The Surfin’ Birds: Keeping Rock ‘n’ Roll Alive in Dorset

The Surfin’ Birds are proof that rock ‘n’ roll is alive and kicking in Dorset, and they’re making sure everyone knows it. If you haven’t already been swept up in their world of high-energy rockabilly, 60s garage riffs, and surf-fuelled chaos, where have you been?

A Band Built on Brotherhood (and a Rickenbacker Bass)

It all started when Paul (vocals, guitar, harmonica) handed his little brother Liam (drums, percussion) his first set of drumsticks at age five. Fast-forward a few years, and the two had locked in a sound that felt gritty, raw, and straight from the heart.

Enter Bob—who rocked up to one of their jam sessions, Rickenbacker bass in tow. “That was it,” Paul says. “I was sold at the Rickenbacker.” And just like that, The Surfin’ Birds were complete.

The Sound? Vintage Chaos with a Modern Kick

They’re not trying to reinvent the wheel—just make sure it’s spinning as fast as humanly possible. Inspired by 50s rock ‘n’ roll, 60s garage grit, and 70s psychedelic wildness, their sound is untamed, packed with energy, and impossible to ignore.

A Scene That Backs Its Own

Dorset’s music scene? Absolutely thriving. “There’s a real support network here,” they say. “Promoters, bands, venue owners—they actually care.” They’ve cut their teeth in Belvedere’s legendary jam sessions (running since 2016) and Bredy Farm’s festivals, where they’ve shaped their sound and pushed boundaries.

Career Highlights? Try Chaos on an Inflatable Stage

Supporting The Damned at Weymouth Pavilion was a career high. But their most chaotic gig? That would be Wonky Donk Festival, where the inflatable stage started deflating mid-set. “Lights were collapsing, guitars were flying—it looked like the stage was eating us,” they laugh. Classic.

From the Stage to the Studio

After years of non-stop gigging, they realised something—they hadn’t recorded nearly enough music. So now? They’re locked in the studio, working on multiple albums, including the upcoming jazz-rock fusion project ‘Bird Watching’with saxophonist Squirrel from Lord Vapour.

What’s Next? Bigger. Louder. Wilder.

They’ve got their eyes on bigger tours, bigger crowds, and yes, getting one of their Tarantino-style instrumentals into a film soundtrack. Because why not?

Get Involved

Want in on the madness? thesurfinbirds.com is where you’ll find everything—music, merch, gig updates, the works. Sure, they’re on Instagram and Facebook, but if you want to support real rock ‘n’ roll, buy their music direct from their website.

One thing’s for sure: The Surfin’ Birds aren’t slowing down anytime soon.

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