Friday July 8 - The Thrillbillys - $8 (8:30pm)
Exuberant, swinging Rock & Roll and R&B, except when The Thrillbillys go Honky Tonkin' or visit the Garage.Here's a list of the band members:
Johnny Castle (Bass, Vocals): Johnny is The Thrillbilly band leader and has played with some of the best bands in the DC area over the last 40 years. Some of those bands: Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun, The Nighthawks, Switchblade featuring Eddie Angel (Los Straightjackets) Steuart Smith (Eagles, Rodney Crowell) and Ratso (Kinky Friedman), Tex Rubinowitz and the Bad Boys, Crank, and too many others to even think about listing.
David Kitchen (Vocals, Guitar): Dave is a published songwriter and has written and performed music for television and film (“Wild Iris”). He teaches guitar and produced American Song's debut CD. Dave has been nominated many times for Washington Area Music Association (WAMMIE) awards, including best Roots Rock Vocalist and Musician of the Year-2001. David recently won the Mountain Stage New Songwriting contest. http://www.newsongfestival.com/contest/06_rounds/metro_dc_rround.htm#
Robbie Magruder (Drums): Robbie is another long time veteran of the DC area. Robbie recorded and toured the world with Mary Chapin Carpenter for many years, and also toured and recorded with guitarist extraordinaire Roy Buchanon. Robbie has also played with Ruthie and The Wranglers, The Hanson Brothers, the Usual Suspects, and many others.
Andy Rutherford (Guitar, Vocals, Slide): Andy is another veteran sideman of the DC scene. He has played with Ruthie and The Wranglers, Little Pink, J.P. McDermott & Western Bop and Zydeco Crayz among others. Andy has been nominated for several WAMMIEs as well.
UPDATE:
Dan Hovey will be sitting in for Andy who cant make it. More about Dan @ http://www.danhovey.com/
David Kitchen (Vocals, Guitar): Dave is a published songwriter and has written and performed music for television and film (“Wild Iris”). He teaches guitar and produced American Song's debut CD. Dave has been nominated many times for Washington Area Music Association (WAMMIE) awards, including best Roots Rock Vocalist and Musician of the Year-2001. David recently won the Mountain Stage New Songwriting contest. http://www.newsongfestival.com/contest/06_rounds/metro_dc_rround.htm#
Robbie Magruder (Drums): Robbie is another long time veteran of the DC area. Robbie recorded and toured the world with Mary Chapin Carpenter for many years, and also toured and recorded with guitarist extraordinaire Roy Buchanon. Robbie has also played with Ruthie and The Wranglers, The Hanson Brothers, the Usual Suspects, and many others.
Andy Rutherford (Guitar, Vocals, Slide): Andy is another veteran sideman of the DC scene. He has played with Ruthie and The Wranglers, Little Pink, J.P. McDermott & Western Bop and Zydeco Crayz among others. Andy has been nominated for several WAMMIEs as well.
UPDATE:
Dan Hovey will be sitting in for Andy who cant make it. More about Dan @ http://www.danhovey.com/
Saturday July 9 - King Soul
A Surf Club Favorite! One of the most entertaining and danceable bands around! King Soul is deep Southern Soul. The Sound, the excitement, the power and the glory. Would you like a side of greens with that groove? Jake Flack-Guitar & Vocals; Tom Clifford-Vocals & Harp; Mark Noone - Bass & Vocals; Arif Durrani-Keyboards & Vocals; Ben Holmes - Drums & Vocals Chris Whatling-Baritone Sax; Tom Ruggieri -Tenor Sax; Vince McCool-Trumpet
Comments about this King Soul show at the Surf Club...
King Soul keyboardist Arif Durrani: "Finally! King Soul at a club gig. Get ready for TC's adult show! Please come see us. We are sounding better than ever and we're ready to club it after all of these weddings and festivals."
King Soul Front Man, Preacher, and Hardest Man in Show Business, Tom Clifford: "Brother Arif, you are right on. We will be doing the FULL ADULT SHOW at the Surf Club."
Sunday July 10 - Stacy Brooks Open Mic/Jam - Free, 4pm-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!
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 Washington Baltimore
Saturday July 16 - Monsters From The Surf and The Yachtsmen! (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 - tba
Saturday July 23 - Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings - More details to come!
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 - tba
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
Saturday August 27 - Beatnik Flies Reunion Show! More info to come!
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
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.
The Surf Club is once again booking live bands on Friday and Saturday nights. Interested bands should send an email to booking@surfclublive.com.
