Derrick Lee / BlurredCulture.com
Sep 30, 2018
"THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT" AT THE OHANA FEST
DANA POINT, CA-
“…. The festivities began with a slow calm as vendors, artists and festival-goers arrived and Doheny State Beach’s waves crashed calmly along the wayside, but the music got off to a rockin’ start by a group of preteens on the Tiki Stage with The Alive.
The trio of Bastian Evans (age 13, guitar and vocals), and brother Kai (age 13, drums) and Manoa Neukermans (age 10, bass), may be young, but they know how to get a party started right. And don’t let their youth fool you! Each member has had experience playing in other bands/group prior to coming together as The Alive, with the brothers Neukerman even playing big stages at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and the main stage at BottleRock Napa.
It’s always inspiring to see kids show no fear on stage, and The Alive are some of the most fearless 10 and 13 year olds I’ve ever seen. As The Who proclaim, “The Kids Are Alright” …”
Follow The Alive on Facebook and Instagram.