New Wave Crave

Reno, NV

$1200-10000

Travels up to 200 miles

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Love Shack

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Also available for smaller "trio" bookings

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Optional Hoop Performer Available With Band

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Performing songs by B-52's, Cindy Lauper, David Bowie, etc.

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Medium Size Venue = 400 People

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Basil on Bass

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Outdoor performance

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Miss X

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Overview

New Wave Crave is the high-energy 80's tribute band that's more 80's than 1980! Bring the generations together to sweat the dance floor with popular songs by The Cure, U2, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, David Bowie + plenty more! Scalable lineup with up to six performers-- fill any size stage! Enough excellent live music to play up to a six hour engagement.

This band is punctual, funny and easy to work with. Specializing in igniting a crowd for an event they will talk about for years to come. Perfect for casinos, retro costume and holiday parties, reunions, weddings, corporate engagements, nightclubs and concerts.

Go now! Go 80's! Call or click today for a free quote.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Nikki H.

May 5, 2017

Incredibly Creative, Fun Energy, and Great Tunes!

I enjoyed the show that New Wave Crave put on at Yuri's Night 2017 at the Bluebird in Reno, NV. They had the crowd hoppin' and full of smiles! Thank you for a great evening!

Hired as: Alternative Band


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Darren B.

April 25, 2017

Performance At Yuri's Night 11

Don't you forget about the pasts future music, once creating a vision full of neon lettering, Duran Duran album covers, and curious fashion choices, as it has returned! At least in the live band form which is Northern Nevada's own New Wave Crave, a solid three-piece band that plays well-remembered songs (as well as some unjustly forgotten gems) from the wildly categorized new wave musical heyday that was the very late 1970's through the early 1980's, all the while with their focus intensely set on equaling the high entertainment value these songs provided upon initial release. New Wave Crave's plays this music so well live that you can't help but sing along while trying your best to master the knee-to-elbow new wave dance maneuvers you once, and shall again,compliment the dance floor with.

Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment, Alternative Band, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Oldies Music, Party Band, Pop Music, Rock Band, Tribute Band


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Jill F.

April 23, 2017

Dynamic 80s Dance Band

Having had the honor of hearing the band several times, I can say that New Wave Crave is as far as you need to look for all your 80s needs! This trio is talented, professional, and always keeps the dance floor jumping!

Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment


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Christopher F.

April 23, 2017

80's New Wave that makes happy to hear again!

If you truly love New Wave music and want to be surprised that a band could or would venture to cover certain 80's New Wave tune, then New Wave Crave is the band to see and enjoy.

Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment, Alternative Band, Cover Band, Tribute Band

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Booking information

Price range: $1200-10000

Languages: English, German, Spanish

Gig length: 45 - 240 minutes

What to expect

The house lights go dim as glasses clink and a hush of excitement gives way to a burst of light, energy and sound and the band breaks right into "Love Shack" by The B-52's. Guests immediately spring up and charge for the dance floor. Immediately after deft execution of the popular tune, the band breaks into "You Spin Me Right Round", then another, and another and more dancers join in. The party ramps up like a jet liner leaving the runway as rounds of drinks are ordered and the sensational band plays on. "How does a four-piece make such a big sound?" Asks a tall woman as she kicks off her heals and joins the fun. Now at cruising altitude, The band softly caresses "Time After Time" by Cindy Lauper as the crowd swoons with nostalgic bliss. "Where did you find these guys?" asks your oldest friend "Were they expensive?". You just smile back at him, knowing that hiring a smaller but powerful band has economic advantages too. Now what's this? The bass player getting everybody to buy shots of Irish whiskey to toast as they go into (I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles by The Proclaimers. The end of the evening arrives fast, as the band swiftly strikes the stage so the staff can go home on time after one of the best nights they will remember working. Yay 80's! Yay New Wave Crave!

About

Who is this hot retro music group and why do they look and sound like they just stepped out of an 80's time machine?

Miss X is the gorgeous, statuesque ​singer that both caresses the subtleties of Madonna and belts like Cindy Lauper. As a veteran casino show dancer, she tops off her captivating performances with dazzling dance moves. How old is she? Let's just say she's the newest and youngest member of the band.

Clean-cut Ducky shreds his vintage Les Paul guitar like he's mowing down an 80's Chia Pet. At 34 years old, his passion for New Wave music started when he raided his uncle's record collection-- and he's still at it. His appreciation for detail shines through as he recaptures vocal nuances resulting in passionate performances that leave audiences spellbound.

