ThunderKat is a '80s Epic Power Rock band based in Lawrence, Kansas.
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!🤘
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.
Thanks to Michael Scott & Peaty Romano for the pics on our site! You may also see a few we took from the stage. 🤘
The band has continued to evolve over the years, but the ear-splitting spectacle known as ThunderKat remains strong and true.
Drums, Backing Vocals, & Master of Ceremonies
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!
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!
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!
Lead & Backing Vocals, Bass, & Master Planner
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!
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!
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!
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!
And here's a few songs we know aren't from the Big 80s, but we play some of them anyway!
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. ⭐🎸🤘
