M i g h t y J

So it’s 2 in the afternoon on a Friday, and the weather is NASTY… at least on the Windward side. The volcano has been getting crazy on the Big Island of Hawai’i and the VOG has been affecting me big time. The sky was never no dark. Mai chilled at my house for a bit and we noticed how ridiculously dark it was outside. It’s been about an hour since the rain poured down, but I foresee a gloomy evening. How random! It was beautiful outside this morning. But, you know, as crappy as the weather may seem, that’s one of the things I LOVE about living in Kane’ohe… The rain, the clouds… When I see that, the first thing I do is look at the BEAUTIFUL Ko’olau mountains. Man, those waterfalls falling down that majestic mountain range is indescribable, fo sho!

The weather made me think about the volcano (Kilauea), which made me think about how hot I remember the lava rocks being when we went there about 5 or 6 years back… which in turn made me think about this ridiculously funny video I saw on you tube. It was a favorite video on my friends you tube page, so it made me curious. It’s this chick from New Jersey (I think) named, Jenny Owens Young. She remade Nelly’s song, “Hot In Herre” and put some folk-like twist on it. The video is so random, but the first line in the song grabs you and you have to hear it all. Click on the picture below to take you to the video!

Also, remember to check out OUR latest videos on you tube! Click here.

peace out homies,

j.

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MighTy J hits Lily Koi again, Friday night from 10pm-1am!
$3 drink specials!
21 years and older
Cover=$5

Join the ladies at the Hawaii Book & Music Festival 2008 on the grounds of Honolulu Hale.

MighTy J performs on Sunday at 2pm-3pm!

Hope to see you there.

The ladies of MighTy J and friends had a BLAST on the Waikiki strip. Click on the pictures below to watch the videos!!!

Part 1

The girls walk the Waikiki Strip. Check out the dude with the bucket drum kit. Plus Jenn calls out the kickin’ drunk guy…

Part 2

The girls take over Moose McGillyCuddy’s in Waikiki.

Part 3

The final part of the 3 part series. The girls have their slumber party!

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My turn again … hehe …

Yesterday Mai, Jenn and I had the pleasure of playing at my old Alma Mater … Iolani. I was ecstatic that Mighty J got to play at the annual Iolani Fair that happens every April. It was great to be back and I was overwhelmed with gratitude that I had the opportunity to play in front of some of my peers, current students, their parents and previous mentors. I got to see my former class president, my most dear friend Noli and her daughter Sunny, and one of my favorite teachers Mr. Hackler in the crowd. Many high school memories flooded back once I stepped foot on campus, and then I saw all of the new amenities that have been added over the years. Yes, I admit I felt a tinge of jealousy well up … especially seeing the new parking structure and the new amphitheater but I guess with time you have to stay current with your facilities to stay competitive with providing a well rounded education and safe area for parking … hopefully for the students those days of getting parking tickets along Date Street and the Ala Wai are over!

Overall I thought we had a great gig … personally .. it was a tough crowd but we came, we performed, we conquered… HAHAHA! Hats off to our boys who held it down and big kudos to Aaron for doing really well for a 1 rehearsal performance with us.

So bringing up a point that Mailani had made in her last blog about how important SOUND is … I must say that FRED from IOLANI was exceptional. He had all the necessary equipment, multiple monitors, amps, drum, wireless and amp mics, etc. to insure that sound would NOT be a concern of ours as vocalists and musicians. We’ve had gigs in the past where we couldn’t hear anything at all or there was excessive echo and feedback but not at this performance. SO … I want to send out a HUGE MAHALO to FRED LI and his Sound Crew.

Now I wish I had the opportunity to eat at the fair thats normally my most favorite part of any fair or carnival … cause I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted a turkey leg and some andagi but at least Rai was able to get a tomato plant, basil plant, blueberries, squash, and snap peas for less than $12. What a steal!

A hui hou …

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