Leroy Thomas Zydeco Thursday, The Nighthawks & Hula Monsters Friday, Monsters from the Surf, The Yachtsmen, El Quatro, & the Bohemian Party Vessel Saturday, Blues Jam Sunday 4-8pm.

Thursday July 14 - Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners - $15 (Somebody Scream Productions) Leroy Thomas, aka "the Jewel of the Bayou", is one of the most gifted, versatile, and dynamic musicians on the zydeco scene. With an unmatched repertoire of Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, R&B, and Country music he mixes an ideal combination of traditional zydeco with his own innovative, funky, hard-driving sound. Leroy's friendliness and accessibility make him especially popular with fans, and his professionalism and reliability are a real plus in the music industry. He is a masterful musician and a world class performer. Leroy puts on a wholehearted show that will have you staring in awe, stomping your feet, & begging for more. More at http://www.zydecoroadrunners.com/

Friday July 15 - The Hula Monsters and The Nighthawks! - Only $10 for these two great bands!

The Hula Monsters is basically a swing band with a Hawaiian Flavor. Their repertoire includes rockabilly, blues, country, jazz standards - All with the Hula Monster Hawaiian accent. At the many Swing Dances in the Washington DC area they tailor their sets to the dancers. It may be difficult to categorize their music but the common thread is "swingin' fun"! The Hula Monsters have won many "Wammies", the annual awards given by the Washington Area Music Association, including best world music group, best world music vocalist and many other awards in many other categories. "One of the best bands in the world" - The Washington Post "You gotta love Hula Monsters. They've established one of the most novel sounds in the city..."-The Baltimore Sun
The Nighthawks are legends of blues and roots rock, 'nuff said!

Saturday July 16 - Monsters From The Surf, The Yachtsmen, and El Quatro! (Special guest the Legendary Boh Bus! You must see it to believe it!) - $5 ONLY FIVE BUCKS!

Sunday July 17 - Blues Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm

Friday July 22 - Colonel Josh & the Honky Tonk Heroes and The Atomic Mosquitos - $5
 

Colonel Josh & the Honky Tonk Heroes deliver classic honky-tonk/country 2-steppin’ music!

With 3 published and critically acclaimed CDs, the Atomic Mosquitos are considered the DC area’s best Surf Band.

Saturday July 23 - Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings - $12 ($10 DC Blues Society members)

Charles Stallings music can be heard globally in The U.K., Belgium, New Zealand, Italy, Spain and Australia and “Big Daddy” has represented both The Baltimore and D.C. Blues Societies at The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.

Sunday July 24 - Blues Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm

Thursday July 28 – Kenny Neal (Hosted by the DC Blues Society) - $18/$15 Members/$20 @ Door

Kenny Neal packed the Surf Club on his dynamic first appearance here a year ago. People are still talking about that show, don’t miss his return performance! Kenny Neal is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and is widely renowned as a modern swamp-blues master. His new release, Hooked On Your Love, follows the triumph of his multi-award winning 2008 comeback album, Let Life Flow. An outstanding success, the CD raked in the accolades: three prestigious Album Of The Year awards, two Song of The Year awards for the title track, and Kenny himself garnered two Artist of the Year honors.

Friday July 29 - tba

Saturday July 30 - Roaddog (Memphis Style Blues, R&B, and Rock & Roll!)

Sunday July 31 - Stacy Brooks Open Mic/Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm 

Friday August 5 - Black Muddy River Band - $5

Black Muddy River Band acoustic group captures the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead. Two- and three-part harmonies overlay accoustic guitars, bass, and mandolin (in ever-changing combinations).

Saturday August 6 - Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark

Sunday August 7 - Blues Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm

Friday August 12 - Oklahoma Twisters with special guest Acclaimed Fiddler Paul Anastasio! - $10

The Ok Twisters are a "western swing dance band in the Bob Wills tradition", the Twisters concentrate on music for dancing. Their crowd is a social dance crowd that enjoys a mix of Texas two-steps, swing, waltzes and polkas! Acclaimed Fiddler Paul Anastasio has played with Asleep at the Wheel and country music legends Merle Haggard, Larry Gatlin, and Loretta Lynn!

Saturday August 13 - tba

Sunday August 14 - Stacy Brooks Open Mic/Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm

Friday August 19 - tba

Saturday August 20 - tba

Sunday August 21 - Blues Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm

Friday August 26 - Hank Williams Tribute featuring Karen Collins & the Backroads band and special guests to be announced!

Sunday August 28 - Stacy Brooks Open Mic/Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm

Thursday August 25 – Ronnie Baker Brooks (Hosted by the DC Blues Society) - $18/$15 Members/$20 @ Door

Ronnie Baker Brooks makes his first ever appearance at the Surf Club and its sure to be one to remember! When he debuted with GOLDDIGGER in 1998, much of the blues world was already familiar with Ronnie Baker Brooks via his long apprenticeship as bandleader for living legend patriarch, Lonnie Brooks. His primal effort helped him earn a WC Handy Award nomination for “Best New Blues Artist” and enough encouragement from fans and media to light the runway for takeoff of a successful solo career.


Surf Club Live
4711 Kenilworth Ave

Saturday August 27 - Beatnik Flies Reunion Show! The Beatnik Flies & The Yachtsmen.
This will be the Beatnik Flies first show together as a band in over two years!

Sunday August 28 - Stacy Brooks Open Mic/Jam - Free, 4pm-8pm

Hyattsville, MD 20781

The Surf Club is once again booking live bands on Friday and Saturday nights. Interested bands should send an email to booking@surfclublive.com.