Tiny Porch Summer Series with The Coffis Brothers and John Surge & the Haymakers
Tiny Porch Summer Concert Series at King Gillette Ranch
High energy California Country - roots rockers who weave together rock ’n’ roll, country, blues and folk styles into a spirited feel good blend, a great fit for any venue from main stage to bar room, listening room to coffee house.
"With exuberance and enthusiasm, Surge and company come across as the ultimate roots rock combo. Hooks, harmonies, joy and jangle are imbued in each entry, resulting in songs that ring with the honesty and independence culled from California West Coast tradition.” - Goldmine
"A cut right to the chase kind of set, this is modern honky tonk for a world where they really don’t have honky tonks anymore–but should. A first class party on a platter.” - Midwest Record
"The hooks evoke Tom Petty in places, while others may echo Dwight Yoakam. While the album mostly rocks and bounces, Surge proves capable of ballad singing on the lush closer 'Long Enough’" - Country Standard Time
"The LP is filled with weathered personalities, pounding the pavement or just trying to get further down the highway to the next luncheonette. Surge explores this environment of California that Tom Waits ignores.” - Americana Highways
“'On Your Wonderful Life,' John Surge blends heady old-school country twang and modern country-rock relishes into delectable sonic concoctions full of infectious washes of color, crowned by polished vocals." - Randall Radic
If Tom Petty had been raised on Bakersfield classics rather than the Byrds, his songs might have laid the foundation for the album's mix of West Coast country and roadhouse rock 'n' roll.
Tiny Porch Summer Concert Series at King Gillette Ranch
All night party at the Deer Lodge 9pm to midnight
Twang City at DiPiazza
With Merle Jagger and Special Guests Sam Morrow, King Leg, Manda Mosher, Lasers Lasers Birmingham, Heather Lomax and Francesca Brown
Stellar Shows Presents Paul Thorn with Special Guest John Surge and the Haymakers
Lucky Strike Live - Hollywood, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 143, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Small Town Nights with Ryan Hahn and the Believers, Tar and Flowers and Water Tower Band
Free
w/The Groovy Rednecks and Talking Treason
Twang City with John Surge & the Haymakers and Davey and the Midnights
w/David Serby