Surfer Joe - The International Surf Music Ambassador
Surfer Joe has been involved in the surf music scene since the middle of the 90s, building up his name
worldwide as a musician and event organizer. By currently playing more than a hundred concerts a year
around the world, Surfer Joe is the most active artist in modern surf music. In addition to participating in
the most important surf-related events around the world, including festivals in the USA and all over
Europe, and being mentioned or interviewed in books and movies about the genre, he has released 7 full
length recordings, 5 EPs and 2 7 inch singles. His recordings have also appeared on over 9 compilation
releases.
Surfer Joe represents the true, authentic side of surf music, carrying on the sound and energy legacy of
the original early 60s California bands, while introducing his own unique style. His compositions are very
melodic, easily recognizable, memorable and accessible to any kind of audience. Many of the songs feel
so familiar upon first listen that they are commonly referred to as “instant classics.”
On stage, Surfer Joe likes to tell stories and anecdotes, and keeps the interaction with the audience
personal and funny. He has plenty of material to draw from, as he has personally performed and
interacted with many of the legends of the genre at several of the most important original locations and
venues. All this, together with being the co-organizer of the Surfer Joe Summer Festival - the most revered
surf music event of the world - gained Surfer Joe the unofficial title of “international surf music
ambassador.”