Kapakahi 2010 Kick-off Show January 22, 2010

NEW Year, New Music, NEW KAPAKAHI! 2010 Kick Off Party at Slims


San Francisco, CA - Reggae-Rock band, KAPAKAHI, returns to Slims in San Francisco to debut 5 new songs and a new direction at their 2010 Kick Off Party, Friday January 22nd, 2010!

In 2009, Kapakahi released their Light Up EP, which was featured on the iTunes US Reggae home-page under “What we’re listening to”. Their self-produced music video for the title track reached homes in over 17 countries through channels like MTV, Channel V and ABS-CBN. Following the release, Kapakahi rocked shows with bands like Ozomatli, Blondie, UB40 and SOJA in support of their album….2009 was a good year, but was only a foundation for the future.

Recently, the five members of Kapakahi have added 2 horns (trombone and trumpet) as well as keys to the group to give them a new, fresh, full sound: “We are meant to be an 8 piece band with a full horn section and keys…that’s the sound that we have always heard in our head and to realize it is really something special” states drummer/manager Steve Salta.

The new songs are more uniform, hit harder and involve our emcee, Lansky, more. “He’s become a full-time member of the band,” says Mike Dayao, lead singer and guitarists, “and our music reflects that.”

“We’re really excited about the new direction of our music. We think it’s catchier, better and we think people will respond to it more than our old stuff….of course, we’ll still play our old songs,” says Chris Jones, bass player and vocalist.

What’s this new direction Kapakahi keeps talking about? Come to Slims on January 22nd and find out. Along for the show will be SF’s Jahlectrik opening the night, friends of Kapakahi from San Luis Obispo, Still Time, in the main support slot and co-producer of Light Up, DJ Deedot on the 1’s and 2’s.
Quick Facts:

WHAT: KAPAKAHI’S 2010 Kick off Party at Slims w/ DJ Deedot, Still Time and Jahlectrik

WHEN: Friday, January 22nd, 2010. Doors 8pm.

VENUE INFO: Slims, 333 11th St. San Francisco, CA www.slims-sf.com

COST: $13 presale, $15 @ the door, www.slimstickets.com. Dinner packages available

RSVP on FACEBOOK @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=32674035629#/event.php?eid=168246127209&index=1

Media Inquiries: Please contact Steve Salta, spsalta@gmail.com, 415-269-8674

Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=32674035629#/event.php?eid=168246127209&index=1