Come say hello?!!
Last Updated on Friday, 02 April 2010 10:46 Written by jason Thursday, 18 September 2008 11:40
This page is a list of bands that have sent us a little bit about themselves...in the short and sweet format seen below.
The intention is to make it easy for fans of local music, promoters, and other bands to see what is (or was) out there in the scene. I can't say for sure exactly how many are still active, but Enjoy!!
JUMP TO LISTINGS BY GENRE:
metal | punk / hardcore | reggae | rock / emo / indie | ska | other
PUNK / HARDCORE
band: Amberlin Rose
Song Title: Breakdown Your Walls
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/amberlinrose
Description: huge Part of the Hawaii Hardcore Movement.
Members: Daniel Chaos , D.Fayth, Jasu, Ryan, Wil Sacrifice
Influences: Bring Me The Horizon, We Battle On, Stick To Your Guns
Website: http://www.myspace.com/amberlinrose
Contact Name: Douglass High
Contact Phone: 808 454-3633
Location: Oahu
band: Atheist Baptismal
Song title: Song For The Fathers (DEMO)
Description: A Kaua'i garage band from Kapa'a High School. Working on a semi-professional Demo album. Willing to perform for anybody and currently putting together Punk Showcases at the Kapa'a Neighborhood Center. Plays Punk Metal and Screamo with other things here and there.
Members: Brian Roberts (Guitar), Alexander Britto (Bass), Matthew Hanley (Drums).
Influences: Metallica, Iron Maiden, NOFX, Guttermouth, Thrice, The Offspring, Slayer, Raised Fist, Flogging Molly and more!
Website: http://www.atheistbaptismal.com
Contact name: Brian Roberts
Contact phone: 1-808-822-0815
Location: Kauai
band: The Brown Note
Song Title: Summertime Blues
Web Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx0OGzR8hZg
Description:Foursome of forty year olds and up, got tired of hearing jam-bands and thats all there are it seems in Kona. Play everything from Eddie Cocharan, Dead Kennedy's, Pretenders and workin on some originals. We are as enthusiastic as most bands half our age. Kona Uber Alles!!!!!!
Members: Roger (vocals, harp),Steve Diaz (Guitars), Chris Sauer (bass, back-up vocals), Louis Pinault (drums, french lessons)
Influences:Stray Cats, Dead Kennedy's, Eddie Cochoran, Pretenders, Zeppellin, The Who, Foo Fighters
Website: http://bigislandrockcoop.com
Contact Name:Roger
Contact Phone:808-937-5551
Location: Big Island
band: Cogito
Song title: Auditory
Web link: www.myspace.com/cogito808
Description: Chaotic music and destructive performance.
Members: Lane, Josh, Willie, Steven
Influences: Hardcore, Punk / Converge, Botch, Dillinger Escape Plan
Website: www.myspace.com/cogitocult
Contact name: Lane
Contact phone: 8083517635
Location: Oahu
band: Commando
Song Title: Rockaway Beach
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/commandobandhi
Description: Hawaii's ONLY Ramones tribute band, feat. members of Black Square, Screaming Weener, Democratic Fistfights, and Static Age
Website: http://www.myspace.com/commandobandhi
Contact Name: JD Commando
Contact Phone: 636-9442
Location: Oahu
Band: Contessa
Song title: Piss
Weblink: http://myspace.com/contessatheband
Description: Just a low quality sample of one of our songs. We're working on getting better quality recordings as of 1/8/10
Members: Tyler-vocals, Ed-Guitar, Tyler-bass, Daniel-drums, caleb-guitar
Influences- Weezer, Senses Fail, Silverstein, Led Zeppelin, The Pillows, Death Cab for Cutie, A Day to Remember, NOFX
Website: http://myspace.com/contessatheband
Contact: 808-542-7611
Contact name: Daniel
Location: Oahu
band: Democratic Fistfights
Song title: Junkyard
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/democraticfistfights
Description: Straight edge + hardcore + punk + taco bell = DFF
Members: Andy-Guitar, Christian-Guitar, P-ZOO-Bass, Joey-Drums; all do vocals
Influences: Minor Threat, Circle Jerks, Dead Kennedys and Future Primitive
Website: http://www.myspace.com/democraticfistfights
Contact name: Andy
Contact phone: 808-351-3921 or 808-781-7378
Location: Oahu
band: Distorted
Song title: Without You
Web link: www.myspace.com/distortedtheband
Description: We are a band of three and like to play rock in general but more
towards the alternative and punk rock side. (on the web link, you click on the
link called 'without you')
Members: Michael (Guitar/Vocals), Sean (Bass Guitar/Vocals), Alex (Drums)
Influences: Blink 182, Green Day, Boxcar Racer, etc.
Website: www.myspace.com/distortedtheband
Contact name: Alex Tirgardoon
Contact phone: 218-3341
Location: Oahu
band: The Enhancements
Song title: Enhance
Web link: theenhancements.com
Description: A punk, a jock, and an 80's rocker walk into a bar...
Members: Lang Sheppard, Nick Crombie, Wease Forte
Influences: depends on who you talk to
Website: theenhancements.com
Contact name: Lang Sheppard atStunt Dog Productions inc.
Location: Oahu
band: The Ex-Superheroes
song: Attica
web: http://www.exsuperheroes.com/music/attica.mp3
description: The Ex-Superheroes is a five piece punk/ska band focusing on strong messages, fun, and the energy engaging aspects of music.
members: Josh-bass, Matty-drums, Nic-vocals, David-guitar
influences: The Clash, Rancid, 999, Mouthwash, Operation Ivy, The Specials
website: www.exsuperheroes.com or www.theexsuperheroes.cjb.net
phone: (808) 428-1019
Location: Oahu
band: F.F.O.R. (fists full of rage)
Song title: in the pit
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/fistfullofrage
Description: Puna Punk!
Members: mitch, bowen, tubby, and lun
Contact name: tubby or lun
Contact phone: 808-640-2358-tubby/808-756-8385-lun
Location: Big Island
band: Grapefruit
song: Sugar
web: http://myspace.com/grapefruit808
description: Three-piece outfit that now plays just once a year (so consider them a holiday).
members: Justin (Bass and Vocals), Brandon (Guitar and Lead Vocals), Tom Tom (Drums)
influences: Living in Hawaii and bands like The Hi-Fives and Minutemen
website: http://myspace.com/grapefruit808
Location: Oahu
band: The Hell Caminos
Song title: My Baby
Web link: www.myspace.com/thehellcaminos
Description: Oahu's premier psychobilly band, The Hell Caminos fuse Rockabilly and Punk together, creating one of the most interesting sounds to come out of Honolulu's underground music scene. Check out one of Hawaii's most talented and Energetic Local bands.
Members: Michael Camino (Upright Bass/Vocals), Nick Danger (Guitar/Vocals), Handsome Jack (Skins/Vocals)
Influences: The Cramps, The Quakes, Chuck Berry, The Adicts, The Misfits, Elvis
Website: www.myspace.com/thehellcaminos
Contact name: Michael
Contact phone: 808-783-4810
Location: Oahu
band: The Insurgents
Song title: Wolf Bite
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/theinsurgents808
Members: Carl, Mike, Cyrus
Influences: Misfits, lower class brats, the unseen
Website: http://www.myspace.com/theinsurgents808
Contact name: Carl
Contact phone: 265-3082
Location: Oahu
band: Juliet Suicide
Song title: Juliet's Eulogy (rough mix)
Web link: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/8/julietsuicide_music.htm
Description: 4-piece Punkcore band out of Kaneohe.
Members: Matt (vox), Jason (guitar, vox, screams), Tim (bass, uneasy movements), John (drums).
Influences: Alkaline Trio, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, System of a Down.
Website: http://thirdworldbliss.tripod.com
Contact name: Jason
Location: Oahu
band: Klactoveedsedstene
Song Title: shh move
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/klactoveedsedstene
Time: The Shape of Fuck to Come. Bass, Clarinet, Metal Percussion, Vocals. SpazzJazzNoiseCore
Members: Yacob, Corby, Toni
Influences: Naked City, The Boredoms, Albert Ayler, Birthday Party, Einstruzende Neubauten, The Contortions, Fela Kuti, Lightning Bolt
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/klactoveedsedstene
Contact Name: yacob
Contact Phone: 251-423-2285
Location: Oahu
band: Mistermeaner
Song title: Area 51
Web link: Myspace.com/mistermeanermusic
Description: Godfathers of Hawiian Hardcore. Fast, Hard, Fueled by P.M.A.
Members: Warren - Mouth, Ernie - 4 strings, Tommy - 6 strings, Josh - Skins
Influences: Decendants, Monor Threat, Gorilla Biscuits, Older Thrice, Nofx, Ect....
Contact name: Warren Hassett
Contact phone: 808 368 8899
Location: Oahu
band: More Than Nothing
Song title: Always There
Web link: www.myspace.com/morethannothing
Description: 3 member band, girl singer. kinda punk, kinda rock.
Members: Jin Pak (drums), Chretien Macutay (Guitar), Juvy Yamilao (Vocals, Bass)
Influences: Jimmy Eat World, Further Seems Forever, Olivia the band.
