COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE!

Surf Country and Island Folk Music

Surf Country Tow is a musical project following a tow truck driver, “Uncle Ruy Lopez,” while he is on a shift in Maui, HI.  The Valley Isle comes to life through songs, that are inspired from the interactions with people and places he comes into contact with while working.

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No Can Run, the first album, is a pulpy Americana inspired work drawing influences from the country, roots reggae, folk, bluegrass, surf and Hawaiiana musical genres.

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Uncle Ruy Lopez is a country/folk singer /songwriter living in Maui, HI. His musical concept called Surf Country Tow follows a tow truck driver through Maui, from Hana to Honokohau. All the songs from this release to the coming album and singles come from being on the road and meeting a cornucopia of people, creatures and situations that bring the Valley Isle to life in song and story.

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