"We’re
just a little different. It’s not traditional Hawai`ian
but a fusion of adult contemporary music of Hawai`i today, written
and performed hoping to share our aloha." - singer-songwriter
Bob Rogers
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Behind
the Music with Hawaii's
Coconut Joe
Tropical
Rock from the Islands.
Formally
with the group Earthsong, Hawai`i born and raised singer-songwriter,
Bobby Rogers put together
the band, Coconut Joe in 1996 performing his
music at venues and concerts throughout the state. A 3rd generation
kama`aina (local), Bob's focus was to share his tunes of growing up
in the islands, reflections of love, family, and offering introspective
views of life.
Today
the band is made up of veteran Hawai`i musicians providing an engaging,
energetic and honest musical presentation from the islands featuring
their trademark vocal harmonies. Former Schnazz and Heebeejeebee
Brothers guitarist Frank Kam
joined Bob in '97 bringing his years of versatile guitar licks and vocals
to the group. Bob's wife, Barbara
Ann also provides backing vocals and percussion. Long time
Hawaii bassist/vocalist Peter Agustin
joined the group in '99 and New York schooled drummer Joey
Holliday round out the band.
The band released their first
CD Two Waters in 1999 reaching high on the national
MP3.com charts with their hit Two Pineapples In NY City (#1 on
the national Folk Rock charts for two weeks in Jan 2000. Hawaiian
Rain hit the Hawaiian Charts repeatedly from 2000-2002).
Review:
Middle Of The Ocean
Entertainment Editor Wayne Harada from the Honolulu Advertiser
says... .
"(CJ's
Middle Of The Ocean) is an easygoing, tropical treat, with songs
that relate to fun in the sun, joy in the water, memories of an
island paradise by daylight and by night."
"Sweet
Angelina," "Island Rendezvous" and "Haupia"
are laid-back tracks projecting a lifestyle
in the tropics; it's the perfect companion while relaxing beneath
a coconut tree, on a sunny summer afternoon at the beach.
Sit back and LISTEN
to CJ Sampler:
MP3
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In 2002, the group released
their 2nd CD, Middle Of the Ocean including
their popular Sweet Angelina and Island Rendezvous
receiving airplay as far away as Ireland and Tokyo.
In 2003, Coconut Joe introduced
a special island pop and rock show to the convention circuit and corporate
parties. Along with special cocktail music and dance sets, these private
concerts featured the group's "Growing Up In Paradise"
songs with stories about the islands. It's all done with catchy, contemporary
styles and provides a fun and special island experience for visitors as
well as local audiences.
The group is currently working
on their 3rd CD with lots of new original tunes.
Mahalo (thank you) for any
kokua (help) you can offer in spreading the Word of Joe. - I`okepa Niu
(Coconut Joe)
Turtle Bay Records
P.O. Box 777, Kailua, Hawaii 96734
(808) 263-0373 F(808) 263-0323
e-mail: bob@coconutjoe.com, web: http://www.coconutjoe.com

Coconut Joe
1999, © 2002, Turtle Bay Records © 2005, Robert C. Rogers
© 1997-2003 All Rights Reserved
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