BAMP Project presents Pepper performing live in Honolulu at The Republik, Thursday, June 18th, 2015. Tickets on now at the locations listed below. This is an all ages accompanied by an adult event.
“It’s the hardest thing we’ve ever done as a band to make this record,” says guitarist/vocalist Kaleo Wassman of Pepper, in speaking on the recording process of their new self-titled album. “It speaks loudly and widely to a broader audience while maintaining everything good about the band, which, first of all, is our positive attitude.” After releasing five albums, Pepper has opened a new chapter in their storied career. Drummer Yesod Williams adds, “This record feels very cohesive in a way our past releases maybe didn’t. I think it’s an album that can appeal to everyone, as well. We’ve been pigeonholed in the past so this is an opportunity to transcend all that and spread our wings even wider.”
Pepper has toured extensively with groups like 311, Slightly Stoopid, Flogging Molly and Sublime With Rome, and spent several summers on Warped Tour – and this live sensibility shows. You can almost feel the sand in your toes and the sun on your back as the album progresses, the musician’s amiable personalities palpable beneath the island rhythms and mellow tones. The band’s music – both live and on their releases – is really about enjoying life and being grateful for each experience, a sensibility that’s very familiar to the three musicians currently in their career. From their 1999 debut Give’n It to their 2006 standout album No Shame, which was recorded with 311’s Nick Hexum, No Doubt’s Tony Kanal and Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary, Pepper has embodied not only a style of music but a lifestyle, one that’s most easily found on beaches across the world, but also one that’s relatable to anyone anywhere.
The trio, who formed in 1997, moved to the mainland from their hometown of Kailua Kona, Hawaii in 1999.
Local support acts will be announced soon.
Details on the Show:
Where: The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd 3rd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96814
When: Thursday, June 18th, 2015
Lounge Doors: 6:00pm (21 and over)
Hall: 7:00pm (All ages accompanied by an Adult)
Show: 8:00pm (All ages accompanied by an Adult)
Prices: $27.00 Regular General Admission in Advance plus applicable fees, increase day of the show plus applicable fees.
Tickets available at:
Bampproject.com / Jointherepublik.com / Flavorus.com / Local Motion Stores / Navy/Hickam ITT Offices / Army LTS Offices / UH Campus Center / The Safehouse (the Lounge within The Republik) Tuesday thru Saturday 6:00pm until 1:00am with a $2.00 Service Fee per ticket / The Republik Box Office Monday thru Friday9:00am until 6:00pm with a $2.00 Service Fee per ticket
If you aren’t familiar with Pepper visit http://pepperlive.tumblr.com/
High-resolution photos and interviews upon request.
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