The synth riff from “Take On Me” still hits different when it’s live. Kids In America brings that exact 80s synth/pop high energy feel to BoatYard LKN on February 7th, delivering the decade that gave us arena choruses, neon everything, and songs you still know every word to. This is the kind of night where you sing louder than the band and nobody minds.
If you grew up with MTV or just wish you had, this is your Friday night. The setlist pulls from pop, rock, new wave, and the kind of power ballads that soundtracked every prom and breakup. You’ll hear the hooks that defined the 80s, played by people who understand why they still work.
Show Details
Kids In America plays BoatYard LKN in Cornelius, North Carolina on Friday, February 7th. The venue sits at 18418 Statesville Rd and runs a regular calendar of ticketed live music, so this is a proper show night with full bar service and indoor-outdoor spaces. Doors time and info can be found on the venue’s official event listing, where you can also check advance ticket options if you want guaranteed entry.
What You Will Hear
Expect the kind of night where you might hear “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Billie Jean,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and “Push it.” The band pulls from the full spectrum of the decade: Michael Jackson and Madonna, Bon Jovi and Guns N’ Roses, Cyndi Lauper and Whitney Houston. You get the radio hits and only the classic 80s hits that still pack a room, and the songs that make people put their drinks down and move. It’s the setlist you’d build if you had to capture the 80s in 3 hours.
About the Venue
BoatYard LKN is a lively Lake Norman hangout built around live music, drinks, and casual bites, with an energetic nightlife feel. The venue offers indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, reserved premium seating options when available, and in-house AV capabilities that support a real concert experience. If you’re coming for a popular act, advance tickets are your best move since they guarantee entry. The venue runs rain or shine, so check the weather and dress accordingly. Arrive a bit early if you want your pick of seating, or consider grabbing a reserved spot if that option is open.
About Kids In America
Kids In America is a six-piece 80s cover band built on years of live experience and a shared commitment to recreating the decade exactly as it sounded. Shannon Remley and Ray Hartsfield female and male lead vocals. Shannon’s powerhouse vocals and energy along with Ray’s charisma and showmanship make for the ultimate male-female lead vocal combo upfront. Roey Haviv plays bass guitar and bass synth, GK Via covers lead guitar and lead and background vocals, Rob Bowser on keyboards and synths, and Mike Graci handles drums and electronic percussion. This 6 piece very talented band plays everything live with no tracks, covering pop, hair metal, new wave, hip hop and dance with the kind of precision and accuracy that comes from over a thousand shows for just over a decade.
Plan Your Night
BoatYard LKN is located at 18418 Statesville Rd in Cornelius. For the latest details on doors, pricing, age policy, and parking, visit the venue’s official event listing. If you want to make sure you’re in, buying tickets ahead is the safest call. This is a Saturday night on the Lake Norman live-music calendar, so expect a crowd that’s ready to sing along and stay late. Bring your friends who still remember every word to “Jessie’s Girl” and the ones who just want a good night out with a great soundtrack.