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LOCATION:
Charlotte,
North Carolina
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Charlotte, NC.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Pineville, Matthews, Fort Mill, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Monroe, Paw Creek, Rock Hill, Catawba, Bowling Green, Belmont, Gastonia, Cramerton, Harrisburg, Midland, Mc Adenville, Clover, Edgemoor, High Shoals, Lowell, Mount Holly, Newell, Wingate, Cornelius, Lancaster, Stanfield, Huntersville, Lincolnton, Marshville, Mount Mourne.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Beach Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Beach Boys Tribute Band, Cover Band, Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
GENRE:
Beach Music, Caribbean, Country, Dance, Hawaiian, Latin, Oldies, Pop, Reggae, Salsa, Steel Drum, Variety, World Music
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1999
PAY RANGE:
$350-$7500 per event
INFLUENCES:
Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Don Ho, Baha Men, The Drifters, Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker, Beach Boys
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DESCRIPTION:
Winners of the 2008 Hawaii Music Award for Single of the Year, the Tsunami Wave Riders are one of the most popular tropical bands on the east coast!With an unparalleled combination of troprock, Calypso and steel drums, Hawaiian, Beach, oldies and reggae along with popular original songs, the Wave Riders put you right in the middle of paradise - whether it's Hawaii, the Caribbean or Key West! Party island-style! Much more than just background music, Tsunami Wave Riders performances can include a conga line, limbo contest, hula demos, audience participation and other tropical activities - and Ronnie Tsunami - the Wave Riders lead singer and keyboard player - is always a hit with his dancing and aloha spiri There is nothing like the sound of steel drums to put your guests back in the islands! Performing on symphonic-quality steel drums crafted by one of the finest 'panmakers' in the world, 1 to 3 steel drummers are available for your party. Listen to what some of our past clients have said: 'You're the best luau band ever!!'
'You had all our guests laughing and dancing - can't wait to have you back!'
'Felt like we were back in Hawaii'
'Better than Jimmy Buffett's Band!'
'Couldn't have asked for more for our wedding'
'Very friendly, professional and punctual - and an amazing performance'
'Everything looked and sounded absolutely beautiful' We can provide anything from a relaxing 2-piece steel drum ensemble to a full 7-piece tropical performing band and anything in between for Hawaiian Luaus, weddings, festivals, corporate event or other tropical-theme parties. We always deliver a one-of-a-kind performance that will have your guests island dreamin' and island dancin'! Need more than entertainment? We can provide photography, lei greetings, island catering, tropical decorations, island-style games and activities, custom songs, banners and decorations - even school educational performances and corporate cultural/diversity talks and performances for one-of-a-kind island events! Whatever you got, we can handle with professional service and aloha spirit - let's get the party started! We're Island Dreamin', and we hope you are too!
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Ronnie Tsunami - Keyboard, ukulele
Greg Torzillo - Guitar
Tracy Thornton - Tenor steel drum, congas
Sean Tarleton - Bass
Joanna "Tropical Lady" - Double second steel drums
Eddie Walker - Drums
SONG LIST:
Shake Senora - Harry Belafonte
Volcano - Jimmy Buffett
Brown Eyed Girl
- Van Morrison
Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke
Some Beach - Blake Shelton
Two Pina Coladas - Garth Brooks
Tiny Bubbles - Don Ho
Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
Almost Jamaica - Bellamy Brothers
Hotel California - The Eagles
Red Red Wine - UB40
Stir It Up - Bob Marley
Hot Hot Hot - Arrow
Menehune Beachbum Boogie - Imua
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Kokomo - Beach Boys
Island Style - John Cruz
Sweat (a la la la la long) - Inner Circle
Molokai Slide - E' Hu Kai
Zombie Jamboree - Rockapella
Jammin' - Bob Marley
Man Smart - Woman Smarter - Harry Belafonte
Wonderful World
Lion Sleeps Tonight
Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffet
Montego Bay
Mary Ann - Traditional Caribbean
Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte
Under the Coconut Trees
- Island Dreamin'
Island Dreamin'
- Tsunami Wave Riders
Where's My Soul - Tsunami Wave Riders
Tropical Lady
- Tsunami Wave Riders
Hawaiian War Chant
- Tsunami Wave Riders
Hurry Home - Tsunami Wave Riders
Yellow Bird - Traditional Caribbean
Portuguese Sailor
The Hammer - David Rudder
Island in the Sun - Harry Belafonte
Under the Sea - Disney
My Girl - The Drifters
Smooth - Santana
Evil Ways - Santana
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
When the Sun Goes Down - Kenny Chesney
Five O' Clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson
Banana Boat Song - Harry Belafonte
Tequila
Summertime
La Bamba
Aloha Joe from Hawaii
- Tsunami Wave Riders
Tsunami Wave Riders
- Tsunami Wave Riders
Save the Last Dance - The Drifters
Tide is High - Blondie
I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
Jolly Mon - Jimmy Buffett
Surfin' USA - Beach Boys
Overkill - Jimmy Buffett
Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffett
Kiss the Girl - Disney
IF IT'S TROPICAL, WE PLAY IT!!
