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It’s really wonderful,” said Sleepy John Sandidge of KPIG. A live performance by these true Northern California originals is not to be missed.

The Suborbitals is an original low-rock band that features the powerful baritone sax of Ben Herod & the incomparable rhythm section of Gordon Stokes & Heath Proskin. “It's a unique sound...& dark. Described as 'a literary high,' The Suborbitals enjoy near-cult status for their dark, seductive live shows. Driven by an incomparable rhythm section and woven together with wild flourishes of saxophone, their sound is highlighted by lurid melodies and unshakable lyrics.

03/09/2026

It's been a couple years since we've played , but, man oh man, has the sound improved! What a pleasure. Thanks to everyone who came out on a weeknight to hear The SubOs weave tunes of su***de, bad drugs and regretful s*x. Shout out to sound tech Lucas and new-old owner Adam.

03/03/2026

Huge thank you to the big hometown crowd who came out and packed Saturday night. What a killer venue. We'll be back soon! Next up is Thursday 3/5 at in Santa Cruz! See you there!

02/26/2026

Thanks to the and Toni Eaton for the write-up about our upcoming show Saturday at . Can't make it to Monterey County this weekend? No worries. We'll be at next Thursday. Don't miss the new, groovier SubOs sound. Guaranteed to scratch that existential itch.

02/20/2026

NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED: This summer, The Suborbitals will crash-land in NYC for GonzoFest (https://gonzofest.net), which honors Hunter S. Thompson’s literary legacy and the lasting mark he has made on American journalism, culture, politics. Through lectures, live music, art, panel discussions and spoken word, GonzoFest celebrates the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. Should be equal parts insane and enlightening. Just like the good doctor.

02/10/2026

More great band photos from Thank you!

02/08/2026

The Suborbitals 2026. (Photo: )

01/28/2026

The Suborbitals are back with new shows and new music in 2026! Follow along on IG or BandsInTown.com. Hope to see you out there. Here are just a few of the highlights:

Saturday, Feb. 28, , Pacific Grove (with )

Thursday, March 5, , Santa Cruz (with )

Friday, May 15, , San Jose (with and .o.g.s_theband)

Sunday, May 17, live in-studio performance on KBCZ 89.3 FM and kbcz.org

Sunday, May 17, , Santa Cruz

Saturday, June 13, , Big Sur

Friday, June 26, , San Francisco (with )

July 16-19, GonzoFest, New York City (more info: GonzoFest.net)

01/13/2026

Paid our respects to Kurt in Aberdeen today. Suitably grim day along the muddy banks of the Wishkah.

12/29/2025

Happy New Year from ! We're gearing up with a new album and a host of killer shows in 2026. Follow along on IG or BandsInTown.com. Hope to see you out there. Here are just a few of the highlights:

Saturday, Feb. 28, , Pacific Grove (with )

Thursday, March 5, , Santa Cruz (with )

Friday, March 27, , San Francisco (with )

Friday, April 3, , Santa Cruz

Saturday, April 4, , San Jose (with and .o.g.s_theband)

Saturday, June 13, , Big Sur

12/27/2025

Getting started down at the Saloon soon. Come on down. 7-10 pm.

12/05/2025

Thanks to and DJ Sparkplug for giving The SubOs some love this morning. Come on out to on 12/26 as we launch another new era of live shows and studio work.

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https://www.heroicdoserecords.com/the-suborbitals

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