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Previous events

Apr25

It's never too early for a little Rock N' Roll as we see it. Join us for an outdoor show the morning of April 25th in Olathe! There will be car and truck enthusiasts along with Soundwave to set the tone. Metal Supermarkets is hosting an all ages event and we will be the entertainment! See you there!

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Mar20

Sandbar's 2026 Adult Prom at Lucia

Lucia, 1016 Massachusetts , Lawrence

Do you believe in love? We sure hope so because that's our theme this year for Sandbar's annual Adult Prom. Bring a date, or come solo, but this is where Soundwave makes dreams happen. Seriously though, it's a great reason to party with us while we play all your favorites and dance the night away.

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Dec27

Not Quite New Years Eve Celebration

Lucia, 1016 Massachusetts, Lawrence

Don't want to stay out late on a weekday? Then come celebrate with Soundwave at Lucia for a rockin' party celebrating all things New Years, but on a Saturday night. Reap the benefits of jamming with us, sharing tales of old, and bringing in the New Year just a bit early. Your friends will be jealous. Heck, bring your friends. See you soon!

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Jun20

Private Event

Lawrence

Soundwave will be performing for a private event this evening. Please catch us at our next public event coming soon. We'd love to see you there.

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Bio

Who is Soundwave?

We are Don Engel on lead vocals, Jeremy Keeler on guitar, David Whittaker on bass, Johnny Lawless on drums and Hank Rischar on keys and rhythm guitar. 

We started as a drunken idea at the RBar, between two dads. What if we could rock out, playing all of our favorite music?  Could it turn into something?  Jeremy called David, David called John and we were off and running! It turned out, people actually liked to hear us perform so we upped our game and added Hank along the way.

We're talented musicians who just enjoy playing. We love the roar of the crowds. We love interacting with our fans. We want our fans to have a great time at every show!

We're glad that you're here and you want to know more. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can always find out the general what's up with Soundwave!

Do you have questions? Do you want to book us for your next event? Shoot us a message, down below. We can't wait to hear from you!

Song List

  • Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
  • Panama - Van Halen
  • Nothin' But a Good Time - Poison
  •  You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi
  • Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard
  • I Love Rock N Roll - Joan Jett
  • Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
  • Shut Up and Dance With Me - Walk the Moon
  • Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
  • Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran
  • The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
  • Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
  • Rock N Roll All Night - KISS
  • Message in a Bottle - The Police
  • What I Like About You - Romantics
  • Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
  • My Sharona - The Knack
  • Funk #49 - James Gang
  • Ex's and Oh's - The Nicol Kings
  • Your Love - The Outfield
  • 1999 - Prince
  • Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
  • Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
  • Counting Blue Cars - Dishwalla
  • Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
  • Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
  • Hold the Line - Toto
  • Land of Confusion - Genesis
  • Girlfriend - Matthew Sweet
  • Too Much Time on My Hands - Styx
  • Shakin' - Eddie Money
  • Steady As She Goes - The Raconteurs
  • Psycho Killer – Talking Heads
  • Whip It - DEVO
  • Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
  • Talk Dirty to Me - Poison
  • Flagpole Sitta - Harvey Danger
  • I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight - Cutting Crew
  • Take on Me - Aha
  • When I Come Around - Green Day
  • Creep - Radiohead
  • Sweater Song (Undone) - Weezer
  • Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
  • Tainted Love - Softcell
  • Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
  • Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash
  • 867-5309 (Jenny) - Tommy Tutone
  • No Diggity - Blackstreet
  • Give it Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode
  • Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
  • Bound For The Floor - Local H
  • All The Small Things - Blink 182
  • Jump Around - House of Pain
  • Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins
  • This Love - Maroon 5
  • Melt With You - Modern English
  • Word Up - Cameo
  • Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
  • She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
  • Modern Love - David Bowie
  • Pony - Slothrust
  • Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
  • True - Spandau Ballet
  • Baby Hold On - Eddie Money
  • Suffragette City - David Bowie
  • Losing My Religion - REM
  • Heart and Soul - Huey Lewis
  • In Between Days - The Cure
  • My Own Worst Enemy - Lit
  • Lump - P.O.T.U.S.A.
  • Fight for Your Right - Beastie Boys
  • Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
  • Mr. Brightside - The Killers
  • Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
  • I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
  • Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
  • I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
  • Let's Go Crazy - Prince
  • Careless Whisper - George Michael
  • Sexyback - Justin Timberlake
  •  Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats
  • Hit Me Baby One More Time - Brittany Spears
  • Alive - Pearl Jam
  • Zombie - The Cranberries
  • Everybody Wants You - Billy Squire
  • In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
  • Everlong - Foo Fighters
  • Last Nite - The Strokes
  • Hello There - Cheap Trick
  • Round and Round - Ratt
  • Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol
  • Hey Jealousy - Gin Blossoms
  • Float On - Modest Mouse
  • Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
  • The One I Love - R.E.M.
  • It's Tricky - Run DMC
  • My Perogative - Bobby Brown
  • This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan
  • Shine - Collective Soul
  • Two Tickets to Paradise - Eddie Money
  • Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Wang Chung
  • Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

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To book Soundwave for your next event or private party, contact us for pricing, dates and options!