Funkshun Christmas Party at Gordon Biersch (12-17-2016)

  

 

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Genesis II Feat. Anna Marie Love, Power Point with Kristie Ching, and Glass Candle at the Down To The Nightclub event at Pomaikai Ballroom (7-8-2016)

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Genesis II Featuring Anna Marie Love






Power Point with Kristie Ching






Glass Candle

H2O's 20th Birthday Bash at Dot's in Wahiawa (7-3-2016)

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Lance Orillo and Jay Keys

Next Level

H2O - Hard To Oppose

Flash Dance at the La Salle Pagoda - Xcess, Soul Pilot, & King Pins (5-13-2016)

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Pictures and a videos of Xcess, Soul Pilot, and King Pins !

POCKET at the Flash Dance @ the Ces't Si Bon (3-18-2016)

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AUDISSEY at Dot's in Wahiawa (2-12-2016)

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AUDISSEY at Dot's in Wahiawa (12/11/2015)

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SOULZ at Dot's in Wahiawa (12-11-2015)

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XCESS at ReinBEER Bash - REAL a Gastropub - Ward Village (12-5-2015)

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FUNKSHUN Halloween Dance Party at Gordon Biersch (10-31-2015)

 

FUNKSHUN'S website: http://funkshun808.com/about_the_band.asp

It's Trick or Treat time again with FUNKSHUN! Always a pleasure to see these guys perform. We've celebrated Halloween with this band on several occasions, dressing up in matching costumes.  This was the first time we entered their costume contest and won 1st place. Yabadabadoo!  

You can catch Funklshun at their next performance on December 19th for their Holiday celebration dance party, complete with games, grab bag and door prizes.  We heard Santa will be there too!  

Mahalo for a fun night Funkshun!  Till next time---Don't Stop The Music!   

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GOOD FOOT at Anna O'Brien's (10-9-2015)

 

Tonight we ventured to Anna O'Brien's for the first time, to see Good Foot.  What is Good Foot?  "Soul, Funk & Afrobeat Dance Music" as described on their website.(http://goodfoothawaii.com)

Seasoned musicans and a Soulful singer.  We were not disappointed.  Please check out these captured Golden Moments!

Mahalo GOOD FOOT!  Till next time...Don't Stop The Music!

GLASS CANDLE at Gordon Biersch (8/7/2015)

GLASS CANDLE

This was to be GLASS CANDLE'S warm up session before the 70s Nightclub Reunion.  No warming up needed.  These guys nailed it!  We can't wait to see them tomorrow night at The Ala Moana Hotel.

Check out their bio:  http://www.70snightclubreunion.com/info/bios/glass_candle.html

BTW, we heard a rumor that they'll be back in town again in July 2016.  We'll be there for sure.  Stay
tuned!

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Ige's 19th Puka Flashback Fridays Reunion #1 at the Manoa Grand Ballroom (6/12/2015)

The Restaurant may have closed in 2014, but the 'Spirit of the 19th Puka' Lives On!  JonT Media Hawaii was happy to be a part of this Ige's 19th Puka Flashback Fridays Reunion #1.  Tickets to this event sold out in less than 2 hours.  These 4 bands were the original bands that started Flashback Fridays at Ige's Restaurant - King Pins, Royal Kunia Street, Band, Shinning Star, and Funkshun. Dance floor attendance included parties from  Hawaii 72, Pearl City High School, Waipahu High School, Aiea High School, Farrington High School, Costco and countless fans of Ige's Restaurant.  In addition to the Manoa Grand Ballroom (Marian's Catering) menu, there were special dishes from Ige's Kitchen - Shoyu Pork, Nishime and Andagi. Yummy!  Even Tiny Tadani made a special appearance to MC along side the host, Ron Ige.  Truly another magical night to remember. Special Mahalo to Ron Ige and his team for making this all possible. Is there a Hana Hou?  Not sure, but if there is one JonT Media Hawai will be the first to know, so stay tuned.  Till then - Keep Smiling & Don't Stop The Music!  



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The King Pins

Royal Kunia Street Band

Shining Star


Funkshun

Magic Mushroom Reunion Party # 5 (11/29/2014)

High 5 to Dennis & Joy Matsukawa and their family, on their 5th Magic Mushroom Reunion Party. The Holiday season could not have started on a better note (no pun intended). Once again a sold out event with standing room only.

