Ka Lamakua (the Creative Element) music feature. Big ups to Andrea DeCosta:
"Keeping time with the Human Beat Box"
by Andrea DeCosta
Photo credit: Joe Marquez (the Smoking Camera)
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Ka Lamakua Music Feature
Posted July 15, 2010 at 02:32PM
PUJA 2010: Love Letters at WCC Paliku Theater
Posted May 10, 2010 at 06:02PM
the masterful GUI ALVES for PUJA: LOVE LETTERS 2010
photo: Joe Marquez
the Rhythm Renegades for PUJA: LOVE LETTERS 2010
photo: Joe Marquez
SANGHA Dance Theater for PUJA: LOVE LETTERS 2010
photo: Joe Marquez
COLLEENA SHAKTI for PUJA: LOVE LETTERS 2010
photo: Bob McKeand
SAMANTHA TAVARES of SAMBA AXE for PUJA: LOVE LETTERS 2010
photo: Joe Marquez
ANASMA for PUJA: LOVE LETTERS 2010
photo: Joe Marquez
EL LOBO & MISS WILLOW for PUJA: LOVE LETTERS 2010
photo: Joe Marquez
Willow Chang and Pas…
AA Risings Interview
Posted April 19, 2010 at 05:10PM
This issue of the A-Profiler, Ray Lam interviews Hawaii beatboxing artist Jason Tom. Find out what inspired him to become a beat boxer, what approach he takes to beatboxing, and where he has had the best Chinese food.
A-Profiler is a regular series profiling up-and-coming and established artists in an informal questions-and-answers format. If you would like to find out about past profiles or would like to be profiled, visit http://www.aarising.com/aprofiler/ for more information.
AMIN Interview
Posted April 13, 2010 at 04:39PM
A few weeks ago I did an interview with May Pang's Asian Media Internet News (AMIN) journalist Maimounah Masudi. I share my story along with my experiences with opening for Quest Crew, the Jabbawockeez, Michael Winslow, and my awe-inspiring experience at the International Secret Agents concerts in 2009. Click below image for the complete interview:
Jason Tom AZNRAPS interview
Posted March 5, 2010 at 01:00AM
Happy Chinese New Year!
Posted February 14, 2010 at 12:03PM
I want to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year, lunar new year, and Spring Festival! gong xi fa cai! It's also Valentine's Day ♥. So happy Valentine's Day to you!
My personal 5 Recap on what has gone on in relation to my beatboxing from December 2009 to February 2010 in chronological order:
1. Opening for Michael Winslow was the cream of the crop for my entire 2009 and career. It was a real honor to work with someone I grew up watching in the Poice Academy films. After my performance he encourage…
Metromix 20 Things to Do
Posted January 28, 2010 at 10:12PM
Source: http://honolulu.metromix.com/events/essay_photo_gallery/20-things-to-do/1732724/contentAloha for Haiti
Cherry Blossom Cabaret and The Mercury Bar host a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders, one of the groups providing aid in Haiti. Performers include dancer Willow Chang, Samba Axe, slam poet Bridget Gray, Dakini Dance Company, beatboxer Jason Tom, Laughtrack Theater comedians, DJ Jetboy and DJ Rolando de la Vega.
Aloha for Haiti Fundraiser
The Mercury Bar
Friday, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m.
$…
Last Call & Metromix Picks
Posted December 26, 2009 at 02:59AM
Tonight (Saturday) I'll be performing for Last Call at Fresh Cafe. 8pm-2am, FREE, All Ages!
ART FROM: Angry Woebots, Honozooloo, Ekundayo, Ckaweeks, Poncho, Beso
MUSIC FROM: Kavet the Catalyst, DJ Jet Boy, DJ Memoirs, Nomasterbacks, Kilowatts da Mongoose, Jason Tom the Human Beatbox
Metromix recently picked "20 things to do in Honolulu" before New Year's eve:
http://honolulu.metromix.com/events/essay_photo_gallery/20-things-to-do/1680897/content
Two out of the 20 picked are shows/events I'm als…
Shaka Talk episode 5 LIVE stream
Posted October 15, 2009 at 11:00PM
In about one hour from now (after this blog have launched) you can catch the live stream of episode 5 of Shaka Talk featuring Jason Tom on
Olelo.org.
