The Surfaris, Black Widows

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courtesy The Surfaris

The four members of the Surfaris with instruments.

The Surfaris

In the early 1960s, four California teenagers wrote and recorded what went on to become a rock ‘n roll all-timer: “Wipe Out.” The surf instrumental just missed topping the Billboard charts in 1963 and has inspired about a zillion covers. The original band broke up in the '60s, but reformed in the early 1980s, and there’s been a Surfaris keeping their legendary sound alive ever since. Original guitarist Bob Berryhill leads the band on Surfaris classics and other hits of the era. Opening is Minneapolis surf-punk-psych band Black Widows.

media release: Bob Berryhill, original guitarist and founder of the surf rock group The Surfaris began his professional music career by co-composing and recording the original "Wipe Out," one of the most iconic and influential instrumental songs, as recognized by Billboard magazine, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Grammy Museum. In October 2019, The Surfaris and "Wipe Out" were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame, located in Nashville, Tennessee. They played the induction concert at the Schermerhorn Theatre to a sold-out audience with a number of top name performers.

Initially catapulted by the California surf culture, The Surfaris transcended the local scene into international stardom. Bob continues to play the music and tell the amazing story behind the THE SURFARIS and "Wipe Out," plus takes audiences on a historical journey through the 1960s showcasing other hits from the era. The band celebrated Wipe Out’s 50th Anniversary with a tour covering California, Hawaii, Arizona, South Dakota, Nevada and Illinois. They’ve played concerts in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Japan plus numerous US venues. 60th Anniversary marks the release of their new vinyl including "Wipe Out," "Surfer Joe" and eight Surfaris’ originals.