The Growlers

The Growlers
The Growlers playing at Beach Goth 2018
The Growlers playing at Beach Goth 2018
Background information
OriginDana Point, California, U.S.
GenresSurf rock, psychedelic rock, garage rock
Years active2006–present
Labels
MembersBrooks Nielsen
Kyle Straka
Brad Bowers
Richard Gowen
Past membersBrian Stewart
Warren Thomas
Patrick Palomo
Clark Davison
Miles Patterson
Zachary Aguirre
Scott Montoya
Anthony Braun Perry
Jason Kaiser
Adam Walcott Smith
Matt Taylor
Websitethegrowlers.com

The Growlers is an American band from southern California. They began their career in the Orange County city of Dana Point, California in 2006. They are currently based in Costa Mesa.[1] The band is currently composed of singer Brooks Nielsen and keyboard player/guitarist Kyle Straka.[2] They have released seven albums, several EPs and a number of singles. The band's sound has been described as "a trademark style of music that somehow combines surf, pop, rock and beat" which has been labeled "Beach Goth".[3]

  1. ^ Reynolds, Wyoming (2018) "The Growlers Hope Beach Goth's LA Shift Leads To Its Salvation", OC Weekly, August 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "The Growlers: Drinking whiskey, tripping out and getting weird for a living". the rooster.com. January 7, 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  3. ^ Keller, Brandy (2010) "The Growlers Interview: SXSW 2010", spinner.com, March 14, 2010, retrieved January 28, 2012