You don’t have to wait for the next nostalgia wave to catch up. On Saturday, May 30th, Kids In America brings a full-tilt 80s experience to Waxhaw Taphouse, delivering everything from arena rock anthems to synth-pop dance floor staples with the kind of accuracy that only comes from thousands of live shows.
This is the kind of night where the setlist moves fast, the energy stays high, and every song feels like it just climbed back out of your favorite mixtape. If you’ve been looking for a reason to dust off your neon, this is it.
Show Details
Kids In America performs at Waxhaw Taphouse on Saturday, May 30th, 2026. Doors open at 7:30 PM. The venue is located at 110 McDonald St, Waxhaw, NC 28173. For the latest ticket and entry details, check the venue’s official event listing or call (704) 256-3955.
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 handle 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.
What You Will Hear
Expect the kind of night where you might hear “Livin’ on a Prayer” followed by “Push It,” or “Sweet Child o’ Mine” sharing airtime with “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” The band draws from a deep catalog that includes “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Billie Jean,” “Take On Me,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” and “Come On Eileen,” moving seamlessly between Bon Jovi singalongs and Madonna dance breaks. If it defined the decade, it’s in rotation.
About the Venue
Waxhaw Taphouse keeps its calendar full with recurring events like Trivia Thursday and Karaoke Friday, plus rotating food trucks and themed nights. The venue is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 PM, Friday from 2:00 PM, and Sunday from noon. You can reach them at WaxhawTapHouse@gmail.com or call (704) 256-3955 to confirm details.
Plan Your Night
Waxhaw Taphouse sits at 110 McDonald St in downtown Waxhaw. Doors open at 7:30 PM on May 30th. For the most current information on pricing, entry policies, and parking, visit the venue’s event page or call ahead. Kids In America plays live with no backing tracks, so what you hear is six musicians locked in and delivering the full 80s catalog in real time.