George Furukawa (bass/leader/manager) 1559 Hoolehua Street Pearl City, Hawaii 96782 Telephone: 455-3109 Cell: 754-1121 E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:georgefurukawa@hawaiiantel.net"georgefurukawa@hawaiiantel.net

Fusion was formed in April 2005. The band has evolved into its current, exciting blend of talented musicians. We are a vocally-driven band with various ethnic heritages, as well as roots in diverse musical influences from classic rock to contemporary R&B/rock/pop.

Fusion consists of up to two front line lead vocalists (one male and one female) supported by a four piece rhythm section (guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums). Fusion’s two front line lead vocalists are youthful, dynamic, high octane performers.

Fusion plays something for everyone – including rock, neo-soul, R&B, easy listening, disco, and Top 40. The band has a professional attitude and we are punctual at all shows. Musicians arrive at shows two hours prior to show time.

Fusion is a Top 40 variety cover band and tailors its play list to fit a variety of events, including birthday parties, retirement parties, graduation parties, corporate banquets, reunion parties, weddings, wedding anniversaries, and so forth.

Musicians do not consume alcohol/drugs before and during shows. We are open to learning songs upon request, if provided with advance notice. Fusion also dresses appropriately for all shows. Rhythm section wears solid black top and pants with dark shoes, no hats or caps.

Since 2006, Fusion has performed at the following venues:

OnStage Drinks and Grinds in Kapahulu Tropic Diner in the Ward Farmer’s Market The O Lounge (formerly China House) near Ala Moana Center Kona Brewing Company and Brew Pub in Koko Marina Leeward Community College in Pearl City Big City Diner in Kailua Lily Koi Restaurant & Lounge in Aiea Don Ho’s Island Grill at the Aloha Tower Marketplace Just One near First Interstate Building Red Lion University near Varsity Theater Chez Sports Bar & Grill in Aiea Honolulu Country Club in Salt Lake Brew Moon Waikiki Kapiolani Community College in Fort Ruger YWCA in downtown Honolulu Pearl Ultra Lounge in Ala Moana Center The Shack in Mililani A Taste of Kalihi at Dillingham Plaza Japanese Cultural Center in Moiliili CW’s Night Club in Waikiki Bird of Paradise Restaurant at Hawaii Prince Golf Club Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Trinity Lutheran Church and School 2009 Spring Fling Carnival in Wahiawa Pipeline Café in Honolulu Pacific Beach Hotel (HPU graduation party) in Waikiki Oceans 808 in Honolulu Hawaiian Brian’s in Honolulu The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu (Real Word magazine launch party) Senor Frog’s Honolulu Restaurant & Bar in Waikiki (every Saturday in October/November 2009) Paparazzi in Ward Center (Spring Break GNO) Gregg and Michelle Tarter wedding reception at Moana Surfrider in Waikiki Ige's Restaurant & 19th Puka in Aiea Chris and Sharon Daco wedding reception at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina

Personnel:

Paulo Nacionales (vocals/percussion) April Patricio (vocals/percussion) Clayton Artita (guitar) Matt Nakamoto (keyboards) George Furukawa (bass) Rico Batarista (drums)

Notable Fusion Alumni

Jeremy Salavea (vocals) member of Hawaii recording act Nesian Nine Marlene Baldueza (vocals) performing in Las Vegas, Marlene was a member of Forte

References:

Jed Roa (hosted Pipeline Café benefit on 5/15/09) Manager, Showbox Honolulu Cell: 479-6004 E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:jedroa@yahoo.com"jedroa@yahoo.com

Mabel Viernes (hosted son Micah’s graduation party at YWCA on 7/12/08) E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:ru24_7@msn.com"ru24_7@msn.com

Linda Leung (attended Fusion’s performance at A Taste of Kalihi on 9/6/08) Catering Sales Manager Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:lleung@hiprince.com"lleung@hiprince.com Web: HYPERLINK "http://www.PrinceResortsHawaii.com/"www.PrinceResortsHawaii.com

Donald Takeya (attended Ruth Matsumoto’s 100th birthday party on 9/28/08) President DFT Video Cell: 286-1448 E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:DFTVIDEO@hawaii.rr.com"DFTVIDEO@hawaii.rr.com

Contact Information:

George Furukawa (bass/leader/manager) 1559 Hoolehua Street Pearl City, Hawaii 96782 Telephone: 455-3109 Cell: 754-1121 E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:georgefurukawa@hawaiiantel.net"georgefurukawa@hawaiiantel.net