"Reflection is only a moment of quite meditation and thanks for all that has been given." Gary Washburn of the 1970s Big Island jazz-funk ensemble Justin Thyme discusses his influences and ideas that continue to drive his music.
"It's like my own little mission, trying to spread the love vibration in my music. I always try to bring people to a higher consciousness in my shows." – Loyal Garner
Mike Lundy's The Rhythm Of Life is as serious of a 'holy grail' as they come. It's funky as hell, rare, and every song is channeled from the furthest reaches possible within one man's soul. Mike Lundy goes deep, is what I'm trying to say.
Intoxicating, cool, funky, and surprising—the Alika Lyman Group's performance at the Dragon Upstairs was a delight. This trio of talented individuals finessed their way through every song that night.
"Back then all those bands was positive: Kool & The Gang, Commodores, Earth Wind & Fire. It was all uplifting, it was all high energy. Everybody go crazy when their songs comes on. It still sounds fresh..."