Shaka Talk episode 5 commercial version 2
LIVE steams on Olelo.org and TV air dates on ‘Ōlelo 52 for Shaka Talk episode 5 featuring Jason Tom are:
Friday, October 16, 12:00AM (midnight)
Friday, October 23, 12:00AM (midnight)
Friday, October 30, 12:00AM (midnight)
Friday, November 06, 12:00AM (midnight)
Jason Tom on Shaka Talk episode 5
Posted October 13, 2009 at 09:09PM
This Thursday night the 5th episode of Shaka Talk will have its television premiere on ‘Ōlelo 52 at 11:59PM. I believe a YouTube commercial of it is in the making as I type.
The 5th episode will feature a half-hour interview I did with show host Diar "D.R." Rhea and co-host Edna McMan. It's my first full length video/TV interview, and it was recorded before I left for Los Angeles. The Shaka Talk interview was fun to do. I want to thank Doug Upp (I've known Doug ever since I started perform…
TGIF MetroMix Cover Story
Posted October 2, 2009 at 11:27AM
Jason Tom's got beat
The young beatboxer is a walking, talking instrument
by Tracy Chan
Metromix
http://honolulu.metromix.com/music/article/jason-toms-got-beat/1504432/content
^----this version has an exclusive photo gallery and video performance from 2008.
He's got beat
Jason Tom captivating audiences with human beatbox skills
by Tracy Chan
Metromix
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091002/ENT/910020317/He%20s%20got%20beat
^---this version has some photos and an exclusive video shot …
Artist spotlight in the 808 Scene Zine
Posted August 7, 2009 at 07:21AM
"If you attend open mics, local rock shows, First Thursdays, or First Fridays, then you probably know Jason Tom. He is Hawaii's premier human beat box whose unique talent has made him a recognizable icon in the local music and art scene" -the 808 Scene Zine
I am spotlighted in issue #41 of the 808 Scene Zine for August 2009, and I am interviewed by Ellice Island. Over 25 issues and more than two years ago I made my debut in this monthly local music and art magazine. Big thanks goes out to the 8…
Hawaii human beatbox Jason Tom at Corned Beef Musubi Eating Contest
Posted June 10, 2009 at 01:16PM
Hawaii beat box guy at musubi eating contest
I'm not sure who've uploaded this video through mobile phone on Flickr, but thanks! This video features a short clip from my March 14th performance for the L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Keeaumoku (Wal-Mart location) Corned Beef Musubi Eating Contest. I've bumped into this video randomly about an hour ago. On a related note, I've had folks from several of my rece…
Jason Tom featured interview with McKinley High School's Student Newspaper "The Pinion"
Posted June 5, 2009 at 12:00AM
Today the McKinley High School Student Newspaper "The Pinion" featured an interview with Jason Tom. Special thanks goes out to the Pinion staff/advisors, Minna Jun, and McKinley High School. This is the online version of that interview.
Image version (click to enlarge)
Text version
Beat boxing toward fame
Honoring a McKinley alum
By Minna Jun
Jason Tom, a graduate of McKinley High School class of '01, is known as the "Human Beat Box." Performing as a professional beat boxer, he first starte…
Jason Tom interview with Ningin
Posted December 25, 2008 at 12:00AM
An in depth Jason Tom interview with Asian Media Community Ningin.
Image version (click to enlarge)
Hawaii Sensation Jason Tom, beat boxer
December 24, 2008 08:12 PM | by 
Maimounah Masudi
Over the years I have seen all kinds of musical talents from different parts of the country and the world. I love the ones that bring something new or something old with a fresh twist on it, not straying too much from the origin. One day I came across a guy on a website that was a music artist. He was very…
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