Guy Cruz has been surrounded by music his entire life, having come from an extremely talented, well-known musical family. His father Ernie Cruz, Sr. is a composer/singer having several recordings to his credit. He passed on to his children the love, understanding and passion of music. All of Guy’s siblings are involved with music in some form or fashion. Some chose to express their abilities in dancing while others delved into composing, singing and recording CD’s on their own. His older brother John released his CD in 1996 and had numerous Hoku nominations winning two of them. His oldest brother, Ernie, Jr. was half of the well known duo Ka..au Crater Boys and has been recording for years and is a recipient of several awards. There’s also the very talented sisters who dance as well as sing. Mom, who has a beautiful voice, has also recorded on her sons’ albums.
Guy, who was reluctant to become yet another Cruz family member in the music industry, tried to avoid the concept of becoming a musician. He chose to enlist into the Army for four years. Finding himself away from home and alone without any family around him, he quickly became homesick. It brought to reality the meaning of family, friendship, and support of friends. He spent numerous hours in quiet reflection and expressed those thoughts on paper in songs. Following the discharge from the Army, he returned to his home in Hawai..i. He continued to compose songs, still procrastinating the inevitable, all while supporting both of his brother’s successes in the music industry, watching them rise to the top of an uncertain business. Guy would join them on stage for a song or two and enjoyed singing at family barbecues but still preferred to limit sharing his talent to only those close to him.
Some other people that Guy has respected and admired in the music business include James Taylor’s styling as well as Eric Clapton. You can hear their influences come across in Guys debut release Judgement Time, which Guy worked closely with his producer, brother John. What had once been reluctance in entertaining the thought of entering the music world, quickly became enthusiasm when approached by John to share his songs with the world.
Guy sings with passion that makes your heart melt. His original songs reflect a universal love that anyone can relate to. Whether it’s reggae, country, blues, or contemporary; Guy stirs feelings in those that listen. To watch him live, you can see his soul shining through with every song. His emotion and passion can’t be hidden any longer. One cannot conceal a talent such as Guy Cruz...it was merely a matter of time before this musician shined! Since the release of his CD, he has become one of the hottest new artists to explode onto the music scene.
GUY CRUZ - JUDGMENT TIME (1998) This 1998 album is the debut solo album for the youngest child of the legendary Ernie Cruz, Sr. Brother John produced this CD. He and Ernie Jr. make guest appearances, as does B.B. Shawn. Highlights include the title track, plus a reggae-style remake of Paul Simon’s "Me and Julio (Down by the Schoolyard)".
Midsummer Mardi Gras! "once a year is just not enough"
TONIGHT from 6-8pm @ INDIGO
Hey na! Hey na! Get ready for an evening of New Orleans style fun. John Cannizzaro of Delta Skelta, will be joined by Bobo Buteris for a rockin big easy set to kick off the Summer in Style in the Green Room. This is part of a series of local shows, before leaving for the West Coast for the "Aloha Ya'll" Summer Tour. Come on out and pass a good time with us.
whats up MR CRuz hope all is well on vacation in minnesota be back july 11th will come see you and your people at gordan biersch when we get back take care talk soon
Hope this finds you well/warm/happy. I also am writing to advise you that in July I will be San Francisco and will be walking in the aids walk on July 19th. I am inviting all to come walk with me. I walked in the first San Francisco aids walk in the 80's/will continue to walk to honor the friends I have lost to this senseless disease...to affirm to those living with HIV that I am aware of their challenge and I support/respect them on their journey. My hope is that the govt will someday stop wasting tax dollars taking pictures of pot holes on Mars/invest on finding cures for senseless diseases...til then I walk. If you can not join me in the walk, please know I'd welcome/genuinely appreciate your sponsorship of me in the walk. If you would like to walk with me/ or sponsor me please reply to me here and I will get the information to you...regardless...be gentle with yourself/others...again...aloha
The 808 Scene Zine would like to make a profile for your band on our website, www.The808SceneZine.com, under "Featured Bands. " If you'd like a piece of the website all for you, please send us: * a write up about your band * a few photos * a link to embed your music video if you have one * your myspace page or website address * a real e-mail * a track or two of your music
We will only put your music up on your web profile and we will also play it on our radio show, the Local Lounge, on Radio Free Hawaii (Fridays 7-9pm) if you give us permission.
E-mail the info to the808scenezine@gmail.com.
Thanks! Sorrow & Katie The 808 Scene Zine "Your source for local music. "
Check out our slide shows commemorating 3 years in the scene at www. Myspace. com/The808SceneZine. Remember Detox? Temporary Lovers? Shoko Kono? Wormwood? Flow? The beginning of Cherry Blossom Cabaret? You might just be in there!
Here's the first one below. The second can be seen on our profile (link above).
WASSUP MR CRUZ WE GO TO SEE YOU AT GORDAN BIERSCH AND WE ALWAYS HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE ENTERTAINMENT IT IS DEFINITELY NOT A DULL MOMENT WHEN GUY S AROUND I HOPE ALL IS WELL AND BEST LUCK IN THE FUTURE .
I WORK FOR AN AMAZING ATTORNEY WHO HAS A AMAZING LIFE HIS WEBSITE IS OUT HIS PRESS RELEASE IS COMING OUT I THINK YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT HIS BOOK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What if someone walked into surgery and awoke quadriplegic never having been warned of this risk? What if they not only survived but also endured the horrors of this disability with hope and humor? What if they returned to school, earned a masters degree in theater and then a law degree and got married? And then had a son and became widowed. What if they wrote a funny and tearful book about it? What if they wrote a play, too.
Someone did. That someone is Brian Shaughnessy. Not only is Brian an individual with a disability -- quadriplegia -- he is also an attorney, actor, director, writer, husband, father, entrepreneur and quite possibly the funniest man on four wheels. The Squeaking Wheel -- an Unauthorized Autobiography, is his brutally honest story of living life from an electric wheelchair. The story focuses on his accomplishments without sentimental back-patting. The reader will be laughing through the tears.
Brian's friend and former teacher Mark Medoff, Oscar nominee and Tony award winning author of Children of a Lesser God, had this to say.
"Brian Shaughnessy tells his story of suffering and survival with extraordinary humor and compassion. Fate dealt him what might seem an impossible life. His journey is harrowing, horrifying, and finally inspirational. His dignity, his humor, his life have informed my own. I am indebted to him for all he is. "
Brian awoke from surgery at the age of 24 paralyzed from the neck down. He was not told of this possible outcome and got a wheelchair. Nonetheless he returned to school, earned a BA in Theater and English, the
