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Posted March 5, 2010 at 01:00AM
Happy Chinese New Year!
Posted February 14, 2010 at 12:03PM
I want to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year, lunar new year, and Spring Festival! gong xi fa cai! It's also Valentine's Day ♥. So happy Valentine's Day to you!
My personal 5 Recap on what has gone on in relation to my beatboxing from December 2009 to February 2010 in chronological order:
1. Opening for Michael Winslow was the cream of the crop for my entire 2009 and career. It was a real honor to work with someone I grew up watching in the Poice Academy films. After my performance he encourage…
Metromix 20 Things to Do
Posted January 28, 2010 at 10:12PM
Source: http://honolulu.metromix.com/events/essay_photo_gallery/20-things-to-do/1732724/contentAloha for Haiti
Cherry Blossom Cabaret and The Mercury Bar host a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders, one of the groups providing aid in Haiti. Performers include dancer Willow Chang, Samba Axe, slam poet Bridget Gray, Dakini Dance Company, beatboxer Jason Tom, Laughtrack Theater comedians, DJ Jetboy and DJ Rolando de la Vega.
Aloha for Haiti Fundraiser
The Mercury Bar
Friday, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m.
$…
Aloha for Haiti
Posted January 21, 2010 at 03:21PM
Next week Friday (January 29th) at the Mercury Bar Cherry Blossom Cabaret presents Aloha For Haiti. 100% of the proceeds to benefit Doctors Without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org), an international medical humanitarian organization that provides aid in nearly 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. Taking a fun and funny approach to fundraising, “Aloha for Haiti” will feature performances from an all-star lineup from Honolulu’s art…
Human Beatbox workshops @ Diverse Art Center
Posted January 4, 2010 at 10:21AM
"Jason Tom is intent on helping to transform beatboxing from a novelty
to a respectable art form. Along with putting on beatboxing workshops
and performances at local high schools, he plans to organize a
gathering for local beatboxers or anyone interested in learning the
craft." -Tracy Chan
Honolulu Advertiser - TGIF - Metromix (cover story)
Originally published for print: October 2-8, 2009
Human Beatbox (Vocal Percussion) workshops at Diverse Art Center (1024 Queen St.) facilitated by Jason Tom
- M…
Last Call & Metromix Picks
Posted December 26, 2009 at 02:59AM
Tonight (Saturday) I'll be performing for Last Call at Fresh Cafe. 8pm-2am, FREE, All Ages!
ART FROM: Angry Woebots, Honozooloo, Ekundayo, Ckaweeks, Poncho, Beso
MUSIC FROM: Kavet the Catalyst, DJ Jet Boy, DJ Memoirs, Nomasterbacks, Kilowatts da Mongoose, Jason Tom the Human Beatbox
Metromix recently picked "20 things to do in Honolulu" before New Year's eve:
http://honolulu.metromix.com/events/essay_photo_gallery/20-things-to-do/1680897/content
Two out of the 20 picked are shows/events I'm als…
Jason Tom opens for Michael Winslow
Posted December 22, 2009 at 05:40PM
I will be opening up for the human sound-effects machine/comedian Michael Winslow on Wednesday, December 30th (next week) at Pipeline Cafe. Real stoked. I grew up watching the Police Academy movies.
TEDxHonolulu
Posted December 4, 2009 at 12:24AM
Early last month I was a guest entertainer for the TEDxHonolulu (TEDxHNL) conference which took place at the Hawaii Convention Center. "TED" of "TEDx" is a acronym for "Technology, Entertainment, Design," and the "x" of "TEDx" represent "an independently organized TED event." TED's motto is "ideas worth spreading."
I want to thank Janel and Nari for accompanying me. Props to Ninja Nari for the vids:
TEDxHonolulu - Jason Tom - 11/05/09 (performance)
TEDxHonolulu - Jason Tom - 11/05/09 (in…
Jason Tom Turns 5
Posted November 21, 2009 at 01:02AM
Stillborn Skies CD Release Party & Satellite Grey's Last Show
on Friday, November 27th
*with performances by Prevail, Disaster Kit, Clones of the Queen, Busekrus, Jason Tom, DJ Ross Jackson, and special performances by Stillborn Skies & Satellite Grey.
The Loft (formerly Wo Fat Restaurant in Chinatown)
115 N. Hotel St.
18+; Doors 7PM; $10
MJ Movie Night
Posted November 12, 2009 at 06:06PM
Michael Jackson Movie Night Photo Recap:
I bought these IMAX movie tickets in advance on Wednesday, October 28th, and each came with a Michael Jackson "This Is It" movie concert tag. I caught the movie with 15 or so friends on Sunday, November 1st. My reaction: This Is Exc"It"ing.
I got to Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 & IMAX early to wait for friends to arrive.
Testing out lighting on a 3-year-old cam.
I am the Michael Jackson ticket go-to man for tonight.
