Sing the Body
Hallowbaloo Street Festival:
Saturday, October 29th
FREE Show!!
Nuboo Stage - 6:45pm
A band whose name was inspired by the great words of Walt Whitman has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, they do just that. Honolulu Pulse (social media site of the Star-Advertiser) writes, “Their sound is a blend of rock, folk and alternative music that has fused into a unique sound of their own. Both are not just talented musicians, but really great singers as well. Their songs are addictive to listen to and their energy is infectious.”
Sing the Body approach music with a less is more attitude a la The White Stripes and The Black Keys. Sing the Body is comprised of only two musicians: Zack Shimizu and Elijah Oguma. But just as with the two aforementioned national acts, having merely two people on stage in no way limits the size or impact of Sing the Body’s music. Instead, it gives Shimizu and Oguma a huge open canvas on which to paint. And that they do using their deep talents to create a barrage of rich, multi-hued colors via lead vocals, harmonies, a snare drum, tom drum, mini Korg synthesizer and a kick-tambourine (a tambourine set-up & played by Oguma like a kick-drum). Tie it all together with quality, catchy songwriting, and you have a group with a very bright future.
Hallowbaloo Street Festival:
Saturday, October 29th
FREE Show!!
Nuboo Stage - 6:45pm
A band whose name was inspired by the great words of Walt Whitman has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, they do just that. Honolulu Pulse (social media site of the Star-Advertiser) writes, “Their sound is a blend of rock, folk and alternative music that has fused into a unique sound of their own. Both are not just talented musicians, but really great singers as well. Their songs are addictive to listen to and their energy is infectious.”
Sing the Body approach music with a less is more attitude a la The White Stripes and The Black Keys. Sing the Body is comprised of only two musicians: Zack Shimizu and Elijah Oguma. But just as with the two aforementioned national acts, having merely two people on stage in no way limits the size or impact of Sing the Body’s music. Instead, it gives Shimizu and Oguma a huge open canvas on which to paint. And that they do using their deep talents to create a barrage of rich, multi-hued colors via lead vocals, harmonies, a snare drum, tom drum, mini Korg synthesizer and a kick-tambourine (a tambourine set-up & played by Oguma like a kick-drum). Tie it all together with quality, catchy songwriting, and you have a group with a very bright future.
Proof of this praise comes in the form of Sing the Body making it to the finals in Nemesis Productions’ Battle of the Bands earlier this summer, and the buzz and countless bookings the band has enjoyed in recent months. In July, the band shrewdly stepped back from it all to focus on finishing an EP, and Hallowbaloo will be one of the bands first forays back into the local Live music scene.
It’s noteworthy that all the above kudos and buzz have come about quickly. Shimizu and Oguma are not only young musicians, but they’ve also been playing together for less than a year. Getting so much attention and praise in such a short period of time is a significant statement. Click the “Video” button above and see why so many are excited about watching Sing the Body carry the Hawaii flag forward. Hallowbaloo will be the first time that many see and hear Sing the Body, and we can’t wait to watch and listen to the reactions!
It’s noteworthy that all the above kudos and buzz have come about quickly. Shimizu and Oguma are not only young musicians, but they’ve also been playing together for less than a year. Getting so much attention and praise in such a short period of time is a significant statement. Click the “Video” button above and see why so many are excited about watching Sing the Body carry the Hawaii flag forward. Hallowbaloo will be the first time that many see and hear Sing the Body, and we can’t wait to watch and listen to the reactions!
