Satan's Pilgrims

Formed in 1992 in Portland, OR, their first formal release, “Haunted House of Rock” ep on Estrus Records, gained attention right away at the beginning of the 90’s “third wave” of surf music, before Pulp Fiction was even released and really brought surf music back to prominence

With their three-guitar attack, relentless rhythm section, and vampire capes, the Pilgrims became one of the most influential surf instrumental bands around, combining the Southern California surf sound with Pacific Northwest garage and other musical influences from 1960-67. All in the spirit of upbeat fun, the dance floor is always full!

In 2021, they lost founding member guitarist and keyboardist Dave Pilgrim. His last recordings were in process, and they treasure having more music, that features Dave, to share after his passing.  In 2022, the Pilgrims were lucky enough to have their friend and fellow 90s spooky surf veteran, Garret Immel (Ghastly Ones, Venturesmania) join as the 3rd guitarist, and in 2022, Satan's Pilgrims were inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Later that year, a project started back in 1996 was finally completed -the collaboration of Pink Martini's pianist, Thomas Lauderdale and the band, with the release of "Thomas Lauderdale Meets The Pilgrims" on Heinz Records. The success of this album led to extensive touring with Thomas and Pink Martini, culminating with two shows at the Hollywood Bowl in August of 2024.

Satan's Pilgrims toured extensively throughout the 90s and still love to travel and play live. They have played, (and headlined), the Surf Guitar 101 Weekend in Southern California (twice), the Surfer Joe Festival in Livorno Italy (twice), the Asbury Park Surf Music Festival in Asbury Park, NJ and the SurfORama Festival in Valencia, and Wild o'Fest in Mexico City, also twice. They also played Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival and played two New Years Eve parties at Bruce Willis's club in in Sun Valley, Idaho to Bruce, Demi and many of their celebrity friends in the wake of Pulp Fiction.

More and more the world is catching on to what some have known for 35 years. That is, if you want a surfy, spooky, garage-stompin' good time, put on Satan's Pilgrims.