Tonight's line up: Audissey & Friends, White Light, and Reach II,  Each band featured a full horn section, and talented vocalists.  Reminise of those nights back in the 70s at the Magic Mushroom Nightclub at 677 Ala Moana Boulevard (fka the Gold Bond Building).   The Nightclub is long gone but the spirit and music lives on!  Check out these captured Golden Moments below of the bands, and the attending guests.

Mahalo to all the bands and hands that put this event together.
See you on May 2, 2015 for Magic Mushroom Reunioni Party # 6.
Till then, Don't Stop The Music!







AUDISSEY & FRIENDS:

REACH II:

WHITE LIGHT:

HONUGRUV Live at Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka on (12-21-2013 & 1-11-2014)

HONUGRUV's 12-21-2013 performance







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As you can see we're a wee bit behind in our postings. As the adage goes 'better late than never'.  This one had to be shared!

This posting is a double treat! Two (2) separate nights at Ige's.  HONUGRUV plays R&B, Smooth Jazz, and Contemporary music; with influences of EWF, Incognito, Alicia Keys, Chaka Kahn. Each singer is powerful and unique.  If you have not yet seen/heard this band, we highly recommend that you do.  Honugruv will get you Gruv'in in your seat and up to the dance floor in no time.  They recently sported a new horn section, making the complete package even more explosive.  We like!

Mahalo HONUGRUV! and Don't Stop The Music!

HONUGRUV:
Sam Hesch - Vocals
Devonne Guzman - Vocals
Alex Song - Vocals
Querida Song - Vocals
Greg Ravelo - keyboards, Vocals
Darren Sarajina - guitar
Jared Ballesteros - drums
Mark Flores - bass, bandleader

Band Contact: Mark Flores, at honugruv@gmail.com

Pocket Live at Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka (10-11-2013)

POCKET is a groovin' dance band based in Hawaii featuring Old School Club Hits from the 70s, 80's & 90s; Disco, Funk, and R&B.  We like the diverse music in this group! 

On this night at Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka, Darla & Jules burned up the stage with HOT songs by Evelyn Champagne King, Donna Summer, Teena Marie, Earth Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Maddona, Mary Jane Girls, Taste of Honey and more.  What a great throw back down memory lane! We need to visit them again!




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Mahalo POCKET! & Don't Stop The Music! 

POCKET:
Jules Kam - vocals
Darla Pestana - vocals
Kristie Ching - vocals
Dwayne Higa - keyboards
Wesley Aoki - lead guitar, vocals
Aaron Kimura - bass guitar, vocals
Wendell Ching - drums
*Ricky Ricardo - saxophone

*Guest artist

Eight O Eight Live at Gordon Biersch (6-1-2013)

 

It's Friday night at Honolulu Harbor with the band that sports the Hawaii area code, EIGHT 0 EIGHT!  No directory or operator assistance here.  It's direct R&B and Soul Music to its fullest!  Oh yeah!  Lots of Chaka Khan, Bryan McKnight, Bill Withers, Eagles, etc.  We like!  NJ can surely belt those Chaka Khan songs, With Father's Day just around the corner, how sweet for Dana to dedicate a song by Charley Wilson called 'My Baby' to the late Dave Montero.  Also spotted in the audience was Michi Moore and her cameras.

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Mahalo EIGHT O EIGHT! & Don't Stop The Music!

Eight O Eight Band:

NJ Chang Gottschalk - vocals
Dana Montero - vocals
Scott Schaffer - drums, music director
Robert Benson - guitar
Tony Trevias - key boards
Jansen Richards - bass guitar
Ricky Ricardo - saxophone, congas

Band contact:  Tony Trevias at (808) 220-3317.

Soul Pilot Live at Club Mambo (5-25-2013)

This was our first time to Club Mambo (the former Terry's Place) at the Chinese Cultural Plaza in Downtown Chinatown.  The hand painted ceiling tiles and window coverings at the entry are all gone, but good live music still fills this cozy place.  We like the fresh new look, pupu menu and additional seating.  Congratulations & best wishes to new owner Steve Ruiz. 