Contact name: Jin Pak
Contact phone: Jin's cell 351-1969
Location: Oahu
band: Our Vows of Silence
Song title: At The Scene
Web link: http://www.merseybeat.net/studio/play.php?mode=song_hifi&band_id=450&song_id=all&type=mp3
Description: Acoustic Demo. More to come.
Members: Scott, Val, Gavin
Influences: Many
Website: http://www.myspace.com/ourvowsofsilence
Contact name: Scott
Contact phone: (808) 728-5892
Location: Oahu
band: PHF
Song title: Accept Whatever You Become
Web link: http://www.phfposse.com/music/phf-acceptwhateveryoubecome.mp3
Description: PHF is a 3-piece from the North Shore & Kaneohe specializing in fast & slow punk rock.
Members: Joe Murray- Guitar/Vocals; Jared Jovero- Bass/BGVs; Adam Swafford-Drums
Influences: Punk, Rock, Alternative (MxPx, Homegrown, Midtown, Lagwagon, Pennywise, Fenix Tx, Unwritten Law, etc.)
Website: www.phfposse.com; www.myspace.com/phfmusic
Contact name: Joe Murray
Contact phone: Adam: 393-6204, Joe: 293-9481, Jared: 348-1621
Location: Oahu
band: Piece Of Junk
Song title: On My Way On My Dream
Web link: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~rmshinsa/wav/Piece%20Of%20Junk%20-%20On%20My%20Way%20On%20My%20Dream.mp3
Description: Probably the best Japanese Punk band in Hawaii (Since there aren't much to start with). Performs Original Pop-Punk songs in both English and Japanese. Winner of the 2003 University of Hawaii Talent Show.
Members: Ryotaro (Vo.), 104 (G.), masa (G.), shota (Ba.), Goh (Dr.)
Influences: blink-182, GREEN DAY, Offspring, ELLEGARDEN
Website: http://www.geocities.jp/pojhawaii
Contact name: masa
Location: Oahu
band: Pocket Hero
Song title: Tile Floor
Web link: www.myspace.com/pockethero
Description: We play for our enjoyment, hopefully we can meet some cool people along the way.
Members: Brock, Mike G, Taka San
Influences: Choking Victim, Alkaline Trio, Mxpx, Against Me, A Wilhelm Scream
Website: www.myspace.com/pockethero
Contact name: Mike Martin
Contact phone: 393-4066
Location: Oahu
band: P.N.K (Professional Nazi Killers)
Song Title: Scene Kids, Fuck Off
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/pnknazikillers
Description: Hardcore Oi/Punk. Bad Recording of only Recorded song.
Members: Jeff, Akira, Keanne, currently in between drummers
Influences: Minor Threat, SSD, DRI, DOA, Oi Polloi, Misfits, Gang Green
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/pnknazikillers
Contact Name: Jeff
Contact Phone: 808 271 6215
Location: Oahu
band: Purple Kid
Song Title: Smash the Coping Till it's Flat
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/purplekid369
Description: original skate thrash punk music from the North Shore.
Members: Keanne - Bass, Eli - Guitar/VOX, Henry - Guitar, Keith - Skins
Influences: Adolescents, Verbal Abuse, The Faction, DRI, MDC, JFA, Suicidal Tendencies, Gang Green
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/purplekid369
Contact Name: Keith
Contact Phone: 808-358-9613
Location: Oahu
band: The Quintessentials
song: Le Messe Noir
web: http://myspace.com/thequints
description: Punk rock, hand molded by Satan himself! A.K.A., Satano-Pop; Horror Punk.
members: Les Hernandez: Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar; Duane Franklin: Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals; Jon Snyder: Bass, Backing Vocals; Dallas DeBauch: Drums, Backing Vocals
influences: Ramones, Misfits/Samhain, Screeching Weasel, Connie Dungs, Vindictives, The Queers, Riverdales, Dark Funeral, Venom, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.
website: http://thequintessentials.com
>>> Location: Relocated to Portland, OR
band: Red Light Taxi
song: All I Need
web: www.myspace.com/redlighttaxi
description: Pop-band from the Big Island.
members: Brant, Skye, Richard, John, Cheyne
influences: Rufio, Thrice, Blink 182, Iron Maiden, Cartel.
website: www.myspace.com/redlighttaxi
contact Name: Skye - 989-4953 or Cheyne - 325-5283
Location: Big Island
band: The Rising End
Song Title: the business
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/therisingendmusic
Description: hardcore rock/agressive and energetic show/5 brothers having a good time and hoping for the best!
Members: stu-guitar cisco-vox kellen-bass josh-guitar terry-drums
Influences: life and booze
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/therisingendmusic
Contact Name: cisco
Contact Phone: 723-4763
Location: Oahu
band: S1-Atomic
Song Title: 3 Strikes
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/manhattanproject808
Time: Four peice, punk rock/melodic hardcore band from chinatown. Showin Oahu what punk rock is all about.
Members: Nick Danger, Cody Kyns, Jesse Atomic, Derek 86
Influences: Rancid, Anti Flag, Social D, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/manhattanproject808
Contact Name: Jesse
Contact Phone: 808-237-0686
Location: Oahu
band: SMITZ
Song title: Pollute Boy
Web link: www.myspace.com/smitz
Description: A band influenced by the uninfluenced
Members: Jon- Vocals Rhythm, Kalani- Guitar, Andy- Bass, Brennen- Drums
Influences: The Clash, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Fugazi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Boston
Website: www.myspace.com/smitz
Contact name: Jon
Contact phone: 753-5492
Location: Oahu
band: The Slobs
Song Title: After September
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/thesl0bs
Description: new punk band lookin to play
Members: Chris= Guitar/vocals Josh= Bass/vocals Ralf=Drums/ vocals
Influences: NOFX, Green Day, Craig's Brother, Black Flag, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/thesl0bs
Contact Name: Ralf
Contact Phone: 501-256-1806
Location: Oahu
band: TNT
Song title: spunk
Web link: www.myspace.com/tnthawaii
Description: hard to say, we just want to have fun...
Members: Ty65, torrey, noli
Influences: primus, nirvana, black flag, green river, sonic youth, metallica...
Website: www.myspace.com/tnthawaii
Contact name: Ty65
Contact phone: (808) 722-3879
Location: Oahu
band: 2face4
Song title: Light from Below
Web link: www.myspace.com/twofacefour
Description: just a raw band from hawaii. we wanna make it high energy and raw expression, sing alongs and hardcore dances.
Members: Chris, Ray, Tom, Quinn
Influences: Minor threat, Bad Brains, Botch,Dillinger Escape Plan
Website: www.myspace.com/2face4
Contact name: Quinn Bruce
Contact phone: 808 688-3719
Location: Oahu
band: White Rose
Song title: lest we forget
Web link: www.myspace.com/whiterosepunk
Location: Maui
METAL
band: 8mm Overdose/Corrupt Absolute
Song title: I wish my chick was dead
Web link: http://www.jagermusic.com/frontdoor/jagermusic.cfm?section=258&content=1346
Description: Like a punch in the face, 8mm Overdose is hard to ignore. Formed in 1994,
8mm Overdose has been gigging constantly with tours of the US, Japan and
Europe & most recently playing with SLAYER on the Jagermeister Music Tour.
Members: Jack Overdose, Rob Graves & a Drummer
Influences: Porno, Drugs, Booze, Hookers and Satan
Website: www.8mmOverdose.com
Contact name: Mr. Cal Varnson or Micheal Douglas, Global Management Inc.
Location: Oahu
band: Adrastea
Song title: A Burning Corpse of a Hornless Unicorn
Web link: www.purevolume.com/adrasteas2
Description: Dance core music that nobody is ready for.
Members: Jordan Arreola, Joey Pacheco, Jay Lovell, Justin Spilman, Jon Sakamoto
Influences: The Bled, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Saosin, Glassjaw, too many to name
Website: www.adrastea-core.com
Contact name: Adrastea
Contact phone: (808) 987-1147
Location: Big Island
band: Affront The Weak
Song Title: Stick To The Dirty Dirty
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/affronttheweak
Description: We are a Metal band from the west side of Oahu, we're really friendly and would love to play adrenaline pumping music in front of lots of people!
Members: David, Reno, Kevin, Tai, & Lionel
Influences: As I Lay Dying, A Day To Remember, All That Remains, Bury Your Dead, Darkest Hour, Between The Buried And Me, Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God
Website: http://www.myspace.com/affronttheweak
Contact Name: David
Contact Phone: (808)232-5967
Location: Oahu
band: The Aftermath
Song title: Vanila ice came over to use my bathroom once
Web link: www.myspace.com/theaftermathrock
Contact name: adrian
Contact phone: 808-721-7608
Location: Oahu
band: A Hollow Union
Song Title: Hana Hou
Web Link: www.myspace.com/ahollowunion
Description: A versatile band that blends metal, hardcore, and punk.
