Surfdog/Dave Kaplan Management Employee Directory

MusiciansCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

Surfdog/Dave Kaplan Management is a music-focused organization based in Encinitas, Southern California, founded in 1985. It operates as an integrated entertainment group with divisions including Dave Kaplan Management, Surfdog Records, music publishing and licensing, marketing, merchandising, and Java Hut. The company maintains a broad network across the music industry, spanning major and independent labels, musicians and their management, film and television, and the action sports sector.

Its client roster has included artists such as Brian Setzer, Stray Cats, Sublime, UB40, and Glen Campbell (co-management), among others. Surfdog has released more than 150 albums and produced soundtrack releases, with its music appearing in films, television programs, and national advertising. In April 2026, Surfdog Records promoted Lauren Walters to Senior Vice President, signaling leadership expansion within the company.

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