Kids In America brings its fully live 80s show to The Boatyard in Cornelius, NC on December 11, 2026, for a night of iconic hits and nostalgia.
CORNELIUS, NC, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Kids In America is scheduled to perform at The Boatyard in Cornelius, North Carolina, on December 11, 2026, bringing a live set focused on music from the 1980s.
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Kids In America Band has performed 1980s music at theaters, festivals, casinos, corporate events, weddings and private gatherings since 2015. The six-member group features male and female lead vocals alongside guitar, bass, keyboards and synths, drums, and electronic percussion.
The December 11 performance will feature songs spanning several styles associated with the decade, including new wave, synth-pop, pop, arena rock, hair metal and dance music. The group’s repertoire includes songs such as “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Jessie’s Girl,” “Material Girl,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “What About Love,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Footloose” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”
The band states that its performances use live instrumentation and vocals without backing tracks. Its shows also incorporate multiple costume changes reflecting the visual styles associated with 1980s music.
“Keeping the music fully live allows us to focus on recreating the arrangements and sounds that defined the original recordings,” said Mike Graci, drummer and electronic percussionist with Kids In America.
The group has performed at venues and events across multiple states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois and Texas. Past appearances have included theaters, resorts, wineries, town squares and private events.
Information about the band, its music and upcoming performances is available at https://kidsinamericaband.com/.
The December 11 appearance at The Boatyard provides a scheduled public performance for audiences in the Cornelius area to hear the band’s interpretation of music from across the 1980s.
About Kids In America
Kids In America is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based 1980s cover band formed in 2015. The six-piece group performs music spanning pop, new wave, rock, hair metal and dance, with live vocals and instrumentation. The band performs at public and private events throughout the United States.
Mike Graci
Kids In America
+1 704-962-0086
kidsinamericabandnc@gmail.com
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