Members: Hagi, Alex, Jeremy, Milla, Fred, & Garrick
Influences: Deftones, Glassjaw, Slipknot, Strung Out, Fear, Smashing Pumpkins, Disturbed, Poison The Well, A Perfect Circle, Brand New, Dead Kennedys, NOFX, System Of A Down, Thrice, Rise Against
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/ahollowunion
Contact Name: Fred
Contact Phone: (808)753-2060
Location: Oahu
band: Allysin
Song title: Breaking Mirrors
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/allysinmusic
Description: All graduates of Pearl City High School. We are just four boys out to play music.
Members: Aren, Shaun, Andrew, And Mason
Influences: Thrice, Wester, Avenge Sevenfold, Coheed And Cambria, Spring Victory, Rufio, (post hardcore, pop punk stuffs)
Website: http://www.myspace.com/allysinmusic
Contact name: Mason
Contact phone: 542-2551
Location: Oahu
band: Angel Slayer
Song title: Deadlock
Web link: www.myspace.com/angelslayermusic
Description: pure ol' fashion shredder's metal
Members: Doug (Guitar/Vocals), Henry (Guitar/Vocals), Rick (Drums)
Influences: Slayer, Cradle of Filth, Cannibal Corpse, Children of Bodom, Bloodbath
Contact name: Violent Doug
Contact phone: (808)679-7308
Location: Oahu
band: A World Engineered
Song Title: Human race
Web Link: http:// myspace.com/aworldengineered
Description: A World Engineered is Hawaii's Premiere Progressive Hard Rock/Metal Band.
Members: Joshua Lynch, Randall Williams, Roy Hisatake, Richard Ontiveros, Matt Pena
Influences: Alice In Chains, Tool, Arch Enemy, Pantera, Anthrax, Chevelle, Deftones, Meshuggah
Website: http:// myspace.com/aworldengineered
Contact Name: Randall Williams
Contact Phone: 808-953-5425
Location: Oahu
band: Before Fire
Song Title: 2
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/beforefireyayjesus
Description: Heavy Instru-metal. Instrumental for the timebeing.
Members: Charlie Eron, Erik Henze, Gerrit Evenson
Influences: Tool, Arch Enemy, Meshuggah
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/beforefireyayjesus
Contact Name: Charlie
Contact Phone: 808-741-2838
Location: Oahu
band: CRUCIBLE
Song title: escaping the grid
Web link: www.myspace.com/crucible
Description: u tell us
Members: derek haderman mike ching eric daguio jason cueva
Influences: black sabbath
Website: crucibleworldforce.com
Contact name: derek haderman or mike ching
Contact phone: derek 7320896 mike 5518432
Location: Oahu
band: Dagra
song: A Walk to Dismember
web: http://www.audiostreet.net/dagra
description: Slayer meets Tool with death metal overtones.
members: Ian-Guitar, Charles-Bass / Vocals, Eli-Drums / Percussion
influences: Ian-Kreator / Vader / Stevie Ray Vaughan, Charles-Red Hot Chili Peppers / Slipknot / Old Metallica, Eli-Nirvana / Primus / Rage Against the Machine
website: http://www.dagra.org
contact Name: Roy Aragon
contact Phone: 721-2005 Fax: 689-7939
Location: Oahu
band: Dark Harvest
song: Death Awaits
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/darkharvestband
Description: Put a Thrash band as far south as you can go in this country and give them a pizza, blow-job and beer. and you've got yourself... Dark Harvest, Thank You very much.
Members: Doug (GuitarS/Vocals), Rick (Drums)
Influences: Pantera, Slayer
Website: http://www.myspace.com/darkharvestband
Contact name: Doug
Contact phone: (808)679-7308
Location: Oahu
band: Deadly Influence
Song title: Final revenge
Web link: www.myspace.com/deadlyinfluence
Description: We are a heavy melodic Metal band
Members: Denis(guitar/vocals), Carlos(guitar),Ryan(drums), Jehrad(bass)
Influences: Dragonforce, Lamb of God, Kahlmah,Iron Maiden,Unearth,Metallica,Shadowsfall, In flames,Children Of Bodom, Arch Enemy,Dimmu Borgir Trivium, Killswitch Engage,Nightwish,Mnemic, Slayer
Website: www.myspace.com/deadlyinfluence
Contact name: Ryan
Contact phone: 808-292-7399
Location: Oahu
band: Deep Wounded
Song title: Birth Of The Beast
Web link: http://home.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user&Mytoken=1011DAB1-109A-F396-7D30BF55902C600491152639
Description: We are a fairly new metal band in Hawaii who have only played a few shows but have been together for about a year now. Our song is thick and fast with dueling guitar solos, pounding drums, and a wide range of vocals from a Deicide style growl to thrash style screams.
Members: Steve-Guitar/Vocals, Danny-Bass/Vocals, Daniel-Guitar/Vocals, Ryan-Drums
Influences: Metallica, Trivium, Slayer, Sepultura, Dream Theater, Korn & many many more...
Contact name: Ryan Carney
Contact phone: 808-330-4045
Location: Oahu
band: Forsaken Foreskin
song: Mentaiko
Web link: http://www.angelfire.com/film/batattack/hunger_of_one_being.mp3
Description: Heavy Metal, comedy, stunts, death... Half japanese metal, half european melodic death, half american thrash, makes 150% party time. woot.
Members: Eric-guitar and vocals, Kelly-geeetar and backup, Chris-DRUMS, Ian-bassXXX, Akira-keyboardin, Leonard-keys2
Influences: Children of Bodom, Strapping Young Lad, Sex Machineguns, Slayer, A7X, Gyu.
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/extreme5/vagabond/
Contact name: Kelly
Contact phone: 808-389-6862
Location: Oahu
band: FUEL OF LIFE
Song Title: Archadic Host
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/fueloflifetheband
Description: Fuel Of Life: Bases out on Maui the members have been together since June, 09 Making original Rock And Metal.
Members: Mike Guthrie, Brandon Wunder, and Cory Untch
Influences: Tool, Pantera, Slipknot
Website: http://www.myspace.com/fueloflifetheband
Contact Name: Mike Guthrie
Contact Phone: 808 298-4367
Location: Maui
band: Green Eyes
Song title: Visions in Shadows
Web link: www.myspace.com/greeneyesmusic
Description: Metal for the masses
Members: Benjamin, Steve, Brett, Cory and Matt
Influences: The Beatles to The Black Dahli Murder
Contact name: Steve Perz
Contact phone: 808-352-8853
Location: Oahu
band: House of Tragic
Song title: The Drowning Cadence
Web link: www.myspace.com/houseoftragic
Description: A mindless conglomeration of Metal and Punk that seeps out of our mouths and pores, into your eyes and ears.
Members: Brandon Dawson, Kahale Napuunoa, Bryan Repsholdt, Brandon Sato
Influences: Escape the Fate, From First To Last, Thrice, MCR, Coheed and Cambria
Contact name: Bryan Repsholdt
Contact phone: (808) 782-7926
Location: Oahu
band: The Infinity Burden
Web link: myspace.com/theinfinityburden
Description: We are a hardcore band from Honolulu. Our sound has a lot of the metal influence reminiscent of mid 90's hardcore. We have some poorly captured audio available to listen to on myspace.com. Come and see us play live for the real deal.
Members: Kevin-guitar Dave-vocals Hoku-bass Brent-drums
Influences: Earth Crisis, Minor Threat, Snapcase, Opeth, Pantera
Contact name: Brent Ivey
Contact phone: 808-561-1455
Location: Oahu
band: Laissez faire
Song title: Silver Metropolis
band: The Miltons
song: 4sk8
web: http://www.miltons.org/Music/4sk8.mp3
description: A band who needs no introduction...THE MILTONS. We like to dress up in womens clothing and wear makeup when we go onstage.
influences: The MELVINS, The DWARVES, BLACK SABBATH, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, GBH, Iron Maiden, SLAYER, Black Flag, GBH
website: http://www.miltons.org
Location: Oahu
band: Morbid Hunger
Song title: Oversea's Terror
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/morbidhunger
Description: A Unique sounding band. Every song that has been written by Morbid
Hunger and played by Morbid Hunger are all somewhat different from each other.
And you can't forget the nutz ass stage presence!
Members: Jon (singer), Brandon (singer), Doug (guitars/, Rob, Rick
Influences: Metalcore/Death Metal/Hardcore
Contact name: Doug
Contact phone: (808)679-7308
Location: Oahu
band: Push the Pedal
song: Regenerate
web: www.myspace.com/pushthepedal
description: Hardcore vocals with fast beats and metal riffs. Have been told that we sound like Zao, Living Sacrifice,Avenged Sevenfold, and Thrice
members: Noel - Vocals. Tony - Guitar. Stu - Guitar. Josh - Bass. Jamey - Drums
influences: Metallica, Zao, In Flames, Pantera, Refused, Stretch Arm Strong, Thrice, Testament, Pennywise, Darkest Hour
phone: 808 3823714
Location: Oahu
band: 7 Year Awakening
Song title: Born Blistered
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/sevenyearawakening
Description: We play metal and we melt faces.
