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Hawaiian music has evolved like most things on islands do—slowly, and with its own nuances. Bringing a new breed of rock and roll/punk/rockabilly to the mainland are The Hell Caminos, Hawaii’s first band to capture these genres and bring them together. The Hell Caminos will be at Sundance's Place (116 N Montezuma St, Prescott) on May 17th, touring in support of their new CD, Lust.
The Hell Caminos wanted a CD that could accurately represent their diverse sound, and after a first release (Through the Day, and Through the Night, self-released, 2005), two mainland tours, four years and a lot of hard work, they created their second release, Lust, a product of which they are very proud. The title track sounds like Boston punk in the vein of Dropkick Murphys. “18” has more of an early ‘80s sound with simple guitar, and vocals rivaling an X-rated Cars song. If June Carter and Johnny Cash had more of a psychobilly sound, they would have created the 12th song on Lust, “Brackish Line,” instead of “Jackson.”
Although the CD is excellent, the band’s live show is what really does these songs justice. Michael Camino (doghouse bass, vocals), Nick Danger (lead guitar, vocals), Jesse Atomic (rhythm guitar, vocals) and Handsome Jack (drums) get up on stage and come alive—singing, shouting, running, bouncing, twirling their instruments, standing on their instruments and standing on each other at times—it’s a very lively performance for the fans each and every night.
It’s important to The Hell Caminos that the fans are happy, all the fans. Michael promotes all-ages shows in Hawaii, remembering the times when he had to sneak into shows because there wasn’t a scene for the underage crowd. The days of the close knit punk scene are not forgotten to The Hell Caminos. Unity is still important. As is fun… and rocking shows, and playing good music. They’ve won two HUMAs (Hawaiian Underground Music Awards) to prove it—Best Stage Show and People’s Choice. Take that Don Ho!
To listen to some tunes, get a peek at the show or for more information on the tour, go to www.MySpace.com/thehellcamios.
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