Music is powerful, but good music is revolutionary. Rebel Zion formed in 2009 with this idea in mind.
When Kimo Watanabe was looking for musicians to help him on a recording project he enlisted the help of long time friend and incredible bass player from Hilo Hawai'i, Aaron Okura. Aaron, quickly got buy in on the project from Shaun Thomas, a percussionist from Utah with a wide reaching reputation as one of the best drummers in the Salt Lake Valley. Between Aaron and Shaun, Rebel Zion boasts a driving rhythm section second to none.
Finding a lead guitar player was a bit harder, but the boys were able to hook up with Page McGinnis, recently back from a stint in the Middle East with the military. Page's intuitive ability to find the core of a song, and do whatever is necessary to bring it out and enhance it, made him a natural fit.
For keys, Bronte James of Afro Omega fame, stepped up and lent his expertise. Bronte has toured all over the United States on various projects and has a sense for the music that is really on par with the best of the best.
While the idea was to just get together to work on a studio project, the guys gelled so quickly and had so much fun, they decided to make a go of it and we're quickly playing gigs both big and small all over the Salt Lake Valley. From City Celebrations boasting a 20,000 people turn out to the larger Samoan Cultural Celebration, Rebel Zion is quickly gaining a solid fanbase and looking to continue making the music that they love.
Hey bro where are you recording your music? I got a friend with a studio you guys should get together and throw down some tracks. Hit me up I will talk to him as well... Much Love
Would love to be there but my wife is having surgery on the 21st so I will not be able to make it. We should try and get together though it would be a good time. Cant beat the live sounds of good music and good BBQ together. Much Love
Well if you want some good BBQ Im good with the smoker and I cook for 25+ so if you want too you and your boys could come and have some good food and kick some good sounds. Would love to have you over for a BBQ. you can ask Moroni about the food..HA HA HA love good food and music.. Get at me if you are interested. Much Love
Yeah man Moroni is good people and so is his family. He came by and played at my house a while back everyone loved it...I really like your stuff and would love to hear more. Maybe you will have to come by and play at a BBQ HA HA. Much Love.
