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.
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AA Risings Interview
Posted April 19, 2010 at 05:10PM
Junior LIVE in Waikiki feat Jason Tom
Posted April 5, 2010 at 06:17PM
This Friday I will be performing as a special guest artist for the "Junior 'LIVE' in Waikiki" show at the Ainahau Showroom.
Twtvite your friends and family about Friday, April 9th's show, because it's going to be spectacular.
http://twtvite.com/jrwaik
Photos courtesy of Joe Marquez of the Smoking Camera
Big ups to Melissa Chang! Also, check out Metromix Honolulu's Tweetup Central:
http://honolulu.metromix.com/events/producer_guide/tweetup-central/1744777/content
In the "Tweetups in Honolulu" they…
Hawaii x Japan human beatbox
Posted April 1, 2010 at 02:47PM
Last week JT of Good Life brought Japan's human beatbox Afra over for two shows at the Lotus Soundbar. It was my first time at the Lotus Soundbar and meeting Afra. Big Mox was also there to jam on the mic with Afra. For the longest I've heard many good stories of Afra (such as him visiting the beatbox community in New York organized by Kid Lucky's Beatboxer Entertainment), and I knew of Afra as the most known/top beatboxer from Japan. Afra, hit me up the next time you're in town.
Here I am Hawai…
Jason Tom AZNRAPS interview
Posted March 5, 2010 at 01:00AM
Jason Tom opens for Michael Winslow
Posted December 22, 2009 at 05:40PM
I will be opening up for the human sound-effects machine/comedian Michael Winslow on Wednesday, December 30th (next week) at Pipeline Cafe. Real stoked. I grew up watching the Police Academy movies.
Jason Tom TEDxHNL
Posted November 4, 2009 at 11:16AM
This TEDTalks' video was filmed on February 2003 (though posted on October 2008), filmed more than a year before I started performing as a beatboxer. Now when I watch it again I find it to be inspiring hearing his snares, vocal turntable techniques, and style. He is quite original.
On May 14, 2009 my general manager sent me this video of James "AudioPoet" Burchfield. Prior to that I googled "beatbox poet" since I find myself mostly connected with the Hawaiʻi poetry scene (as opposed to …
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)
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…
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…
Friday nights with Jason Tom
Posted March 9, 2009 at 10:57PM
This Friday, March 13th from 6-8pm I will be performing live at the L&L Hawaiian Barbecue ʻIwilei location (across Costco near Dole Cannery and Honolulu Community College) on 801 Dillingham Blvd. Ste. 1-E. I will also be joined by a teen group from Mililani High School TreeTop Romantics and other surprise guests.
Flyers courtesy of Banana Grafeeks
Then I'll be in San Francisco for the 2009 ISA (International Secret Agents) concert (http://www.wongfuproductions.com/isa) held at the Palace of Fi…
2009 Chinese New Year Festival at Chinatown Cultural Plaza
Posted January 12, 2009 at 05:58PM
Last Friday and Saturday United Chinese Coalition hosted its first week of the 2009 Chinese New Year Festival at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. I performed two sets Friday night. My special guest Joel Spiral joined me for my second set performance to share the Chinese legend of the Ox.
This week Friday and Saturday will be the second week of the 2009 Chinese New Year Festival. I'm expected to perform on both nights. Joel Spiral will join me again for Friday, and I am working to bring another surp…
Jason Tom Word of Life performance
Posted December 1, 2008 at 05:30PM
I was browsing the web, and found out only today that this is uploaded:
That's me performing at the Word of Life talent contest on October 2008, and following this performance I held a beatbox workshop at Word of Life Academy. I was invited to Word of Life for these specific events by different parties, and knew of the beatbox workshop first. This video showcases my first time at Word of Life, and I now consider Word of Life my home church. Praise the Lord!
Makana and Jason Tom: amazing turnout!
Posted September 14, 2008 at 09:05AM
This past Art After Dark "Hawai`i Ink" event on August 29th, 2008 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts featured Hawaiian slack key guitar master Makana. This event had an amazing turnout, especially those who came to see Makana, and I rock it out. People stood, and even sat on beach mats layering the wet grass from earlier poured rain just to experience the evening with us on that Central Court stage. MELE were also on hand to document my live moment with Makana as part of a reality series project st…
Art After Dark at the Honolulu Academy of Arts: Makana and Jason Tom unite!!
Posted August 21, 2008 at 04:46PM
Upcoming event Art After Dark on August 29th at the Honolulu Academy of Arts from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. It's free to academy members (I'm not a member), $10 to non-members (refunded if you join that night). I encourage all of my supporters who has or has never seen me perform live before to come. Yes I will perform as a featured guest, but there's more!
The theme is "Hawaii Ink" for Art After Dark, and the headline act is Hawaiian slack key guitar master Makana. I will be joining Makana, and his band…
Banner contributions
Posted July 25, 2008 at 12:46PM
Here are some banner contributions by supporters like you.
Here is one designed by Derrick Bass that I now use at the jasontom.com entrance.
Here is one designed by EI for my Music MySpace page:
I'd like to thank both Derrick and EI for their contributions. Keep them coming folks!
jasontom.com models wanted!!!!!
Posted July 22, 2008 at 09:20AM
Calling all fans, groupies, friends, supporters, and all-level models to submit his or her fan photos and or fan art to photos@jasontom.com. Multiple pics welcomed!
Below is a screenshot preview of a featured page coming soon:
Rocket scientists discover Pimpbox???
Posted July 20, 2008 at 06:03AM
Rocket scientists recently found out that if you were to mix Jason Tom beatboxing with Pimpbot, then the "t" (from "bot") tilts to the left, and you get Pimpbox. Okay, that ain't true about the rocket science part, but you should get the idea at the very least.
Upcoming event:
PIMPBOT's Life Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, July 26, 2008
10:00 PM
Don Ho's Island Grill
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Star 101.9 presents PIMPBOT's "Life Concert" a fundraiser for the Life Foundation on Saturday, …
What is going on?
Posted July 8, 2008 at 11:36PM
So what have I been up to lately? Spent Forth of July with Janel, Ellice, new fans, and friends. Several weeks back I had dinner with Roger who've made a flight to Honolulu, who is responsible for digitally recording my most popular YouTube video to date (the one with ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro). I've tweaked around this website a bit, and am getting back into the groove of practicing my craft to enhance techniques. Also, I'm AsianAve's Member of the Day for the 36th consecutive day.
Also …
How is your summer?
Posted June 16, 2008 at 11:25PM
I'm on summer vacation now that school is out, and I saw the Incredible Hulk with Ellice this past Friday. We ate at Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks prior to that and here is my endorsement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxpR4qn6hcq (click to open in a new window)
At the theatre a McDonalds commercial played prior to the movie previews that featured two beatboxers. One of which was Bay Area beatboxer Eachbox who co-produces the Vowel Movement, but I'm not sure who the other beatboxer is. If anyon…
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