about
50 FOOT WAVE is an alternative punk/rock band that was formed in 2003 by Kristin Hersh (who also founded Throwing Muses). The band comprises of Hersh at the lead (vocals, guitar, lyrics), as well as Bernard Georges (bass) and Rob Ahlers (drums). Their name alludes to the 50-foot sound wave of the lowest F tone audible to the human ear. 50 Foot Wave tours extensively, reaching out to fans across the country. Their music can be found on iTunes, YouTube, and SoundCloud, and is released under a Creative Commons license.