The festival was born in 2003 as the very first European event completely dedicated to
surf music. With a load of great bands passed on our stage, we repeated it in 2004.
Now the time for the 3rd edition has come: welcome to the SurferJoe
Summer Festival 2008. Come and join us for two days of incredible surf music and fun!
MAIN STAGE SATURDAY
16.30 The Surfadelics
17:45 Jaguar & The Savanas
19:30 The Crashmen
21:00 The Charades
22:15 The Vibrants
23:30 Wadadli Riders & Daddy-O Grande
MAIN STAGE SUNDAY
17:00 I Surfoniani
18:15 The Wavers
19:30 The Wet-Tones
21:00 The Sunny Boys
22:30 The Barbwires
23:30 The Bitch Boys
DJ SETS
Updates comin' in the next days!
SIDE STAGE SATURDAY
16:00 Favolosi Traslatori
Great garage/psychedelic show
20:30 Sexual Chocolate
Be ready for superb blues/rock
SIDE STAGE SUNDAY
18:00 I Rifflessi
The Italian face of 60s surf beat
22:00 Gli Ambaciatori dell'Amore
Fantastic beat from the fabulous 60s
SUNDAY MORNING from 12.00
Attention musicians: join us for the SURF JAM SESSION, get on stage and play!
All the instruments are already here, open mic, you are more than welcome.
You will then stay for lunch with us at the SurferJoe's restaurant (check out > Food & Drink).
What's on the days BEFORE and AFTER the festival? Well, more parties... read a little below.
DIRECTIONS: you are coming by...
Click on the icons to see the instructions to come to the festival
EXHIBITORS: how to participate to the Summer Festival
Besides the concerts, the festival presents an exhibition area where various companies and friends come
to show their products and sell. Any kind of exhibitor is well accepted and any idea is evaluated. So feel
free to send us an inquiry. The participation rate is very affordable and guarantees a minimum of 2x2 meters
covered space with electricity.
E: - T: +39 347-1490186 (Italy) - T: +1 (268) 764-8464 (Other)
Use the SurferJoe's contact form: click here
CURRENT CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS
SurferJoe's booth: you will find CDs and merchandise of all the bands and our partners, including original
stuff from the Huntington Beach Surfin' Museum. Get a free try of music instruments including the great DiPinto
guitars with Daddy-O Grande from Los Straitjackets. You cannot miss it! (www.dipintoguitars.com)
SurfGuitar101 T-Shirts available at the festival !!!
...but only in very very limited quantity. So come to check out the SurferJoe's booth as you come in.
<< Click on the icon to see the details of the design
Liuteria Alvermann: next to SurferJoe's you will be able to try out a few interesting guitars and
instruments including DiPinto, Danelectro and Mosrite. These guys are the importers and resellers for many
brands and will give you the chance to compare, test, evaluate and listen to their products.
Moreover you can inquiry about their activity as they execute professional repairs and modifications of
guitars and amplifiers. (www.liuteria-alvermann.com)
Straight To Hell: clothing, caps, posters, merchandise, CDs, LPs and much more.
See all possibilities and get info about producing your own band's products! (www.straighttohell.it).
Download their PDF catalogue
Misty Lane: magazine, association, TeenSound Records, distribution and merchandise.
Nice to see our friend Massimo with all his production. (www.mistylane.it)
Il Nido Del Cuculo: artists, booking, dubbing, videos, productions... all in the most funny way!
The guys will come with a nice booth of shirts and collectibles, plus they will support locally the festival's promotion.
English speaking people: you won't understand much of this... Italiani & livornesi: boia de'. Grazie a Paolino e al leggendario Prof. Dellic!
(www.nidodelcuculo.tv)
Hoasy the legendary surf shop in Livorno! Nice booth with products for sale and exhibition.
Moreover, in collaboration with Eastpak, they will sell and customize bags and surf wear.
Fred Lammers will be here, next to SurferJoe, showcasing his artworks. You need to see what this guy can do!
Groovy: street and casual clothing, Livorno.
LI per LI: information and news about local events around Livorno and Tuscany. Subscribe to their newsletter to stay always up tp date.
Fermata D'Autobus: vintage clothing and memorabilia. This is cool stuff guys! Big booth with misc items original from 50s and 60s.
Wilder-Davoli: these are Italian legends from the 50s! There was a time when ALL Italian bands used Davoli... Now they distribute a large amount of instruments brands for Italy and will be present with
a nice showcase of guitars and more. You can ask, try, buy some of the most exciting products available like Eastwood guitars!
Check them out at www.wilderdavoli.it
SOUND OF THE SURF
Smile... you will be probably filmed to go on the first movie/documentary about the history of surf music!
