The Dead Kampers opening for Messer Chups at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz.

Dead Kampers

Santa Cruz Musicians, Mountain Bikers, & Skaters

Dead Kampers was formed in Santa Cruz, California, in 2018 by guitarist Donny Campion and drummer Holland Barry. The band's name may or may not be derived from a secret, illegal mountain biking trail.

Dead Kampers started out playing surf classics as well as originals, evolving to a more aggro sound, blending rockabilly swagger and rowdy cowpunk with reverb-drenched, Dick Dale-inspired surf guitar. The result is a hybrid that Donny calls "outlaw surf."

The band is known for their high-energy shows dominated by Campion's blistering fingerwork and Barry's ferocious, surf/punk/metal-inflected signature style, anchored by Gary Boodt's driving basslines. Dead Kampers are currently assaulting the West Coast and available for venues, festivals, and other public events, as well as private bookings.

The Dead Kampers opening for Messer Chups at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz.

Dead Kampers

Santa Cruz Musicians, Mountain Bikers, & Skaters

Dead Kampers was formed in Santa Cruz, California, in 2018 by guitarist Donny Campion and drummer Holland Barry. The band's name may or may not be derived from a secret, illegal mountain biking trail.

Dead Kampers started out playing surf classics as well as originals, evolving to a more aggro sound, blending rockabilly swagger and rowdy cowpunk with reverb-drenched, Dick Dale-inspired surf guitar. The result is a hybrid that Donny calls "outlaw surf."

The band is known for their high-energy shows dominated by Campion's blistering fingerwork and Barry's ferocious, surf/punk/metal-inflected signature style, anchored by Gary Boodt's driving basslines. Dead Kampers are currently assaulting the West Coast and available for venues, festivals, and other public events, as well as private bookings.

The Dead Kampers opening for Messer Chups at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz.

Dead Kampers

Santa Cruz Musicians, Mountain Bikers, & Skaters

Dead Kampers was formed in Santa Cruz, California, in 2018 by guitarist Donny Campion and drummer Holland Barry. The band's name may or may not be derived from a secret, illegal mountain biking trail.

Dead Kampers started out playing surf classics as well as originals, evolving to a more aggro sound, blending rockabilly swagger and rowdy cowpunk with reverb-drenched, Dick Dale-inspired surf guitar. The result is a hybrid that Donny calls "outlaw surf."

The band is known for their high-energy shows dominated by Campion's blistering fingerwork and Barry's ferocious, surf/punk/metal-inflected signature style, anchored by Gary Boodt's driving basslines. Dead Kampers are currently assaulting the West Coast and available for venues, festivals, and other public events, as well as private bookings.

Donny Campion

When not shredding guitar, Donny loves mountain biking, BMX, and hot dogs, not necessarily in that order.

Savage

Donny began playing guitar when he was 10, after his Catholic school teacher, Sister June, put an acoustic in his hands. Once he discovered Jimi Hendrix, it was all over: he switched to electric, and at 15, he joined his first band, Family Crisis.

Donny Campion performing crazy jump on mountain bike.

How bout 'dem apples?

Donny Campion performing crazy jump on mountain bike.

How bout 'dem apples?

Donny Campion performing crazy jump on mountain bike.

How bout 'dem apples?

4,276 hot dogs and counting

Mayor of
7-Eleven

Donny Campion ripping up Moe's Alley with Messer Chups.
Donny Campion ripping up Moe's Alley with Messer Chups.
Donny Campion ripping up Moe's Alley with Messer Chups.

Donny has been playing professionally ever since, from his days as guitarist for the Electric Love Hogs to his current role in Dead Kampers. He's also an in-demand DJ (@djbatwing), producer, and self-taught banjoist.

38 guitars owned, one stolen

Correction - 4,279 hot dogs and counting

Holland Barry

His extracurricular activities include mountain biking, hiking, playing bad golf, and seeking the perfect burrito.

Lewd

Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Holland began banging on drums at the age of 12 after receiving divine inspiration from the likes of Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer.

Holland Barry keeping all fires under control.

Saving the day...again!

Holland Barry keeping all fires under control.

Saving the day...again!

Holland Barry keeping all fires under control.

Saving the day...again!

9.2 years watched of Full House reruns

3 perfect burritos out of 720

Holland Barry at Moe's Alley with Messer Chups drumset.
Holland Barry at Moe's Alley with Messer Chups drumset.
Holland Barry at Moe's Alley with Messer Chups drumset.

He formed his first metal group, Storm Drain, when he was 13, and over the years has played with and released albums with a number of bands, including Dirt Track Heroes and Velvet Hour.

Makes funny faces while drumming

Often found behind Donny and Gary

Gary Boodt

When he's not making music, he can be found showing up the kids at the local skatepark.

Brute

A refugee of San Jose's early punk and skate scene, Gary's musical career began at age 10 with saxophone lessons.

Garry Boondt ripping it up at Santa Cruz skate park.

Ripper!

Garry Boondt ripping it up at Santa Cruz skate park.

Ripper!

Garry Boondt ripping it up at Santa Cruz skate park.

Ripper!

Loves The NeverEnding Story

Thinks the color green is pretty cool

Gary Boondt shreading bass guitar at Moes Alley.
Gary Boondt shreading bass guitar at Moes Alley.
Gary Boondt shreading bass guitar at Moes Alley.

He eventually moved on to playing electric guitar and bass, drawing inspiration from surf, punk, and various obscure genres, and has been playing in bands since the beginning of time.

Knows 32 skateboarding tricks.

Knows 337 magic tricks