Surfing for Daisy Celebrates Record Release at Wonder Bar
Asbury Park’s own Surfing for Daisy celebrated the release of their self-titled debut album last weekend at Wonder Bar. The first time I saw the alt folk rockers was last year’s What a Wonderful Year. They were one of the standouts of night 1, and I’d been looking forward to seeing a full show from them ever since. The sold out crowd was treated to an amazing performance which included them playing the album in its entirety. It’s been less than two years since they dropped their first single, and the sky could be the limit for this talented group of musicians. They have shows lined up outside Jersey in April and May, and I definitely recommend seeing them when they’re in your area. Until then, go listen to the excellent Surfing for Daisy.
The night included two additional local bands I was seeing for the first time. BACKHOUSE, a five-piece indie rock band from the Jersey Shore, opened the night with a solid set of their “melodic and hook driven” songs. Long Branch’s own Via Ripa followed with a great set of their “genre-bending, face-melting, dance inducing surf rock” sound. Keep an eye out for their next gigs too.
And as always, check out all of these talented bands where you stream your music.
Surfing for Daisy
Via Ripa
BACKHOUSE
Coverage from January 31, 2025 at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, NJ.
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