Hawaii Bass Bash 2017 2.0 Featuring Ripp Current at The Studio, Hawaiian Brians (7-25-2017)

A special Hawaii Bass Bash 2017 2.0 featuring Ripp Current.  Secret - The members of the band are part of the band, The Rippington's.  Thank you Bob Hernandez for another awesome event!  Check out these golden moments!

LIve Music at the Honolulu Night Market: MOJO, and Jerome James & Activ8 Electro Jazz (4-20-2013)

 

This was our 2nd visit to the monthly Honolulu Night Market on Auahi Street.  Check out their website: http://www.honolulunightmarket.com/.  

The event has grown since the first one and and we suspect it will continue to grow all in part of the Kaka'ako Redevelopment Plans by KSB.  We highly recommend everyone checking it out.  It's a safe event to bring the family to, including pets!  We even saw the famous 'Hokulani' there with Norman Dung.  Entry to the Honolulu Night Market is free and so is the parking!  We like!  Be sure to bring cash to make it easier on the food trucks and the garden bar.  And if you need coffee, there are 3 locales to get your fix.  Lots of street treats, arts & crafts, fashion, and of course music! 

On this clear starry night in Kaka'ako, we caught a sample of 2 bands.

MOJO - which stands for Music Over Judgement and Oppression, is a reggae band that combines ska, punk, rock, dub and hip hop to create a sound that can not be categorized.  Check out their website at http://www.mojoreggae.com/band_bio.  This 3 piece band puts out a lot of energy.  We sat in the front row to get a better look at the band.  After 30 minutes or so of watching their drummer, we felt like we had worked out too.  We enjoyed watching the young ladies free-style dancing on the side of the stage.  Whether their moves were choreograph or not, it excited the band and gave them more MOJO to play (no pun intended).  You can caught MOJO on May 17 at the Mai Tai Bar, and on May 25 at Hawaiian Brian's.




JEROME JAMES & ACTIV8 ELECTRO JAZZ - We had the pleasure of meeting Jerome at a Jazz gig a few years back at the former Aku Bone Lounge.  The son of a noted drummer, this guy is very innovative.  Check out Jerome's website at http://www.jeromejamesjrums.com/index.htm.  Each time we see Jerome perform, it's sometime outside of the box.  We were not surprise when we saw his group of horn players, jugglers, and minds parading down Auahi Street with Jerome in a one of it's kind portable drum set complete with sound system, wheels, and lights.  An instant crowd magnet!  It was kinda like Modern Acid Jazz.  I'm sure we'll be seeing this group invited to other street festivals. You can catch Jerome James Activ8 Electro Jazz at the Dragon Upstairs in Chinatown located
above Hank's Place every 2nd Friday night.




Pictures from the Night Market............

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Mahalo for a great night in Honolulu! & Don't Stop The Music!

Fusion Live @ Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka 8-31-2012

Fusion is a fun high energy dance band.

Here is some background information from bass player/leader/manager George Furukawa:

Fusion, a Top 40 variety cover band, was formed in April 2005 by bass player/leader/manager
George Furukawa. The band has evolved into its current blend of musicians. Fusion is a vocally-
driven band with roots in diverse musical influences from classic rock to contemporary R&B/
rock/pop.
Fusion consists of up to three front line lead vocalists (one male and two females) supported by
a four piece rhythm section (guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums). Fusion’s three front line lead
vocalists are youthful, dynamic performers.
Fusion plays something for everyone – including rock, neo-soul, R&B, easy listening, disco, and
Top 40. Fusion tailors its play list to fit a variety of events, including birthday parties, retirement
parties, graduation parties, corporate banquets, reunion parties, weddings, wedding anniversaries,
and so forth.
Fusion is open to learning songs upon request, if provided with advance notice. Fusion also
dresses appropriately for all shows and has a no drugs/alcohol policy before and during
rehearsals and bookings.

Since 2005, Fusion has performed at the following venues:
Leeward Community College
Honolulu Country Club
Kapiolani Community College
Pearl Ultra Lounge
A Taste of Kalihi
Japanese Cultural Center
Bird of Paradise Restaurant
Pipeline Café
Pacific Beach Hotel
Hawaiian Brian’s
The Waterfront
Senor Frog’s Honolulu Restaurant & Bar
Gregg and Michelle Tarter wedding reception
Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka
Chris and Sharon Daco wedding reception
Champions Sports Bar & Grill

Members:
Paulo Nacionales (vocals)
April Patricio (vocals)
Natasha Jim (vocals)
Jeremiah Paraoan (guitar/vocals)
John Drabczyk (keys/vocals)
George Furukawa (bass)
Mike Nakamoto (drums)


Contact Information:
George Furukawa (bass/leader/manager)
1559 Hoolehua Street
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Telephone: 455-3109
Cell: 754-1121
E-mail: georgefurukawa@hawaiiantel.net