The Blue Hawaiians
| The Blue Hawaiians | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Genres | Surf rock Exotica |
| Years active | 1994 – present |
| Associated acts | SpongeBob SquarePants |
| Members |
Mark Fontana Erik Godal Mark Sproull "Maxwellvision" Gary Brandin |
| Past members | Bron Tieman AKA The Crooked Cowboy |
The Blue Hawaiians are a surf rock group from Los Angeles. They formed in 1994 to play at the opening of their friend Michelle's club, The Lava Lounge. They rose to fame soon thereafter due to the rise of one of their earliest fans, Quentin Tarantino, and an appearance on the soundtrack of the hit TV show Friends and the 1996 film Underworld. The group have since released several albums which have generally fared well with critics. The band also does music for the hit cartoon series SpongeBob SquarePants and their song A Cheat was featured in an advert for Guess Jeans. Current band members include: Mark Fontana, Erik Godal, Mark Sproull, Maxwellvision, Gary Brandin. The band are in a self-described “semi-hiatus” but continue to play infrequent live shows, including appearances at the annual Tiki Oasis music festival.
Discography
Albums
- Christmas on Big Island (October 24, 1995)
- Live at the Lava Lounge (August 4, 1997)
- Sway (March 4, 1998)
- Savage Night (July 13, 1999)
- Live at the Lava Lounge 2 (November 15, 2005)
Singles
- Glimpse of Savage Night (January 26, 1999)
External links
- Artist Home Page on Pascal Records
- Artist MySpace Page
- Biography & Discography (in French)
- Reverb Central includes reviews of all five Blue Hawaiians albums