Photos Friday by Stacie Joy
Surfbort (plus a friend on the left)
On Friday afternoon, we spotted Surfbort in Tompkins Square Park... enjoying a spring afternoon after lunch at Superiority Burger.
The band members were in good spirits, taking it all in ahead of the weekend's shows. The LA-based band with NYC roots was in town to promote their latest record, Reality Star, their third album, and first since 2021. It's raw, a bit dreamy, and not too worried about staying tidy.
The band was playing sold-out shows at Night Club 101 on Avenue A that night... and Market Hotel in Bushwick on Saturday.
Surfbort got its start in Brooklyn in 2014, with founding members Dani Miller on vocals...
... and drummer Sean Powell...
... the Surfbort family features Valentine on bass...
... guitarist Adam Laidlaw ...
... and guitarist Bee Wright ...
And later at Club 101, Valentine previewed her stage gear — fitting, given how warm the crowded space would get during Surfbort's set, which came in quick, loud bursts ... feedback, hooks, and not much in the way of restraint.
... and Dani with the merch...
... and for the yearbook...
You can keep tabs on the band via Instagram.
