The Wayfarers formed in 1981 as a synthesis of samba, surf, garage pop and French/Italian soundtrack music. The band included Shari Beckner (vocals), Ken Kaufman (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Cary Berger (guitar, recorder), Dave Romine (bass), Jan Fallet (drums) and Ray Ryder S. (horns). They performed at The Kitchen as part of 8BC nights.