Tsunami Wave Riders
2012 Gastonia Christmas Parade

Gastonia, NC

Beaufort Water Festival 2012

Tropical Tuesday - Beaufort, SC

Stars Fell On Alabama 2012

Orange Beach, AL

Beach Bums and Bars Stools 2011

Parrot Heads of the Blue Ridge - Roanoke, VA

Rockin' the Global Festival 2011

Pass Christian, MS

Summer Concert 2010 - North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Vanna White signs autographs while partying with the Tsunami Wave Riders.

Vanna White signs autographs while partying with the Tsunami Wave Riders.

Wailers Concert 2010

Wailers Concert 2010

Tega Cay Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series 2010

The Band

Beachathon 2010

Beachathon 2010

Taste of Charlotte 2010

Taste of Charlotte 2010

Beach Brawl 2010 - East Carolina University

ECU - Phi Kappa Tau

2009 Charlotte Music Awards

2009 Charlotte Music Awards

Beach Bash 2009

Beach Bash 2009 - Cornelius, NC

Taste of Charlotte 2009

Taste of Charlotte 2009

Ron Jon Surf Shop

Ron Jon Surf Shop

 Tsunami Wave Riders perform the first of 3 shows at Barefoot Landing in front of Ron Jon Surf Shop in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

 Tsunami Wave Riders perform the first of 3 shows at Barefoot Landing in front of Ron Jon Surf Shop in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

 Ronnie Tsunami and Big Kahuna giving the double shaka sign...ALOHA!

 Ronnie Tsunami and Big Kahuna giving the double shaka sign...ALOHA!

Setting up the equipment

Setting up the equipment

The Sylvia Theater

Sylvia Theater

Ride da music...island style!

Ronnie, Arda and Jim pose after performing at a private birthday in Spivey, GA.

Ronnie, Arda and Jim pose after performing at a private birthday in Spivey, GA.

Arda "The Big Kahuna" looks a little smaller than usual.

Arda "The Big Kahuna" looks a little smaller than usual.

 Greg, Arda, Ronnie and Nate jam during Tiki Tuesday at Flip Flops in Gastonia, NC.

 Greg, Arda, Ronnie and Nate jam during Tiki Tuesday at Flip Flops in Gastonia, NC.

 Some awesome kids in the fountain during a performance at Flip Flops in Gastonia.

 Some awesome kids in the fountain during a performance at Flip Flops in Gastonia.

 Ronnie Tsunami leads several of the audience members in a traditional hula during the June Tunes Concert in Mint Hill, NC.

 Ronnie Tsunami leads several of the audience members in a traditional hula during the June Tunes Concert in Mint Hill, NC.

Tiki Jim, Ronnie Tsunami, Joanna Tropical Lady, and Big Kahuna pose after a show in Hamlet, NC.

Tiki Jim, Ronnie Tsunami, Joanna Tropical Lady, and Big Kahuna pose after a show in Hamlet, NC.

Arda "Big Kahuna" holds up the "Little Kahuna".

Arda "Big Kahuna" holds up the "Little Kahuna".

Tsunami Wave Riders perform at BeachFest 2009 in Matthews, NC.

Tsunami Wave Riders perform at BeachFest 2009 in Matthews, NC.

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose with Laid Back Larry in Myrtle Beach, SC.

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose with Laid Back Larry in Myrtle Beach, SC.

The Tsunami Wave Riders visit one of their favorite restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC - Fire Island Grille!

The Tsunami Wave Riders visit one of their favorite restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC - Fire Island Grille!

We froze our tails off on Lake Norman in NC, but we still had fun at the Davidson College luau!

We froze our tails off on Lake Norman in NC, but we still had fun at the Davidson College luau!

Royal Nguyen, who just got married, thanks the Tsunami Wave Riders for performing at his wedding ceremony and reception.

Royal Nguyen, who just got married, thanks the Tsunami Wave Riders for performing at his wedding ceremony and reception.

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose after performing at an awesome wedding reception in Columbia, SC.

From left to right (Joanna, Keilani, Ronnie, Jim, and Arda)

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose after performing at an awesome wedding reception in Columbia, SC.

From left to right (Joanna, Keilani, Ronnie, Jim, and Arda)

Tsunami Wave Riders peform at the spring luau at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.

Tsunami Wave Riders peform at the spring luau at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.

Arda jamming at a festival in NC.

Arda jamming at a festival in NC.

Ronnie with Ekolu at the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Ronnie with Ekolu at the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Ronnie Tsunami in front of Tsunami's in Waikiki.

Ronnie Tsunami in front of Tsunami's in Waikiki.

Arda Bagcioglu practices on guitar for the new Tsunami Wave Riders "Island Escape" show.

Arda Bagcioglu practices on guitar for the new Tsunami Wave Riders "Island Escape" show.