Members: Dante, Allen, Chiro, David, Shane
Influences: Anything metal and hardcore
Website: http://www.myspace.com/sevenyearawakening
Contact name: Chiro
Contact phone: 853-7036
Location: Oahu
band: Shadows of Sanctity
song: Shadows
web: Purevolume.com/shadowsofsanctity/music
description: imagine a blend of thrash and new death metal together, some songs you get slow grind others you get speed and intensity not to mention guitar solos are still cool in this band.
members: ana-vox, alika-guitar brendan-guitar lance-bass tash-drums
influences: Megadeth, metallica, slayer, pantera, testament, system of a down, korn, kittie, morbid angel, iron maiden
website: purevolume.com/shadowsofsanctity
contact Name: Alika
Location: Oahu
band: Sledgehammer Miscarriage
Song title: Teen Mom Bitch
Web link: www.myspace.com/sledgehammermiscarriage
Description: Hateful grindcore not willing to give in to what everyone else
thinks. We know we suck, so shut your ass.
Members: Shane-vocals, all lyrics. Eliot-guitar. Joey-drums.
Influences: Anal Cunt (A.C.)
Website: www.myspace.com/sledgehammermiscarriage
Contact name: Shane
Location: Oahu
band: To avenge the Fallen
Song title: complexity
W eb link: www.audiostreet.net/toavengethefallen
Description: we're an upcoming screamo/metal band and we would like play some shows. weve been together for about a year and a half.
Members: rodger(guitar,vocs),jason(guitar,vocs),mickie(bass),perry(drums)
Influences: underoath, emery, alexis on fire, lamb of god
Contact name: Rodger W.
Contact phone: (808)778-1209
Location: Oahu
band: Trepidation
Song title: Red Dragon
Web link: www.myspace.com/trepidationhi
Description: Progressive metal that focuses on emotion and feeling in the music. when you hear Trepidation you can get a lot more out of the music than just anger (like a lot of other local metal bands). we have a blend of yin and yang.
Members: Ryan, Alika, Brendan, Tony, Mike
Influences: Yes,Pink floyd, Beatles, Maiden, Rush, Sabbath, Iced Earth
Website: www.myspace.com/Trepidationhi
Contact name: Alika
Contact phone: 285-3891
Location: Oahu
band: Zero Tolerance
Song title: Jesus Crack
Web link: www.mauicideproductions.com
Description: metalhardcore
Members: jaxon,gitar.vinny,drums.brewer,bass.sean,vocals.
Influences: slayer, soulfly,
Website: www.mauicideproductions.com
Contact name: vinny finazzo
Contact phone: (808)281-2725
Location: Maui
ROCK / EMO / INDIE
band: A.I.
Song title: Never
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/ainclined
Description: 5 piece EmoCore band planning to add more screamo into new songs to come. We have 7 original songs and working on the 8th.
Members: MArk LAroya - Bass, Rap Bisnar - Guitar, Neil LAroya - Guitar, Jay JAy Villoman - Vocals, Ryan Fernando - Drums
Influences: UnderOATH, Emery, Number One Gun, Greeley Estates, Story Of The Year, Taking Back Sunday
Website: http://www.myspace.com/ainclined
Contact name: Neil
Contact phone: (808)285-2346
Location: Oahu
band: Amity Street
Song title: Chameleon
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/balladofaneggshell
Description: Indie Rock, Alternative....looking to break new ground here in Hawaii.
Members: Jason, Asher,Dan
Influences: Radiohead,The Beatles,The Smiths,Coldplay
Website: http://www.myspace.com/balladofaneggshell
Contact name: Jason
Contact phone: 8083720964
Location: Oahu
band: Amplified
song: Shed my Skin
web: http://www.ampedup.com/files/Amplified_-_Shed_my_skin.mp3
description: 4 guys who's dreams are coming together to form the ultimate music machine to express the feelings of love, respect, pride and music with the entire world from the inside that has been locked away for many years.
members: Ryan - Drums, Rick - Lead Guitar, Back up Vocals, Kodia - Bass, ? - Lead Singer
influences: Fed Durst (Limp Bizkit), 311 - everyone, Tool, Bob Marley, Jon Petrucci (Dream Theater), Randy Rhodes, Steven Perkins (Janes Addiction), Danny Carry (Tool)
website: http://www.ampedup.com or http://www.amplifiedtheband.com
contact Name: Tim Richardson
contact Phone: (808) 286-3183
Location: Oahu
band: AnyGivenChance
Song title: In your hands
Web link: www.myspace.com/anygivenchance
Description: Just 3 total oppisite guys that shares music as the bond. Each song we do is just based on feeling/experience at the time. We are no where near excellence but we could tear it up if we had to.
Members: Chris Bolosan - Drums, Jonah Fratecelli - Bass/Vox, Zack Manzano - Guitar/Vox
Influences: We probably have an influence for majority of the alphabet.
Website: www.myspace.com/anygivenchance
Contact name: Zack Manzano
Contact phone: 808-398-2531
Location: Oahu
band: Atrium
Song title: indentity
Web link: www.atrium-1.com
Description: hard rock with elements of virtually every style of music to satisfy any ear, delivered through passionate songwriting. (formerly "stigmata")
Members: sean-lead vocals, luke-lead guitar, roy-drums, bryce-bass
Influences: everything!
Website: www.atrium-1.com
Contact name: sean amaral
Contact phone: 783-4157
Location: Oahu
band: A Void Inside
Song title: Search and Rescue
Web link: http://www.purevolume.com/avoidinside
Description: this young 5 piece band is ready to perform and be disposed of.
Members: chris, shawn, ian, don, christian
Influences: M.A.H., Saosin, Underoath, Alexisonfire, Neural Void
Contact name: Christian
Contact phone: 808-392-2987
Location: Oahu
band: Awry By Design
Song Title: Too Too Much (Shirley's Song)
Web Link: http:// song03.abdmusic.com
Description: A song of friendship.
Members: Patrick (Lead Guitarist), Howard (Voice), Reid (Rhythm Guitarist), Samoana (Bass), Brent (Drums)
Influences: Good 'ole music.
Website: http:// myspace.com/awrybydesign
Contact Name: Krystalynn Ontai
Contact Phone: 808-222-7675
Location: Oahu
band: Bear River Estate
Song title: Leaving
Web link: www.myspace.com/bearriverestate
Description: We are a Punk Alternative band from kailua. we have been together for a little over a year. We started off as a cover for blink 182 then turned into our own band around november in 2004.
Members: Jordan, Travis, Erik, and Keoni
Influences: blink 182, the clash.
Contact name: Travis
Contact phone: 808 2287566
Location: Oahu
band: Breaking the Innocent
Song Title: You Won't Let Me Fall
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/breakingtheinnocent
Description: Hard rock group formed during OIF 5/6
Members: Phil Allen, Steve Schneider, Mike Schmidt, Brian Coleman, Larry Blake
Influences: Thrice, Scary Kids, anything with kickass guitar
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/breakingtheinnocent
Contact Name: Steve Schneider
Contact Phone: 425-273-1274
Location: Oahu
band: Clifford
Song: Breath Of Life
Web: www.purevolume.com/Clifford
Description: We are a new alternative/rock/punk band that just finished recording our CD, and are looking for shows anywhere in Oahu.
Members: Kyle Jones- drums, John Price- guitar, lead vocals, Matt Buhl- guitar, Noah Ambard- bass.
Influences: Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Olivia, Reliant-K, MxPx, The Ataris, Rufio.
Location: Oahu
band: Russ Crandall
Song title: Dinosaur Army
Web link: www.myspace.com/russcrandall
Description: 26 year-old singer/songwriter plays lo-fi acoustic folk/pop.
Members: Russ Crandall, rotating supporters
Influences: Spoon, The American Analog Set, Ben Gibbard, The Microphones
Website: http://www.myspace.com/russcrandall
Contact name: Russ
Location: Oahu
band: Crooked Halo
Song title: I Love Coloring
Web link: myspace.com/officialcrookedhalo
Description: This is a live cut of one of our songs, will get you much cleaner version soon.
Members: Chris (vocals), Andrew (guitar), Phil II (guitar), James (Bass), Jake (Drums)
Influences: Led Zeppelin, APC, Tool, Slayer, Dying Breed, David Bowie, ACDC, Rage Against the Machine
Website: myspace.com/officialcrookedhalo
Contact name: Phillip Hill
Contact: 7196239986
Location: Oahu
band: Decoration
Song Title: "Gotta Have You(cover)"- The Weepies
Web Link: myspace.com/decorationmusic
Description: i like to make covers and have written some originals. i was in a couple of bands but i decieded to go solo to play more mellow music
Members: Beverly Ann
Influences: The Weepies, The Shins, Frou Frou, The Early November
Website: http:// myspace.com/decorationmusic
Location: Oahu
band: Detego
Song Title: Friendly Reminders
Web Link: www.myspace.com/detego
Description: a mix of acoustic, and electronic. Detego is part of the Ground Up Family.
Members: Brandon and Rob
Influences: trees and clouds
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/detego
Contact Name: Rob or Brandon
Location: Oahu
band: Disaster Kit
Song Title: White Dress
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/disasterkithawaii
Description: We love all types of music. Each of us has our own style of music that we like and try to bring it together. What do you get? A Disaster Kit. A band that plays whatever is flowing out.
