Tsunami Wave Riders

• Ronnie Tsunami - Keyboard, Ukulele
• Joanna "Tropical Lady" - Double Second Steel Drums
• Tiki Jim - Drums, Percussion
• "Kahuna" Arda - Lead Guitar
• Keilani - Lead Steel Drum

***Winner of the Gigmasters Rising Star Award for Top Beach Band in North America, and Winner 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!

• 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!!

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

• 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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