Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Return of the Dragon

Big news, Wasabi Peas! 

Kemo, Jay and Anthony will be returning to the 98 ROCK Morning Show with Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel this Friday, January 6th! 

Be sure to tune your radios to 97.9 FM beginning at 7:00 AM (or listen online at http://www.98online.com/), to hear the bros talk about music, sushi, and growing up in the House of Wasabi.  Of course, they'll be bringing their Mama Wasabi with them!  You do not want to miss this very special broadcast!

Here's a clip from our previous morning radio broadcast:

 

And don't forget to join us that night at The Recher Theatre as Wasabi opens for the Brooklyn Brothers of ZO2!   You might recognize these guys from the television show Z Rock (Rock Band by Night... Kids Band by Day).  They'll be rocking two sets of originals and classic covers.  We are psyched to be sharing the stage with such a terrific trio!

Z02: David Z, Paulie Z and Joey Cassata

Also on the bill will be local bands Teazer and Angel Row, brought to you by Baltimore Sound Management

Doors open at 7:00 PM, with Wasabi taking the stage at 9:00 PM.  The guys are working on something very special for this show - including the debut of a new Wasabi original!  Be sure to get your tickets before they're gone! 

It's gonna be a great show!  See you there!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Countdown

Happy New Year, Wasabi Peas!

2011 was a great year for the Bros, full of incredible moments that helped shape Wasabi into a regionally recognized musical sensation!  And as we look forward to what the new year will bring, let's take a moment in counting down some of the band's Top Ten Favorite Moments of 2011...



10.  Partnering with Baltimore Sound Management and promoter/manager extraordinaire - Brian Smith.



9.  Becoming WaZOMBIE for ZOMBIES, STRIPPERS AND BEER at Bourbon Street.



8. Celebrating The Hard Rock Cafe's 40th Birthday at the Baltimore Inner Harbor.




7. Opening for Shinedown's Zack Myers at Bourbon Street.



6.  First time on 98 ROCK's Noise In The Basement with Matt Davis.




5.  Moving from the bar scene to Maryland's premium entertainment venues, including Bourbon Street, The Recher Theatre and Ram's Head LIVE!



4.  Opening for Adler's Appetite at Bourbon Street.


3.  Opening for The Misfits at The Recher Theater.



2.  Playing "Stranglehold" with Ted Nugent vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Derek St. Holmes.



1.  First time on 98 ROCK's Morning Show with Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel - featuring Mama Wasabi!




As much as 2011 rocked, we know that we owe it all to our amazing fans.  You guys are what made The House of Wasabi into a local phenomenon!  Thanks to you, Wasabi has made it into WBAL's Top 40 Excellent Emerging Bands for 2012!  We are truly honored to have you with us on this incredible journey.  So thank you - thank you - THANK YOU for your support:  if you have ever come to a show, signed up for our mailing list, friended us on Facebook, bought our merch... you are the best fans any band could ever hope for.

And 2012 is only gonna get better!  How do we know?  It's the year of the DRAGON, baby!