$46.40 - $71.15 (includes fees)

Surprise Chef

Name: Surprise Chef
Start: 2026-10-30T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Siesta Valley Bowl

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Siesta Valley Bowl · Orinda, CA · Orinda
Featuring Tommy Guerrero and Surprise Chef
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Surprise Chef Surprise Chef are a Melbourne-based quintet whose cinematic blend of soul, funk, jazz and forgotten soundtrack worlds has taken them from humble home-studio sessions to stages around the globe. Formed in 2017 in Coburg VIC, the band began by chasing spontaneous grooves recorded straight to tape, only to uncover a creative chemistry that would become the foundation of one of Australia’s most distinctive instrumental groups. Their analogue warmth, deep musical curiosity and unmistakable sense of groove have earned them a devoted international following. Following their acclaimed releases All News Is Good News, Daylight Savings, Education & Recreation and Superb, Surprise Chef continue to evolve their richly textured sound. Tommy Guerrero Tommy Guerrero may be better known in the world of skateboarding than music. Born in San Francisco, Guerrero joined the skate company Powell Peralta in 1984 and became one of the original members of the legendary "Bones Brigade" team. TG has been playing music since the late 70s with his brother Tony - both raised on a steady diet of DIY punk music/ethos and skateboarding, which informed and shaped the person he is today. Since then, Guerrero has become an accomplished bassist and guitarist with influences as diverse as John Coltrane, Bad Brains, Joy Division, Gabor Szabo, and on and on...