The First Wave with The Quilz

Step into the synth-soaked ’80s with The First Wave—America’s premier New Wave tribute delivering an electrifying retro concert experience. Get ready to rewind to the era of synths, eyeliner, and unforgettable hooks. The First Wave is America’s premier ’80s New Wave tribute band, bringing the pulse of alternative’s most iconic decade back to the stage. From the brooding beats of Depeche Mode and The Cure to the dancefloor anthems of New Order, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, and Gary Numan, they deliver a high-energy set packed with the songs that defined a generation. With an electrifying live performance and immersive video visuals featuring footage of the original artists, The First Wave creates a full-on retro experience that celebrates one of music’s most innovative eras. Dust off your black leather, tease that hair, and prepare for a night of pure ’80s magic—this is one show you don’t want to miss. The Quilz is a Dream Pop/SynthPop/Synthwave/indie Pop band from the Midwest, USA, formed in 2015.  Vocalist Becky Heck and guitarist/keyboardist/producer Sage Schwarm (formerly of Codebreaker, The Sounds of Time) create original tracks featuring cinematic, dreamy vocals with modern production as well as an eclectic mix of select covers. 2018 saw the release of their 2nd EP entitled simply The Quilz - Vol. II. The band has an earlier CD release and a 7 inch flexi-disc under their belts and their 10-track vinyl LP Fishing For Ketchup is due out mid-May, 2019. The Quilz' influences are diverse and include New Order, Julee Cruise, LCD Soundsystem, David Bowie, Santigold, Bob Dylan, David Lynch, Marc Bolan, Otis Redding, Neil Young, Prince, Shannon & the Clams, Devo, Depeche Mode, Lana Del Rey, Beach House, Empire of the Sun, Georgio Moroder, Kraftwerk, Bjork, Blondie, Mazzy Star, Tom Tom Club, Lee Perry (to name a few)...