Hiwatters

San Francisco, CA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

The Hiwatters are a San Francisco Bay Area Classic Surf Music Ensemble.
Vintage surf guitar classics peppered with modern driving rhythms.
Drenched in reverb and high on style, the Hiwatters are keeping the swing of
classic surf music alive in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

The Hiwatters know how to work a stage and adjust volume & material when appropriate.
A video projector to show curated vintage surf clips is included if the venue permits.
The Hiwatters are the perfect choice for Tiki Parties, Luaus, Beach parties, fun for all ages.

Partner with our hula hoop instructor with lessons for corporate events, team building exercises.
Additional hoops provided to accommodate groups


Reviews

2 reviews

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Marie B.

June 9, 2022
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Great surf band!!!

Great guys who really got our party going! Easy going and easy to work with. Will definitely hire them again!

Hired as: Surfer Band


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David K.

January 10, 2018

Top-Notch! I've Booked Them Several Times

The Hiwatters play excellent surf and mid-60s rock music. They're total professionals, always show up on time, and are a very agreeable group. The music is infectious. Plus they also have surf videos and various odds and ends to project, which adds to the show.

Hired as: Surfer Band

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Hiwatters

Thank you David!
Looking forward to working with you again!
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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

10' x 10' foot performance area is preferred.
We are self contained and can fit in a small space if needed.
- Have our own 10' x 10' tent
- can provide our own electricity (have reliable generator)
- provide 10 hula hoops for guests to use
- bubble machine
- available to partner with our hula hoop instructor to provide performance and lessons as well as group activities for parties, corporate events, team building exercises. Additional hoops can be provided to accommodate your group size.

About

The Hiwatters are a San Francisco Bay Area Classic Surf Music Ensemble.
Formed during the stormy winter of 2006 under harsh conditions,
The Hiwatters exude the power and majesty of the ocean’s roar.
Vintage surf guitar classics peppered with modern driving rhythms.
Drenched in reverb and high on style, the Hiwatters are keeping the swing of
classic surf music alive in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Solid, reliable and very entertaining, the Hiwatters know how to work a stage and
adjust volume & material when appropriate.
Sets may also include light jazz, blues and bossa nova numbers in addition to surf music.
A video projector to show curated vintage surf clips is included if the venue permits.
The Hiwatters are the perfect choice for Tiki Parties, Luaus, Beach parties, and are
fun for all ages at many types of events.

We are partnered with a hula hoop instructor who does performance and instructional hoop sessions with our music. Please let us know if you are interested in this option for your event.
Perfect for team building events to promote fun and fitness for all ages.

The Hiwatters have released 2 full length albums on the Berrysausage Productions label.

Past booked events

September 2025

27

Saturday

Corporate Event

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Emeryville, CA

June 2024

20

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

2:00pm - 4:00pm

San Mateo, CA

May 2022

30

Monday

Fundraiser

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Oakland, CA

September 2021

06

Monday

Retirement Community Event

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Foster City, CA

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