Painted 1960s beach scene — surfers in the waves, a wooden longboard on the sand
Swamp Surfers

Surf guitar from Gainesville, Florida

Classic covers, and originals on the way. A whole lot of reverb, and one empty drum stool.

Gainesville, Florida

The Band

The Swamp Surfers are a start-up surf guitar band out of Gainesville, Florida — where the live oaks drip Spanish moss and the nearest beach is a drive in any direction. That never stopped anybody. Classic surf covers now, originals coming soon.

BK

Guitar / Bass

One half of the band, on guitar and bass. Follow along at @summerjebi.

Gramps P

Guitar / Bass

The other half, on guitar and bass. Find him at @gramps_guitar.

  • Classic surf covers
  • Originals coming soon
  • Booking: DM on Instagram
Turn up the reverb

The Sound

Early-’60s surf guitar, played the way it was meant to be heard — loud, wet, and fast.

  • Reverb for days

    Dripping spring reverb and tremolo picking — the sound of waves breaking, coming out of a guitar amp.

  • Guitar and bass

    Locked-in guitar and bass — tight picking, a steady low end, and no wasted notes.

  • Swamp meets surf

    California surf style, Florida swamp roots. Palm tree on one side, mossy cypress on the other — it’s right there in the logo.

Drummer Wanted poster — a surf-style drum kit with one upright tom-tom on a beach, waves, a palm tree and a mossy cypress behind it
Open seat

Drummer Wanted

“We are a start up surf guitar band in Gainesville, FL. Classic covers and maybe create some originals. DM us if you are interested in a jam.”

Surf beats, steady backbeat, no ego required. If you’re around Gainesville and you play drums, come sit in and see if it clicks.

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