The Surfrajettes are a four-piece instrumental surfing group from Toronto, ON, Canada. Since forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beehives, go-go boots, and eyeliner as thick as their guitar strings. The Surfrajettes are guitarists Shermy Freeman and Nicole Damoff, bassist Sarah Butler, and drummer Annie Lillis. When not on tour, the group is busy woodshedding in their secret beach hut, sewing new miniskirts, debating vintage gear, and daydreaming about performing in a Quentin Tarantino movie.
Awesome - here's my review. From Dick Dale to the Chantays to the Ventures to the Shadows the Surfrajettes bring into the modern world the sound of whammy bars and reverb, giving their own unique music take on both surf classics and modern tunes - even a Britney Spears cover! In many ways the band is form of living history, recreating the sounds of the early age of electric guitar technology. But, but rather than engage with them on a purely intellectual "interesting concept" basis, their on stage energy, chemistry, genuine affection for one another, and obvious delight, quickly suck you back in time to where unapologetic fun is shared equally between band and audience. Dual lead guitarists Shermy and Nicole trade licks and rhythm while Sarah, on bass, and Annie, on drums, bring a bottom section the Purple Gang would envy. While their RU-vid videos fill in their backstory and tease you with their latest musical releases - you can't help but imagine that each night of their Surfrajettes road trips is one of just four girl friends having a sleepover and a giggling conversation of "what if we....". Thankfully, they've decided to share their passion project and help the rest of the world answer the question of... "if everybody had an ocean". Everybody is surfing... the Surfrajettes way.
@@VanZoneSteveV Awesome review. Couldn't have said it better myself. Have been in love with these girls for several years now and they just keep raising the bar in every way. Their creativity knows no boundaries. To me this is no longer merely Surf Music. It is now Surfrajettes Music. A class and genre all its own. You are spot on with how they project themselves. Four really good friends, all for one and one for all. It's fun during performances you catch them shooting each other smiles kind of like saying "isn't this great!!" It's heart warming to see. Having met them in person I can attest they are the kindest, most accommodating, down to earth people you will ever meet. I got to spend a good 5 minutes with Nicole all alone before a show and she is so wonderful and talkative. Mind you, this was in the middle of a 26 show tour and she made me feel like I was the only person on earth at the time. As a guitar player, they have become my favorite band of all time and I have learned so much Nicole and Shermy, which after 40 years I didn't think was possible, but here I am saying it. They have figured out how to create joy with every song they write or cover. Their tones are intoxicating. Their choice of covers, their originals, the whole package and vibe is happiness and I can't get enough.
Another great song, production and video. Y'all have it all. Ha- video starts outside then moves inside-- did the neighbors complain about the noise???
So 3 gorgeous ladies from Canada along with their gorgeous drummer from Cleveland take a song from 5 gorgeous ladies from the UK and make it sound like it's from South America and look hot as fuck playing it to boot. Genius, ladies, pure genius.
You guys never disappoint! It's such a great arrangement that really captures the spirit of what makes that song so fun! You all bounce off each other in such a satisfying way, like the girls do in the song! Love it! Also always a fan of surf rock ❤❤
I enjoyed it, but was not remembering ever hearing it. Scrolled down to description to read it was from 1997. So, "new" music, not Dick Dale era. <chuckle>
I think it would be cool if you did an album with Peter Rowan, because I think a great album could be made of his dust bowl / newgrass songs in a rockabilly and surf rock style.
