Heatwave

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Heatwave

On Tour · 4 upcoming shows

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May 22, 2026 · London

Boisdale, Canary Wharf

About

International disco-funk group, formed in Europe in mid-1970s. Heatwave was founded by Johnnie Wilder, an American serviceman based in West Germany, who stayed on there after his discharge. He sang in local clubs until he moved to the UK and met Rod Temperton through an ad in the paper. Calling themselves the Chicago Heatwave, they recruited Johnnie's brother, Keith. Signed to GTO records in 1976, they went into the studio that fall with producer Barry Blue.

In the UK, their first two singles tanked, but the third one "Boogie Nights" went on to become an iconic disco anthem. It became their debut single in the US peaking at #2 early in 1977. Their follow up became an R&B classic, "Always and Forever" and peaked at #18. Writer and keyboardist Rod Temperton continued to write songs, giving Heatwave one more top ten single, "The Groove Line" in 1978.

Temperton went on to write hit songs for Michael Jackson. The band faced several tragedies, first with Mario Mantese being stabbed by his enraged girlfriend then falling into a coma for months only to revive as blind, mute and paralyzed. In 1979 founding member Johnnie Wilder was paralyzed from the neck down in a serious auto accident and unable to perform with the group. He continued on as a co producer with Barry Blue. JD Nicholas replaced him for concert appearances. 1980 saw the release of the #21 single, "Gangsters Of The Groove".

Then, members one by one left the band until Heatwave died a quiet death in 1983. Keith Wilder tried to restart the band in 1988, but had to wait until 1991, when a remix of "Mind Blowing Decisions" became a hit in the UK to put a new band together. Keith Wilder now handles lead vocals and is the only original member left. Johnnie Wilder died peacefully in his sleep in May of 2006. "Boogie Nights" lived on in the 90's as the title of the Mark Wahlberg movie of the same name about the rise of pornography. However, the song did not appear in the movie.

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1

Boogie Nights

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2

Always and Forever

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3

The Groove Line

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4

Mind Blowing Decisions

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5

The Star of a Story

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Tour Dates

4 upcoming shows · interactive map

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4 upcoming shows

MAY

22

2026

Heatwave

Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London, Great Britain

JUL

25

2026

Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

SEP

4

2026

Heatwave

Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London, Great Britain

NOV

27

2026

Heatwave

Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London, Great Britain

Setlists

20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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December 8, 2025

Kalahari Resorts Poconos

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, United States

  • 1. Boogie Nights

  • 2. Mind Blowing Decisions

  • 3. Sho'nuff Must Be Luv

  • 4. The Star of a Story

  • 5. Gangsters of the Groove

  • 6. Ain't No Half Steppin'

  • 7. Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)(Parliament cover)

  • 8. Always and Forever

  • 9. The Groove Line


November 1, 2025

The Venue at Thunder Valley

Lincoln, California, United States

  • 1. Boogie Nights

  • 2. Mind Blowing Decisions

  • 3. Always and Forever

  • 4. The Groove Line


August 30, 2025

The Dell Music Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • 1. Uhh Ahh(Boyz II Men cover)

  • 2. Boogie Nights

  • 3. Mind Blowing Decisions

  • 4. Sho'nuff Must Be Luv

  • 5. Ain't No Half Steppin'

  • 6. Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)(Parliament cover)

  • 7. Always and Forever

  • 8. The Groove Line


August 28, 2025

Hitchin Priory

Hitchin, England, United Kingdom


August 8, 2025

Morden Park

Merton, England, United Kingdom

  • 1. Gangsters of the Groove

  • 2. Mind Blowing Decisions

  • 1. Give Me the Night(George Benson cover)

  • 2. Rock With You(Michael Jackson cover)

  • 3. I Found Lovin'(Fatback cover)

  • 4. Stomp(Brothers Johnson cover)

  • 5. Always and Forever

  • 6. You to Me Are Everything(The Real Thing cover)

  • 7. The Groove Line

  • 8. Boogie Nights

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🎟️ Upcoming Shows

May 22, 2026

Heatwave

Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London, GB


Jul 25, 2026

Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH, US


Sep 4, 2026

Heatwave

Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London, GB


Nov 27, 2026

Heatwave

Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London, GB

People Also Ask

Yes, Heatwave has 4 upcoming concerts, with their next show on May 22, 2026. They will be performing in London, Cincinnati. See the full schedule and buy tickets on this page.

Heatwave concert tickets are available through Ticketmaster. View all upcoming tour dates on this page and click any event to see tickets and seating options.

Heatwave has released 34 albums between 1976 and 2001. Notable releases include Boogie Nights, Always And Forever, Boogie Nights. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Heatwave's most-played tracks include Boogie Nights, Always and Forever, The Groove Line, Mind Blowing Decisions, The Star of a Story. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

International disco-funk group, formed in Europe in mid-1970s. Heatwave was founded by Johnnie Wilder, an American serviceman based in West Germany, who stayed on there after his discharge. He sang in local clubs until he moved to the UK and met Rod... Read the full biography on this page.

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