Upon arrival, we were surprised and happy to run in some old friends, Scotty & Zenaida Malaluan. Sandy and Zenaida attend high school and college together.  Sandy and Scotty used to worked at the Quality Inn Waikiki (former Napualani Hotel).  Long story short, Sandy didn't know these 2 were actively dating.  Happily, Sandy later became their wedding maid of honor.  Also spotted in the audience were drummers, Alvin Fejarang and Leo Wisniewski, and jazz guitarist Steve Lucas.

On stage, SOUL PILOT! As noted on their Facebook page "Soul Pilot features 5 of Hawaii finest veteran musicians, Soul Pilot infuses their genre with a bit of Soulful R&B, Funk, Blues, Rock and Jazz."  Vocalist Rachel Gonsalves may be a petite lady on stage but she surely can belt those cords.  We love listening to her.  Our second time seeing this band and still impressed.  Catch Soul Pilot on August 31st at 'Summer's End' with The Caliente's and White Light, at the Manoa Grand Ballroom at JCCH.  Russell Shiroma is also one of the original Caliente members. You can also catch Rachel at Duc's Bistro every Friday and Saturday night.

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The Pictures...

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The Soul Pilot Band:

Rachel Gonsaves - vocals
Russell Shiroma - guitar, vocals, bandleader
Tony Trevias - keyboards, vocals
Peter Factora - drums
Gil Farias- bass
John Lundgren - sax

Band Contact, Russell at 804927706@facebook.com

Melodie Soul & Blue Light Funk Band Live at Gordon Biersch (5/11/2013)

Another starry night at Honolulu Harbor.  On this Saturday night at Gordon Biersch, we came to see for the first time, the Melodie Soul & Blue Light (formerly Blue Light Funk Band). We were immediately impressed with this band.  Very talented musicians.  Each vocalist a very strong singer that knows how to engage themselves with the audience.  We enjoyed every song from the opening of "Ain't No Body" by Chaka Khan, to the closing rendition of "I'll Take You There" by the Staples. Al Neal was very kind to visit our table during the break and share about the band.  We knew who their key board player was as we met Mofessa a year ago through Bobby Hernandez, a Jazz friend when they both played at the Smoke House Waikiki.  This guy can rip a mean solo on his keyboard. At the end of the night, we thought perhaps someone from the Heart Ball committee should check this band out.  Hint!

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Pictures!

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Videos!




Mahalo MELODIE SOUL & BLUE LIGHT FUNK BAND! & Don't Stop The Music!


Melodie Soul & Blue Light Funk Band:

Melodie Soul - vocals
Gyn Brown - vocals
Kyle Mc - vocals
Brotha Al - vocals
Marc Pearlman - guitar
Cecil 'Cat' Brown - bass guitar, vocals
Josh Guerra - drums
Mofessa - keys
AL Neal - congas, percussions, vocals
Juan Reys - trumpet

Check out their website at: http://www.bluelightfunk.com/

CHaOs Live at Gordon Biersch (5-10-2013)

Sweet & sad endings on this clear starry night at Gordon Biersch, at the Aloha Tower Marketplace.  Sweet, the delicious desserts and drinks. Sweet, the great music. Sweet, the perfect weather for dancing.  Sweet, the gathering, laughter and smiles of friends.  Sweet, a birthday celebration (Happy Birthday Dayton!).  Sad, Chaos's last stage performance.  What!  After 12 years together, Devin Nakasone shared that tonight is Chaos's last performance.  Sigh!  The night was very emotional for fans, current members, and past Chaos members sitting in; sharing their love for music and each other.  Never fear, even though Chaos will be gone, we'll be seeing these band members immediately purging endeavors to new levels and elements.  If not already, as said by a duck!  Sweet! 

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Mahalo CHAOS!  Best wishes always, & Don't Stop The Music!  

Chaos Band:

Vernon Lau - keyboards
Wendell Ching - drums
Dayton Arima - bass
Devin Nakasone - vocals
Joe Perez - vocals
Sharlene Aoki - vocals

Guests:

Grant Moniz - guitar
Lauren Moniz - keyboard
Gun-so Kawai - bass
Nate Ng - bass