[Sacramento, CA]
Gentleman Surfer began as the solo project of drummer Jon Bafus in 2006. The first album, 2011's Bountiful Ore, was recorded by Andy Morin of Death Grips and features Jon on all instruments. Leading up to the release, Barry McDaniel Swars (guitar) and Drew Walker (bass) were recruited in order to perform the songs live. The project soon after became more of a group effort with more balanced contributions from each member. In late 2012, Zack Bissell joined on keyboards.
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[Sacramento, CA]
Gentleman Surfer began as the solo project of drummer Jon Bafus in 2006. The first album, 2011's Bountiful Ore, was recorded by Andy Morin of Death Grips and features Jon on all instruments. Leading up to the release, Barry McDaniel Swars (guitar) and Drew Walker (bass) were recruited in order to perform the songs live. The project soon after became more of a group effort with more balanced contributions from each member. In late 2012, Zack Bissell joined on keyboards.
Drew Walker departed in early 2017 and was replaced by Blake Armstrong (Buff Clout) prior to the recording of "Hard Pass." Armstrong departed shortly afterwards and the band have remained a drums-guitar-keyboard trio since.
They have shared the stage with Cheer-Accident, Mike Watt, The Molecules, Free Salamander Exhibit, Hedersleben, Ava Mendoza, The Nightingales, Tera Melos, and Green Milk from the Planet Orange, among many others.
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