The Tearaways

The Tearaways are a pop/rock band from Santa Barbara, California most known for mixing Beatlesque music with surf music. Popular as local Southern California band in early 1980's, The Tearaways now tour internationally, covering British rock bands like Badfinger and performing their own California Sound meets the British Invasion.^[5][6] The group was co-founded by primary songwriter, guitarist and vocalist John Finseth in the early 1980s. The group performs at private events and at public venues worldwide and has been praised by Pierce Morgan and Tom Hanks.^{[7][8][9][10][11]}

British invasion meets California surf sound

The Tearaway's music reflects the sounds of 60's soft pop and rock musicians across 'The Pond' (akaAtlantic Ocean). Collectively, the Tearaways have been influenced by Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, Jefferson Airplane, The Who, The Kinks, The Hollies, and Squeeze.^[12]

Cavern Club

For their 12th appearance at International Beatleweek Festival, hosted by The Cavern Club, The Tearaways were joined by co-founder of Blondie Dr. Clem Burke. Burke is also known for partnering with Debbie Harry as well as playing with Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics, The Plimsouls, and The Ramones. Famed owner The Cavern Club Alan Sytner, is credited with helping launch The Beatles at The Cavern Club^[13] who performed over 290 times at the club.

Local venues

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