The Early Sound From Hawaii

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Here are some links to listen and Download some tracks by bands that Frank Orrall, Ted Cho and John Nelson of PDP were involved in Back in Hawaii before Poi dog pondering.

Hawaii was a special place to come of age as a band because we were secluded by the pacific ocean, we had to just read magazines like the NME and Melody Maker to get the news on the new bands. Rarely did anyone tour there so we had to imagine what they were like based on their records - At the time we felt we were missing out but in reflection I realize that imagination is a strong force and it made us dream harder - and I am thankful for that now.

For a deeper look at many of the bands in the Early Hawaii Punk and new wave scene check out these excellent pages by Dave Carr:

Hawaii 70s-80s Punk Museum

and

The Sounds of the Hawaii 70s and 80s
Underground Scenes (And Related)

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