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Jason Tom TEDxHonolulu Photostream Set 3

Posted November 20, 2011 at 06:53PM

Here is the flickr photostream set 3 of my TEDxHonolulu presentation "Vocal Groove." I also brought in my surprise guest popper Philosophy of Shell Shock (he and his dance group also presented at TEDxWaiakea) and it was my way of connecting to two TEDx's of Hawaiʻi (island of Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi) through time and travel. Also posted is my TEDxHonolulu presentation photostream set 1 and set 2. Hope you enjoy!

Shout out to George Carroll (we share the same birthday), Kaala Souza, Empowered Pr…

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Jason Tom TEDxHonolulu Photostream Set 2

Posted November 20, 2011 at 06:50PM

Here is the flickr photostream set 2 of my TEDxHonolulu presentation "Vocal Groove." I also brought in my surprise guest popper Philosophy of Shell Shock (he and his dance group also presented at TEDxWaiakea) and it was my way of  connecting to two TEDx's of Hawaiʻi (island of Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi) through time and travel. Also posted is my TEDxHonolulu presentation photostream set 1 and set 3. Hope you enjoy!

Shout out to George Carroll (we share the same birthday), Kaala Souza, Empowered…

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Jason Tom TEDxHonolulu Photostream Set 1

Posted November 20, 2011 at 06:45PM

Here is the flickr photostream set 1 of my TEDxHonolulu presentation "Vocal Groove." I also brought in my surprise guest popper Philosophy of Shell Shock (he and his dance group also presented at TEDxWaiakea) and it was my way of connecting to two TEDx's of Hawaiʻi (island of Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi) through time and travel. Also posted is my TEDxHonolulu presentation photostream set 2 and set 3. Hope you enjoy!

Shout out to George Carroll (we share the same birthday), Kaala Souza, Empowered Pr…

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Road to South By Southwest

Posted October 24, 2011 at 11:42PM

I will be battling at Road to South By's Battle of the Bands Oahu Hawaii competition. This is for the South by Southwest Music Festival. It is an all ages event taking place on Saturday, November 5th at Hawaiian Brian's. Watch this video clip I did with StarletShay for the deets:

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TEDxHonolulu It's About Time

Posted October 23, 2011 at 06:58PM

8 days and counting until the "SOLD OUT" TEDxHonolulu 2011 conference at the Cupola Theatre of the Honolulu Design Center. Here is the TEDxHonolulu "It's About Time..." promo video:

Earlier today I checked out the Season's Best Craft and Gift Fair at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and I picked up these fresh watches from the Zionic O-Series, one in white on my right wrist and one in blue on my left wrist. Classy with a modern fashionable twist. Love it!


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Estria Events

Posted October 4, 2011 at 09:43PM

Come check out these upcoming Estria events... there is a lot going on and I will also be rocking the mic reppin' Hawaii and the art of beatboxing.

Wed, Oct 5th - Estria VIP Party
@ SMSHBX, 18th Street and Telegraph, 6-9pm

Thu, Oct 6th - The Can Film Festival feat. Bomb It 2
@ Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 6-11pm

Fri, Oct 7th - Pecha Kucha Night
@ Oaksterdam, 1600 Broadway, Oakland, CA, "Women Creating Art," 7-10pm

Fri, Oct 7th - Estria Foundation Art Show
@ SMSHBX, 18th Street and…

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Honor Hawaii Children

Posted October 2, 2011 at 05:20AM

Today celebrate the 18th Annual Children and Youth Day at the State Capitol and come check out the PG 13 Zone, you will be blown away..