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
I had an island themed wedding reception and they were perfect for the job! The band is very talented and were awesome to work with!
I am still getting compliments on the entertainment!
--Marcee D.
Columbia, SC
4/19/2008
Tsunami Wave Riders were an awesome band for our wedding reception. We have had tons of great response from guests who attended. Many said it was the best band they'd heard at a reception. We loved it!
--Chap S.
Aiken, SC
3/29/2008
The members of the Tsunami Wave Riders were up-beat, personable, and enthusiastic. They came into our crouded environment and set up in good time. In response to their great song selection and steel band sound, many people came up to dance and have fun. It was great to be there and enjoy the experience!!!
--George F.
Tega Cay, SC
2/27/2008
The Tsunami Wave Riders were everything we were looking for and more. We wanted to have a tropical back for our "End of Summer Beach Bash" Company Picnic. Not only did they perform for us throughout our event, they interacted with us as well. They tried to teach several of our associates how to hula which made for some funny moments that we will all be laughing about for some time to come. They were professional, affordable, accomodating, and most of all...talented.
--Melody H.
Conyers, GA
10/20/2007
They were awesome!!!!!! I would hire them again in a heartbeat!!!!
They really made the party!
--Barbara V.
Corolla, NC
9/6/2007
Tsunami Wave Riders were FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They were even better than I expected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--Carolyn M.
Morganton, NC
8/31/2007
Island Dreamin' was so much fun for our surprise backyard 50th birthday party. They played the perfect music with dinner and then kicked it up and had the crowd dancing early in the party. They are super nice and fun and professional the whole way thru. The crowd LOVED them as much as we did! I wish I could have a party every month just to have the Island Dreamin' gang here that often! Thank you so much for making the party perfect!!!
Bobby & Kathryn
--Kathryn B.
Cornelius, NC
8/11/2007
This band was absolutely wonderful!!! They played great music and had a really fun presence on stage; without them our reception would not have been amywhere near as much fun! I will definitely hire them again for any future events. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate them a 150!!!!!
--Elizabeth C.
Concord, NC
7/28/2007
Island Dreamin' (The Tsunami Wave Riders) were the best! This was a corporate meeting that we were looking for something a little special and out of the ordinary to go with the barbecue type dinner we had planned and they were perfect. They gave the whole affair the exact ambiance that we were looking for. They are extremely professional and I would recommend for any type of event.
--Lynn P.
Davidson, NC
7/17/2007
Island Dreamin were very professional and helpful on our wedding day. They arrived early and brought additonal decorations and surprises for us.They were great and everyone enjoyed the music. They had alot of audience participation. We highly recommend them for all occasions.
--Sylvia B.
Mooresville, NC
7/7/2007
Absolutely delighted with their performance. Everyone enjoyed thier music and it made our party a huge success. We would highly recommend them to others. If we ever need a band for another party, they will be the first ones we contact.
--Susanne B.
Lugoff, SC
5/26/2007
I just have to say that the I was extremly pleased with their performance. I would give them a 11 out of 10!!!! I encourage you to book these people!!
--Bryan R.
Monroe, NC
5/25/2007
Great show...kept a frat house dancing for three hours on a thursday night...would surely book them again
--Matt P.
Chapel Hill, NC
3/8/2007
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, March 28, 2009
6:00PM - Wedding
Columbia, SC
Saturday, May 30, 2009
6:00PM - Wedding
Charleston, SC
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, October 18, 2008
2:30PM - Wedding
Hendersonville, NC
Friday, September 12, 2008
9:00PM - Fraternity Function
Spartanburg, SC
Client Feedback
Friday, August 15, 2008
7:00PM - Community Event
Charlotte, NC
Client Feedback
Saturday, June 28, 2008
6:00PM - Community Event
Cleveland, TN
Client Feedback
Saturday, June 07, 2008
4:00PM - Community Event
Greenville, SC
Client Feedback
Saturday, May 24, 2008
6:00PM - Wedding
Isle Of Palms, SC
Friday, May 23, 2008
7:30PM - Birthday Party
Tega Cay, SC
Client Feedback
Friday, May 16, 2008
7:00PM - Wedding
Wilmington, NC
Friday, May 09, 2008
7:00PM - Dinner Dance
Winston-salem, NC
Saturday, May 03, 2008
7:00PM - Wedding
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Client Feedback
Thursday, May 01, 2008
6:00PM - Wedding
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Client Feedback
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Please note, in addition to Charlotte, Tsunami Wave Riders also serves the surrounding towns of Pineville, Matthews, Fort Mill, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Monroe, Paw Creek, Rock Hill, Catawba, Bowling Green, Belmont, Gastonia, Cramerton, Harrisburg, Midland, Mc Adenville, Clover, Edgemoor, High Shoals, Lowell, Mount Holly, Newell, Wingate, Cornelius, Lancaster, Stanfield, Huntersville, Lincolnton, Marshville, Mount Mourne and many other locations in and around the Charlotte area.
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