Surfdog
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| Parent company | Warner Music Group |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Dave Kaplan |
| Status | active |
| Distributor(s) | Alternative Distribution Alliance (US) |
| Genre | Rock |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Encinitas, California |
| Official website | http://www.surfdog.com/ |
Surfdog Records is an independent record label, music publishing company, merchandising company, and marketing company based in Encinitas, California, United States. Its roster is diverse and includes artists of the rock, punk, swing, rockabilly, reggae, lounge and alternative genres. It has released over 150 albums including recordings by Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Eric Clapton, Butthole Surfers, Brian Setzer, Glen Campbell, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, Agent 51, Gary Hoey, Pato Banton, Sprung Monkey, Slightly Stoopid, Echobrain (featuring former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted), Drake Bell, and Tea Leaf Green, among others.
The foundation of the company was established in 1985, when Surfdog Records' owner Dave Kaplan began Dave Kaplan Management Inc. Kaplan and his staff have managed the careers of artists including UB40, Brian Setzer, Dave Stewart, Glen Campbell (co-management), Stray Cats, Gary Hoey, Butthole Surfers and BulletBoys.
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