On May 25, 1996, The Mermen once again returned to the KFJC studios for another in what has become a running string of live performances from the South Bay Area college radio station.

Hosted by the well-known surf music authority (and regular KFJC DJ) Phil Dirt, The Mermen performed new material and did a midshow interview break (which featured rare pre-drummer Mermen tracks). A small studio audience watched (and listened) while KFJC radio listeners (and longtime Mermen fans) set their tape decks on record.

This special concert also marked the launch of The Mermen's fourth cross country tour, for which they departed immediately after the performance. We invite you to listen to the show and interview in their entirety via RealAudio and also peruse digital photos from the performance. Simply click on the appropriate text or image.

Photography by Jon Fox and Jon Luini.
Audio recording by Roz Jones and Phil Dirt.
Digitization and web design by Jon Luini.
Copyright ©1996. All rights reserved.

RealAudio 3.0 of the performance and interview:
Part 1 (1hr 1min)
Part 2 (1hr 18min)
Both Parts (2hr 19min)

Already looked at the photos, but still listening to the audio? Why not find out more about the Mermen at their web site!