Photo credit: Chris Cabjuan Photography
Mobile photo credit: Poni

Beatboxer Jason Tom will be rocking the stage at the PG 13 Zone (Kalanimoku Building), 2:15pm, with a 30 minute slot with surprises for the 18th Annual Children and Youth Day. Come and bring the whole family! Also featuring the Colby Benson Band, Youth Speaks Hawaii, DJ Chunky, Nix Performing Arts Ce…

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Comedy Dojo X: the Return of David Lee

Posted September 6, 2011 at 06:33AM

Super line up tomorrow at Hawaiian Brian's for Comedy Dojo X: the Return of David Lee. My first Comedy Dojo and first comedy show as a featured musical act in years. The last comedy show I did was a couple years back when I opened for one of my heroes Michael Winslow at Pipeline Cafe. When I caught Michael Winslow live, his show literally blew my mind away. I am ready to introduce new material at tomorrow's show. I am ready to hit that circuit again.

Fern Dawg's newest website FernRocks.com insp…

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Estria Graffiti Battle Honolulu and HIstory

Posted September 2, 2011 at 06:17AM

 This community event will showcase Hawaii's finest in the Hip Hop scene today! - 808 Urban



Twelve of Hawai'i's top graffiti writers will compete in the Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle at the Honolulu Academy of Arts at Linekona Art Center this Saturday, September 3, 2011, from 12:00-7:00PM. This national graffiti battle is a competition that encourages graffiti writers to communicate social justice issues and empower communities through the messages conveyed in their work. In conjunction wi…

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It's about time...

Posted August 13, 2011 at 06:25AM

It's about time...
TEDx Honolulu on 11.11.11 11.1.11
at the University of Phoenix Hawaii Campus Cupola Theater, 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center.
By invitation only and limited seating, apply to attend here:
http://tedxhonolulu.org/register-to-attend/

Who Will Be Attending?

TEDxHonolulu are seeking attendees who are leaders in their field – and who can make a strong contribution to the local TED community through their energy, influence and connections to change the world.

You wi…

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APEX 2011

Posted June 23, 2011 at 04:05PM

This Saturday, June 25th from 2pm-10pm the place to be is the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii, behind Washington Intermediate. Freelance Clothing presents APEX. All ages welcome and portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii. All for a good cause. Hosted by Mox, fashion show, free makeover for the ladies, PS3 Battle Arena, vendor booths, live art, tons of free giveaways, crew vs crew All Style and BBoy battles, MC battle, Blackbook, live performances by Jason Tom, Kryst…

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Father's Day Weekend

Posted June 21, 2011 at 08:20PM

What a productive last week and Father's Day weekend. It was anticipated on my calendar to be an intense week. On Thursday I taught 2 summer school classes early in the morning on the history and culture of beatboxing. Several students there remember when I performed at the school they graduated from several weeks prior. Before I came home from that adventure TEDxHonolulu uploaded and tagged me to their June auditions photo. That was when folks on Facebook made their voice heard. I want to thank…

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Puja Fantastic Voyage

Posted June 1, 2011 at 11:41PM


Willow Chang & Passport Production presents
Puja 2011: Fantastic Voyage
at the beautiful Paliku Theatre of Windward Community College (Kaneohe)
Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th

Guilherme Alves- DeRose Method
Willow Chang- Oriental bellydance, Theatrical and Contemporary dance
Adela Chu-
Denise Decova
Convergence Dance Theater- Contemporary Dance
George Garcia & Isla Tango
Chansri Green & The Encore Dance Project
Michael Hamilton- Qi Gong Theater
Esther Izuo & The Fang Sway Groove
Jasmine Revolution D…

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All Ager Fashion Rager

Posted May 6, 2011 at 08:20AM

ALL AGER FASHION RAGER at ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE! TONIGHT!

