HiRiZ

Hiriz started at Easy Music Center where Ka’imi and Steve worked. They talked about starting a band not knowing what would become of it. Steve already recruited a drummer and a rhythm guitarist. The first couple of practices were rough, but it soon started to take shape. They did not have a band name for quite some time. Practices took place in Papakolea over looking downtown Honolulu. Shannon came up with the name “high rise” but the others took it to the next level. Thus, HiRiZ was born. HiRiZ has built up their original and cover material to with stand a five hour gig. With the island reggae and rock fusion technicality, HiRiZ has a distinct sound. Not limiting their horizons, they also like to mesh the reggae vibe with genres such as Bossa Nova, Jazz, Alternative, R&B, and Funk.