Guess who's coming to dinner!

We have some very big news to share.  


As we've mentioned before, the upcoming show at Bourbon Street Baltimore on June 6th is going to be massive.  Every show at Bourbon Street has been an amazing experience, and Wasabi is thrilled to be a part of this local music scene and to share in the incredible pool of talent.  


And in Charm City, just about anything is possible.  It was at Wasabi's last NITBL showcase where Kemo, Jay and Anthony got to meet a Living Legend.

You might recognize Derek St. Holmes as the vocalist and rhythm guitar player for Ted Nugent.  The night he showed up at Bourbon Street, he was scheduled to perform with that evening's headliner, Zack Myers.  Derek is as gracious as he is talented, and is a known supporter of local music acts.  He is also – hands down – the COOLEST person we’ve ever had the privilege of meeting.

And so it is our great honor to announce that on June 6th, at Bourbon Street Baltimore, Wasabi will be joined on stage by the extraordinary, the illustrious, and the incredibly good looking Derek St. Holmes.  


We hope that you will join us for this once in a lifetime performance! 


Keep it fresh!

In the studio

Here's a glimpse behind the scenes as the brothers work on their latest single,"Some of That."

Get ready...

We're gearing up for what promises to be Wasabi's biggest and baddest show YET! 


Once again, Wasabi has teamed up with Matt Davis and 98 ROCK's Noise In The Basement Live local music series.  Tune your dials to 97.9 FM on June 5th from 9PM-midnight during the NITBL broadcast for the debut of Wasabi's latest single, "Some of That." 


Then on June 6th, come out to The Quarter at Bourbon Street in Baltimore, where Wasabi will be jamming with local acts Sin 4 Sin and The White Lighters.  There will be open bar from 8-9PM, not to mention .98 cent drink specials for the rest of the night.  And it's for a great cause, with proceeds going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.


But if you needed only ONE reason NOT to miss this show, here it is: ADLER'S APPETITE.

That's right, Wasabi will be sharing the stage with the legendary Steven Adler of Guns N' Roses.  Like we said, this is a show you do NOT want to miss!


So be sure to come out June 6th to Bourbon Street for Noise In The Basement Live.  Kemo, Jay and Anthony will be handing out tickets before the show, so get there early before they run out!  


Hope to see you there!  Keep it fresh...


For more information about Noise In The Basement Live.
For more information about Bourbon Street Baltimore.

Welcome to The House of Wasabi

Welcome to the official weblog of Wasabi.  Wasabi is a Baltimore based band, formed by brothers Kemo (guitar, vocals), Jay (bass, vocals) and Anthony Hitaffer (drums).  

While most kids would be spending their time playing in the sandbox, these boys would build stages to put on elaborate tribute concerts.  Using cardboard instruments and makeshift pyrotechnics, they would perform alongside KISS 8-tracks for anyone who would watch.

Once Mom and Dad bought real instruments for the boys, it wasn't long before they decided to take off the make up and start writing their own music. Kemo and Jay entered the club circuit when they were 12 years old. By the time they were 16, they were headlining their own shows and loving every minute of it. Upon entering high school, Anthony finally joined up with his brothers, and Wasabi was born!

Today, Wasabi continues to make a name for itself by bringing the arena rock experience back to Baltimore. This blog will document the musical journey of the band - from studio to stage, and beyond. 

Thanks for being here.  Keep it fresh, keep it green.