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.”
Flying Saucers
The Flying Saucers came together as a group in early 2023. Our purpose was to play instrumental, Ventures style music, sometimes called surf music. Each of the four members first began playing this style of music, even before the British Invasion of 1964. We all wanted to return to our earliest musical roots, playing the music that we all love. It has brought us great joy! The members are Rick Hinkle-guitar, Denton Perry-guitar, Rick Price-bass, David Michaelson-drums.
Veteran guitarist, Rick Hinkle, is a recording musician with a gold record and a grammy nomination whose career goes back to the 1960’s and continues to the present day.
Denton Perry, guitar: On the ATL, Africa, Asia, Europe and UK club and hotel scene since the 70s performing blues, rock and jazz. Grammy nominated for a Jazz CD early 2000s
Rick Price (bass) Rick has spent his entire adult life as a recording and touring musician with groups such as The Brains (guitar) and The Georgia Satellites (bass.)
David Michaelson, drums. Veteran of many local Atlanta bands, including founding member of The Satellites, later known as Georgia Satellites. Still very active.
