They have been described as “Jimmy Buffett with a Hawaiian twist,” with a collection of original songs that combine country, rock and reggae rhythms with traditional island instruments - such as the Hawaiian lap-steel guitar and Caribbean steel drums - that instantly puts listeners on their favorite beach. In fact, that is the goal of the Tsunami Wave Riders - to help people to relax and de-stress with some feel-good island music. The band is quickly gaining fans (affectionately known as “TurtleNecks” because of their surfing turtle logo) worldwide.
With a goal of living and sharing the aloha lifestyle, the Tsunami Wave Riders are taking audiences with them for a little island-hopping vacation around the world.
Grab your board – Surf’s Up!!!
The core members of the Tsunami Wave Riders include:
Ronnie Tsunami - keyboard, ukulele, lead vocals
Greg 'The Tiki Man' Torzillo - guitar, lap-steel guitar, percussion, lead vocals
Joanna 'Tropical Lady' - double-second steel pans, backing vocals
Tracy Thornton - lead steel pan, percussion, drums