If you want synthesizers, singalongs, and the kind of night where strangers become a choir by the second chorus, Mint Hill has you covered. Kids In America brings the full decade to Stooges Pub & Grub on Friday, February 27, 2026, with a setlist built from pop anthems, hair metal power chords, new wave hooks, and the kind of arena-ready moments that made the 80s impossible to sit still through.
This is a six-piece band playing everything live—no backing tracks, no shortcuts—and they’ve spent over a decade and more than a thousand shows getting the sound right. You’ll hear the synth stabs, the vocal layers, and the guitar solos that defined the decade, played by people who respect the originals enough to recreate them with precision.
Show Details
Kids In America performs at Stooges Pub & Grub, 13230 Albemarle Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227, on Friday, February 27, 2026. For the latest details on doors, tickets, and start time, check the venue’s official event listing or call (704) 545-4084.
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,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Take On Me,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Jump,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” The setlist pulls from pop radio giants, MTV staples, and the guitar-driven anthems that filled arenas, all played with the tightness that comes from a band that knows how to read a room and build momentum from the first song to the last encore.
About the Venue
Stooges Pub & Grub is a neighborhood bar and grill known for its live entertainment calendar, rotating bands, and weekend energy. The room leans casual and high-energy, the kind of place where the crowd shows up ready to participate. It’s a reliable spot for acts that bring volume, variety, and a healthy dose of nostalgia, and it’s built a reputation as a go-to venue for Mint Hill locals looking for a Friday or Saturday night with strong sound and a social atmosphere.
Plan Your Night
If you grew up with these songs or you’re just discovering why people still lose their minds over 80s choruses, February 27 is your chance to hear them played the way they were meant to be—loud, live, and surrounded by people who know every word. Stooges Pub & Grub delivers the room, Kids In America delivers the decade. For the latest on tickets and timing, visit the venue’s event page or call ahead.