The Surf Zombies Concert History

The Surf Zombies were formed in 2006 and have released two full length CDs and are nearing completion of their 3rd. Their first show was opening for Dick Dale at Gabe's and since then they have kept busy playing festivals, parties and clubs. They were founded by Brook Hoover on guitar and Joel McDowell on bass, with Tyler Russell on Drums. Surf Zombies appeared on Java Blend with Ben Keifer in August 2010 and people continue to discover them as the show is broadcast regularly on Iowa Public Television.

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The Surf Zombies Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 01, 2026 –
May 02, 2026
Vintage Torque Fest 2026
Kyle Eldridge / The MilBillies / The Surf Zombies / The Bare Hambones / Pretend Friend / Dig Deep / 20 Watt Tombstone / Union Ave. / Anthony Gomes / Left Lane Cruiser / McKinley James / Unto the Earth / Carbellion / 3 on the Tree
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Dubuque County Fair Grounds Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Apr 21, 2026
Igor & the Red Elvises / The Surf Zombies

Igor & Red Elvises w/ Surf Zombies

xBk Live Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Oct 16, 2025
The Surf Zombies Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Jul 28, 2024
The Coffin Daggers / Boss Martians / The Nebulas / The Volcanics / 3 Balls Of Fire / The Surf Zombies Crystal Ballroom, Golden Sails Hotel Long Beach, California, United States
Jul 07, 2024
Mike Vallely & The Complete Disaster / The Surf Zombies xBk Live Des Moines, Iowa, United States
May 03, 2024 –
May 04, 2024
Vintage Torquefest 2024
Bonehawk / The Surf Zombies / Carbellion / JP Cyr & The Ramblin' Kind / Deke Dickerson / The Tentakills / Dig Deep / Big Sandy / Dallas Moore / 3 on the Tree / The Maness Brothers / 20 Watt Tombstone / The Left Lane Cruisers
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Dubuque County Fair Grounds Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Nov 26, 2021
Mike Vallely and the Complete Disaster / The Surf Zombies

1st Annual Black Friday Show

The Gas Lamp Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Jun 27, 2020
A Flock of Seagulls / Men Without Hats / The Surf Zombies McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Jun 04, 2020
The Surf Zombies Surf Ballroom Clear Lake, Iowa, United States
Jan 17, 2020
The Surf Zombies Gas Lamp Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Sep 14, 2019
The Surf Zombies / Doc Miller The Mill Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Jun 29, 2019
The Bent Scepters / The Surf Zombies Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon Iowa City, Iowa, United States
May 11, 2019
The Surf Zombies / Matt Woods (US) Spicoli's Reverb Waterloo, IA, US
Apr 05, 2019
The Surf Zombies Lefty's Live Music Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Jan 26, 2019
The Surf Zombies 612 Brew Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Dec 28, 2018
The Surf Zombies / Squidboy / Electrobeast Gas Lamp Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Dec 01, 2018
The Surf Zombies / The Thunderclaps / Sluts Replay Lounge Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Oct 25, 2018
The Surf Zombies iowa city yacht club Iowa City, Iowa, United States
May 23, 2018
Southern Culture On The Skids / The Surf Zombies Gabe's Oasis Iowa City, Iowa, United States
May 04, 2018
The Surf Zombies / The Grovelers / Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy / Bonehawk / 3 on the Tree

Vintage Torque Fest

Dubuque County Fair Dubuque, Iowa, United States
May 04, 2018 –
May 05, 2018
Vintage Torque Fest 2018
Dale Watson and his Lonestars / 3 on the Tree / 20 Watt Tombstone / Bloodshot Bill / Blue Grass Alumatics / Bonehawk / Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy / Cory Grinder Band / Delilah Dewylde / Dock Ellis Band / The Grovelers / The Hooten Hallers / Hot Nuts / Hyborian / The Krank Daddies / Phat Cat Swinger / Rockin Horse Peter / Sarah Shook / The Surf Zombies / Telekentic Yeti / Urban Pioneers Show all bands
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Dubuque County Fair Grounds Dubuque, Iowa, United States

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Vintage Torque Fest 2026 on May 1, 2026 [955-small]

Vintage Torque Fest 2026
May 1 - 2, 2026
 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Vintage Torque Fest 2018 on May 4, 2018 [372-small]

Vintage Torque Fest 2018
May 4 - 5, 2018
 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Vintage Torque Fest 2018
May 4 - 5, 2018
 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Vintage Torque Fest 2012 on May 4, 2012 [280-small]

Vintage Torque Fest 2012
May 4 - 5, 2012
 Maquoketa, Iowa, United States
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Vintage Torque Fest 2012
May 4 - 5, 2012
 Maquoketa, Iowa, United States
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The Afterdarks / The Surf Zombies on Sep 29, 2012 [275-small]

The Afterdarks / The Surf Zombies
Sep 29, 2012
 Cordova, Illinois, United States
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Vintage Torque Fest 2013 on May 3, 2013 [272-small]

Vintage Torque Fest 2013
May 3 - 4, 2013
 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Vintage Torque Fest 2013 on May 3, 2013 [271-small]

Vintage Torque Fest 2013
May 3 - 4, 2013
 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Psychedelic Pop
Instrumental
Rockabilly
Art Pop
Psychobilly
Baroque Pop
Surf Rock
Horror Punk
Instrumental Rock
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British Rhythm & Blues
Surf Music
Beat Music
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 1 concert
2024 3 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 3 concerts
2019 5 concerts
2018 6 concerts
2017 2 concerts
2016 2 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 3 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 3 concerts
2011 1 concert
2010 3 concerts
2009 2 concerts
2008 1 concert

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