The diverse styles of blues, reggae, and progressive rock blend seamlessly in the three-part harmonies produced by this unlikely trio of ukulele, bass, and drums. Featuring Jason Arimoto on the ukulele, Mark Sakaue on bass, and David Morgenthaler on drums, this electrifying trio delivers a jolting fusion of sound that you have to hear to believe.
myspace.com/jmdband
youtube.com/ukebassdrums
CONTACT
Booking: JMDlive@gmail.com
Mark Sakaue (bass)
Jason Arimoto (ukulele)
David Morgenthaler (drums)
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Past Shows:
2/28/08 Malibu Inn
3/30/08 14 Below
4/07/08 The Airliner
5/11/08 14 Below
5/15/08 Good Hurt
5/26/08 The Airliner
5/30/08 The Red Barn (Nashville, IN)
6/06/08 Tangier
7/18/08 El Cid
8/02/08 Ford Amphitheatre
8/16/08 Fais Do Do
8/23/08 JACCC Plaza, Little Tokyo
9/05/08 Bean Blossom Blues Fest (Nashville, IN)
9/24/08 Cafe Cordiale
10/10/08 Tangier
10/17/08 Wokcano
10/26/08 Trip
12/14/08 Trip
12/27/08 On Stage (Honolulu, HI)
1/17/09 Trip
2/05/09 Dakota Lounge (formerly Temple Bar)
2/15/09 Ritual
2/23/09 Smokehouse
6/11/00 Viper Room
6/24/09 Genghis Cohen
Guest Performances:
9/16/07 Lady L, Air Conditioned Lounge
12/14/07 Lady L, The Mint
4/12/08 Donovan Lyman & Blue Meridian, Hotel Cafe
4/30/08 Donovan Lyman, Cafe Cordiale
6/22/08 Deron Wade, 14 Below
7/13/08 Lady L, The Mint
7/16/08 Donovan Lyman, Cafe Cordiale
7/18/08 Ken Oak Band, El Cid
11/06/08 Donovan Lyman, Genghis Cohen
12/27/08 Manoa Backyard, On Stage
2/23/09 Donovan Lyman, Smokehouse
Influences
Jake Shimabukuro, Gordon Mark, SRV, Corey Harris, Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Son House, John Lee Hooker, Hendrix, Santana, Tom Waits, Clapton, IZ, Ka'au, Bob Brozman, Bob Marley, Guy Cruz, John Cruz, Ernie Cruz, OAR, Robert Randolph, Gabby, Led (Zepplin and Ka'apana), Gov't Mule, Albert King, Robert Cray, Watermelon Slim, Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Kongar-ol Ondar, The Ken Oak Band, John Mayer, John Garcia, Sol Ho'opi'i, Dirty Sweet, Get Back Loretta, Lady L, Donovan Lyman, Deron Wade, Jude Hernandez, Link Wray, Pure Heart, Colon, Leonard Kwan, Makaha Sons, Alvin Okami, & more to come
Sounds Like
The flavor of Hawaii with the soul of the blues...
Originally from Hawaii, weaned on Hawaiian music and later drawn to the blues, Jason Arimoto's passion is Blues Ukulele. These eclectic influences come together in his “island blues”--the flavor of Hawaii with the soul of the blues. Dispelling the ukulele's often underestimated musical range, he incorporates both acoustic and electric styles in his playing. As a performer at the 2008 Bean Blossom Blues Festival (Nashville, IN), he showcased the versatility of the ukulele as an electrifying lead blues instrument. Ukulele Underground selected his cover of "Little Wing" as the Best Vocal Performance video of the year. Recently joined by Mark Sakaue (bass) and David Morgenthaler (drums), the JMD trio rocks with a reggae-rock-blues vibe.
CONTACT
Booking:
JMAmusic@hotmail.com
Check out my Blues Ukulele videos at www.youtube.com/facemeltingukulele:
"Little Wing" - 2008 Ukulele Underground Award for Best Vocal Performance in a video
Sorry I haven't been in touch recently. Now I am hear to tell you about a gig we have coming up. Hope you can make it. We will be at OnStage Drinks and Grinds, 802 Kapahulu Ave, Friday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Welcome my friend, Please excuse us if we already sent this to you, we are getting ready for something HUGE! So stay tuned. The more people coming together and helping spread awareness is more powerful. I started writing Just over FOUR Months ago and it is already a huge success! People from all around the world sending there success story’s to me how I have inspired them in so many ways! It is so wonderful! I am moving forward in telling my story, spreading awareness. Thank you for joining me! You must be a wonderful person to care enough to take your time to spread awareness. I look forward to knowing you. I have triumphed over Domestic Violence. My horrific story is in my blog. Please read and feel free to post it on your website. To help spread awareness. I am almost finished with my book of my life and how I overcame DV thru practicing what I know about the law of attraction. My passion is to teach others how they can do it as well. I have written most of it in my blog on an almost daily basis for the past FOUR months!!! There is a pest that is trying to stop me, and he is a politician Named Bart Mulvihill! Check it out! I suggest starting on the oldest blog so it makes sense and you know who the people are. To find the story of how I came to start writing, look for “THE BIG BANG, My husband tried to kill us both then when he failed, he killed Himself” Or “My Story” It will blow you away! You will find that on my main page. There is a lot more to the story than that. I was abused as a child then it followed me into my relationships as an adult. I HAVE TRIUMPHED OVER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
J- Hope you're groovin on an inner plane. Just got back from a house concert with Deni Bonet - brilliant violinist. She was part of the Mountain Stage band; I saw her play with Robyn Hitchcock about a dozen years ago. Anyway, she has become infatuated with the ukulele and has join the Ukulele Underground. I told her I knew a guy who could play Lenny and Little Wing on the uke. Impressed, I'd say. Your video will be on her page soon. Cheers, TomX
Jason, Whats up bro how is everything? Hope all is well man. Peace! P.s. Jake Shimabokuro is freaking amazing man, been watching alot of his videos on youtube.
Thanks for the add. If you want to sample more of our stuff, check out the other Stratus Blue Myspace pages listed in my Top Friends. Welcome to our world! We are happy to be a part of yours!! Aloha!!!
We're trying to get the word out that the Back Home In Lahaina restaurant gig has been postponed due to a project we are working on.
But we have this coming up!
Tuesday, April 21 * 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Loyola Marymount University
The Living Room (Malone Student Center, on the ground level, next to the bookstore)
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
Parking is free and available in all lots after 4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
It's being presented by Asian Pacific Student Services, Hawaii Club, and the Gay-Straight Alliance.
Online Now!
