The Wanna Be-52's

The Wanna Be-52's The Wanna Be-52’s is Portland’s tribute to the original post punk new wave greatest party band ever!

Having rocked the Portland stages for a decade now, with focus on the first 2 legendary albums commonly referred to as the “red” and “yellow” albums, along with dance floor favorites from the original band’s top charting hits. You’ll be taken on a cosmic trip to space and beyond at one of their live shows!

ALL-AGES SHOW! Come dance for democracy with us!! "Us" is Blonde Neon, The Wanna Be-52's, and DEVOtees. All proceeds ...
05/06/2026

ALL-AGES SHOW! Come dance for democracy with us!! "Us" is Blonde Neon, The Wanna Be-52's, and DEVOtees. All proceeds from this show benefit Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC). See you Saturday, May 16!

Heyyyyyyy... see you at this show!!!!
03/02/2026

Heyyyyyyy... see you at this show!!!!

ONLY FOUR TABLES LEFT for this cosmicly devolved awesome ‘80s party with Wild Boys - Duran Duran Tribute Band and The Wanna Be-52's! Get your tickets now at theheadlinersclub.com!

Happy holidays to everyone!
12/24/2025

Happy holidays to everyone!

Found her!
08/30/2025

Found her!

Happy 45th Anniversary to "Wild Planet" released this day in 1980!!!
08/27/2025

Happy 45th Anniversary to "Wild Planet" released this day in 1980!!!

We had a BLAST playing at McMenamins Mission Theater with My Siamese Twin and Devoteespdx! Here we all are doing a final...
08/26/2025

We had a BLAST playing at McMenamins Mission Theater with My Siamese Twin and Devoteespdx! Here we all are doing a finale cover of Modern Love

My Siamese Twin, The Wanna Be-52's and DEVOtees at The Mission Theater in Portland Oregon on August 23, 2005

We had such a great time performing down in Long Beach CA at the Surf Guitar 101 Convention and here is video proof!
08/24/2025

We had such a great time performing down in Long Beach CA at the Surf Guitar 101 Convention and here is video proof!

The Wanna Be-52’s is Portland’s tribute to the original post punk new wave greatest party band ever! www.thewannabe52s.com

08/12/2025

Hey gang! We had a blast at the Surf Guitar 101 Convention down in Long Beach CA!!! Our next show is in Portland is coming up real soon! Did you get your tickets yet?! We are playing with Devoteespdx and My Siamese Twin - Get them tix now so we can do all 16 dances together! See you there!
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