King of Hawaii

Road Trip King of Hawaii

While they deliver the traditional surf rock sound with ease, their specialty is blending in unique sounds and textures from all over the globe. - Phil Dirt, KFJC, Surf's Up! From The Ventures, The Sonics and The Kingsmen, to Hendrix, Heart, Sir Mix-a-Lot and the Grunge scene, the Pacific Northwest's hearty legacy of powerful, individual musical voices is the ground floor for all who follow. Included in the mix are the two & a half decades of original NW Rock/Surf music that King Of Hawaii has shared with thousands of fans over those years. Rarely recorded, "Road Trip" marks a vital creative moment in the band's history as they combine elements of surf, western, rockabilly, and Latin music over 10 new tunes, for a melodic, catchy and joyous celebration of Surf culture. With driving drums, reverb-drenched Fender guitars, and memorable melodies, they also feature rich harmonies, inventive arrangements, and surprising melodic interest supplied by trumpet, pedal steel and fiddle. From the western-inspired "Big Sky" or "San Onofre Suits" to the the cinematic "Caliente!" or the raw power of "Man O War" and "Ratchaser," Road Trip is one enjoyable ride.