Members: Gabe Reyes-Gomez, Chris Mathakul, Alan Evans, Kendal Ledesma, Tijay Rodrigues
Influences: Reel Big Fish, Beatles, Metallica, Beethovan, John Cage, The Avett Brothers,
Website: http://www.myspace.com/disasterkithawaii
Location: Oahu
band: Dolls Til Daylight
Song title: Running Around
Web link: www.myspace.com/dollstilldaylight
Description: The sun sets and we come out to play. We appreciate the nights gift of shadows and stars. The moonlight shows who we really are. Students of Song. Dancing dolls. Round and round on the Carousel we spin until the morning light drives us into madness.
Members: Veronica Daylight, Jacob Hair-Do, Michael Camino, Just Derek
Influences: Metric, Placebo, The Weakerthans, Belle and Sebastian, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Libertines
Website: www.myspace.com/dollstilldaylight
Contact name: Michael Camino
Contact phone: 808-783-4810
Location: Oahu
band: 82fifty
Web Link: 82fifty.com
Description: Alt Rock, Punk, Ska, Reggae, Metal, Emo
Members: Jessie-Guitar/Vocals,Ritchie-Bass,Jeri-Lead Guitar,Max-Drums
Influences: The Beatles,Bob,Zep,MxPx,RHCP,SOAD,AV7x,Metallica,311
Website: http:// 82fifty.com
Contact Name: Max or Jessie
Contact Phone: 429-8303 or 852-8250
Location: Oahu
band: Explore
Song title: The Golden Apples of the Sun
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/exploretheband
Description: Explore conjures the dynamism of At the drive in, the melodic structures of Pink Floyd and the eccentric hooks of King Crimson to create a sound that is both refreshing and rewarding.
Members: Kamran Samimi, Alexei Samimi, Tyler Wolff, Waiaka Kealamakia, Alyson Ishikuni
Influences: Camel, Pink Floyd, Further Seems Forever, King Crimson, Vega, At the Drive-In, Dredg, The Mars Volta, Michael Jackson, Opeth, Thrice
Website: www.exploretheband.com
Contact name: Tyler Wolff
Location: Oahu
band: Gomega
Song title: The Walk
Web link: http://www.gomegafour.com/media/walk.mp3
Description: Back in 2000, Gomega was formed to push the envelope in the regrugitated, reggae saturated local maui scene. Gomega IS the ringleader of Maui's underground, being an axis to all music, all culture.
Members: Kanoa Kukaua, Cody Matsuda, Shawn Micheal
Influences: ...from the first cave man that made rythms on the walls of his cave to today
Website: htttp://www.gomegafour.com
Contact name: Ipo Kahele
Contact phone: (808) 281-8193
Location: Maui
band: Grand Theft Audio
Song title: Manipulation
Web link: www.myspace.com/grandtheftmusic
Description: Just 4 guys that enjoy playing Live.
Members: Jason, Tim, Jim & John
Influences: 70's, 80's, 90's & 00
Website: www.grandtheftmusic.com
Contact name: John
Contact phone: (808) 232-7227
Location: Oahu
band: Harrison
Song title: Falling Down
Web link: www.myspace.com/harrisonmusic
Description: Sounds like U2, Coldplay, and Jimmy Eat World mixed together
Influences: U2, The Police, The Cure
Website: www.harrisonsound.com
Contact name: Martin Lee
Contact phone: 808-429-2346
Location: Oahu
Band: The Hollow Spheres
Song Title: Birds of Convenience
Web link: www.thehollowspheres.com
Description: The Hollow Spheres is a mix of Folk Rock, Soul, Psychedelic rock, and Groove Jazz. Combining interesting vocal melodies with progressive harmonies and intricate grooves, The Hollow Spheres create a sound that is both ethereal and soulful.
Members: Sean Cleland, Shin Kato, Mike Nakamoto
Influences: The Beatles, Soulive, Corduroy, Toe, Radiohead, Tortoise, Curtis Mayfield, & Grizzly Bear, among many, many others!
Website: www.thehollowspheres.com
Contact Name: Sean Cleland
Contact Phone: (949) 697-3026
Location: Oahu
band: Sebastian Hughes
Song Title: The World Isnt Over
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/sebastienhughes
Description: play solo and with friends, acoustic and electric. i play wednesdays at 39hotel and would like to play more shows and rock!
Members: Sebastian Hughes, w friends.
Influences: every genre ever artist ive heard
Website: http://www.myspace.com/sebastienhughes
Contact Name: Sebastian Hughes
Contact Phone: 808-781-8967
Location: Oahu
band: The Marriott Hatchet
Song title: I'll Be The Traitor, I'll Bring The Apocalypse
Web link: www.myspace.com/themarriotthatchet
Description: used to called midnight ablaze. we changed our name and we are more aggressive have more energy, and trying to sound more epic. check out our sounds.
Members: Vox - Lane, Guitar - Alex, Guitar - Jon, Bass/Vox - Aaron, Drums/Vox - Josh, Keys/Synth - Gary
Influences: Dillinger Escape Plan, Chariot, TonyDanza Tapdance Extravagnza, Stand Before The Firing Squad, See You Next Tuesday, Glassjaw, Thrice
Website: www.myspace.com/themarriotthatchet
Contact name: Josh
Contact phone: 625-1648
Location: Oahu
band: Leora
Song title: Forever
Web link: http://www.leoramusic.com/forever.mp3
Description: ...Engaging music, meaningful lyrics, creative ways to say what everyone has felt at some point in their life, inspiration for the soul, a catalyst for introspection...this is the project and the journey we're finding our way on. Live the light.
Members: Karla Barnes, Kimo Clarks, Joseph Abraham
Influences: Bob Marley to Ben Harper to Thursday
Website: htttp://www.leoramusic.com
Contact name: Joseph Abraham
Contact phone: (808) 870-1402
Location: Maui
band: Linus
song: Sad to Say
web: http://mp3.linustheband.com
description: "I wanted to start this band to play music that I was into. Music that I'd like to listen to on my headphones or in my car." -- david
members: david - guitar/vocals, nikolaus - bass, danmerle - keyboard, stan - drums
influences: Radiohead, Nirvana, Guster, Kite Festival, The Kings of Convenience, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Sea and Cake, The Flaming Lips, The Strokes
website: http://www.linustheband.com
phone: Nik - 808.741.6450
Location: Oahu
band: Loud Milk
Song title: Fields of Colors
Web link: www.myspace.com/snakethomas
Description: Heavily inspired Blues and Jazz players trying to expand classic to contemporary with experimental compositions...Progressive Rock
Members: Octopus Hartman - Drums, Snake Thomas - Vox/Guitar, Professor Clare - Bass
Influences: Rum, Jazz, Punk, Poetry and Philosophy
Website: http://www.myspace.com/snakethomas
Contact name: Sean
Contact phone: 808 - 356 - 8470
Location: Oahu
band: Lucky 13
Web link: myspace.com/LuckyThirteen808
Description: Lucky13 is an original rock band based in Honolulu. We feature a dual guitar lineup with melodic, driving music, haunting vocals and wicked guiter leads.
Members: Cedric Pascua, Eddie Black, Gerard Gonsalves, Scott Moniz, Rick Olivea
Influences: Van Halen, Dokken, Black Sabbath, GNR, Led Zepplin
Contact name: Rene Olivea
Contact phone: (808) 225-9277
Location: Oahu
band: Making Ends Meet
Song title: Rats and Oily Water
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/makingendsmeet
Description: A five-piece band from Waipahu. We mostly play rock music but are love to mix in other genre's in to our music.
Members: Jordan, Chris, Lance, James, Ed
Influences: Saosin, Killswitch Engage, Metallica, Chiodos, Underoath
Website: http://www.myspace.com/makingendsmeet
Contact name: Ed
Contact phone: 808-554-3771
Location: Oahu
band: MexicanSaladBar
Song title: Highly Low
Web link: myspace.commexicansaladbar
Description: Led Zeppelin meets the Smashing Pumpkins
Members: Nico/Jimmy(Guitar), Jeff/Donny(Bass, Vocals), Christian/Jose(Drums)
Influences: anything classic, anything rock
Contact name: Nico
Location: Oahu
band: Missing Dave
Song title: Wash Away My Tears
Web link: http://24.161.157.35/Missing%20Dave%20-%20Wash%20Away%20My%20Tears.mp3
Description: With one original album under their belt, they have performed with top mainland acts such as 3Doors Down, Powerman 5000,Long Beach Shortbus, Richard Cheeze, ACDshe, as well as local Hawaii standouts Go Jimmy Go & Pepper.
Members: Vocals - Daena Dempsey, Lead Guitar - Keith Monzen, Rhythm Guitar - Erica Aloang, Bass - David Letarte, Drums - Josie Cristobal
Influences: Evanescence, Sevendust, Disturbed
Website: www.missingdave.com
Contact name: Keith Monzen
Location: Oahu
band: The Omega Project
song: Merely but a man
web: http://www.manico.net/omegaproject/music.html
description: All original Homegrown jam-Funk Groove Dance Band, envisioning the future, rooted in the past, at bliss in the moment........
members: Carlos Cardona Guitar,vocals Patience Ahonui Bass,vocals Adam Stewart Drums
influences: phish, sublime, dave matthews, bob marley, grateful dead
website: www.manico.net/omegaproject
phone: tollfree 1-877-832-2129
Location: Kauai
band: Once Upon A Tuesday
Song title: Gypsy, ect.
