BIG NEWS — BLUE WAVE REVIVAL IS GOING LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS!
For the first time ever, Blue Wave Revival Band will be performing live from Las Vegas on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific / 8:00 PM Eastern.

This will be a special FREE audio concert streamed live on YouTube, featuring 15 veterans, 15 musicians, and one Blue Wave Revival Band performing original music about America, veterans, working families, freedom, democracy, hope, and the people who keep this country moving.
And yes — tickets are completely FREE.

To reserve your free ticket and receive the official YouTube concert link, visit: https://bluewaverevivalband.com/
Click the concert link on the website and order your FREE ticket now. We’re still putting the finishing touches on the set list and production, but this is going to be a very special night.
Blue Wave Revival — The Music Is the Message.

“THE WAR FOLLOWED ME HOME” is probably one of the most personal and difficult songs I’ve ever written.

I wrote this song after coming off almost a week of nightmares night after night, followed by one of the worst periods of depression I’ve been through. I was still in a pretty terrible place when I sat down to write it, and something inside me said, Put it into words now. Don’t wait until you feel better. - So I did.

I didn’t want to write about these feelings later, when they were easier to explain or when I could make them sound prettier. I wanted to write them while I was still feeling them.

This song is about something many veterans understand: coming home doesn’t always mean the war is over. The uniform gets put away. Decades pass. You build a life, you grow older, and the world keeps moving. But sometimes the war follows you home, and memories you thought were buried can suddenly feel like they happened yesterday.

In this song, the young man I once was and the older man I am today sometimes become the same person. More than anything, “THE WAR FOLLOWED ME HOME” is my message to my fellow veterans who may be carrying their own memories, nightmares, pain, or battles that nobody around them can see.

If that’s you, I hope you listen to these words and know that another veteran understands. Please listen with headphones if you can. Listen closely to every word. The melody matters, but this song was never really about the melody. It’s about the words. It’s about the story. And most of all, it’s about the message.

We'd Love Your Opinion! 🎶

Can I ask you a favor?

As the Blue Wave Revival Band keeps writing and recording new music, we're trying to decide whether it's worth continuing to make CDs. We know the world has changed, and most people stream their music these days, but we also know there's something special about holding a real album in your hands.

So we're curious...

Do you still have a CD player at home?

Do you have a CD player in your car?

Even if you don't regularly listen to CDs anymore, would you buy one as a keepsake to support the band, collect the artwork, or have it as a souvenir?

Your answers will really help us decide what to do with future album releases. We don't want to make CDs that will just sit on a shelf, but we also don't want to stop making them if they're still meaningful to our listeners.

Please take a minute to complete our short survey and let us know what you think. Every response matters, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to help shape the future of the Blue Wave Revival Band.

Thank you for being part of our musical family. We couldn't do this without you! ❤️🎵 

1. Do you think the Blue Wave Revival Band should continue making CDs?

* Yes, definitely
* Yes, but only for special albums
* I'm not sure
* No, digital music is enough

2. Do you currently have a working CD player at home?

* Yes
* No

3. Does your current vehicle have a CD player?

* Yes
* No
* I don't own a vehicle

4. How do you usually listen to music?

* Streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.)
* YouTube
* Digital downloads (MP3, FLAC, etc.)
* CDs
* Radio
* Vinyl records
* Other

5. Would you purchase a Blue Wave Revival Band CD as a keepsake, even if you rarely play CDs?

* Yes
* Maybe
* No

6. What would motivate you to buy one of our CDs? *(Select all that apply.)*

* To support the Blue Wave Revival Band
* Signed by the band
* Beautiful album artwork
* Collectible keepsake
* Exclusive songs or bonus tracks
* To give as a gift
* I probably wouldn't buy one

7. How much would you be willing to pay for a professionally packaged CD?

* Under $10
* $10–$15
* $16–$20
* Over $20 if it's signed or a special edition
* I wouldn't purchase a CD

8. If we released a limited-edition signed CD, would you be interested?

* Yes
* Maybe
* No

9. What do you think we should do?

* Continue making CDs for every album
* Make CDs only for special releases
* Offer CDs by pre-order only
* Stop making CDs and go digital only

10. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about CDs or how you enjoy our music?

