Stories
Brandon Bray & Brown Spice "Polynesian Girl" on Homegrown
"Polynesian Girl" by Brandon Bray & Brown Spice You all know Nohelani Cypriano's "Lihue" hit from the Homegrown II compilation. But did you ever check out the Brandon Bray track on the LP? Wait—don't go to the turntable just yet. Why? Because you can watch Brandon Bray & Brown Spice on the Homegrown TV show. Flash back to 1974 Hawaii and turn on the television. (*edit, July 2020 — I lost the link to the video mentioned. If anyone finds it, please send an email.) You'll see Honolulu radio broadcaster Ron Jacobs in living color as the host of his...
No Shortage of Good Music: The Glass Candle Band Reunion
After some 40 years, the Glass Candle Band once again proves they are one of Hawaii's best performing acts. Glass Candle rocked their reunion show at Hawaiian Brian's for a remarkable end to 2011.
Stacie Johnson "Woman In My Eyes"
"In My Eyes" by Stacie Johnson Any Lemuria fan knows that Stacie Johnson is a vocal powerhouse! But did you know that at age 13, Stacie recorded this soulful Motown track? Her vocal skills are immediately apparent--she's a natural talent! Enjoy.
In Search of "My Life": Interview with Eddie Tsuru
Bassist Eddie Tsuru emailed me in June to see if I had Brandon Bray's first single, "Glad You're In My Life". Unfortunately, I've never heard the song. But our subsequent interview revealed an impressive number of bands Eddie performed with, from fusion group Merlin to wedding entertainers Kaleidescope.
The Glass Candle Band: Surviving the Test of Time
Time is a fragile thing. Each year melts away faster than the last. For musicians, recording a song is the single greatest tactic to beat the effects of time. Luckily for Glass Candle, their music lives on.