For 7 years now, PIMPBOT has been blaring infectious tunes out of Honolulu's nightlife capital: Waikiki. PIMPBOT's music caters to the audiences of Hawaii's booming tourist industry as well as its thriving underground music scene. In a world of cover bands, the band has always stayed true to their original material. Admit One carries humorous stories from everyday life - from having breakfast after a one night stand (the 2008 Hawaii Music Award-nominated “Thanks For The Eggs”) to driving with an empty gas tank (“Driving On E”). 

The members of PIMPBOT are homegrown but well traveled, having toured various parts of the U.S. Mainland several times and expanding their fan base. Admit One blends the band’s acquired influences of reggae, dance rock, hard-core and rocksteady into their signature brand of ska/punk. 

For more info visit PIMPBOT on Myspace


 

There is something significant taking place in local music, something just beneath the surface, and beyond the laid back sounds of Jawaiian and reggae staples. Rock and Roll in Hawaii is still alive and well. With a handful of national breakthrough acts in recent years, there are local musicians who are excited to welcome a new generation of Hawaiian rockers. Amongst this group stands three young men from Oahu's Kailua town; a band that goes by the name Büsekrüs (pronounced "Booz-ee-cruise"). 

Imagine a hybrid mix of Alternative, Pop-Rock and Reggae and you might start to get a clearer picture. On the Rocks feature twelve originals, showcasing the very best of what Busekrus has to offer. Their catchy, tight and smart songs have been described as "radio ready". 

For more info visit Busekrus' Official Website


 

One Life At A Time is the first compilation CD release from Pass Out Records.  This album presents a multi-genre collection of all original songs from Hawaii’s underground rock scene such as veteran bands Missing Dave, Pimpbot and Black Square to up-and-coming acts such singer-songwriter Shawn Davenport and rock band Busekrus.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD will directly benefit Perudonations.org, a Kaneohe-based charity raising funds to help two Peruvian boys receive medical care.  Warning: Parental advisory, contains explicit lyrics.


 

Abraham "Abe" Lagrimas, Jr.  is one of the most gifted musical artists to emerge from the state of Hawaii.  A drumming sensation from an early age, he's appeared on stage, radio and television with a who's who in the Hawaii entertainment scene.  Proficient in all styles of contemporary drumming, he's dazzled audiences with his great feel, musical interpretation, and tasteful solos.  Prior to graduating from high school, he's won several national music achievement and scholarship awards, received artist endorsement deal from drum manufacturers and toured the US and Japan.

In addition to his drumming, Abraham is also forging new ground as a multi-instrumentalist (vibraphone, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and ukulele), jazz composer and arranger.  Late 2005 marks the debut of Abe's instrumental release Dimensions.  Dimensions is an introduction to the rising ukulele prodigy and his jazz improvisational prowess on the instrument.  For more info visit Abe on Myspace


*2006 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Nominee (Most Promising Artist)