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OOKLAH THE MOC was formed in 1997 playing a mix of roots reggae and hardcore. Through the years and several lineup changes, Ooklah became a strictly roots dub reggae band and reached its present 8-person lineup in 2000. Instrumentation consists of Ryan 'Jah Gumby' Murakami on bass, John 'Barrucus' Davis on drums, Asher Philippart on lead, dub, and rhythm guitars, Gary Nakano on trumpet and flugelhorn, Tony Bush on trombone, and the vocal trio of Jimbo 'Ras Bird' LaPierre, 'Sista Micky' Huihui, and Nick 'Kali' Navales on lead and background vocal mixes. In 2001, OOKLAH THE MOC released their debut album, ITES MASSIVE, a 16-song original roots dub reggae conglomeration. Ites Massive was released under Ghetto Cirus Records of Hawai`i and is currently distributed straight from the band at Ghetto Circus Records. Additionally, Ooklah the Moc has tracks on the Quiet Storm Records compilation disks, ROOTS MUSIC I, II, and III. Currently, Ooklah the Moc is creating their sophomore album, to be completed and released in Fall 2003. If you love up the ooklah please contact us...if you want to get one of the first batch of Ooklah's second CD, email and get on the emailing list. Mahalos to the bredren and sistren around the world... OOKLAH THE MOC is at its best live and direct in concert and has played crazy shows all over O`ahu, Maui, Kaua`i, and the Big Island, and has also opened for many international artists such as Michael Rose, many of the Marley Ohana, ASWAD, Yami Bolo, Maacho, Wailing Souls, Gregory Isaacs, Long Beach Shortbus, Slightly Stoopid and played with top local bands such as Moemoea, Dread Ashanti, Natural Vibrations, THC, Maacho, BET, Go Jimmy Go, Pepper, FIJI, Humble Soul, Warsaw, and many others. Check out the artist's website: http://www.ooklahthemoc.com Track List: 1. Blessed 2. Creator 3. Sound Creation 4. Haunted House 5. Live Love 6. Fafa Island 7. No More Tears 8. Herbal Meditation 9. Spliff Mood 10. Dance Ram 11. Melvin's Surprise 12. Humble Vibes 13. Upon This Land 14. Pidgeon Peas 15. Children Free 16. Dub Ramification Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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