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We Are the Blue Wave Revival Band

And This is Our Story

Blue Wave Revival started as a passion project, driven by a group of dedicated Democrats and music enthusiasts who wanted to make discovering new music both easy and enjoyable. Over time, it’s grown into a vibrant global community of music lovers. Recently, we were honored to collaborate with the Harris Campaign to create an uplifting anthem-style song for Kamala Harris’s events. Our goal was to deliver a powerful message.

While I may not be Beyoncé, we poured our hearts into this project, striving for elegance and impact. 

This is the result of our efforts, and we hope it resonates with you as much as it does with us.

CONNECTING YOU TO THE RHYTHM OF THE AIRWAVES

🎶 Meet the Blue Wave Revival Band

Every member of this 12-piece powerhouse is a proud U.S. military veteran—united now by music, truth, and a mission to move hearts and wake up the nation.

🎤 Rick Gaspa – Songwriter / Band Founder

100% disabled Vietnam-era Army veteran. Rick writes, produces, and leads every performance with passion, purpose, and unapologetic progressive fire.

 

🎙️We’re excited to welcome Liam Cathal McKenna as our new lead singer. With a soaring soprano tone and flawless control of the high notes, Liam brings both power and emotion to every song. An Army veteran and proud progressive Democrat, his heartfelt performances often reveal a rich Irish lilt that adds depth, soul, and undeniable appeal to the music.

 

🎸 Andy “Six Strings” Colson – Lead Guitar

Marine Corps vet whose solos roar like freedom. A blues-fueled firebrand who speaks louder with six strings than most do with six minutes on a mic.

 

🎹 Tanya “Ivory Thunder” Brooks – Keyboards / Synth

Army vet and musical architect. Tanya builds sonic landscapes that elevate every song with elegance, urgency, and R&B soul.

 

🥁 Marcus “Boom Boom” Daniels – Drums / Percussion

Navy veteran and heartbeat of the band. Marcus blends protest energy with gospel rhythm to drive our message into the streets.

 

🎷 DeShawn “Blowback” Hayes – Saxophone

Air Force vet whose sax cuts through the noise like truth through propaganda. A jazz rebel with a revolutionary tone.

 

🎺 Rico “The Brass General” Martinez – Trumpet

National Guard veteran and Latin jazz leader. Rico’s trumpet is our wake-up call—bold, bright, and impossible to ignore.

 

🎻 Kimberly “Strings Attached” Cho – Violin / Viola

Former Army medic who heals with melody. Her strings cry, soar, and sing the soul of every ballad and protest anthem.

 

🎼 Pam “Harmony Queen” Langston – Vocals / Arrangement

Coast Guard vet with gospel roots. Pam’s rich harmonies lift our message and wrap every lyric in strength and grace.

 

🎤 Ali “Soulshaker” Freeman – Vocals / Spoken Word

Navy corpsman with a poet’s rage. Ali’s voice—spoken or sung—shakes the system and lifts the crowd.

 

🪕 Bobby “Delta Dawg” Jenkins – Banjo / Acoustic Guitar

Army Ranger veteran with deep Southern roots. Bobby fuses bluegrass, folk, and fire into every pluck and pick.

 

🎛️ Darren “Wired for Sound” Fletcher – Bass / Electronic Effects

Air Force sound tech turned groove master. Darren’s deep bass and synth textures hold down the truth—and the funk.

 

📯 Carla “Fanfare” Ruiz – Trombone / Flugelhorn

Marines vet with symphonic brass style. Carla rounds out our horns with depth, drama, and badass brass attitude.

 

⭐ Ethan Vale Age: 22  Lead Singer / Guitarist – Blue Wave Revival

Ethan Vale is the new voice of Blue Wave Revival, bringing a fresh, youthful energy to the band with his soaring high-range vocals and emotionally raw delivery. At just 22, his sound blends vulnerability with power—effortlessly shifting from soft, intimate verses to explosive, anthemic choruses. A self-taught guitarist, Ethan writes from real-life experience, giving the band’s music a more personal and relatable edge. His vocal style stands out for its clarity, range, and expressive tone, often carrying melodies into a higher register that defines the band’s evolving sound. With Ethan stepping in as frontman, Blue Wave Revival moves into a new era—more dynamic, more emotional, and built to connect with a new generation. 

 

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Rick Gaspa

Rick Gaspa is an Army veteran, songwriter, and host of the Veteran to Veteran Show. Based in Las Vegas, he creates music and stories that reflect real-life service, sacrifice, and life after the uniform—shared freely to connect veterans and give them a voice.

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