ThunderKat 80s Epic Power Rock

ThunderKat is a '80s Epic Power Rock band based in Lawrence, Kansas.

ThunderKat on stage at The Sandbar Block Party

With a playlist featuring sing-along '80s rock anthems from Journey, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Poison, Joan Jett, Motley Crue, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, Tom Petty, Night Ranger, Heart, Billy Idol and more...

..ThunderKat keeps the crowd rockin', dancin' and singin' all night long!🤘

ThunderKat at The Sandbar Block Party

Booking / Contact 🤘

See scheduled dates & times for upcoming events on our Facebook page.

We're excited to discuss your event and make it a success!

In addition, the band engages in many philanthropic efforts in the region, including performances at fundraisers for Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the Lawrence Humane Society, CASA, the Ballard Center and local schools.

Benefit for Ballard Center


Meet the Band 🤘

The band has continued to evolve over the years, but the ear-splitting spectacle known as ThunderKat remains strong and true.

Lew Hanna on drums

Lew Hanna 🤘

Drums, Backing Vocals

As the only member of ThunderKat to go the distance - from founding member to today - Lew's energy and enthusiasm are infectious. He's a true rock star, and his drum skills and charisma are as BIG as the 80s!


Stacy Cordell on Lead & Backing Vocals

Stacy Cordell 🤘

Lead & Backing Vocals, Keys

Stacy has an incredible voice, and her vocal ability makes ThunderKat unstoppable! Stacy makes sure every Big 80s chorus that ThunderKat plays has BIG vocal harmonies to match the decade!


Dave Gray on Lead & Backing Vocals

Dave Gray 🤘

Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitar, Keys

The new guy! Dave joined the band in late 2022 and got Thunderstruck with ThunderKat! He sings everything from AC/DC to power ballads and joins Stacy in adding Big 80s harmonies to each chorus!


Lee Eldridge on Lead & Backing Vocals & Bass

Lee Eldridge 🤘

Lead & Backing Vocals, Bass

Lee adds the thunderous low notes to ThunderKat! He sings lead and harmony while hitting low notes with his bass and his voice. Lee really brings the thunder down under!


Jeremy Keeler on Lead & Rhythm Guitar & Keys

Jeremy Keeler 🤘

Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Talkbox

Jeremy's Les Paul has the classic 80s guitar sound you've heard from Def Leppard, Whitesnake and more! A true multi-talented player, you will see and hear Jeremy switch from lead guitar to intricate keyboard work to "Living on a Prayer" style talkbox!


Martin Ward on Lead & Rhythm Guitar

Martin Ward 🤘

Lead & Rhythm Guitar

Martin adds the "shredding" guitar that Big 80s Rock demands! He can also dial it back for a melodic lead in songs by Journey or Prince's Purple Rain. The "Mad Hatter" will surprise you!


Song List 🤘

We like to mix it up, and we know more songs than we can play in just one night!

Here's a list of some of the Big 80s Rock songs that ThunderKat may play at any given rock show!

  • AC/DC - Back in Black
  • AC/DC - Highway to Hell
  • AC/DC - Thunderstruck
  • AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
  • Autograph - Turn Up The Radio
  • Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right
  • Billy Idol - Mony Mony
  • Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
  • Billy Idol - White Wedding
  • Blondie - Call Me
  • Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer
  • Bon Jovi - Runaway
  • Bon Jovi - You Give Love a Bad Name
  • Bryan Adams - Summer of '69
  • Cheap Trick - Surrender
  • Damn Yankees - Coming of Age
  • Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me
  • Def Leppard - Rock of Ages
  • Greg Kihn Band - The Breakup Song
  • Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
  • Heart - Barracuda
  • Honeymoon Suite - New Girl Now
  • Joan Jett - Bad Reputation
  • Joan Jett - I Hate Myself for Loving You
  • Joan Jett - I Love Rock & Roll
  • Journey - Any Way You Want It
  • Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
  • Journey - Separate Ways
  • Journey - Stone In Love
  • KISS - Heaven's on Fire
  • Lita Ford - Kiss Me Deadly
  • Metallica - Enter Sandman
  • Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home
  • Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart
  • Pat Benatar - All Fired Up
  • Pat Benatar - Heartbreaker
  • Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
  • Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
  • Poison - Nothin' But A Good Time
  • Prince - Let's Go Crazy
  • Prince - Purple Rain
  • Quiet Riot - Metal Health
  • Ratt - Round and Round
  • REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run
  • Sammy Hagar - I Can't Drive 55
  • Sammy Hagar - One Way To Rock
  • Scandal - The Warrior
  • Scorpions - Rock You Like a Hurricane
  • Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
  • Skid Row - I' Remember You
  • Tom Petty - American Girl
  • Tom Petty - Runnin' Down A Dream
  • Tom Petty - You Wreck Me
  • Tommy Tutone - 867-5309
  • Twisted Sister - I Wanna Rock
  • Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It
  • Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun
  • Warrant - Heaven
  • Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
  • Whitesnake - Still of the Night

And here's a few songs we know aren't from the Big 80s, but we play some of them anyway!

  • Alice In Chains - Man In The Box
  • Green Day - American Idiot
  • Green Day - Basket Case
  • Green Day - Holiday
  • Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
  • No Doubt - Just a Girl
  • Offspring - The Kids Aren't Alright
  • Pink - So What
  • Weezer - Beverly Hills
  • 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite

Special Thanks 🤘

We want to give a special shout out to past ThunderKatters. Without the blood, sweat and tears of Henry Wertin, David Dunlap and Ivan Hart, ThunderKat wouldn't be what it is today. Thank you! 🙏

Also, a special thanks to our friends Michael Scott & Peaty Romano for taking pics of ThunderKat at our live events including most of the pics on this site!

To our families and spouses — without whom none of this would be possible. For many years they have endured our deluded dreams, late nights, Kat fights, expensive toys, aching backs, music rooms, lost date nights, and loud practices...all to let us, for one fleeting moment, believe that we are rock stars. 🤘

...even if it's only in our own minds.

And to our fans, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you all.

You are the ones who truly make us feel like rock stars. ⭐🎸🤘