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/onceuponatuesday
Description: Well the songs you will hear are some simple cuts we made a few months ago as a full three piece band. The bass player has left but the guitarist and drummer are still hard at it, recording a pro disc. We just want some acoustic shows to play until our bass player gets back, i hope you enjoy we are very impressive live!
Members: Josh Olson, Tyke Reesy
Influences: Acoustic Rock, Dave Mathews , Blues
Contact name: Josh Olson
Contact phone: 808-630-4380
Location: Oahu
band: Pacifica
song: Forgiveness is a Virtue
web: http://www.myspace.com/Pacifica
description: We're a new band, and we have our own sound...
members: Ernie, Ikaika, Kika, Ricky, and Jay
influences: Thrice, SOTY, Finch, Deftones, Madonna, The Used, Thursday, Poison the Well, Open Hand, Coheed and Cambria
website: www.Myspace.com/Pacifica
contact Name: Pacifica
contact Phone: 808 429 0923 (Ask for Ricky)
Location: Oahu
band: Port Guyana
song: Dirty Looks
web: http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Port_Guyana/
description: Warm Progressive indie pop with female fronted vocals
members: Gwen-Vocals/Guitar, Paul-Guitar/Vocals, Eric-Bass, James-Drums
influences: My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr., Tears For Fears, etc.
website: http://portguyana.cjb.net
Location: Oahu
band: Cheryl Rae
Song title: Midnight Rain
Web link: www.cherylrae.net
Description: Singer/Songwriter/Performer, Acoustic Solo up to full band
Members: 1-6
Influences: Sheryl Crow, Beatles, Sting
Contact name: Pat Mullen
Contact phone: 808-283-3140
Location: Maui
band: Radio Sushi
Song title: Something Or Other
Web link: www.myspace.com/radiosushi
Description: funk+classic rock with metal/punk influences
Members: Ryan Luersen (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Gerrit Evensen (Backup Guitar), Oren Yoeli (Drums), Matthew Terada (Bass), Aurora (Lead Vocals)
Influences: Led Zeppelin, RHCP
Website: www.myspace.com/radiosushi
Contact name: gerrit evensen
Contact phone: 247-3284
Location: Oahu
band: Satellite Grey
Song title: A Cry For Help
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/satellitegrey
Description: Creation of changing dreams and personal evolution; Producing a unique blend of pop hooks and rock guitars standing on a foundation of a funk/progressive rhythm section. Started their journey with 2 goals: break free from the norm and think out of the box!
Members: Kara, Mel, David, Beek, Jason
Influences: Coheed & Cambria, Incubus, Tool, The Muse among others
Website: http://www.satellitegrey.com
Contact name: Jason Smith
Location: Oahu
band: Saving Cadence
Song title: Person Place or Thing
Web link: www.myspace.com/savingcadence
Description: We're a three piece and we've been together for about two years. Music always comes first in our lives no matter what. We create all originals from scratch. We have experience performing in front of others already, and we just recently got into recording.
Members: Taylor- vox/bass, Jordan- guitar/vox, Keegan- drums
Influences: The Starting Line, Taking Back Sunday, Saosin, Self Against City, Cute Is What We Aim For, Underoath, rock/experimental/power-pop/alternative
Contact name: Taylor or Jordan
Contact phone: 262-2442
Location: Oahu
band: Scar Below The Sleeve
Song title: Dreams Of An Arsonist
Web link: http://home.ripway.com/2005-4/283296/index.html
Description: 4 guys who love music and enjoy creating it. Email us if you would like to hear some songs. Our website will be up soon.
Members: Jess-Vocals,Mike-Drums,Klit-Bass,Rich-Guitar.
Influences: We're influenced by anything and everything music.
Contact name: Rich
Location: Oahu
band: Secondhand Sin
Song title: Pretty Lies
Web link: http://www.secondhandsin.com/vault.html
Description: Check out the rest of the website. These are 3 of our first originals.
Members: Luke (Vocals), J.D. (Guitar), Beek (Bass), Wilson (Lead Guitar), Jason (Drums)
Influences: Listed on the website
Website: http://www.secondhandsin.com
Contact name: JD
Contact phone: (808) 375-6757
Location: Oahu
band: Selected Out
Song title: The Last Four Bridges (Ver. 1)
Web link: http://www.purevolume.com/selectedout
Description: We're ready to rock the living daylights out of you and leave you gasping for more.
Members: Bain (vocals, bass), Derrick (guitar), Colin (guitar), Bobby (drums), Brent (guitar)
Influences: Thrice, FFAF, Silverstein, Atreyu, Iron Maiden, Senses Fail, Underoath
Website: www.myspace.com/selectedout
Contact name: Derrick
Location: Oahu
band: stigmata
Song title: omens
Web link: http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=29318
Description: hard rock with elements from various styles to appease anyone. diversity and pureness are the best words to describe our music. couldn't get the files of the songs we really wanted onto our site (file too big) so check us out live!
Members: sean-vocals, luke-guitar, roy-drums, bryce-bass
Influences: everything!
Website: www.sonicbids.com/stigmata
Contact name: sean amaral
Contact phone: 808-783-4157
Location: Oahu
band: Stillborn Skies
Song Title: Love2hate
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/stillbornskies
Web Link2: http://www.stillbornskies.com
Description: catchy lyrics & melodies surrounded by music that spans from hard
rock to progressive metal, and back again to modern pop/rock
Members: Pat, Brian, Jay
Influences: Coheed & Cambria, Escape the Fate, Bayside, Taking Back Sunday
Website: http://www.myspace.com/stillbornskies
Contact Name: Pat, Brian or Jay
Location: Oahu
band: Stoic FB
Song Title: Ultimate drug
Web Link: www.myspace.com/stoicmusichi
Description: Stoic F.B. is a four peice hard rock group that has been making its mark on the scene. The band is gearing up to debut its first studio quality cd. Look for it in November.
Members: Ryan-Git/vox Eli-drums/backup vox Alika-lead git/backup vox Daniel-bass/backup vox.
Influences: Peanut butter and jelly
Website: www.myspace.com/stoicmusihi
Contact Name: Ryan
Contact Phone: 8083304045
Location: Oahu
band: Sunday Morning Chaos
Song title: Open The Eyes
Web link: www.myspace.com/sundaymorningchaos
Description: Formed in 2005, We are a christian rock band, playing revamped rock worship that you can bang your head to. We've played along with Pennylane, Aces, Kid Brother, 2464, and have that kind of sound and influence. |
Members: Justin Lewis, Mike Lewis, Kaleo Rittmeister, Brad Johnson
Influences: Funeral For A Friend, Saosion, Finch, old school metal, new metal and emo/ screamo
Website: www.myspace.com/sundaymorningchaos
Contact name: Justin Lewis
Location: Oahu
band: Sunday Silence
Song title: Erase Fear
Web link: myspace.com/sundaysilence
Description: Hot shiet...nah idk..a bunch of strangers who got together one day and started playing...a testament of how music brings people together.
Influences: Thrice, tbs, blink, and more
Contact name: Tiff
Location: Oahu
band: The Tanklers
Song title: Joe
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/thetanklers
Description: We're just a band, plain and simple. Don't know how to explain what we do, but we just have fun, and people seem to enjoy what we're doing.
Members: Matty Sumida (Drums) Oliver Boe (Guitar) Chris Johnston (Guitar) Keenan Aldersen (Bass)
Influences: Too many, but it doesn't really show in our music.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/thetanklers
Contact name: Keenan Aldersen
Contact phone: (808)341-6313
Location: Oahu
band: Micah Teruya
Song Title: Walking by the Side of an Angel
Web Link: http://www.sonicbids.com/micahteruya
Description: God has opened my eyes to self-destructive lifestyles as well as cruel injustices in the world and has given me the desire to address these through my music and life. I want to share a message of hope.
Members: Vocals, Guitar- Micah Teruya Bass- Jacy edlao Drums- Jordan Kamikawa
Influences: Switchfoot, Incubus, Jeff Buckley, Dustin Kensrue, Bealtes, Etc..
Website: http://www.micahteruya.com
Contact: 8083850463
Location: Maui
band: Vega
Song title: Mercury Caballero
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/vega
Description: A progressive rock band originally from hilo, now living on oahu.
Members: Kamran Samimi, Tyler Wolff, Alexei Samimi, Waiaka Kealamakia, Joe Formanek, Chris Formanek
Influences: the mars volta, opeth, Kalapana
Website: http://www.myspace.com/vega
Contact name: Tyler Wolff
Location: Oahu
band: Villan
song: The Path
web: www.myspace.com/villan
description: Solo Artist form Hawaii & North Cal
members: Villan
influences: Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Midnite, Yellowcard
website: www.myspace.com/villan
contact Phone: 808-216-2771
Location: Oahu
band: Youth In Asia
song: All But You (Dunn-Dunn Song)
web: http://www.myspace.com/youthinasiafuck
description: kill your fucking face music.
members: Mike (guitar) Bronsen/BK (guitar/singer) Anthony (Drummer) Alika (Bass guitar)
influences: zeppelin, def leppard, thrice (BK), taking back sunday, finch, (Anthony), Tool, Bush (Mike), Motley Crue, 80's metal (alika)
website: http://www.myspace.com/youthinasiafuck
contact Name: BK, ALIKA, ANTHONY, MIKE
contact Phone: alika (8083952855) or BK (8085619193)
Location: Oahu
band: Zound Box
Song title: Trapped
Web link: www.zoundbox.com
Description: We are a 5 piece band that was formed in OCT04. We play mostly original and play some covers.
