Wavves

Indie rockers Wavves make the best of their So Cal origins, blending hardcore punk fury with sunny surf melodies. The band sets itself apart from the rest of the indie scene with charmingly lo-fi pop tunes and sweet, passionate melodies belted out by frontman Nathan Williams. They’re a force of nature on stage -- the band tears into live staples like “So Bored”, “No Fun”, and “Afraid of Heights” to create gleefully chaotic jams, complete with heart-pounding tempos, overdriven guitars, and pummeling rhythms. Packed with all the giddy pop and punk attitude ticket buyers could want, Wavves’ one-of-a-kind shows are not to be missed whenever the band goes .

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Fan Reviews

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BostonPete
Been going to concerts for 20 years and this show was awesome. When brighton music hall is packed with people who really want to be there, there's no where else I rather be. Wavves sounded great and everyone was having a blast. Great pit, lots of helpful kids when I fell down a few times. Over all lots of fun. Can't wait to see Wavves again..
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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Anonymous
they are a must-see band, the crowds are always amazing too
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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rmick726
Missed Cherry Glazer but Wavves and Best Coast both had good sets. Plenty of floor space for people to watch the show quietly or dance a little, without getting too out of hand.
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
Trampled By Turtles :: Mankato RibFest :: Genesis Open :: The Real Feel :: SMU Mustangs Mens Basketball
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arfarf2
Ok, so I went - not too familiar with the acts, knew a couple of songs... Opening act Pussy Glazer, or whatever, not too exciting, although lots of screaming and cursing. Easily forgettable. Wavves dominate the show. Great energetic set. Won me over as a fan. I felt like I was seeing a young Social Distortion with that touch of Blink-182 in the mix. Lead guitar player is an awesome pleasant surprise, reminiscent of Bush noise/guitar leads. Best Coast is great. Less energy than Wavves. Play all the hits and more. Their songs are great, they were the most pro of the three bands, and held their own. Guitar player is very frenetic and watchable. I left a little early, but was able to see the major hits thanks to the mid-peak set list. Lots of mosh, lots of crowd surf, Garfield crowd surfed! No lasagna...
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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Gelika
Wavves is honestly one of my most favorite bands. I have only seen them live once (October of 2015 in Boston), but it was an amazing experience. They're great performers and know how to put on a show. Plus Nathan is really cute :-)
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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Anonymous
Hands down one of the greatest concerts I've ever been to.
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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angnarchy
Super rad show. Good opener. Wavves sounded great. Cool new venue with killer lights.
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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gdawg66666
JACUZZI BOYS WERE GREAT AND IT WAS MY FIRST LISTENING TO THEM AND THEY R GREAT. KING TUFF WAS AMAZING. HE'S A GREAT GUY ON STAGE AND OFF. WAVVES WERE UN FORGETABLE EVERY ONE SINGING ALONG LIKE 1 BIG WAVVEY FAMILY EITHER WAY UNFORGETABLE NIGHT
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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frankminichio
wavves was good but I went there to see king tuff. after his set I saw him by the bar and he was kind of dick, really harshed my buzz..
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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StephanieTanner
The jacuzzi boys and king tuff opened for wavves; both bands were great. But of course wavves was the best. They sounded awesome and were super funny in between songs. So much fun!!!
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch - New York, NY - Thu, Oct 3, 2013
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Glassyboy
I had a great time, would totally come out again and again :)
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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Anonymous
I love wavves, but it would be cool if they had better stage presence. The crowd was really into it which was awesome.
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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wwwalter
Thought I would go to see this interesting band at this great venue. Wavves' recordings are great, They are clearly talented songwriters and great musicians. But live? Just too loud and muddy. Writing them off.
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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BostonMegz
They need to come back to Boston again. The show was great and the crowd was all fans, which was awesome.
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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ColinH
Well to start off with my friend and I missed Cheatahs and Fidlar unfortunately, We just overshot the time needed to get to see Fidlar but we got there for the band we wanted to see most which was Wavves of course. The show was pretty packed, considering it was sold out. It was very hot and energetic in the venue but it was great! It was a ton of fun, Wavves put on a great show and was the most fun concert I have been to so far! They played all of my favorites so I was very happy with that! They played (not in this order) Sail to the Sun, Afraid of Heights, Beat Me Up, Idiot, King of The Beach, Green Eyes, Idiot, Super Soaker , Post Acid, 100% (cover of Sonic Youth) , and a few others I think. All in all the show was great!
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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Anonymous
Summer Feeling in the dead of winter! They sounded amazing.
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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emib
BEST THING EVER. Nathan Williams could do ANYTHING and I would pay to see him do it. The whole band has this amazing vibe that everyone can relate to. A chill, laid back one. Even with the technical difficulties, it was amazing, and totally worth waiting in the hot sun and dirt for. Best part? Nathan Williams, pant-less.
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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saber909
Great show! Lot's of drunken and stoned energy. This is what punk has become
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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Anonymous
this was the worst concert ever. wavves, i am dissapoint.
Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY - Mon, Aug 2, 2010
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