The lights go down, the synth pads swell, and suddenly you’re back in a decade where every chorus was built for a singalong and every guitar solo demanded air-guitar commitment. Kids In America brings that full-throttle 80s experience to Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar on Saturday, August 22nd, and they’re playing it all live—no backing tracks, no shortcuts, just six musicians who’ve spent over a decade perfecting the sound of MTV’s golden age.
If you grew up with cassette tapes or just wish you had, this is the kind of night where you can hear Prince and Poison back-to-back without anyone questioning the playlist. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the room fills fast when the band’s in town.
Show Details
Kids In America performs Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 at Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. The venue is located at 8106 Emerald Drive, and the show begins at 6:30 PM. Snapperz is a coastal restaurant and bar that regularly hosts live music, so you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere with full food and drink service throughout the night. For the latest details on tickets, pricing, and any age restrictions, check the venue’s official event listing.
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,” then “Sweet Child o’ Mine” into “Like a Prayer.” The setlist draws from pop anthems, hair metal power ballads, new wave synth hooks, and hip-hop breaks that defined the decade. You could catch “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Billie Jean,” “Come On Eileen,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Jessie’s Girl,” or “Footloose” depending on the night. The band moves through genres with the same energy whether they’re playing Whitney Houston or Guns N’ Roses, and the crowd response steers the ship.
About the Venue
Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar sits right on the Crystal Coast at 8106 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. It’s a restaurant and bar with a steady rotation of live music, offering full food and drink service in a casual beachside setting. The venue is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and closed on Tuesdays. You can reach them at (252) 354-5722 for reservations or questions about the space.
Plan Your Night
Arrive early if you want a table close to the stage—Snapperz fills up when live bands are scheduled, and Kids In America draws a crowd that knows the words. The venue serves food throughout the evening, so you can make it a full dinner-and-show night. For parking, entry requirements, and any updates to the schedule, visit Snapperz’s official event page or call ahead. Bring your singing voice and your best fluorescent accessories.