2nd Nature - Waimea High School
 
Representing the Garden Isle in the Band Champ Finale is Waimea High School’s own 2nd Nature, a reggae band made up of childhood friends from Kauai’s west side.  With the exception of one member, they have known each other since meeting at Waimea Canyon Elementary & Intermediate School.  

Their music is inspired by some of Hawaii’s top Hawaiian bands including Ten Feet, Ekolu, and even DJ’s dad, Doric Yaris, an accomplished musician and Kumu Hula (hula teacher).  Despite only playing together for a month, they won the competition with their rendition of “Love Season” by J Boog and “Take A Chance” by Micah G. 

The five-member band includes lead vocalist Eric Bouldin, 18; back-up vocalist and drummer DJ Yaris, 17; Byron Hahn-Morin, 17, back up vocals; Casey Planas, 17, bassist and Kahaku Bongolan, 16, keyboardist. 

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