Four Vancouver Island guys who've been playing music together long enough to know exactly when to lock in and when to let it rip. Myles Shady brings you a night of classic rock and blues -- Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Tragically Hip -- plus a few surprises pulled from deeper in the crate. Come for the songs you know every word to, stay for the ones you forgot you loved.
What started as a joke between friends on a beach in Tofino has gradually snowballed into something real. In 2022, a loose pact was made: start something new, don’t overthink it, and write catchy songs that feel relatable and genuine. Based in the mountain town of Squamish, British Columbia, Surf Hat have been crafting their own version of cold-water surf rock — beach music written somewhere between the ocean and the mountains. Their sound floats somewhere between breezy shimmer of Allah-Las, the loose swagger of The Growlers, and the off-kilter quirkiness of Talking Heads. The band has quickly built momentum the old-fashioned way: writing constantly and taking their music on the road. Surf Hat have released three full-length albums, including Modern World Blues released in November 2025, a record that expands their sound without losing the loose, unhurried spirit the band started with. Following their most recent release, Surf Hat have spent the year circling the globe on sold out headline tours across Canada, the United States, and Australia, convincingly turning casual listers into lifelong fans.
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