Life in Pursuit 6 | FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY Chase and Carl Kauhane of Waimea, and drummer Chris Ward make up Life in Pursuit. COURTESY PHOTOS/SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY Chasing dreams and seeking a greater purpose is what drives brothers Chase and Carl Kauhane of Waimea, and drummer Chris Ward, as they write and produce music with their unique alternative sound. The Kauhane brothers grew up playing music together and turned their favorite past time in to a career in 2010 with their musical group, Life In Pursuit. “Me and my brother grew up in Waimea and we loved to play music,” said Chase Kauhane. “Our father was a musician so we kind of got it from him. We don’t really play traditional Hawaiian music, but rather we took a different route with our alternative music.” Since the origin of the band, Life In Pursuit has musically evolved into its unique sound, which is described as laid-back, rhythm-based acoustic rock with tinges of hip hop, reggae and blues. Joining forces in the songwriting process, the band members each bring their individual style to their original songwriting, ranging from serious and thoughtful to fun and uncomplicated. “We play alternative music that’s a little rock and roll and a little Jack Johnson-ish,” said Kauhane. “All of us are born and raised here — me and my brother Carl and our drummer Chris Ward. Pursuing dreams and making life happen BY KAREN ROSE SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY
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