In Hawaii, some of the biggest radio stations are reggae. The local bands are heavily influenced by Bob Marley.

My goals are - I don't need much. I'm a simple man. I think that success is having fun. And when I'm having fun doing music, I'm happy. If I can make a little money on the side doing it, I'm really happy.

A lot of people are really quick to say, "That song sounds like this." Or you - "He's tryin' to sound like this." And I'm always like, "You're damn right I am. That's how - that's why we're all here." You know, we all grew up idolizing another musician. That's how this works. That's how music is created.

You have to envision your life, and then go backwards.

I've definitely seen bands before they made money kind of change their thing on the next tour, and I prefer it when it's a little more raw.

I'm a big fan of the young 1950s Elvis when he would just go onstage and control the whole environment.

My dream was to not get a day job but to sleep, wake up and do my music. I want to keep that dream forever.