Blue Wave Theory is an American instrumental rock band formed in 2007 in New Jersey. The group's sound is rooted in surf music of the 1960s, but often incorporates elements of other genres including reggae, punk, jazz, and progressive rock. The band's music is entirely instrumental and features the current lineup of Steve Rabeler (guitar), Bob Trimble (guitar), Chiemena Ukazim (bass), and Rick Eddy (drums). The insistence for each musician in Blue Wave Theory to keep true to their personal styling and inspiration gives the band a distinctive stamp of uniqueness and creativity.

Blue Wave Theory (also known as BWT) and their hectic eclectic brand of music has shared the stage with some of of the world's finest surf and instrumental rock artists including Dick Dale, Messer Chups, Gary Hoey, and The Blair-Pongracic Band.  BWT has also performed with many of the coolest east coast bands including Mister Neutron, The Coffin Daggers, The Supertones, and Creem Circus. The group has performed at music venues throughout New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York City, including the Sellersville Theater, World Cafe Live, MilkBoy, The Brighton Bar, Otto’s Shrunken Head, and the Coney Island Boardwalk. 

Blue Wave Theory has played in several east coast summer festivals including the Bethlehem Musikfest, Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival,  Make Music New York, Asbury Park Surf Music Festival, Art of Surfing Festival, Twangstock, and Surfapalooza.  Blue Wave Theory also performs for special events including Life Rolls On / They Will Surf Again, and the Epicurean Palette at Grounds For Sculpture.

Blue Wave Theory has released 5 full-length albums of recordings: 

“Sleigh the Waves” (2025)

"Sing Along With Blue Wave Theory" (2018)

“Beachcombing” (2017)

"Superstorm" (2013)

"Blue Wave Theory" (2009)

 Blue Wave Theory's music is included on the soundtrack of "The Ventures:  Stars on Guitars" (2020) documentary film. BWT music has also been featured on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), DIY Network, and Australian television shows.  BWT's music has also been licensed for a wide variety of media including Rolling Stone marketing videos, Samsung product advertisements, Outside TV snowboarding videos, Carlsberg Beer commercials, Red Bull Media House productions, and hot rod DVDs.

Blue Wave Theory's music can be streamed online on Pandora, Spotify, and many other platforms.  Vinyl records, compact discs and downloads are available for purchase on this website, and also from our Bandcamp page.