Members: Notso (Lead Vocals and guitar) Joel (Acoustic Guitar), Tim (Lead Guitar and Keyboards), KC (Bass), and John (Drums)
Influences: Many old and new school rock bands. Scorpions, Nirvana, Poison, Creed.
Website: www.zoundbox.com
Contact name: Doyle Purdy
Contact phone: 286-1433
Location: Oahu
SKA
band: Black Square
Song title: We Believe
Web link: www.myspace.com/blacksquare
Description: Reggae-Core. Punkrock inspired reggae with a Ska flavor
Members: Josh86-vox & guitar, Nick Danger-bass, Brian Kim-Drums, Johnny Boto-Trumpet, T.R.-Alto sax, Gbone-Trombone
Influences: Operation Ivy, The Clash, Bad Brains, Ooklah the Moc, Toots and the Maytals
Website: http://www.blacksquaremusic.com
Contact name: Johnny Boto
Contact phone: (808) 384-5706
Location: Oahu
band: The Golfcart Rebellion
Song title: Saturday Morning
Web link: www.myspace.com/thegolfcartrebellion
Description: formed from the ashes of Your Accomplice and NVP with a dash of Colorado flavor.
Members: Brian: Vocals, Guitar. Kaz: Vocals, Guitar. Taylor: Bass. Nehu: Drums. Geoff: Trombone. Ian: Sax.
Influences: The Suicide Machines, Slapstick, Streetlight Manifesto, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Rancid.
Website: www.geocities.com/golfcartrebellion
Contact name: Nehu
Contact phone: 3860437
Location: Oahu
band: Go Jimmy Go
song: soul arrival
web: http://www.gojimmygo.com/av.html
description: old-school rocksteady tunes...
members: Jason 'Bison' Friedmann - vocals, Ian Ashley - guitar, vocals, Cameron Wright - bass guitar, Shon Gregory - drums, Eric White - saxophone, Fernando Pacheco - trombone
website: gojimmygo.com
Location: Oahu
band: Johnny Five
Song Title: Caretaker
Web Link: http:// myspace.com/johnnyfivealive
Time: Kauai's own Johnny Five has been creating original tunes since 2004. The band succesfully fuses a handfull of genres and influences, creating a unique sound, and high-energy rockin' show!
Influences: Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, NOFX, Specials,
Website: http://www.myspace.com/johnnyfivealive
Contact Name: Dustin Stratton
Contact Phone: 808-346-4318
Location: Kauai
band: Pimpbot
song: Phat Fish
web: http://www.pimpbotmusic.com/PhatFish_hi.mp3
description: Pimpbot is commonly described as ska/punk but it's obvious that other influences exist, such as reggae, jazz, hip hop, hard core and even a dash of salsa.
members: Fernando Pacheco: lead vocals/trombone, Rylan Yee: keyboard, Chris LaPan: drums/vocals, Tom Coleman: guitar/vocals, & Mike Lewis: bass
influences: Urge, Warsaw, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Ocean 11, & Quarashi
website: www.pimpbotmusic.com
phone: (808) 391-3040
Location: Oahu
band: Upstanding Youth
Song title: Jimmy
Web link: www.upstandingyouth.com/music.html
Description: Sublime with horns, bob marley on speed, marching band punk.
Members: Marc Allred, Tom Robertson, Demitri Marmash, Aaron and Adam Eskaran, and Tim Goshi.
Influences: Ska, Reggae, Punk
Website: www.upstandingyouth.com
Contact name: Marc Allred
Contact phone: 386-2571
Location: Oahu
REGGAE
band: : Buckz Boys
Song Title: Simmer Down
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/buckzboyzhawaii
Description: Island lovers rock reggae influenced original songs with a mix of roots, funk and rock, have played with local acts such as natural vibrations, ooklah the moc, sashamon, the wailers, paula fuga, go jimmy go, and more
Members: Jai, Danny, Tim, Ron, Andy, Bill,
Influences: Bob Marley, Sublime, Steel Pulse, Pepper, incubus, Led Zeppelin, gregory issacs
Website: http:// www.buckzboyz.com
Contact Name: Jai Rodgers
Contact Phone: 808 295-4982
Location: Oahu
band: : Danyo Cummings
Song title: Perfect Together
Web link: www.myspace.com/danyomusic
Description: I'm a 20-year-old singer/songwriter/musician from the island of Kauai. I began my musical journey in High school, jamming and recording homemade demos. Eventually realized that music is my true passion and Ishould be taking it seriously.
Influences: Reggae, R&B, Hip-Hop, Ska, Jazz, Funk
Website: www.myspace.com/danyomusic
Contact name: Danyo
Contact phone: 808.346.7880
Location: Oahu
band: 5th Freedom
Song title: Dubemphetamine
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/fifthfreedommusic
Description: progressive reggae fusion incorporating elements of funk, latin, jazz, and hardcore.
Members: Jesse - vocals, rhythm guitar; Paul - lead guitar, backup vocals; Harry - bass; Zach - drums, percussion
Influences: Ozomatli, Groundation, Steel Pulse, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Herbie Hancock, Incubus, Sergent Garcia
Website: www.geocities.com/fifthfreedommusic
Contact name: Paul
Contact phone: (808) 384-5971
Location: Oahu
band: Irie Love
Song Title: Here For You
Web Link: http://www.myspace.com/irielovemusic
Description: Kailua born and raised, Irie Love's music is organic reggae with a neo/island-twist!
Members: Irie Love
Influences: Lauryn Hill, Fiji, Bob Marley
Website: http://www.myspace.com/irielovemusic
Contact Name: Irie Love Richards
Contact Phone: 808 754 6556
Location: Oahu
band: The Ionz
Song title: Jah Music
Web link: www.myspace.com/ionzreggae
Description: Original Roots Reggae Band
Influences: Steel Pulse, Groundation, Ooklah the Moc, John Browns Body...and much much more.
Website: www.myspace.com/ionzreggae
Contact name: Jason Silva
Contact phone: (808) 398-6777
Location: Oahu
band: Neken
Song title: Grote Rd.
Web link: www.nekenhawaii.com
Description: We love hawaii and surfing, were all about making good music for all listeners. Our style would be considered punky funky reggae.
Members: Ambrose - Bass, Jarrod - Guitar & Vocals, Wayne - Drums, Jason - Lead Vocals & Guitar
Influences: Aswad, Steel Pulse, Police, Tower of Power, Nofx
Website: Nekenhawaii.com and www.myspace.com/neken
Contact name: Wayne Santos
Contact phone: 808.235.0415(office) 808.227.4967(cell)
Location: Oahu
band: : 7P.M. (Seven Positive Minds)
Song title: Mysterious Lover
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/7pm
Description: The Band Is Made up of Seven Talented Musicians. They Work hard and put there minds together to make the perfect sound for all to listen to.
Members: Pu'unui, Kellen, Enid, Art, Chauncey, Sherwin and Kaleo
Influences: Everyone: New, Old and Upcoming.
Contact name: Pu'unui
Contact phone: (808)382-8006
Location: Oahu
band: Thick Tubes
Song title: Freedom Fighters
Web link: http://www.thicktubes.com/cdthick2.html
Description: Thick Tubes is a surf reggae band that is influenced by all types of music. We've played the usual venues (Kapono's, Don Ho's, Pipeline) but are open to all gig offers.
Members: Denny, Ulu, Steve, Jane, Darin, Dave, Pat
Influences: reggae, rock
Website: www.thicktubes.com
Contact name: Darin Au
Location: Oahu
'OTHER'
group: Craig Christiansen
Song title: Vivian
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/craigchristiansen
Description: I'm a solo acoustic singer/songwriter. Mostly soft, mellow stuff. Looking to play out.
Influences: Joshua Radin, Glen Phillips, James Blunt
Website: http://www.myspace.com/craigchristiansen
Contact name: craig christiansen
Contact phone: 808-342-8314
Location: Oahu
group: Dub Phylum
Song title: Easy Global
Web link: www.myspace.com/dubphylum
Description: This diverse, six man line up delivers a different breed of funky rock that not only gets you off your feet with its melodies, but keeps you on your toes with its message.
Members: N8 drums Dave lead guitar Oi vocals Saloman vocals Luca bass Geph vocals keyboard guitar
Influences: Steel Pulse, Primus, Tool, Rush, 311, Jimmy Hendrix, Luther Van dross, Boyz to Men, Michael Jackson, and Bob Marley
Website: www.myspace.com/dubphylum
Contact name: Geph
Contact phone: 808-358-5545
Location: Oahu
group: Fab 4
Song Title: Oldies But Goodies
Web Link: http:// myspace.com/fab4hi
Description: We are a cover band doing some of the best songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and now!
