Exit 85

The ultimate live performance cover band, known in the Charlotte-Metro to Fort Mill/Rock Hill area for audience engaging renditions of classic 80s and 90s rock favorites, is now available to you on GigSalad!

If you want a memorable event, don't settle for any garage band. We are true professionals, reliable, always arriving on time, with the experience required to deliver high-quality entertainment. From setup to tear down, we handle everything so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. We come prepared with top-notch sound equipment and lighting, customized for any size event. And our extensive setlist has made us a crowd favorite for spontaneous requests, capturing the essence of each song to transport you back to the 80s and 90s.

We're new to GigSalad, but have a long list of repeat festivals, events and venues that fill up our calendar fast. So don't wait! Book Exit 85 today for your next event and experience the ultimate live music performance!

High Energy 80's & 90's Rock with Lots of Hops

Known for high energy, album accurate performances of the 80's and 90's most rocking songs. Exit 85 keep audiences packed on the dance floor. So it only made sense when the good people at Amor Artis Brewing named their new 8.5 ABV Double IPA after us. Like it, we're a robust 4-pack of professional musicians, with a combined 150 years of experience. We're constantly perfecting and improving our setlist of crowd favorites, to make sure your next festival, party, club, bar or restaurant is lit and rocking as well.

Formed in 2016, a group of seasoned musicians residing right off EXIT 85 on I77, gathered via a neighborhood meetup event to reminisce about music. That conversation led to a jam session, and eventually evolved into 4 guys playing multiple packed, standing room only gigs.

Dave Kiser on vocals, has 20 years of experience in many of Dallas/Fort Worth's most successful cover bands, including: REAL, Turning Trixie and Panik Radio.

Rob Stewart a blues and rock guitarist from Northern New York, has gigged extensively in the Charlotte area with the bands Barefoot Pilgrim, Young Affiliates, and Alive After 5.

Jack Sutherland on bass brings versatility, with 20 years of experience playing rock, funk and hip-hop in multiple bands, including 90's favorite Hillside Groove, the Dismoire Cove Trio, and Rand Tribe.

And last but not least, Greg Thompson has drummed all across the globe, including the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool. He currently also performs with Tool Tribute bands in Charlotte, as well as A Perfect Tool in California.

We have all of our own sound equipment, lighting, and effects when needed, to can scale up or down, depending on the size of the venue or event. We can support small rooms (including low volume acoustic shows) as well as large festivals, accommodating thousands of listeners with ease.