The Lava Pups

The Lava Pups

We play instrumental surf and garage rock. Our goal for every show is for our audience to have fun.

Start with a traditional surf sound, blend in a healthy dose of Northwest garage sensibility, add a heaping spoonful of Link Wray edginess and a pinch of punk irreverence, and you have the Lava Pups. Formed in late 2010 and hailing from Sacramento, the Pups play a combination of original songs and surf/retro standards. Even though they do not take themselves too seriously, they released their debu

21/05/2017

The Lava Pups's cover photo

21/05/2017

Swabbies from another angle
(courtesy of Shonda)

16/05/2017

A bitchin' way to spend an afternoon. The Pups, the Outta Sites, and Cash Prophets. Sun, fun, and Swabbies tacos!

Make plans for some excellent fun times on the river!

16/05/2017

The Pups are howling for two shows this weekend: Friday night (May 19) at the Stag and Saturday (May 20) at Swabbies on the River.

22/01/2017

Last night at the Hideaway. On stage and rocking.

21/01/2017

Tonight at the Hideaway on Franklin - Lava Pups 3.0 (the new version) plays at 8:00 p.m. We're debuting some songs that are new to us. The Pups are coming back. Woof! Woof!

10/09/2016

Yeah!

Today in front of Tognotti 4-8 pm

12/09/2015

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