The Band

Ry Akana
Lead vocals, Rhythm guitar, Toaster

The originator and front man of the Po'okela Street Band, Ry, along with the others in the group help to write and arrange all the music. His musical influences stem from from "grass roots" Hawaiian music and artists such as Hawaiian slack-key icon "Pops" Gabby Pahinui, the Sons of Hawai'i and Olomana. His appreciation for contemporary music came from Hawaiian national recording artists Cecilio & Kapono, and Kalapana. The passion for Reggae music was influenced by, none other than the Godfather of reggae music himself, Bob Marley.

He definitely appreciates all musical genres. Ry posesses a wide range of vocal versatility. He has a pure singing voice that captivates you in whatever style of music he sings. He'll fascinate you with a song sung in a Hawaiian falsetto, then tug at your heart strings with a smooth ballad. Then once you think you've heard it all, he comes back with a boombastic 'Shaggy' style rap coupled with a machine-gun flow like Eminem!

Ry does keep a day job as a real estate professional and resides in Bellevue, Wa. Originally from the island of Moloka'i - Mana'e represent! (pop. 7,000 and home of the world famous Moloka'i bread from Kanemitsu Bakery), he enjoys Surfing, working out and playing golf. A graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in fine arts.

Jye Paet
Lead Guitar, Vocals

Jye is a Guam native from Yona, transplanted to the Pacific Northwest. A talented musician, he brings a whole new prospective to the PSB sound and a positive musical direction with the addition of the guitar synthesizer.

Jye's inspiration comes from all the guitar players in Guam and Hawaii that he was influenced by, taught by, or had the occassion to jam with.

Jye works for FedEx and resides in Tacoma, Wa. On his spare time he enjoys spending it with wife Angie and his son.

Davee C
Drummer, Vocals

Davee C, a.k.a 'Big Daddy Slam' straight outta tha 206, by way of the 253 and the 425, this bruddah can slam it . . . and slam it tuff!

He's a well known and much sought after drummer amongst musicians around the Puget Sound, so much so that you will find him sitting behind some of the best bands in Seattle doin' his thang.

When he's not behind the drums, he moonlights as a DJ 'Selectah', droppin' beats at some of the hottest spots in town.

Jason Gray
Bass

Jason is from Porterville, CA and now resides in Seattle. He is a solid bass player and a intrigal part of the PSB groove.

He's a full time student at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. Jason, also plays with other projects around Seattle.

Ryan "Shrek" Dollente
Keyboards

Ryan, a.k.a "Shrek" is the newest addition to the PSB lineup. He is a Seattle native and comes from a huge Filipino family from the Phillipines, to Hawaii, to the Pacific Northwest! When the family comes to a show ... they come in numbers!

Shrek has taken over Keyboard duties and adds a nice flavor to the PSB sound.