Backstory:
Superb Bait started as a high school passion project from three friends in the small town of Shasta, California. Simon Barker, the lead vocalist and guitarist, was the son of a local fisherman and his love for the sea was the root inspiration for the band’s name. With his childhood friends, Marty Thompson on drums and Lesley Harper on bass, they began their journey into the world of music. They started playing in local events, high school parties, and even in fishing competitions, which led them to become popular in their town and later on, the entire West Coast.

Genre:
Superb Bait is a band known for its unique blend of Indie Rock and Sea Shanties, which they like to call “Indie Sea Rock.”

Title:
“Riptide Reverie”

Full song lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Em G
Along the coast, under the moonlit sky,
D A
The boat sails away, saying its goodbye.
Em G
It’s a riptide reverie, the sea sings to me,
D A
Echoes of love lost in the sea.

[Chorus]
C D
Ooh, the riptide pulls us apart,
G Em
Your love still lingers in my heart.
C D
Ooh, the sea sings its melancholy song,
G Em
In the riptide reverie, that’s where I belong.

[Verse2]
Em G
Lost in the waves, sailing in the dark,
D A
Looking for that mythical love spark.
Em G
It’s a riptide reverie, the sea whispers to me,
D A
Tales of love found and lost in the sea.

[Chorus]
C D
Ooh, the riptide pulls us apart,
G Em
Your love still lingers in my heart.
C D
Ooh, the sea sings its melancholy song,
G Em
In the riptide reverie, that’s where I belong.

Fan’s name: Dave Johnson

Testimonial:
“My name is Dave, and I’ve been a fan of Superb Bait since they were playing at the local pub in my hometown of Shasta. Their unique blend of Indie Sea Rock has been the soundtrack to my life. I’ve been through breakups, graduations, job promotions, and all the ups and downs life has to offer, and Superb Bait has been there for all of it. Their song ‘Riptide Reverie’ especially resonates with me because it perfectly captures the feeling of longing and loss. It’s not just music, it’s an experience, and that’s why Superb Bait will always be my favorite band.”