Members: Brandon Kahele, Janel Akana, Kea Davis-Milo, Frank Villanueva
Influences: Earth Wind & Fire, Cheryl Lynn, Chaka Khan, Elvis, The Temptations, The Stylistics
Website: http:// myspace.com/fab4hi
Contact Name: Brandon Kahele
Contact Phone: (808)489-5732
Location: Oahu
group: Fence Castle
Song title: The Fertility Dance
Web link: http://myspace.com/fencecastle
Description: "The hottest shit in all of the land," according to this jamaican guy i know. Fence Castle (the inovator of porno funk) is the biggest thing out of waianae since....well...ever.
Influences: RHCP, Sublime, George Clinton, Bubba Sparxxx
Website: myspace.com/fencecastle
Contact name: Vance Bernades
Contact phone: 349-0156
Location: Oahu
group: Flash Funk Renegade
Song title: Spin out replica
Web link: www.myspace.com/FlashFunk
Description: Rock-Jazz-Funk Fusion on Acid, instramental, but vocal at times.
Members: Wes, Mike, Jossiah
Influences: Hendrix, Volta, Flea, Jaco, Primus, Les Claypool
Website: www.myspace.com/flashfunk
Contact name: Mike Winterbottom
Contact phone: 808-222-4669
Location: Oahu
group: Anita Hall
Song title: Fantasy
Web link: www.anitahallonline.com/listen/index.htm
Description: Being backed up by Hawaii's premier musicians is what really make me shine. Depending on your event I can provide an intimate piano/vocal duo or a swinging 8 piece band that can change gears from jazz to top 40 dance in a heart beat.
Influences: Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, James Ingram, Luther Vandross
Website: www.anitahallonline.com
Contact name: Anita
Location: Oahu
group: Good Job Jordan
Song title: covers
Web link: http://www.purevolume.com/garagelapuz
Description: these are the only uploaded we have. originals are in the process of being uploaded. it still defines our softer sound
Members: Jordan- drums, Brian- bass, Zach- lead guitar, Beverly Ann- rhythm guitar
Influences: Brand New, Senses Fail, Reel Big Fish, The Early November,Indie, emo, semi-screamo, moving lyrics
Contact name: Beverly Ann
Location: Oahu
group: Gulley
Song title: Introducing
Web link: www.myspace.com/gulleyrap
Description: A solo hip hop artist from Missouri, claiming STL. I moved to HI in 2003 for the army. The song listed is my first release from my upcoming album "Songs 4 Ann Marie". I have more songs I can perform.
Members: Gulley
Influences: 2pac, Biggie, The Game, Kanye West
Website: www.myspace.com/gulleyrap
Contact name: Brandon Gulley
Contact phone: 808 221-2584
Location: Oahu
group: H20 (Hard2oppose)
Song title: Tree Chord Sampler
Web link: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=3988873
Description: We do every type/kind/style of music. Recently dipping into the Originals, we still rely on covers to pay the bills. Chicago, T.O.P, E.W.F, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Jazz, Current Rock, Alternative and Old School.
Members: Steve, Shane, Kelly, Derek, Darin, Garret, Gilbert & John.
Influences: All of the above...
Website: www.hard2oppose.com
Contact name: Steve
Contact phone: 808-864-7953
Location: Oahu
group: Kupa’aina
Song title: Night Marcher or Simple Island People
Web link: www.cdbaby.com/kupaaina
Description: Kupa’aina means people who love this place (Hawai’i), local people, simple island people. We are a hybrid of what is old and new to this land, we are a mixture of cultures and spiritual influences.
Members: Lau Aloua (slack key guitar), Kalama Cabigon (vocalist/chanter), Kevin K.J Chang (vocalist), Keao Cockett (keyboard, ukulele, saxaphone), Mark Lutwak (keyboards/accordian) and Jason Tobosa (drummer).
Influences: Hui Ohana, Sons of Hawaii, Bob Marley, Ice Cube, Gabby Pahinui
Website: www.kupaaina.com
Contact name: Jamie Chang
Contact phone: (808) 387-9854
Location: Oahu
Genre: Progressive island contemporary/traditional music.
group: Lia
Song title: La Espera
Web link: www.musikfiend.4t.com
Description: Hawaii's one and only Latin Reggaeton Artist.
Members: Lia
Influences: Daddy Yankee
Website: www.musikfiend.4t.com
Contact name: Angela Montilliano
Contact phone: 808-280-3132
Location: Maui
group: Lo-Boy
Song title: Gimme 1 mo
Web link: myspace.com/loboymusic
Members: Abbey & Karyn
Influences: Gnarls barkley
Website: www.lo-boy.com
Contact name: Abbey
Contact phone: 808-205-1270
Location: Maui
group: MC Scratchnutz
Song title: First Timers
Web link: www.myspace.com/scratchnutz
Description: comedy hip hop, very vulgar.
Contact name: tony
Contact phone: 808-590-9785
Location: Oahu
group: Milo Shade
Song title: Let It Go
Web link: http://mp3download.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bandprofile.downloadSong&bsid=53243&song_name=LetItGo&fid=2827023
Description: Contemporary band that plays multiple genres of music; all about good sound and high energy; interesting covers and originals a must!
Members: Nols, Tiks, Bernie, Matt, Aaron and Jenn
Influences: No Doubt, Save Ferris, Sade, Dancehall Crashers, Los Lonely Boys, Neo-Soul trendsetters, Bob
Website: www.miloshade.com
Contact name: Tiki
Location: Oahu
group: Kristen Nakasone
Song title: Just As Much
Web link: http://www.myspace.com/kristennakasone
Description: Kristen has been compared to Norah Jones, Tristan Prettyman, and Jewel. She draws inspiration from her everyday life, but most of all her experiences with love, both good and bad.
Members: Kristen Nakasone
Influences: Love, betrayal, pain, friendships, family, daily life
Website: http://www.myspace.com/kristennakasone
Contact name: Kristen Nakasone
Location: Oahu
group: Solis Occasus
Song Title: Kite Treaty
Web Link: http:// www.myspace.com/solisoccasushi
Description: Proggressive grooves. Complex, yet easy on the ears. A sound you won't find anywhere else in these islands.
Members: Nate, G, Luca, Jordan
Influences: Everything
Website: http:// www.myspace.com/solisoccasushi
Contact Name: G
Contact Phone: 808-389-0572
Location: Oahu
group: The Whiskey Shits
Song title: The Version / Beer Everyday
Web link: www.myspace.com/thewhiskeyshits
Description: RUDEBOYHARDCORE. its a mix of punk reggae and dance hall beats with hard riffs drops dub outs and smooth bass licks
Members: Shawn Shits, CCup, Kumu Kapulu, Dave Garvin, Nick
Influences: Jack Daniels, Jimmy Bean, New Castle, Malt Liqour
Website: www.myspace.com/thewhiskeyshits
Contact name: Jayme @ Rude Bits Productions
Location: Oahu
group: Alison Joy Williams & Pacific Crossing
Song title: Far Away
Web link: http://www.alisonjoywilliams/music/
Description: Indie songwriter, Americana with Rock, Blues and Country influences.
Members: Alison Joy Williams vocals, Drew St. Charles Lead Guitar, Rick Gonzalas Bass, Bongo Bob or Johnny Kai Drums,
Influences: Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Rait, Wynonna, Etta James
Website: www.alisonjoywilliams.com
Contact name: Alison Joy Williams
Contact phone: (808) 225-0079
Location: Oahu
band: Irrepressible heroes
SONG: SAMPLES OF SONGS
WEB LINK: MYSPACE.COM/IRREPRESSIBLEHEROES
DESCRIPTION: PROGRESSIVE POWER METAL WITH BLACK METAL, POWER METAL, NEOCLASSICAL INFLUENCES
MEMBERS: RONSON LEAD GUITAR , (VOCALIST IN NEAR FUTURE), DILLON LEAD AND RHYTHM GUITAR, ALYSSA DRUMS
WEBSITE: MYSPACE.COM/IRREPRESSIBLEHEROES
CONTACT NAME: RONSON
CONTACT PHONE: 8083661615
LOCATION: OAHUWeb link: www.myspace.com/laissezfairemetal
Description: this is how we want to do metal.
Members: Kevin (vox), Richard (drums), Jimmy (guitar), Josh (guitar), Willie(bass)
Influences: the human mind.
Contact name: Kevin
Contact phone: 387-0226
Location: Oahu
band: A Hollow Union
Song Title: Break/Birth/War of Mind/Confinement of man
Web Link: http:// myspace.com/ahollowunion
Description: 5 piece Alternative Metal/Rock band. No one like it on the island. Play anywhere, anytime, with anyone. Demo available on request.
Members: Haji-vox, Camille-guitar, Alex-guitar, Freddie-bass, Garrick-drums
Influences: Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Disturbed, Slayer, Otep
Website: http:// myspace.com/ahollowunion
Contact Name: Lee
Contact Phone: (808) 636-7509
Location: Oahu
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