Author Archives: pak

Songs of Freedom

Posted on January 13, 2012 by pak

Next Wednesday we share the stage once again with The Wailers at Neumos here in Seattle. After a late rehearsal last night at Monk’s Garage we started talking about our favorite Bob Marley & The Wailers songs and instantly began … Continue reading →

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10 People Who Inspired the 2011 Release of World War Free

Posted on December 23, 2011 by pak

With 2011 slowly coming to a close, every newspaper, magazine, and blog worldwide is publishing a Top 10 list of some sort. We thought why not do one of our own? Ever since the release of World War Free this past … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Quotes of 2011

Posted on December 10, 2011 by pak

“As songs with a social consciousness fade from the airwaves, we find refuge in the few stations that play bands like Kore Ionz, and we should thank these stations for their early impressions on musicians like the guys in this … Continue reading →

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We Love You John From Florida

Posted on December 2, 2011 by pak

Earlier this week we received a wall post on Facebook from John Hose, who traveled all the way to Seattle from Florida for Bumbershoot 2011. He wrote an amazing review of World War Free on his blog, Ramblings of John, and we’ve … Continue reading →

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Moloka’i Hoe 2011

Posted on November 6, 2011 by pak

Since 1952, teams of paddlers have made the annual trek across 38+ miles of treacherous open ocean from Moloka’i to O’ahu. Featuring outrigger canoe teams from around the world, the Moloka’i Hoe tests the limits of physical and mental strength … Continue reading →

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Bumbershoot

Posted on September 2, 2011 by pak

This is what it looked like at Bumbershoot 2009 after the sun broke through the clouds and told the rain to go away. This year we are back, ready to rock the Fisher Green this Sunday once again. And, if … Continue reading →

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The Crocodile

Posted on August 25, 2011 by pak

Last Saturday. You came. You skanked. And because of you, the night was GREAT! We just went through an entire roll of photos of YOU. And we couldn’t decide how to narrow down all the beautiful shots, so we set … Continue reading →

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World War Free

Posted on August 20, 2011 by pak

The day is finally here. The big release. World War Free. We’ve been in and out of Aleph Studios in West Seattle recording, mixing, and mastering the album with our producer Mell Dettmer since April 2010, and so much has … Continue reading →

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Island 98.5

Posted on August 17, 2011 by pak

Yesterday we were invited by Phat Joe to do a live in-studio on The Reggae Cafe on Island 98.5 in Honolulu. He played the album version of “First Avenue” and had us perform a special acoustic version of “Love You … Continue reading →

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Native FM

Posted on August 17, 2011 by pak

Back in June we sent a stack of the Love You Better EP to radio stations down the West Coast and over to Hawai’i. And then we waited. Made phone calls. Sent emails. And waited. Then, in the middle of … Continue reading →

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