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The Surf on Lost Cat RecordsThe Surf

 

HOMETOWN: Atlanta, GA
GENRE: Pop/Rock
SOUNDS LIKE: The Police, The Producers, R.E.M., U2

 

The Surf were originally spawned by the Athens, Georgia, music scene, but have long since scattered to the four winds, coming together when the music calls to create a sound that is at once distinctive and familiar. Comparisons to the Police, U2, and R.E.M. aside, the Surf sound nothing like their name, relying on dueling guitars,two lead singers, and a willingness to experiment to craft songs that are meticulous and imaginative, veering from all-out U2-style rockers to experimental instrumentals.

 

Individually, guitarist and lead singer and songwriter John Pehrson has also played in a band called His Boy Elroy that established an enthusiastic following in Atlanta. His expressive vocal range is integral to creating The Surf sound.

 

Drummer J.B. Hopkins has played with a veritable Who’s Who of Athens musicians, including Vic Chesnut and the late great band Black Cop, of which he was briefly a member. Later, J.B. moved to Richmond, Virginia, and recruited local musicians for the band that would become Cathedral Itch, who recorded their all-original, eponymous CD at the Richmond recording studio owned by Cracker’s David Lowry.

 

Keyboardist Jack Barr is perhaps the most versatile and accomplished musician in the group. He has played in a series of successful country and Christian bands, giving him the time and means to indulge his real passion: restoring old log cabins in and around his native Carrollton, Georgia. Jack's unique vocal and musical style is a key element in the Surf sound.

 

Guitarist Stephen Blackburn is a prolific songwriter who in addition to his work with The Surf also releases material through his on-man-band, The Virtual Penguins. He is the organizational force behind The Surf, in addition to handling engineering and producing duties Surf projects.


Mark Maloney other group, M80, are a high-energy power pop band in the tradition of Cheap Trick and The Smithereens. They have two albums to their credit, and can often be seen gigging in and around their Atlant home a. Mark also produced the Indie Amplier cable television show, which helped discover and promote local Atlanta artists.

 

 

Lemontrees by The Surf


The Surf - The Skeletons In Your Closet Are Scared Of...
The Surf | Advantages Of Standing Still

1. Is That Fare?
2. Talking English
3. Right Now
4. Doors
5. Rearranger
6. All The Beautiful Flowers
7. Count The Water
8. Now, Then…
9. Grace Of God
10. Long Way To Pasadena
11. Hangin' Out In Paris
12. Get Out Of The Sea That You're In
13. Walk It Well
14. Happy Birthday To ME

 

Lemontrees by The Surf


The Surf - The Skeletons In Your Closet Are Scared Of...
The Surf | The Skeletons In Your Clost Are Scared Of The Monsters Under Your Bed

1. All These Eyes
2. Piece
3. Fashion Out Of Fashion
4. Alright
5. Ape
6. Treasures
7. Slow Motion Fade

 

History Replacing Days by The Sirf

 

The Surf - History Replacing Days
The Surf | History Replacing Days

1. J.B.'s Message / Dance of The 80's
2. Out of Step
3. Stealaway The Night
4. Here We Go Again
5. I Don't Lie
6. Poindexter's Revenge
7. Please Surrender
8. This Time
9. Another Fadeaway
10. Think About You
11. Build My Bridge At Night
12. Drop The Line
13. Waterside
14. Foundations Shake
15. Leaves Are Falling
16. Private Window
17. Place in Time (She's Insane)
18. Imagination
19. Calling Calling
20. Suspicious You
21. Love & Wonder

 

Rain Session by The Surf


The Surf - Rain Session
The Surf | Rain Session

1. Faith and Pain
2. Strange Fascination
3. Regulator
4. Fall Right Out Of The Sky
5. All In Blue
6. Easel
7. Heroes
8. The Lantern
9. Amazon
10. Freon
11. I Heard
12. Running With The Lost
13. Walls
14. Surreal
15. Tradition
16. Keeping Up With The Jones's

 

Lemontrees by The Surf

 

The Surf - Lemontrees
The Surf | Lemontrees

1. Lemontrees
2. Locks & Latches
3. Turning Conversation
4. Only You
5. Babylon
6. The Butterfly Effect
7. Where The Witches Danced
8. Hello (intro)
9. Conscience
10. Her, Hercules
11. Sold
12. Nick Danger
13. Theme of Frogs
14. Heavy Weather
15. Freddie's Got A Gun
16. Hello (reprise)

 

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