Surfing With The Alien

Venue

The Venue at The Gov

Hindmarsh, Adelaide • 1,000 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Thu, 23 Apr

7:30pm

About this event

Adelaide guitarist Cam Blokland will present a full-album tribute to Joe Satriani’s landmark instrumental release Surfing With The Alien at The Gov on Thursday 23 April 2026.The performance will see Blokland and his band play the 1987 record in its entirety, celebrating analbum widely regarded as one of the most influential guitar releases of its era. Featuring instrumental classics including “Surfing With The Alien,” “Satch Boogie,” and “Always With Me, Always With You,” the show focuses on recreating the feel and spirit of the original record in a live band setting. The night will conclude with a selection of additional Satriani fan favourites.Blokland is an established performer on the South Australian live circuit, with recent work including involvement with iconic Australian rock band The Superjesus, as well as his instrumental fusion project, The Publishers.This production offers audiences the chance to experience one of rock’s most recognised guitar albums perfor

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Set Times

Starts 7:30pm

Surfing ★ TBA

Cam Blokland ★ TBA

Stefan Hauk TBA

Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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Artists

Surfing Headline

Cam Blokland Headline

Stefan Hauk

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Australian chillwave / vaporwave band

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Support Acts

Don't miss these talented artists opening the show:

Stefan Hauk

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Surfing start?

The show at The Venue at The Gov is listed to start at 7:30pm on Thursday, 23 April 2026. Set times for Surfing haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is The Venue at The Gov located?

The Venue at The Gov is located at 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA. The venue has a capacity of 1,000 people.

Who are the support acts for Surfing?

The support acts are Stefan Hauk at The Venue at The Gov on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

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Location

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🎵 What Did They Play?

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Crystal Temple 2011 Your Touch 2012 Happathy 2013 Glass Eye 2015 Give You Up (feat. George Clanton) 2019 Fire 2015 Feel Strong 2018 Et si c'etait 2012 Esperance 2011 Enough 2019 End of the Night 2026 Dutch 2023 Dubai 2026 Delfino 2023 Dead of Night 2018 Dal Boca Vista 2012 99th Street Art 2012 Creep Freak 2015 Crazy 2019 Cool Out 2018 Clash 2012 Chrome (feat. Vex) 2016 Chase the Sun 2011 Burswood 2026 Break Up 2019 Bliss 2019 Be Somebody 2018 BBC 2015 Banlieusard 2012 Aries 2016

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