Tsunami Wave Riders (from left to right) - Arda, Tiki Jim, Joanna, and Ronnie Tsunami

Tsunami Wave Riders (from left to right) - Arda, Tiki Jim, Joanna, and Ronnie Tsunami

Tsunami Wave Riders (from left to right) - Arda, Tiki Jim, Joanna, and Ronnie Tsunami

Tsunami Wave Riders (from left to right) - Arda, Tiki Jim, Joanna, and Ronnie Tsunami

International recording star and songwriter Keith Sykes and Ronnie Tsunami after their show in Key West, FL.

International recording star and songwriter Keith Sykes and Ronnie Tsunami after their show in Key West, FL.

Ronnie Tsunami, of the Tsunami Wave Riders, performs with Keith Sykes, who wrote Jimmy Buffett's popular hit, "Volcano," and Nadirah Shakoor, of Jimmy Buffett's band, the Coral Reefers, in Key West, FL.

Ronnie Tsunami, of the Tsunami Wave Riders, performs with Keith Sykes, who wrote Jimmy Buffett's popular hit, "Volcano," and Nadirah Shakoor, of Jimmy Buffett's band, the Coral Reefers, in Key West, FL.

Tracy Thornton chats with fellow steel drummer John Patti, after a show at the Rum Barrel in Key West, FL.

Tracy Thornton chats with fellow steel drummer John Patti, after a show at the Rum Barrel in Key West, FL.

Ronnie Tsunami poses with his twin brother at Hog Breath's in Key West, FL.

Ronnie Tsunami poses with his twin brother at Hog Breath's in Key West, FL.

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at the Cabarrus County Fair in NC.

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at the Cabarrus County Fair in NC.

Ronnie Tsunami takes a pic with some fans at Senor Frogs in Cozumel, Mexico.

Ronnie Tsunami takes a pic with some fans at Senor Frogs in Cozumel, Mexico.

Ronnie Tsunami performs with Joe Bennet and Jack Mosely at the Margaritaville in Cozumel, Mexico.

Ronnie Tsunami performs with Joe Bennet and Jack Mosely at the Margaritaville in Cozumel, Mexico.

Ronnie Tsunami poses with Barack Obama's sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, back in March 2008 after a taping of late night TV's - NightTime with Andy Bumatai in Honolulu, Hawaii, which featured the Tsunami Wave Riders.

Ronnie Tsunami poses with Barack Obama's sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, back in March 2008 after a taping of late night TV's - NightTime with Andy Bumatai in Honolulu, Hawaii, which featured the Tsunami Wave Riders.

Chief Talofa Joe, official bodyguard for the Tsunami Wave Riders, shows off his fire-knife dancing skills at Alohapalooza 2008 in Matthews, NC.

Chief Talofa Joe, official bodyguard for the Tsunami Wave Riders, shows off his fire-knife dancing skills at Alohapalooza 2008 in Matthews, NC.

The Tsunami Wave Riders put on Alohapalooza 2008 in Matthews, NC, to benefit several local children's charities.

The Tsunami Wave Riders put on Alohapalooza 2008 in Matthews, NC, to benefit several local children's charities.

Greg Torzillo jams on the trumpet during Alohapalooza 2008.  Greg also played drums, ukulele, lap-steel guitar and rock guitar - his next challenge is to play all the instruments at the same time while also surfing.

Greg Torzillo jams on the trumpet during Alohapalooza 2008.  Greg also played drums, ukulele, lap-steel guitar and rock guitar - his next challenge is to play all the instruments at the same time while also surfing.

Ronnie Tsunami on the red carpet at the MDA fundraiser in Durham, NC. 

Ronnie Tsunami on the red carpet at the MDA fundraiser in Durham, NC. 

Lead steelpan rocker Tracy Thornton poses with two beautiful greeters in Honolulu, Hawaii, where the Tsunami Wave Riders opened for the 2008 Legacy Awards.

Lead steelpan rocker Tracy Thornton poses with two beautiful greeters in Honolulu, Hawaii, where the Tsunami Wave Riders opened for the 2008 Legacy Awards.

The core Tsunami Wave Riders band (from left to right - Sean Tarelton, Tracy Thornton, Ronnie Tsunami, Greg Torzillo, and Joanna 'Tropical Lady') after performing at Parrotstock 2008 in Atlantic Beach, NC.

The core Tsunami Wave Riders band (from left to right - Sean Tarelton, Tracy Thornton, Ronnie Tsunami, Greg Torzillo, and Joanna 'Tropical Lady') after performing at Parrotstock 2008 in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Ronnie Tsunami and Jack Mosely in Atlantic Beach, NC.

Ronnie Tsunami and Jack Mosely in Atlantic Beach, NC.

A "wave rider" dances up a storm during a Tsunami Wave Riders 4th of July concert in NC.

A "wave rider" dances up a storm during a Tsunami Wave Riders 4th of July concert in NC.

