Category Archives: News

Is Reggae Dead or Alive?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by pak

In support of our show this Sat Feb 4 at Nectar Lounge, Seattle newspaper The Stranger published an article today titled “For and Against Kore Ionz,” in which writers Charles Mudede (from Kwe Kwe, Zimbabwe) and Dominic Holden (from Seattle, … Continue reading →

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“Love You Better” #13 on Da Pāʻina

Posted on January 30, 2012 by pak

Reggae is a force to be reckoned with in Hawaiʻi, with many major radio stations spinning it all day long. Back in August we did a live in-studio with Phat Joe on Island 98.5 (check out the iPhone video he … Continue reading →

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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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Photos: Bumbershoot 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

Photos by Absalom Shantz and Kizamu Tsutakawa

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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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