ABOUT THE BAND
Sunburned Sharks is New England’s newest sun-soaked dance band that will transport you to an after party on the sandy shores with their infectious shimmering sound. Specializing in a wide range of musical styles, including 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, funk, pop, rock, R&B, and classic rock, Sunburned Sharks promises to bring the perfect balance of gritty vintage and smooth, polished modern.
With bright guitar lines, go-down-smooth vocals, and airtight horn lines the band has drawn comparisons to acclaimed artists such as Hozier, Lake Street Dive, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and John Mayer. Whether you're a fan of Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, The Dip, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, or Bruce Springsteen, the Sunburned Sharks-infused sonic cocktail will keep you on your feet all night long.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
AURA, Maine Tech Week Finale 2025
Thompson’s Point, Independence Day 2025
North Haven Community Days Festival
Wild Pines Music Festival 2025
Jamaica Plain Fest 2025
Big Falls Festival sponsored by Feel Good Inc. 2025
Recorded first full-length record at The Studio Portland June ‘25, 13 songs recorded in 6 days
The Porthole
Filmed and edited by Sarah Violette (Violette Media)
Song: “Love-Sicker”
recorded at The Studio Portland
Big Falls Fest ‘25
Filmed and edited by Jordan Rowe Photography
Song: “Sunburned Sharks”
recorded at The Studio Portland
Thompson’s Point
Filmed and edited by Just One Look Media
Song: “Wet Paint Blue Eyes (demo)”
written, performed, and recorded by Ryan Allen Meier
North Haven Community
Street Dance
Filmed by the band
Edited by Ryan Allen Meier
Song: “Dancing In The Dark” written by Bruce Springsteen,
arranged and performed by Sunburned Sharks.
Recorded at The Studio Portland.
Blue
Portland Maine
Filmed and edited by Epic Frames Media
Song: “Wet Paint Blue Eyes (demo)” written, performed, and recorded by Ryan Allen Meier
Wild Pines Music Festival
Filmed, edited, and colored by Sarah Violette (Violette Media)