The Surfaris Support MOPS in Newport Beach, Ca.

On November 8, 2008 at 6 pm. The Surfaris are to perform at a MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) Fundraiser in Newport Beach, CA. This event is again hosted by the bands good friend Brian Beirne, Mr. Rock n Roll. Tickets are only $10 and are available online at:

http://legendaryshows.com/event-calendar/

The Surfaris have over 1000 Friends subscribed to their MySpace

The Surfaris and crew are now back home rounding out the summer season of exciting summer concerts. The band would like to thank all the fans who came out to enjoy the shows this year. The band would also like to thank the various concert promoters, city councils, churches, and event staff for their help. A special thanks goes out to K-Earth 101 legend Brian Bierne "Mr. Rock and Roll" and his wife Cindy for their help in booking the band this year.

Some of you have noticed that the band had taken on a lighter schedule this year. The reason being the arrival of two new jr. Surfaris to the Berryhill family. Joel and his wife Melody are now proud parents of beautiful twin girls, Faith and Selah (shown above). As you can see, they are ready to sing Surfer Joe right now! Bob, Gene and the rest of the family have been pitching in to help out! This makes four grand kids for Bob and Gene including their two other granddaughters Jane and Grace.

The Surfaris are also excited to announce that they have had over 1000 "friends" sign up on their MySpace! MySpace has been a great way for fans worldwide to keep in touch with the Surfaris concerts, music, and information. Some of those who have become The Surfaris MySpace "friends" have included fellow surf rockers The Chantays, Daddy O-Grande of Los Straitjackets, and guitar electronics pioneer Seymore Duncan. The band would like to say thank you to all of you who have taken the time to be a part of our MySpace. If you would like to be a "friend" of The Surfaris go to out our MySpace at myspace.com/surfariswipeout

Also be sure to check out our new mailing list at thesurfaris.com click on "contact".

The Surfaris Rock The 15th Annual Glendale Cruise Night

On Saturday night, July 19th, The Surfaris rocked Glendale's 15th Annual Cruise Night stage. The Surfaris along with fellow 60's rockers The Tokens(The Lion Sleeps Tonight), and Herman's Hermits(I'm Into Something Good), played to thousands of enthusiastic fans along Brand Ave. in Glendale. Event organizers estimated that 35,000 people were in attendance for this years Cruise Night. Legendary K-Earth 101 dj, Mr. Rock in Roll - Brian Bierne, Mc'd the event. Mr. Bierne told of when he first met these bands back in the early sixties.

Members from the surf band Longboard Ranch were in attendance. They had this to say this about The Surfaris set, "Great show at Cruise Night! You guys rocked, what a tight band. Cowabunga, surf's up!"

http://profile.myspace.com/surfariswipeout

The Surfaris would like to thank everyone who came to show. Bob, Gene, Deven, and Joel all really enjoyed performing and chatting with the fans after the show.

Go to the Assist News Service for more on the Glendale show and a new article about The Surfaris by Dan Wooding (British journalist and talkshow host, Mercy Beat Magazine, Assist News Service)

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08070125.htm

Surfin’ to the ’60s - The Surfaris, Herman's Hermits, The Tokens - July 19, 5:30pm - Downtown Glendale, Ca.

The Tokens and The Surfaris sing familiar hit tunes during this year’s Cruise Night.
Glendale News Press.com
By Joyce Rudolph
Published: Last Updated Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:11 PM PDT
The Tokens and the Surfaris have more in common than just being entertainers at Glendale’s Cruise Night on Saturday. The groups have hit songs that continue to thrill audiences about 40 years after they were released...

...For the Surfaris, its hit song “Wipe Out” is also still going strong, as it’s the theme for the new ABC-TV game show “Wipeout” on Tuesdays, said Bob Berryhill, the Surfaris’ original guitarist.When the record company was getting ready to release the 45-rpm vinyl record for the surf band in 1963, “Surfer Joe” was selected as the A side and expected to be the most popular, Berryhill said.But “Wipe Out” caught on.The song starts with a crack of a surfboard breaking and is followed by a laugh that was provided by the band’s manager at that time, he said.“It’s just one of the spontaneous songs that came out of guys that were 15 years old,” Berryhill said. “It got more airplay by radio disc jockeys all over the country.”

The song was released on a San Bernardino radio station during its 4:30 a.m. broadcast, he said.“By noon, it was the most requested song of the day,” Berryhill said. “That got us going, and a few months later, it was playing on all the major stations in Los Angeles — KRLA, KHJ and KFWB.”Today, the Surfaris group is a family operation, Berryhill said. Members include his wife Gene on bass and vocals as well as their sons, Deven, who plays rhythm guitar, and Joel on drums.And the surf tradition also continues, as the whole family resides in Laguna Beach.“We all surf and play music together,” Bob Berryhill said. “It’s great to be a dad and have the family around us jamming onstage.”