Friday, May 6th, 2011, 6PM-1AM
ALL AGES!
Aloha Tower Marketplace

Featuring performances by
Arkeo
Falls Start
I Digress
Crossroad Rebels
Still To This Day
Public Opinion
Delayed Resistance
A Breath of Scandal
Virgin Mary
Mantra
and the runway of fashion and band products!

the commercial promo that aired beginning Tuesday
http://vimeo.com/23193673

Sponsored by FREELANCE CLOTHING, JASON TOM, OC16, HONOLULU PULSE, ALOHA ALICE, BUSEKRUS, EXCLUSIVE MUSIC STU…

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ALOHA MUSIC FOR JAPAN CONCERT

Posted April 29, 2011 at 08:22AM

This Saturday, October 30th, 2011 the place to be in Honolulu is at the Aloha Music For Japan concert at the Aloha Tower Marketplace Center Stage. FREE admission, fun for the whole family and there will be surprises on my end as well including a new release and an original new song created last week especially for this concert. Great concert for a great cause!

Aloha Music For Japan
A concert by local musicians for raising Relief Funds for the Quake & Tsunami Victims in Japan

Free Admission
Saturday…

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Busekrus CD Release Party

Posted April 13, 2011 at 10:23AM

Today is Marcus Busekrus' birthday, guitarist and vocalist of Busekrus and they are gearing up for their This Is Real album release party Friday at Hawaiian Brian's Billiards. Hosted by the Art of Whimsy, Nathan Emmans. It is an all ages show and there could likely be surprises. Happy birthday Marcus!

5 Minutes With... Busekrus

Courtesy of the Honolulu Pulse and Jason Genegabus

Busekrus This Is Real Release Party


Friday, April 15, 8pm, All Ages
Performances by PIMPBOT, Jason Tom, Disaster Kit

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The First Annual Great Hawaiian Lunchwagon Festival

Posted April 8, 2011 at 06:11PM

It's on! I am doing 2 shows this Saturday, April 9th.

2FLip Productions and Noh Foods present the First Annual Great Hawaiian Lunchwagon Festival at the Kakaako Waterfront Parking Lot, 10AM-4PM. You will be able to find me at the Freelance Clothing booth and at 1:30pm things will be kicked off for the "Freelance Power Hour" featuring performances by the Freelance Fam (Jason Tom, Beat Rock Krew, Erika Arriba, Whoop Arriba, Kidsolo, etc.).

Admission to the festival is free and a portion of the pro…

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Coming up!

Posted April 2, 2011 at 11:27PM

One of the most frequently asked question is when and where are Jason Tom's next performances. So here is the low down for April on where you can catch him.

April 3rd is Beachfront Aloha For Japan at the Pacific Beach Hotel, 4pm-8:30pm, "Love & Aloha" For Tsunami Victim in Japan featuring
Bruce Shimabukuro
Jason Tom
Johnny Helm

Palani Vaughan & The King’s Own
Jeremy Hirokawa
Greg Gabaylo
Leo Mitamura

Then April 9th, the Great Hawaiian Lunch Wagon Festival at the Kakaako Waterfront Parking Lot, 10AM-4p…

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Honolulu Twestival Coverage

Posted March 29, 2011 at 07:25AM

On March 25th, the 3rd Annual Honolulu Twestival was featured on Nonstop Honolulu's front page.
@chant808 and @Melissa808 did photo coverage and @johngarcia did video coverage here last week Thursday. Video contains music by Emi Hart ("Nerdy Boys" dance mix) and me (Jason Tom). Also featuring performance footage of Willow Chang and Kamuela Kahoano and more.



PhotoBlog coverage by Raul Soria of AwakentheMosh here.

Honolulu Twestival panoramic photo by @AngelaKeen



Photo by @lihinggirl


Photo by @An…

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3 Back To Back and Honolulu Twestival

Posted March 23, 2011 at 06:53PM

This past Saturday, March 19th, I beatboxed at 3 shows at 3 different locations. I was featured in the Honolulu Magazine, Honolulu Star Advertiser, Honolulu Pulse, Honolulu Weekly, Nonstop Honolulu, Midweek, HNLnow and more!

My evening started out with my first show which was a Japan Benefit Concert at Oceans 808, located in Restaurant Row. Tracy Chan of Nonstop Honolulu was on hand to do photo coverage of the event.


Then I hopped on over back to Chinatown for the film competition event Showdown I…

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