11th annual Athens Surf Stomp
From the venue:
All-day event dedicated to the music and good vibrations of surf music:
The Super Resistors – Surfy four-piece from Savannah, GA, featuring sax, theremin, keys, and a solid rhythm section
The Creature Preachers – Horror Surf from the darkest depths of the Georgia swamps Serf Lords – Born in Detroit, based in Athens – offering a post-apocalyptic view of the Empire that was, set to heavy riffage at high tide
Big Ray & The Ultras – Atlanta-based trio bringing their unique blend of instrumental surf, spy, and garage a go-go rock ‘n’ roll
The Ex Gentlemen – Instrumental three-piece heavy surf outfit from Columbia, Missouri
The Compartmentalizationalists – Atlanta-based group, inspired by Italian films scores and experimental jazzbos
The Frigidaires – Atlanta-based five-piece with reverb-laden instrumentals and tight vocal harmonies
black:DJs Nate Mitchell and Kurt Wood spin to open the festivities, and also between band sets. Art exhibition by Will Eskridge.
11th annual Athens Surf Stomp | 05/16/2026 12:00 PM