Mochi Freeman

Mochi performs as a duo with one electric lead guitarists and backing tracks, and also performs with his entire band (five members, for an additional fee).
He has a standing one hour set as well as a two hour double set with a 15 minute break between each set (Live Streams are 60 minutes long). He also would like to able to go a little over time by a song or two if the audience is up for it because he likes to get folks to sing or dance along. Mochi plays classic rock cover tunes from the 60's, 70's and 80's but is not a tribute performer by any means, as he always tries to sing these songs in his own style.

Mochi is an accomplished musician from Hawaii. While his first love is singing, he realized quickly that he also needed to play an instrument. Though he only plays guitar on stage; on backing tracks he sings and plays: piano, drums, bass, synthesizer, and violin.

He has played with various bands since high school but learned how to play guitar at a very young age. "My parents bought me a guitar, and my uncle taught me the blues." Mochi says.

Mochi grew up in a musical family. Both of his parents were singers and his mother also played the piano. "I just wanted to sing but picked up the guitar." And it's a good thing he did. He is passionate about music and enjoys playing various venues in Hawaii and also on the mainland. He spent several years in the military and several in California. In California he kept busy picking up more skills while playing with country and rock bands. "I started out singing back-up and playing back-up guitar, but they had trouble hanging onto bass players, so I picked up that to help them when in between bass players."

Mochi has played for other artists at such places as Anna O'Brien's, Surfrider, Hawaiian Brian's, Hyatt, Tio's, Willie J's, The Irish Rose and more. He has performed on his own at Da Spot, Surfers Cafe and various churches around the islands.

Musically his influences are legendary performers such as: Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty, BB King, Eric Clapton, Marvin Gaye, Pink Floyd, James Brown, Elvis Costello, The Temptations, and on the top of his list is Sam Cooke.

Mochi is an elder musician that plays cover tunes from the 60's, 70's, and 80's for Corporate events, private parties and local restaurants & cafes. He is a Retired Navy Veteran (with disabilities), a Christian Praise and Worship Leader, and a member of the local Hawaii Musicians Association (AFM Local 677) & BMI.

"I've learned that worshiping God and playing music are my safe harbours. So after years of being the backup guitarist and backup singer for road bands in my younger days, I am stepping out on my own and doing what I've always loved doing, and doing it my way, in my own style."
- Mochi

The band requires at least a 90 minute arrival time for setup and sound check before show time.
- The band is to be provided with cold bottled water, stage side.
*A detailed stage plot can be forwarded detailing Tech Info for band requirements.
*A visual slide presentation is used, if visuals are available.