The Hsu-nami

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The Hsu-nami
Origin Mahwah, New Jersey
Genre(s) Rock, World Fusion, Progressive rock
Years active 2005 – present
Label(s) Po Records (2006-2007), Pacifiction Records
Website http://www.Hsu-nami.com
Members
Jack Hsu
Brent Bergholm
Tony Aichele
Derril Sellers
John Manna
Former members
Vinny Belcastro
Adam Toth

The Hsu-nami is an Progressive rock instrumental band from the United States. Their music features a rare contribution fusion of different genres, incorporating the use of an erhu, a two-string bowed instrument that is often used in Chinese classical music and folk ensembles.

The Hsu-nami plays a variety of rock sub-styles including metal, psychedelic, prog rock, and funk. An amplified erhu takes the place of lead vocals.

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[edit] History

The group was formed in 2005 in Mahwah, New Jersey by Jack Hsu, Brent Bergholm, Vinny Belcastro, Derril Sellers, and John Manna. The members met in a musical circle of Ramapo College, with Adam Toth joining the band shortly after. Their music consists of East-meets-West influence of Chinese traditional music and ranges to the Western modern influence of hard rock.

On January 7, 2008 the band announced member Vinny Belcastro (Rhythm Guitarist) has resign as member of Hsu-nami since he has form a new band "Trust".

On May 28, 2008, the band announced new member Tony Aichele (rhythm guitarist).

The group has performed with major acts such as Yellowcard, ChthoniC, Nightmare of You, The Parlor Mob, World Leader Pretends, and Jet Lag Gemini. They have also performed for numerous Festivals/Conventions, the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans Festival (The largest Asian festival in the east coast), and the Passport 2 Taiwan Festival (the largest Taiwan festival in the east coast). both held at Union Square NYC. O.N.E Art Music festival at South Carolina. Conventions such as Zenkaikon, TandokuCon, Tekkoshocon, Anime Punch!.

The group has headlined many clubs/venues such as the Stone Pony, NJ, the Mexicali Blues Cafe, New Jersey, Highline Ballroom New York, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Long Island New York. The Trocadero Theatre, Pennsylvania and the closing nights at CBGB in New York City.

They have also performed for charity events sponsored by Ronald McDonald House.

25 May 2008 -- the band announce their music going to be featured in the The 2008 Summer Olympic in Beijing. their music will be play at the basketball arena during during walk-in, timeouts, halftime, and incorporate it into a dunker or martial arts routine for one of the entertainment groups.

[edit] Members

[edit] Current

  • Jack Hsu (2005 - present) erhu, violin
  • Brent Bergholm (2005 - present) lead guitar
  • Tony Aichele (2008 - present) rhythm guitar
  • Derril Sellers (2005 - present) bass
  • John Manna (2005 - present) drum set

[edit] Former

  • Vinny Belcastro (2005-2007)
  • Adam Toth (2005 - 2008)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles and compilations

  • In 2006, the band released the single "Rogue Wave," on the Po Records ComPOlation Volume III an Ramapo College Based Record Label.
  • In 2007 the band released single, "Mimosa," on the Po Records ComPOlation Volume IV.
  • In 2008 the band released single, "Entering The Mandala" on the Po Records ComPOlation Volume V.

[edit] Albums

  • On November 30, 2007 the band released their debut album, Entering the Mandala.

[edit] Press

  • The Bergen Record, the second largest circulation of New Jersey's daily newspapers
  • Chinese World Journal Newspaper
  • Chorus & Verse Magazine
  • The Aquarian Weekly
  • Northern Balley Sububanite

[edit] References

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