M i g h t y J

Apparently, no one wants to post about this so I figure I should. The biggest challenge, I ASSUMED, of bringing three talented musicians together to create a single project, would be to treat the musicians as a group rather than as three individuals. Well, I assumed wrong and as they say I “made an ass out of u and med.” Mighty J has proven to be an effective trio. Well it might be proper to say that they are an effective trio in my eyes (or ears.) After all, I have pretty much been the only person to hear everything this group has to offer, until this past Saturday night.

Mighty J along with the rest of their band members put on an impressive show at Osake’s this past Saturday night folks. I assure you that I am not the only one that felt that way. Their one hour set seemed too short, and this is coming from someone who does not enjoy going out to watch concerts! The three ladies performed many of their bound to be hits at this performance, and have truly captured the very essence of their unique yet highly addictive sound. The audience was boppin’ their heads throughout the entire set, and yelling and screaming for more between songs.

They started their official set with “Calling Out,” a song that many of you have heard before especially because it’s the song that has circled the internet many times over. It was at that point that everyone in the joint knew they were in for a very special treat. The introduction for the song (different from the recording) left me wondering what song they were playing, but it was arranged in such a way that it built my anticipation. Once the groove dropped, it was clear that it was “Calling Out,” and Mighty J did not disappoint. At this point I needed another Coors Light, as I needed to get into party mode, and considering the set was only an hour, I needed to get there fast.

The songs that followed included many more originals from their album along with a rockin version of “Doo Wop,” a better than the original version of “Stars Are Blind,” and a smooth version of “Sweetest Taboo.” Ironically they finished their set with their original “Girls Night Out.” Ironic because my night pretty much finished at the end of their set, but then again I’m not a girl.

So in closing, If you missed the show, Losah! Don’t miss the next one. This could be the beginning of a very big thing. This could be the era of Mighty J. Well, maybe I’m taking it too far, but you really gotta see these girls to appreciate what I’m talking about. Congratulations Mighty J! Also congrats to the band: Kapono, Matt, Kalei, and Ka’imi for really holding strong and of course to Precision Sound.

Oh one more thing, just so you don’t think I appreciated everything at the show, let me just say that the lighting sucked. Osake’s needs to step that up. Other than that, the Coors Light was good.

On a side note, Jenn and I have talked about doing a program about the show on the DoctorTrey.com podcast so tune in if you’d like to hear more of what went on that night and even what’s to become of Mighty J TV. One day we might get Tiki and Mai on with us, hopefully, maybe, but probably not.

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