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Tsunami Wave Riders Steel Drum Band from Charlotte, NC

Will travel up to 500 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 39 Reviews
  • 61 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2006
  • 3 Awards & Badges
  • Starting at $500 per event

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***Winner of "Best World Music Artist" at the 2009 Charlotte Music Awards, Gigmasters 2008 Rising Star Award for Top Beach Band in North America, and "Single of the Year" at the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards, 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 spirit! 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!

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Review by Marcee B.

WeddingReviewed on April 19, 2008From Columbia, SC

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!

Review by Chap S.

WeddingReviewed on March 29, 2008From Aiken, SC

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!

Review by George F.

Club EventReviewed on February 27, 2008From Fort Mill, SC

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!!!

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Song List 

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  • Anna | Various
  • Archie | Various
  • Bang the Drum All Day | Todd Rundgren
  • Beyond the Sea | Bobby Darin
  • Blue Hawaii | Elvis
  • Boat Drinks | Jimmy Buffett
  • Bring Aloha Back | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Brown-Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Burning Love | Elvis
  • Can't Helping Falling in Love | Elvis / UB40
  • Changes in Lattitude | Jimmy Buffett
  • Chicken Fried | Zac Brown
  • Cocaine | Eric Clapton
  • Coconut Telegraph | Jimmy Buffett
  • Come Joanna | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Come Monday | Jimmy Buffett
  • Could You Be Love | Bob Marley
  • Dock of the Bay | Ottis Redding
  • Doing Time | Sublime
  • Don't Worry Be Happy | Bobb McFerrin
  • Escape (Pina Colada Song) | Rupert Holmes
  • Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven | Kenny Chesney
  • Fins | Jimmy Buffett
  • Five O' Clock Somewhere | Alan Jackson – Jimmy Buffett
  • Guantanamera | Various
  • Guitars and Tiki Bars | Kenny Chesney
  • Hawaiian War Chant | Various
  • Hawaiian Wedding Song | Elvis
  • Here I Am | UB40
  • Hotel California | Eagles
  • I'm a Tropaholic | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • I'm a Wave Rider | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Island Guava Jam | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Island in the Sun | Wheezer
  • Johnny B. Goode | Chuck Berry
  • Kingston | Bob Marley
  • Kiss the Girl | Various
  • La Bamba | Richie Valen
  • Last Dance | The Drifters
  • Limbo Rock | Harry Belafonte
  • Low Rider | War
  • Malibu Sunset | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Man Smart Woman Smarter | Harry Belafonte
  • Margarita Queen | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
  • MaryAnn | Harry Belafonte
  • Matilda | Harry Belafonte
  • Menehune Beach Bum Boogie | Imua
  • Montego Bay | Bobby Bloom
  • Moondance | Van Morrison
  • Mustang Sally | Wilson Pickett
  • Never On a Sunday | Various
  • No Woman No Cry | Bob Marley
  • One Love | Bob Marley
  • One Particular Harbor | Jimmy Buffett
  • Oye Como Va | Santana
  • Paradise Garden | Club Trini
  • Party Time | Club Trini
  • Pipeline | The Ventures
  • Pirate Looks at 40 | Jimmy Buffett
  • Portuguese Sailor | Various
  • Pride and Joy | Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Red Red Wine | Bob Marley
  • Release Your Inner Tiki | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Rock-a-Hula | Elvis
  • Santeria | Sublime
  • Scuttle Buttin | Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Sea Cruise | Frankie Ford
  • Shake Senora (Jump In the Line) | Harry Belafonte
  • Shift Work | Kenny Chesney
  • Shipwrecked | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Son of a Son of a Sailor | Jimmy Buffett
  • Star Spangled Banner | Jimmi Hendrix
  • Stay Or Should I Go | The Clash
  • Superstition | Stevie Wonder
  • Suspicious Minds | Elvis
  • Sweet Home Alabama | Lynyrd Skynrd
  • Tequila | Various
  • The Hammer | Various
  • Tillie | Various
  • Tingalayo | Various
  • Tobago Jam | Various
  • Travelin' Man | Ricky Nelson
  • Tropical Beats | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Uncle John From Jamaica | Venga Boys
  • Under the Coconut Trees | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Under the Sea | Various
  • Up In The Islands | Tsunami Wave Riders
  • Walk Don't Run | The Ventures
  • Walking On the Sun | Smash Mouth
  • What I Got | Sublime
  • Wipeout | The Ventures
  • Word Up | Cameo
  • Yellow Bird | Various
  • Zombie Jamboree | Harry Belafonte

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

September 6, 2012 • Fundraiser
Thu6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Columbia, SC
August 4, 2012 • Luau Party
Sat5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Charlotte, NC
June 30, 2012 • Picnic
Sat6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Greenville, SC
May 19, 2012 • Event
Sat11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Greenville, NC
March 21, 2011 • Private Party
Mon6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Myrtle Beach, SC
September 10, 2010 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Fri7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Cary, NC
June 12, 2010 • Luau Party
Sat7:00 PM - 9:00 PM New London, NC
May 8, 2010 • Picnic
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Raleigh, NC
April 10, 2010 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Folly Beach, SC
March 20, 2010 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Durham, NC
December 30, 2009 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Wed7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Corolla, NC
October 3, 2009 • Fraternity Function
Sat8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Charlotte, NC

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