Basil plays a Steinberger bass. Yes, the one that looks like a black boat oar that's the equivalent to an 80's key-tar. He's thrilled to feel the songs of his boyhood emanating through his fingers as he leaps around the stage, taking breaks between songs to entertain the crowd with 80's voice impressions the likes of Ronald Regan, Jack Nicholson and Christopher Walken.

Bishop the drummer is never too loud and never too soft. He's... just right! With his aggressive embrace of compelling dance beats, he's steady as the romance plot in an 80's John Hughes movie. Dancers that don't know why they love this band love Bishop.

​ Combined, these talented musicians form an irresistible force of high-energy entertainment. Some call them “retro” while others call them “nostalgic” as the generations join together to rock the dance floor to one of the greatest decades of music… the 80’s!

Additional booking notes

1. Recording, Reproduction or Transmission of Performance. Purchaser shall allow Artist or their designated agents to conduct photography, sound recording and/or video recording of the Performance for the purpose of present or future promotion by Purchaser or Artist. All rights reserved on such materials by Artist.
2. Security. Purchaser shall provide security for the backstage and stage areas before, during and after the Performance. Purchaser shall provide security personnel to protect Artist(s) and their property as deemed appropriate by Purchaser in its discretion.
5. Passes. Purchaser shall provide identification passes to the Artist for the backstage and stage where Performance is to be held.
5. Stage. At its sole expense, Purchaser shall furnish the stage, and stage lighting, PA sound, monitor sound and power for the Performance, and Purchaser shall provide all stagehands required to assist the setup for and conduct of the Performance and takedown after the Performance.
6. Indemnification for Copyright Infringement. Artist and Purchaser both represent and warrants that they are knowledgeable about the copyright laws of the United States as applicable to the Performance, and that Artist(s) may perform any copyrighted materials of others during. Purchaser hereby agrees to indemnify and holds harmless the Artists and its employees, guests and agents from and against all liability, loss, damages, claims, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of any breach of copyright law.

Past booked events

July 2017

29

Saturday

ArtTown Concert, The Saint

9:00pm - 11:00pm

08

Saturday

80's Dance Party - Whiskey Dick's, S. Lake Tahoe

9:00pm - 11:55pm

03

Monday

80's Dance Party - MontBleu Casino, S. Lake Tahoe

9:00pm - 11:55pm

01

Saturday

Burning Girl

9:00pm - 11:55pm

May 2017

13

Saturday

80's Costume Dance Party at Coaches 2, Reno

9:00pm - 11:55pm

April 2017

22

Saturday

80's Dance Party, Lake Tahoe

9:00pm - 11:55pm

15

Saturday

New Wave 80's Block Party

9:00pm - 11:55pm

08

Saturday

Yuri's Night: New Wave in Space

10:15pm - 11:15pm

Set list

Let's Dance David Bowie
Dancing With Myself Billy Idol
I Melt With You Modern English
Just Like Heaven The Cure
Save It For Later The English Beat
Dont you forget about me Simple Minds
SuedeHead The Smiths / Morrisey
Friday I'm In Love The Cure
Lips Like Sugar Echo & The Bunnymen
Under The Milky Way The Church
Space Age Love Song Flock Of Seaguls
Enjoy The Silence Depeche Mode
Message In A Bottle The Police
Pretty In Pink Psychedelic Furs
Major Tom Peter Schilling
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Proclaimers
Regret New Order
She Sells Sancturary The Cult
Anything Anything
MTV Station ID theme song
I Wanna Be Sedated Ramones
Stop me if you think that you The smiths
Boys Don't Cry The Cure
Ashes To Ashes David Bowie
Don't Change INXS
China Girl David Bowie
Stray Cat Strut Stray Cats
Love Song The Cure
WIth Or Without You U2
Smalltown boy bronski beat


In A Big Country Big Country
You Spin Me Right Round Dead Or Alive
Send Me An Angel Real LIfe
She Drives Me Crazy Fine Young Cannibals
I will follow U2
Rio Duran Duran
Dance Hall Days Wang Chung
It's My Life Talk Talk
Never Tear Us Apart INXS
Rebel Yell Billy Idol
Peace, Love and Understanding Elvis Costello

Influences and inspiration

Cindy Lauper, Blondie, Madonna, David Bowie, Billy Idol, The Cure, The English Beat, Simple Minds, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Church, A Flock Of Seagulls, Depeche Mode, Psychedelic Furs, New Order, The Ramones, INXS, Stray Cats, U2.

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