Ronnie Tsunami and the mascot for the Wilmington Sharks smile for the cameras before a Tsunami Wave Riders concert at Legion Stadium in Wilmington, NC.

Ronnie Tsunami and the mascot for the Wilmington Sharks smile for the cameras before a Tsunami Wave Riders concert at Legion Stadium in Wilmington, NC.

Tsunami Wave Riders Keilani and Joanna 'Tropical Lady' on stage during an island party at Gettysburg College in PA in the middle of winter...brrrrr!

Tsunami Wave Riders Keilani and Joanna 'Tropical Lady' on stage during an island party at Gettysburg College in PA in the middle of winter...brrrrr!

Tsunami Wave Riders (Joanna, Ronnie and Greg) take a breather while visiting Stone Mountain in Atlanta, GA, after a performing a concert at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Tsunami Wave Riders (Joanna, Ronnie and Greg) take a breather while visiting Stone Mountain in Atlanta, GA, after a performing a concert at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Tsunami Wave Riders pose with Alexandra Schaney, a brave little girl battling a rare form of cancer, after performing for a fundraiser to help a charity for kids started by Alexandra, Alexandra's Butterflies of Hope.

Tsunami Wave Riders pose with Alexandra Schaney, a brave little girl battling a rare form of cancer, after performing for a fundraiser to help a charity for kids started by Alexandra, Alexandra's Butterflies of Hope.

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at Holderby's in Huntington, WV, for a summer island party on a barge!

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at Holderby's in Huntington, WV, for a summer island party on a barge!

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at the Lake Norman Yacht Club in NC. 

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at the Lake Norman Yacht Club in NC. 

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at Planet Hollywood in Myrtle Beach, SC.

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at Planet Hollywood in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Greg Torzillo and Ronnie Tsunami, of the Tsunami Wave Riders, along with fellow island musician Michael Ebalaroza, pose with the Makaha Sons after opening for them in Orlando, FL, in July 2006.

Greg Torzillo and Ronnie Tsunami, of the Tsunami Wave Riders, along with fellow island musician Michael Ebalaroza, pose with the Makaha Sons after opening for them in Orlando, FL, in July 2006.

Ronnie Tsunami poses with Henry Kapono and his band after performing with them at Duke's in Waikiki on Sunday, March 23rd, 2008.

Ronnie Tsunami poses with Henry Kapono and his band after performing with them at Duke's in Waikiki on Sunday, March 23rd, 2008.

Tsunami Wave Riders open for Keith Sykes at the Blue Heaven in Key West, FL, on Nov 1st, 2008. 

Tsunami Wave Riders open for Keith Sykes at the Blue Heaven in Key West, FL, on Nov 1st, 2008. 

From left to right - Brent Burns, Ronnie Tsunami, and Sunny Jim while performing at Fin Fest IX in Columbia, SC, June 14th. 2008. 

From left to right - Brent Burns, Ronnie Tsunami, and Sunny Jim while performing at Fin Fest IX in Columbia, SC, June 14th. 2008. 

TWR Spring Break 2008

TWR Spring Break Tour 2008

The Tsunami Wave Riders take a group photo along with other Aloha Joe Radio guests.

The Tsunami Wave Riders take a group photo along with other Aloha Joe Radio guests.

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose with Aloha Joe after an interview on Aloha Joe Radio at the Mirimar Hotel in Waikiki.

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose with Aloha Joe after an interview on Aloha Joe Radio at the Mirimar Hotel in Waikiki.

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (with Daimond Head in the background) after opening for the 2008 Legacy Awards in Waikiki. 

The Tsunami Wave Riders pose in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (with Daimond Head in the background) after opening for the 2008 Legacy Awards in Waikiki. 

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards in Honolulu, Hawaii, after winning "Single of the Year" for Island Dreamin'.

The Tsunami Wave Riders perform at the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards in Honolulu, Hawaii, after winning "Single of the Year" for Island Dreamin'.

Tracy Thornton jams island style on his lead steelpan.

Tracy Thornton jams island style on his lead steelpan.

Tracy Thornton strikes a pose during a break while performing at Gordon Biersch in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Tracy Thornton strikes a pose during a break while performing at Gordon Biersch in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Greg Torzillo accompanies Allison on the ukulele while she dances and sings during a party in Waikiki.

Greg Torzillo accompanies Allison on the ukulele while she dances and sings during a party in Waikiki.

Aloha Joe pops in during a rehearsal by the Tsunami Wave Riders at the Wyland Waikiki. 

Aloha Joe pops in during a rehearsal by the Tsunami Wave Riders at the Wyland Waikiki. 

The Tsunami Wave Riders rehearse at the Wyland Waikiki Hotel, a sponsor of the TWR Spring Break Tour 2008.

The Tsunami Wave Riders rehearse at the Wyland Waikiki Hotel, a sponsor of the TWR Spring Break Tour 2008.

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