2019 marks the 40th anniversary of Insect Surfers, “planet Earth’s longest running modern surf band!” 

Originally formed in the summer of 1979 in Washington, D.C. -- after guitarist David Arnson envisioned a new surf band for the modern era that combined elements of psychedelic rock, 60s instrumentals and punk rock energy -- they toured extensively throughout the US and released 2 EPs (Wavelength, Sonar Safari) and 3 singles that placed as high as #25 on the national college radio charts. 

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