* *(Open text response)*
 

Well... it happened again. Somehow, I managed to survive another year! 🎂😄 At my age, every birthday feels a little less like getting older and a little more like winning the lottery. So instead of counting candles,  I decided to write myself a song. "Still Standing (One More Birthday)" is my way of celebrating the laughs, the bumps in the road, the amazing friends and family who've been with me through it all, and the simple fact that I'm still here making music. I hope it makes you smile, laugh a little, and maybe even sing along. Thanks for being part of my journey—you've helped make every birthday worth celebrating.

Hi,

As one of the Blue Wave Revival Band's most loyal supporters, I wanted you to be among the very first people to hear our newest album before it's released to everyone else.

This album is unlike anything I've written before. In fact, it isn't political at all.

It all started as a single song. But as I kept writing, something unexpected happened. One song turned into another, and before I knew it, I had written an entire six-track album. It honestly felt like the music was taking me somewhere I hadn't planned to go.

My hope is that you won't just listen to the melodies—you'll really listen to the words. Every song was written to tell a story and share a message that's close to my heart.  

Over the past couple of months, friends have asked me the same question over and over: "Why did you write an album about Jerusalem?"

The answer is actually pretty simple.

Jerusalem is one of the most important cities in human history. It's sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. With Jerusalem: Under One Sky, I didn't want to write songs that took sides. I wanted to tell human stories—stories of hope, loss, faith, forgiveness, and the possibility that peace is still within our reach.

Every instrument and every musical arrangement was chosen with care. I blended Middle Eastern musical influences throughout the album because I wanted the music itself to help tell the story and make each lyric feel more authentic.

More than anything, I hope this album reminds us that beyond politics, beyond religion, and beyond the conflicts we see on the news, we're all part of the same human family.

If these songs inspire you to learn a little more about Jerusalem's incredible history—or simply start one meaningful conversation—then I'll feel like I've accomplished exactly what I set out to do.

Thank you for believing in our music and for being part of this journey. Your support means more than you know, and I can't wait to hear what you think after you've had a chance to listen.

With gratitude,

Rick Gaspa
Founder & Songwriter
Blue Wave Revival Band  

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Just thinking out loud.....  Voting is a lot like driving. Every election is really a choice about direction. Do we move forward, tackle new challenges, and keep building for the future? Or do we put the country in reverse and head back toward old ideas, old problems, and old divisions?

No political party is perfect, and reasonable people can disagree about the best path ahead. But one thing is certain: elections have consequences, and the direction we choose today shapes the country our children and grandchildren will inherit tomorrow.

So stay informed. Make a plan. And most importantly, vote.

Choose D to go forward. Choose R to go backward. The choice is yours.

“Dictator’s Dream” is one of those songs that came straight from the gut. It’s about what happens when power turns into control, when fear gets sold as patriotism, and when ordinary people are expected to stay quiet while democracy gets chipped away piece by piece.

But this song isn’t about surrender — it’s about resistance.

It’s about the people who refuse to kneel, refuse to be silenced, and still believe freedom belongs to all of us, not just the powerful. The lyrics capture that tension between authoritarian dreams and the unbreakable spirit of people who keep standing up for truth, liberty, and each other.

Musically, we wanted it to feel like a protest anthem you could shout with a crowd — raw, defiant, emotional, and alive. The chorus is meant to be a rallying cry: a reminder that democracy only survives when people stay awake, stay involved, and stand together.

“His dream ends when we wake up” might be the most important line in the song. That’s really the heart of it.

This is Blue Wave Revival Band doing what we do best — mixing music, conscience, and a little fire in the soul.