The Band

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii Education: Waipahu High School (class of '01); Berklee College of Music (B.Mus Ed, 2005) Instruments: ukulele, drums, piano, guitar, bass, percussion, vocals

Since his early teens, Abe has performed professionally with the finest musicians in Hawaii and the World.  An explosive and musical drummer, he shared the stage with a spectrum of artists ranging from jazz, classical, to contemporary Hawaiian.  Prior to graduating from high school, Abe received numerous national awards from the Drummer's Collective (New York City), Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) and the Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts (Washington, DC).  To date, his tour resume includes performances in throughout the United States, Japan and The Republic of Korea.

In addition to his performance skills, Abe wears many hats as composer, arranger, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.  He is also an artist endorser for Paiste Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks and Ko'olau Ukuleles.  Abe recently graduated from Berklee with a Bachelor's of Music degree in Music Education.  For more info: www.abrahamlagrimasjr.com

Randy Wong Hometown: Kailua, Hawaii Education: 'Iolani School (class of '99); New England Conservatory (B.Mus, 2003);  Harvard University (M.Arts Ed.); Carnegie Mellon University Instruments: bass, melodica, percussion

As a performing musician, Randy has studied and performed a wide range of classical, contemporary, jazz, and ethnic music: in his native Hawaii he has played with popular local artists and at top Hawaii venues, including the 1998 & 1999 Pro Bowls in Aloha Stadium; on the Mainland he has studied with jazz bassist Cecil McBee, and with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Randy has also been awarded national recognition for his achievements in classical, jazz, and contemporary music. His orchestral performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio’s classical music program Performance Today.

Randy is a 2003 honors graduate of New England Conservatory with a Bachelor's of Music degree in Classical Double Bass Performance and a graduate student of Harvard's school of education completing coursework in their a master's in Arts-In-Education program.  Randy recently spent time at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA pursing further musical studies in bass performance.  He currently resides in Boston, MA where he is known as Professor Flower Humming.  For more info:  www.randywong.net

Eric graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor's of Music degree in Music Business Management. Upon graduation, he moved to New York City and worked as an intern at Billboard Magazine before landing a job with hit 80's record producer Mike Thorne at his indie label/recording studio, The Stereo Society.  A couple of years later, Eric found himself working for leading independent music publisher Cherry Lane Music Publishing.  He also performed throughout the New York/New Jersey music scene in the alternative rock band SPRAKATAKS.  Eric now resides in Hawaii and plays drums for ska/rock/reggae band PIMPBOT.

Eric is a self-proclaimed music workaholic.  In his off hours, you can find him dabbling with music production, songwriting, and overseeing the business affairs of his brother Abe Jr. and Akamai Brain Collective.





HONORARY AKAMAI BRAINERS:
Yohei Nakamura (guitar), Alden Tokuzato (guitar)
Mitchell Wilcox (drums), Brandon Tucay (drums)
WAITIKI Wahine (hula dancers)

Alden Tokuzato (left) and Abe Lagrimas, Jr. in front of Alden's Waikane Store located
on Oahu's Windward Side.  Stop by for the best Korean chicken and sushi to go!

Abe is an artist endorser for Ko'olau Ukuleles




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