Blue Wave Theory is an American instrumental rock band formed in 2007 in southern New Jersey. The group's sound is rooted in surf music of the 1960s, but delves into many genres including elements of garage, punk, psychedelic, progressive, and space rock. An accomplished group of musicians whose versatility is as broad as their personal backgrounds with decades of musical influence, ranging from Dick Dale, Link Wray, X, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Rush, to the funk of Dennis Coffey and psychedelic surf of The Mermen. Blue Wave Theory is also inspired by a broad resume of their successful independent musical ventures. The band's music is entirely instrumental: electric guitar (Steve Rabeler), electric bass (Kevin Stamper), and drums (Rob Wolleben). The insistence for each musician in this trio to keep true to their personal styling and talent gives Blue Wave Theory a distinctive stamp of uniqueness and creativity.

Blue Wave Theory's eponymous debut CD was released on Magnatune Records on February 13, 2010. It was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dan Skye at Skylab Studio in bucolic Roosevelt, New Jersey.

The sound is dominated by musical impressions of sand, sun, and crashing waves, but the guys manage to sneak in the occasional odd time signature as well, all the while utilizing the cavernous roar of the mighty reverb tank - a staple of surf rock since its inception. The album starts off in a decidedly retro-esque Dick Dale / Pulp Fiction vein with "Gumby Goes Green" and then immediately takes a left turn with the more progressive "Huckster", featuring a lengthy drum solo workout, and a surreal space jam. Other tracks, like the psychedelic "Mermaid in Japan", venture into Mermen territory by way of Pink Floyd - you can almost get stoned just by listening, and you can almost hear the guitar pick disintegrating. The moody riff of "Labyrinth" is reminiscent of early King Crimson’s more mathematical moments, adding the pomp and big chord drama of progressive metal during the transitions. And then, there's "D'yer Moon" - a bizarre pairing of "Blue Moon" and Led Zeppelin's "D'yer Mak’er", with some very nice slide guitar work somewhat reminiscent of the classic "Sleepwalk". The album ends by returning to a more traditional surf sound with "Skyhawk Beach" and the punk-inspired "Road Hazard".

Blue Wave Theory and their hectic eclectic brand of instrumental surf rock has shared the stage with some of the finest East Coast surf bands including Mister Neutron, The Octomen, The Sea Turtles, and The Supertones.

The BWT sound is rockin’, blood pressure risin', and chillin' enjoyment for all music lovers. Oh, and a good authority says the band has an affinity for blueberries, ring-tailed lemurs and lots of chocolate...