E27: Revel Ruckus with Pro Surfer Shane Beschen and Captain Brando
This week on the City Limitless® podcast, there’s a new kind of wave rolling into Mesa and this one doesn’t need an ocean. Revel Ruckus, happening October 24–25 at Revel Surf, marks the launch of something Mesa has never seen before: a full-fledged surf, skating and music festival in the middle of the desert. It’s bold, it’s unexpected, and it perfectly captures the adventurous spirit of our city.
“Surfing taught me perseverance and patience,” Shane shared. “Those lessons are built into this project. Every detail of Revel Surf was designed to give people that same feeling I get out on the ocean.”
The idea behind Revel Ruckus was born from a shared dream between pro surfer Shane Beschen and Captain Brando, the creative minds helping to shape Cannon Beach’s events and culture. Together, they’re bringing authentic surf energy to Arizona—the kind that celebrates connection, creativity and the simple joy of having fun in the sun.
Shane’s story inspires anyone chasing their passion. A world-renowned surfer who reached #2 in the world in 1996, he spent years competing on some of the biggest waves across the globe. That experience became the foundation for Cannon Beach and Revel Surf, where innovation meets accessibility. His goal wasn’t just to recreate the ocean, it was to recreate the feeling. Every curve, drop and lift of the wave was designed to capture the same sense of freedom and exhilaration he’s felt his whole life on the water.
For Shane, building Revel Surf wasn’t about duplicating the beach, it was about redefining it. Here, surfers of all levels can find their rhythm, whether it’s their first time standing on a board or they’ve been riding waves for decades. It’s a place for everyone to experience that rare combination of thrill and peace that comes from catching a wave.
While Shane focused on the waves, Captain Brando focused on the vibe. His background in creative event production and extreme water sports made him the perfect fit to help turn Revel Surf into more than a surf park. He wanted to create something that would pull people in, not just for the sport, but for the culture that comes with it.
That’s where Revel Ruckus comes in. The two-day event will bring together live music, local food, surfing competitions and a true festival atmosphere. It’s part competition, part concert, part community celebration and all about having fun. Visitors can expect the energy of a coastal surf festival combined with the warmth and creativity that Mesa is known for.
Coming off the heels of Revel Surf’s grand opening, the timing couldn’t be better. The momentum is there, the excitement is real and the community is ready to dive in. Revel Ruckus isn’t just an event; it’s the start of a new chapter for Mesa, one where surf culture meets desert creativity. It’s proof that with a little imagination, even the desert can have waves.
Learn more and grab your tickets at RevelSurf.com and catch the full conversation with Shane and Captain Brando on the City Limitless® podcast, streaming now. You won’t want to miss it!