Full Article
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2008/07/16/entertainment/gnp-cruise16.1.txt

Wipeout! The Best Ratings For A New Show This Summer

Check out ABC's commercial for their new hit reality show "Wipeout". What is unique about this particular commercial is that they used the new version of Wipe Out. The new version features a performance by the current Surfaris line up and intro laugh done by Joel Berryhill.

Regarding the show itself, the Washington Post reports that the debut of "Wipeout" last Tuesday had 10 million viewers. That was one of the largest audiences for an ABC debut since the debut of " Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" ten years ago. Below is a portion of that article.

Washington Post - June 26
Oh, the Humiliation! Ratings Soar for 'Wipeout,' et al.

By Lisa de MoraesThursday, June 26, 2008; Page C07

Tuesday's unveiling of ABC's reality series "Wipeout" became the highest-rated debut of the summer among the younger viewers advertisers covet, and ABC's best summer-series premiere in three years.
About 10 million viewers watched 24 contestants -- go-go dancer, pastor, cop, chick who hates her ex-boyfriend, really tall guy, jazz dancer, candy salesman, etc. -- attempt to run a series of loopy, incredibly difficult obstacle courses that included things called Topple Tower, Sucker Punch and, of course, the Giant Balls, for a measly $50,000 prize...

That 10 million is virtually identical to the 10 million viewers who checked out the very first broadcast of ABC's Regis Philbin-hosted "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" series way back in the summer of '99... Full Article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/25/AR2008062503473.html

ABC's New "Wipeout" Reality Show Features The Surfaris Wipe Out

On June 24th at 8pm, ABC will air it's newest reality show WIPEOUT! Listen for the original 1963 hit version of Wipe Out in the commercial trailers. It still amazes us that after 46 years, Wipe Out is still a pop culture phenomenon. Remember that Wipe Out, Surfer Joe, and our other hits are now downloadable at http://www.thesurfaris.com/ . Wipe Out ringtones are available too!

Click the link below to check out the video trailers for Wipeout!http://abc.go.com/summer/wipeout/index

From ABC.com

Human cannonballs! Human pinballs! Crashes, smashes and mud splashes! Twenty-four thrill-seekers will compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills, face plants and wipeouts ever seen on television, in Wipeout, a painfully funny new reality series premiering Tuesday, June 24 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. Each week 24 daring new contestants of all ages, shapes and sizes will go head to head through four rounds of grueling and physically demanding but wildly hilarious obstacle courses to win the title of "Wipeout Champion" and the grand prize of $50,000. The contestants and the courses change every week, with over-the-top obstacles including "Dizzy Dummy" the "Dirty Balls" and "The Dreadmill" -- which will have contestants jumping hurdles on a 40-foot long treadmill at warp speed. In the end, only one contestant will win, while everyone else will Wipeout!

Herman's Hermits / The Surfaris July 19th Glendale, Ca.

Glendale officials announced today that Classic Rock and Roll stars Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will headline this year’s 15th Annual Cruise Night Car Show and Street Party. The 15th Annual Cruise Night will be held on Saturday, July 19, from 5:30 to 10:30 pm on Brand Boulevard in Glendale. Over 35,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event.
Herman’s Hermits sold over sixty million recordings and had 11 top ten hits. Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.” Also appearing on stage this year will be the 1960’s surf sounds of The Surfaris who had several hits including “Wipe Out” and “Surfer Joe.” Rounding out the entertainment will be The Tokens who had the hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” and “Tonight I Fell in Love.” This year’s emcee will be KRTH legend Brian Beirne, MR. ROCK N’ ROLL ®.
The 15th Annual Cruise Night will feature over 400 classic cars and trucks on display. People who would like to register their pre-1973 vehicle can obtain an entry form by going to the City of Glendale website at: www.ci.glendale.ca.us or they can call (818) 548-2184. This year’s celebrity judge will be actor Kent McCord who is best known for his role as Officer Jim Reed in the 1960’s and 70’s TV show Adam 12.
In addition to the cars and trucks, this year’s event will also feature booths and displays including police and fire vehicles and various games for the children.
For additional information, please call the Glendale Community Hotline at (818) 548-6464.

The Surfaris Blog Grand Opening!

Welcome to the grand opening of The Surfaris with Bob Berryhill blog! The purpose of The Surfaris blog is to communicate with Surfaris fans worldwide. We plan on giving regular updates and information on the current happenings with the band. Of course our official website http://www.thesurfaris.com/ is the best source for media, press kits, and general information on the band. We invite you to post your comments and questions to the band. All posts will be reviewed before being posted to the blog. Thank you for your interest in The Surfaris - Wipe Out!