The crew of this production will be present at the festival, guided by John Blair, surf music guru and member of
the legendary Jon & The Nightriders, to shoot the event and include parts of it into the movie.
This is HUGE my friends, thanks to the production team who have chosen to come to SurferJoe's !!
RESERVE YOUR T-SHIRT NOW !!
The official SurferJoe Summer Festival t-shirts, by Straight To Hell with the original graphics from Fred Lammers,
will be produced in very limited quantity. Don't waste your time, send us an email and we will keep one for you.
You will pay it and get it at the SurferJoe's booth.
Only 10.00 Euros and you'll get the nicest souvenir of the event!
SCOOTERS MEETING: join our friendly reunion
Join our friendly meetings in collaboration with Livorno Vespa Club.
Come freely to showcase your vehicle, have a nice ride on the beautiful coast roads of the town and arrive to the
festival. You will find a prepared parking in the exhibition area.
Write us for more further information. Participation is absolutely FREE !!
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FOOD & DRINK: we offer complete service!
At Calafuria you will find everything you NEED: lots of food, lots of drinks.
We organize 2 full bars in the concert area, open all day, and a very good restaurant upstairs, overlooking the whole location
with a splendid view of the sea. ALL YOU CAN EAT: we offer a menu at fixed and reasonable price, you buy your ticket and go!
... and it's not over...
Mokaras, kind sponsor of the festival, will manage the SWEET CORNER offering great coffee, donuts and croissants all night long
and at breakfast time on sunday morning.
You really cannot miss this event!
ACCOMMODATION: where to go to sleep
Even if we hope you will stay with us until late night, you will need some rest...
SurferJoe is collaborating with the local hostel Villa Morazzana, a beautiful and cheap accommodation located
on the hills above Livorno, at just 10 min. driving distance from the festival. The only suggestion: book fast!
Hostel and hotel availability. Send us an inquiry and book directly with SurferJoe
E: T: +39 347-1490186 (Italy) - T: +1 (268) 764-8464 (Other)
Miramare
Via del Littorale, 220 - 57128 Livorno
W: www.campingmiramare.it
T: +39 0586 580402
Saint Michael
Via della Bigattiera, 24 Tirrenia
W: www.campingstmichael.it
T: +39 050-33103
E: campcl@iol.it
Collina 1
Via Di Quercianella, 377 Castellaccio Montenero
57128 Livorno
W: www.collina1.it
T: +39 0586-579573
E: mail@collina1.it
Pineta
Via Delle Mimose,12 Calambrone
W: www.camping-pineta.it
T: +39 050-32220/32038
E: info@camping-pineta.it
Mare e Sole
Viale del Tirreno, Calambrone
W: www.campingmareesole.it
T: +39 050-32757
E: info@campingmareesole.it
Internazionale
Via Litoranea, 7 Marina di Pisa
W: www.pisacamping.com
T: +39 050-35211
E: campinternazionale@alice.it
Campeggio Mareblu
Via Dei Campilunghi Mazzanta 57023 Marina di Cecina (Li)
W: www.campingmareblu.com
T: +39 0586-629191
E: info@campingmareblu.com
Camping Delle Gorette
Via Campilunghi le Gorette 57023 Marina di Cecina (Li)
W: www.gorette.it
T: +39 0586-622460
E: info@gorette.it
Bocca di Cecina
Via Guado alle Vacche, 2 San Pietro in Palazzi 57023 Cecina (Li)
W: www.ccft.it
T: +39 0586-620509
E: bocca.cecina@tin.it
Le Capanne
Via Aurelia Km 273 La California 57128 Livorno
W: www.campinglecapanne.it
T: +39 0586-600064
E: info@campinglecapanne.it
New Camping Le Tamerici
Via della Cecinella, 5 57023 Marina di Cecina (Li)
W: www.letamerici.it
T: +39 0586-620629
E: info@letamerici.it
PRE & POST FESTIVAL EVENTS: before and after the big event...
Partying is never enough! So come on here even before the 16th of August and stay one more day.
We have a couple more exciting fiestas goin' on.
August 15th, Calambrone, Pisa Stabilimento OASI DEL MARE
Great party on the beach!
Live show with
Daddy-O Grande & Wadadli Riders (USA / Italy / Antigua)
The masked guitarist of Los Straitjackets with the only surf band from the Caribbean together for the very first time
The Charades (Finland)
Voted many times as the best instrumental rock band in Europe, an amazing mix of sound and technique
The Vibrants (Spain)
Crazy, cool and irresistible surf rockin' band, with guitars and vocals for a dancin' night of fun!
Dj set with the coolest 60s tunes!
You cannot miss this to warm up before the big festival.
NEW PARTY ON MONDAY 18th: more info comin' soon... we are working on it.
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Festival artwork by the
great Fred Lammers
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