, put it on repeat, kick back, and spread the stoke! If the digital realm just isn’t your thing, we also have copies of our full-length, limited edition, debut 12” vinyl record available exclusively on @bandcamp at thechitones.bandcamp.com this #VinylRecordDay for immediate delivery. Featuring twelve, original, throwback surf rock instrumentals, our debut release pays tribute to the original pioneers of the surf rock scene while carving out a new sound that fans of #TheVentures #DickDale and #DuaneEddy will instantly appreciate. Pack your bags, grab a board, hop in, and turn it up… it’s time to take a trip with The Chi-Tones! 💫 As always, a heartfelt thanks to the following crew for helping us get this collection of songs out into the world. Without their tremendous talent, input, time and support, this album would never have made it across the finish line: Miles McPherson // Drums + Drum Recording Buckley Miller, Big Art // Mixing Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound // Mastering Caleb Brown, Bustah Brown Design // Cover Design #SurfRock #SurfMusic #DesertRock #SurfTrip #ThemeMusic #CinematicMusic #ChiMcClean #RetroSurf #DropIn #TheChiTones #TheChiTonesMusic #NewMusicTuesday #NewRecord #NewAlbum #IndieSurf #ElixirStrings #TaylorGuitars #Fender #Stratocaster #NewRelease #BajaMexico #VintageVibe

Now available on Instagram & Facebook! 🎄🎶💫🏄🏼‍♂️ Today, we are psyched to announce that A Christmas Wave, the all-new Christmas EP from The Chi-Tones, is NOW AVAILABLE to sync with your social media photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook! If you’re looking for a way to “glitter-up” your content for the holidays, we’d be honored if you’d consider choosing one of our original, uptempo, surfy arrangements of five classic holiday standards for your soundtrack. Perfect for those snowy vistas, holiday decorating moments and more, A Christmas Wave serves up a reimagined take on these familiar, seasonal songs that we think you’ll love. Try it today by searching for The Chi-Tones or The Chitones (the search engine isn’t perfect) when adding music to your photos and/or videos! Don’t forget that all five songs from A Christmas Wave are also now available on ALL streaming platforms, worldwide! So, while you’re out and about shopping for those friends, family and loved ones on your gift list or just cozying up at home, dial up A Christmas Wave from The Chi-Tones for a little festive fun on your favorite music service. Heartfelt thanks to the team below who helped make our latest release a reality. Without their incredible contributions, talent, care and support for this EP, this light-hearted collection of holiday favorites would not have sounded or looked nearly as merry and bright! (Thanks, team!) @milesmcpercussionist // Drums + Drum Recording @superbuck // Mixing @rkswhittsmith // Mastering @bustahbrown // Artwork + Packaging Thanks so much for listening and spreading the Christmas and holiday cheer, friends! Enjoy, stay healthy, have FUN, and take care of one another. Merry Merry! 💫🎄🎶🎅🏼📻🏄🏼‍♂️☃️ @thechitonesmusic #AChristmasWave #ChristmasMusic #HolidayMusic

Warming up with some fretwork. 🥶🎶🤙🏼 It was in the low 20’s here this morning and the heat wasn’t working all that great, sooo… hot coffee, a @blackdiamond puffy and pom, and a can-do attitude were the answer to warm it up. I’m still on this extended acoustic kick with my @taylorguitars #814ce and a set of #PhosphorBronze @elixir_strings with #Nanoweb coating. It’s just a pretty darned comfortable and super solid sounding combo, if ya ask me… 💯 Happy Sunday, friends! Stay warm out there and make it a great one! 💫❄️🏔️🥳 #ChiMcClean @chimcclean #FunkyMusic

1999 & sounding fine… 💥🎶🤙🏼 Happy weekend, friends! This @taylorguitars #814ce from 1999 with @elixir_strings #Nanoweb #PhosphorBronze acoustic strings seems to sound better every year... I might even be on an “acoustic kick” for a change after picking this thing up for the first time in a while! Side note: Is this technically a vintage guitar now?! If so, does this mean that I am vintage now, too?! 😳 @chimcclean #ChiMcClean #AcousticGuitarist

Hard to beat the sound of this 2009 @taylorguitars #814ce with #Nanoweb #PhosphorBronze @elixir_strings on a rainy day. First time back in acoustic land for a bit and I forgot how much I enjoy the simplicity of this style of playing, the sound, the tone, the feel, etc. Pretty pure. 💯💫🎶🤙🏼🥳 Now… if I could only remember this song that I released WAY back in 2008 a little better, haha… one thing at a time! 😵‍💫 #ChiMcClean #AcousticGuitarist

