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Jason Arimoto

About Me

Originally from Hawaii, weaned on Hawaiian music and later drawn to the blues, Jason Arimoto's passion is Blues Ukulele. These eclectic influences come together in his “island blues”--the flavor of Hawaii with the soul of the blues. Dispelling the ukulele's often underestimated musical range, he incorporates both acoustic and electric styles in his playing. As a performer at the 2008 Bean Blossom Blues Festival (Nashville, IN), he showcased the versatility of the ukulele as an electrifying lead blues instrument. Ukulele Underground selected his cover of "Little Wing" as the Best Vocal Performance video of the year. Recently joined by Mark Sakaue (bass) and David Morgenthaler (drums), the JMD trio rocks with a reggae-rock-blues vibe.
CONTACT
Booking:
[email protected]
Check out my Blues Ukulele videos at www.youtube.com/facemeltingukulele:
"Little Wing" - 2008 Ukulele Underground Award for Best Vocal Performance in a video
Cool Me Down - Live at the Ford Amphitheatre

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 22/06/2007
Band Website: www.youtube.com/facemeltingukulele
Band Members:

The diverse styles of blues, reggae, and progressive rock blend seamlessly in the three-part harmonies produced by this unlikely trio of ukulele, bass, and drums. Featuring Jason Arimoto on the ukulele, Mark Sakaue on bass, and David Morgenthaler on drums, this electrifying trio delivers a jolting fusion of sound that you have to hear to believe.

myspace.com/jmdband
youtube.com/ukebassdrums

CONTACT
Booking: [email protected]

Mark Sakaue (bass)
Jason Arimoto (ukulele)
David Morgenthaler (drums)

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Thank you, Nashville, Indiana! I had a rockin' good time!

Past Shows:
2/28/08 Malibu Inn
3/30/08 14 Below
4/07/08 The Airliner
5/11/08 14 Below
5/15/08 Good Hurt
5/26/08 The Airliner
5/30/08 The Red Barn (Nashville, IN)
6/06/08 Tangier
7/18/08 El Cid
8/02/08 Ford Amphitheatre
8/16/08 Fais Do Do
8/23/08 JACCC Plaza, Little Tokyo
9/05/08 Bean Blossom Blues Fest (Nashville, IN)
9/24/08 Cafe Cordiale
10/10/08 Tangier
10/17/08 Wokcano
10/26/08 Trip
12/14/08 Trip
12/27/08 On Stage (Honolulu, HI)
1/17/09 Trip
2/05/09 Dakota Lounge (formerly Temple Bar)
2/15/09 Ritual
2/23/09 Smokehouse
6/11/00 Viper Room

Guest Performances:
9/16/07 Lady L, Air Conditioned Lounge
12/14/07 Lady L, The Mint
4/12/08 Donovan Lyman & Blue Meridian, Hotel Cafe
4/30/08 Donovan Lyman, Cafe Cordiale
6/22/08 Deron Wade, 14 Below
7/13/08 Lady L, The Mint
7/16/08 Donovan Lyman, Cafe Cordiale
7/18/08 Ken Oak Band, El Cid
11/06/08 Donovan Lyman, Genghis Cohen
12/27/08 Manoa Backyard, On Stage
2/23/09 Donovan Lyman, Smokehouse
Influences: Jake Shimabukuro, Gordon Mark, SRV, Corey Harris, Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Son House, John Lee Hooker, Hendrix, Santana, Tom Waits, Clapton, IZ, Ka'au, Bob Brozman, Bob Marley, Guy Cruz, John Cruz, Ernie Cruz, OAR, Robert Randolph, Gabby, Led (Zepplin and Ka'apana), Gov't Mule, Albert King, Robert Cray, Watermelon Slim, Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Kongar-ol Ondar, The Ken Oak Band, John Mayer, John Garcia, Sol Ho'opi'i, Dirty Sweet, Get Back Loretta, Lady L, Donovan Lyman, Deron Wade, Jude Hernandez, Link Wray, Pure Heart, Colon, Leonard Kwan, Makaha Sons, Alvin Okami, & more to come
Sounds Like: The flavor of Hawaii with the soul of the blues...
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Little Wing at the Ukulele Underground Video Awards

Thank you to the members of the Ukulele Underground forum for nominating and voting for my Little Wing cover as the Best Vocal Performance in a Video for 2008! Thank you for this honor. This really me...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

First full set with band!

With a meager lineup of bass, drums and an ukulele, Mark, David and I managed to rock the socks off the acoustic lounge at Tangier on Friday night Oct. 10th.  A big mahalo goes out to everyone who cam...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:54:00 GMT

100 plays woot!

Hey everyone, just wanted to thank you all for listening to my new stuff.  I've reached 100 plays today for the first time ever!  (some came from me I admit) but still its the most ever!&nbs...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:46:00 GMT

Guest performance with the Ken Oak Band at Hotel Cafe

Check out this video from my guest performance with the Ken Oak Band at Hotel Cafe Friday, May 2, 2008.Thanks to Chad Dahlk for the video!Check out this awesome band at www.myspace.com/kenoakband ...
Posted by on Thu, 08 May 2008 01:29:00 GMT

"Little Wing" is Ukulele Undergrounds Member Video of the Week!

The youtube video of my live performance of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" at Malibu Inn is being featured as Ukulele Underground's Member Video of the Week! Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:44:00 GMT

Live at Malibu Inn videos!

Check out my new youtube videos filmed live at Malibu Inn 2-28-08: Cool Me Down (original): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dbL9tdYo_oNothing But A Man (original): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Aa...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:55:00 GMT