Kawao

Bio:

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Member Since:

December 14, 2004

Members:

For booking information please contact KEN THOMPSON at (808)-239-4100..
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=Walt G.=
Vocals/Ukulele

=China=
Vocals

=THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORT KAWAO=
THE BOYS

=Wendell Ching=
Drums

=Kainoa Delo=
Bass

=Royce Trugillo=
Keyboards & Back-up Vocals

=Jaden Jumawan=
Electric Guitar & Back-up Vocals

=Dustin Chang=
Saxophone

=John Kimura=
Trombone

Influences:

KAWAO: DETERMINED Kawao’s lover’s rock, reggae, skanking, pop, rhythm & blues, island sound will intrigue many audiences in the 808-state, nationally, and internationally, far reaching across Oceania as of Guam, Saipan and Tahiti, to Japan and Germany. Their highly recognized Kawaostylee vibe – sexy, smooth, energetic reputation from their numerous live performances will surely be a satisfying and pleasing flavor to the ear. Now in 2010, Kawao’s resilience is magnified in their new fourth album entitled DETERMINED. Amid chaos and controversy, KAWAO’s remarkable talent and fierce determination help to solidify their legacy as one of Hawaii’s Island Contemporary Music artists’ whose songs have now worked their way into the very fabric of our times. With the blend of pop, reggae and rhythm & blues this album DETERMINED is impeccable with Kawao’s well known traditional ukulele and keyboard sound. Tracks such as “PUSH COMES TO SHOVE” featuring DJ Audissey, “GOING SO CRAZY” and “SERIOUS FOR ME” featuring Bay area artist Rudy “Rude Boy” Rovetti, will keep you grooving and coming back for more. This album also introduces a new format of live horns on tracks “BOUNCE”, “SWEET BABY”, “HOUSE PARTY”. Teaming up with island reggae icons Peni of Natural Vibrations and Papa T. of B.E.T. creates a silky, smooth, lovers rock track “NEVER GONNA GIVE”. The collaboration of live horns and featured artists add depth and character to KAWAO’s music, resulting in an album that is overall more cohesive with a definite tighter sound to vibe to. KAWAO established their island music credentials in 2005 with their debut album One of Those Days. Fall 2006 their smash hit “Girl, Let Me Know” hit the airwaves and they continue to demonstrate such hit potential in subsequent years with the release of sophomore album The Secret’s Out! in 2006 and third album in 2008 The Bond That Binds. From backyard kanikapila to the heights of superstardom, to dominating local favorite hot spots, to 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano nominees, to winning People’s Choice Hawaii Music Awards twice for reggae album of the year, and 2009 DVD of the year With Love & Appreciation dedicated to their loyal fans. KAWAO juggles the increasing demands of family, day jobs and a music career. With the release of this new album, KAWAO is DETERMINED to win your approval as they live up to their name KAWAO – in translation, to work together to bring you island music that is satisfying to your soul! On the cover: Point of interest, ..Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii – symbolical representation of chaos, and the struggle of identity. The Palace withstands the negative influence to restrain a thriving Hawaiian community and promotes the perpetuation of our Hawaiian culture. A legacy lives on. Hawai..i ..E a!

Sounds Like:

"Kawao Stylee!"

Record Label:

Jus-Us Kawao Records

Label Type:

Indie