New Year / New Fun 🤙🏼🎶🏄🏼‍♂️🏜️👻📻 @thechitonesmusic #TheChiTones #Giddyup #GhostRider #GhostRidersInTheSky #SurfRock

Just gonna leave this rrrrrright here… 🎶📻💫🏄🏼‍♂️🤙🏼 @thechitonesmusic #UndercoverSurfer #Salsipuedes #Snoopy #CheaterFive #HangTen

Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, however you chose to spend the day! While the waves weren’t anything to write home about here in South Florida, it sure was sweet to get wet and feel that glide again… with the right equipment and the right attitude, even the smallest of waves can be magical. 💫 Today marks the kick-off to the holiday shopping frenzy and it seems worth putting out a reminder that the brand new, surfy Christmas release from @thechitonesmusic is NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE you stream music. So… while you’re out and about shopping for those friends, family and loved ones on your gift list, may we humbly suggest dialing up #AChristmasWave from #TheChiTones as your soundtrack in the car, truck or “sleigh”, as the case may be - on ANY streaming service you prefer. Last but certainly not least, HUGE THANKS to the team below who helped make this latest project a reality. As a direct result of their incredible contributions, care, and support for this EP, it is now LIVE and ready to soundtrack your surfy Christmas and holiday experience for years to come. @milesmcpercussionist // Drums + Drum Recording @superbuck // Mixing @rkswhittsmith // Mastering @bustahbrown // Artwork + Packaging Thanks for listening and spreading the Christmas and holiday cheer, friends! Merry Merry! 💫🎄🎶📻🏄🏼‍♂️☃️ #ChristmasMusic

OUT TODAY: #AChristmasWave 🎄🎶☃️🏄🏼‍♂️📻🎅🏼🤙🏼💫 We are stoked to announce that A CHRISTMAS WAVE - the brand new, five-song Christmas EP from @thechitonesmusic - is NOW AVAILABLE everywhere you listen to music online. Featuring reimagined versions of our favorite holiday songs - now with a surfy twist - this collection of seasonal standards will have you riding high on your own personal Christmas wave. Click the link in our bio for quick hit options from Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube Music and more where you can also easily find our debut release. We had a blast arranging and recording these songs and hope you will have as much fun listening as we did getting them ready, just in time for the holidays! 💫 Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following crew for helping us get this latest project out there. Without their tremendous talent, input and support, this collection of songs would never have made it across the finish line. Miles McPherson // Drums + Drum Recording Buckley Miller, Big Art // Mixing Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound // Mastering Caleb Brown, Bustah Brown Design // Cover Design #SurfRock #SurfMusic #ChristmasMusic #HolidayMusic #ThemeMusic #CinematicMusic #ChiMcClean #FrostyTheSnowman #TheChiTones #TheChiTonesMusic #NewMusicFriday #IndieSurf #ElixirStrings #FenderStratocaster #NewRelease #Salsipuedes

DROPPING THIS FRIDAY, November 21st… with the help of one red-nosed reindeer... 😏 @thechitonesmusic proudly release their all-new, five-song Christmas EP in just a few days. Set a reminder to listen to this feel-good, surfy Christmas collection of reimagined classics, available everywhere, just in time for the holidays. Stay tuned here for daily sneak peeks and teasers throughout the week! Sign up at thechitones.com for updates and release details, delivered straight to your inbox. Giddy-up. #AChristmasWave is coming… ✨🎄🌊 #TheChiTones #ChristmasMusic #Surfy #SurfMusic #SurfRock #HolidayMusic #MostWonderfulTime #NewMusicFriday #NewReleaseFriday 📻⚡️🎶🏄🏼‍♂️🎅🏼

THIS FRIDAY, November 21st - everywhere you listen to music - @thechitonesmusic proudly release our five-song Christmas EP. Mark your calendars for a little Christmas and seasonal cheer, just in time for the holidays. Stay tuned here for daily sneak peeks and teasers throughout the week! Sign up at thechitones.com for updates and release details, delivered straight to your inbox. Any ideas what our favorite track might be?! Here’s a hint: ☃️ #AChristmasWave is coming… ✨🎄🌊 #TheChiTones #ChristmasMusic #Surfy #SurfMusic #SurfRock #HolidayMusic #MostWonderfulTime #NewMusicFriday #NewReleaseFriday 📻⚡️🎶🏄🏼‍♂️🎅🏼