Lighting finally starting to work. M…
Jason Tom TEDxHNL
Posted November 4, 2009 at 11:16AM
This TEDTalks' video was filmed on February 2003 (though posted on October 2008), filmed more than a year before I started performing as a beatboxer. Now when I watch it again I find it to be inspiring hearing his snares, vocal turntable techniques, and style. He is quite original.
On May 14, 2009 my general manager sent me this video of James "AudioPoet" Burchfield. Prior to that I googled "beatbox poet" since I find myself mostly connected with the Hawaiʻi poetry scene (as opposed to …
Shaka Talk episode 5 LIVE stream
Posted October 15, 2009 at 11:00PM
In about one hour from now (after this blog have launched) you can catch the live stream of episode 5 of Shaka Talk featuring Jason Tom on
Olelo.org.
Shaka Talk episode 5 commercial version 2
LIVE steams on Olelo.org and TV air dates on ‘Ōlelo 52 for Shaka Talk episode 5 featuring Jason Tom are:
Friday, October 16, 12:00AM (midnight)
Friday, October 23, 12:00AM (midnight)
Friday, October 30, 12:00AM (midnight)
Friday, November 06, 12:00AM (midnight)
Jason Tom on Shaka Talk episode 5
Posted October 13, 2009 at 09:09PM
This Thursday night the 5th episode of Shaka Talk will have its television premiere on ‘Ōlelo 52 at 11:59PM. I believe a YouTube commercial of it is in the making as I type.
The 5th episode will feature a half-hour interview I did with show host Diar "D.R." Rhea and co-host Edna McMan. It's my first full length video/TV interview, and it was recorded before I left for Los Angeles. The Shaka Talk interview was fun to do. I want to thank Doug Upp (I've known Doug ever since I started perform…
TGIF MetroMix Cover Story
Posted October 2, 2009 at 11:27AM
Jason Tom's got beat
The young beatboxer is a walking, talking instrument
by Tracy Chan
Metromix
http://honolulu.metromix.com/music/article/jason-toms-got-beat/1504432/content
^----this version has an exclusive photo gallery and video performance from 2008.
He's got beat
Jason Tom captivating audiences with human beatbox skills
by Tracy Chan
Metromix
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091002/ENT/910020317/He%20s%20got%20beat
^---this version has some photos and an exclusive video shot …
Jason Tom in LA
Posted September 11, 2009 at 11:14AM
I ♥ travel, and my first trip alone to Los Angeles was no exception. I feel that travel "expands" my life's experiences. The love I felt made me feel unquestionably the most famous beatboxer in Los Angeles and the ISA LA 09 concert. I totally didn't expect that coming from my first impression of LA when I was a teenager visiting as a tourist with family many years ago. I'm being considered to be featured in a future ISA concert, and was actually considered to be featured in this past ISA LA 09…
Word of Life Emerge and ISA LA 09
Posted September 2, 2009 at 09:56AM
I performed for Emergeʻs "5 Minutes of Fame" event at the Word of Life Christian Center (WOLCC) this past Friday, and I had a good time. Of my 5 years of live beatbox performing experience I personally consider WOLCC to have the best live sound system and stage on the island.
I performed...
- Romans 12:2 (a scripture from the Holy Bible NIV)
- Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (with the dance intro, vocals, and the moonwalk)
- Listen Carefully by Jason Tom (one of my originals with vocal…
The Movement featuring ABDC Quest Crew on DVD
Posted August 12, 2009 at 01:52AM
*Scans of the July 12th event program for the Movement
Last month (July 12th) I opened up for America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC) Quest Crew for the Movement at the McKinley High School Auditorium.
I'm also an alumnus of McKinley High School, and I was featured in McKinley High School's student newspaper the Pinion (the final issue for the 2008-2009 school year) less than a month prior. It was fun performing in front of a crowd expecting to see a full on …
Artist spotlight in the 808 Scene Zine
Posted August 7, 2009 at 07:21AM
"If you attend open mics, local rock shows, First Thursdays, or First Fridays, then you probably know Jason Tom. He is Hawaii's premier human beat box whose unique talent has made him a recognizable icon in the local music and art scene" -the 808 Scene Zine
I am spotlighted in issue #41 of the 808 Scene Zine for August 2009, and I am interviewed by Ellice Island. Over 25 issues and more than two years ago I made my debut in this monthly local music and art magazine. Big thanks goes out to the 8…
Jason Tom opens for Quest Crew
Posted June 18, 2009 at 06:39PM
Jason Tom will open for The Movement featuring America's Best Dance Crew Season 3 Winners Quest Crew presented by Mobi PCS, Burgers on the Edge, Island Fire Productions, Aiea Bowl, & Power 104.3.
Also performing: Hypersquad, Nixpac, Studio 808, and Honolulu Dance Studio
It's $30 per ticket, for tickets contact Jason Tom or e-mail contact@jasontom.com. Tickets are also available at all dance studios.
Portion of all ticket sales will be donated back to the dance studios.
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