| About Tropical Blend |
| Tropical Blend consists of very talented and young musicians. All of whom are from the peaceful town of Hilo, Hawaii and love to play music! |
| Brian Abdul is the founder of Tropical Blend. He is a self taught musician who plays many instruments. Brian started playing music when he was 6 years old. He plays lead guitar, bass and sings lead vocals. Brian is a musician who strongly believes in original music and therefore does write alot of his own. |
| Jason Ballo has been a strong part of Tropical Blend since 1994. He plays ukulele and sings lead vocals. Jason is talented at writing his own music and loves to show-off his energy and smile on stage. Fans love to watch him play his ukulele with such spice and energy. This is why we call him " The Energizer ". |
| Together, they are known as "Tropical Blend". |
Beckalyn Abdul is not only Brian's wife,
but also the Booking Manager and
Sound Technician.
but also the Booking Manager and
Sound Technician.
Russell Mitsuda was born and raised in
Hilo and has been playing drums for
over 17 years. He enjoys playing all
kinds of music and spends his spare time
riding ATV's. Russell has been a key
part of Tropical Blend since September
2007.
Hilo and has been playing drums for
over 17 years. He enjoys playing all
kinds of music and spends his spare time
riding ATV's. Russell has been a key
part of Tropical Blend since September
2007.
Chad Grace plays lead guitar and also
sings vocals.
sings vocals.
On Bass is Rudy Garcia who has been a
long time family member of Tropical
Blend. Over the years he has played
with other groups, but has come back
home.
long time family member of Tropical
Blend. Over the years he has played
with other groups, but has come back
home.
Waiau Wong "Fyah" plays keyboards as
well as sings vocals. He's played with
Downstar before joining the Tropical
Blend Family.
well as sings vocals. He's played with
Downstar before joining the Tropical
Blend Family.