At the beginning of 2018, I finished producing a full length LP with a music group called the Beach Road Band, located on the Big Island of Hawaii. They consist of 4 players and compose very listenable children’s music. I produced 12 songs for them, and as well, contributed as a songwriter and performer on their debut. It’s a fun listening experience for both parents and children alike:
Meet the Band
Chrystine Trooien
I am mama to two wonderful little boys and in love with one incredible soul mate. When our family moved to Hawaii I had to sell my piano and leave my organ shoes behind. I traded them for a pretty little ukelele. The ukelele unlocked so many musical moments for me. It traveled with our family on camping trips and made music more accessible for my kids. We sang their favorite songs together, and eventually we were making up silly songs of our own. When our band was hatching in a garage by the ocean, we all thought it would challenge us to do originals instead of playing covers. One of my kid’s silly songs was the only original up for bat that day, and there sparked our children’s alb
Paul Sanneman
Paul Sanneman is the founder of Dream Business Coaching. He has founded several business coaching companies in the past 30 years and coached more than 400 companies. Dream Business coaching is the product of this experience and his most profound inspiration.
Paul has dedicated his life to coaching and believes it is one of the most important relationships for a business owner. His passion for helping clients to make more money in less time and have more FUN, makes him one of the leading business consultants in Northern California.
He has co-founded several businesses including GreenLivingIdeas.com, Pacific Mortgage Consultants, Companity.com and realtimepublishing.com. In each case he has either retained equity or sold the business for a profit. He is also cofounder of the popular worldwide business podcast BusinessSuccessTips.com.
Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Education. He studied metaphysics as a post graduate and has created and attended numerous seminars in personal growth and business success over the years.
Lorin Drexler
Lorin Drexler (aka Loryn) is an American music producer, singer, guitarist and songwriter. Rooted from the windy city of Chicago and currently residing in Phoenix, Arizona, his time as a producer is journeyed between a landscape of original compositions and collaborations with other artists and bands. Loryn has collaborated with artists such as Chase Makai from Nahko and Medicine for the People, Chris Brown from Bubbles Brown, 808 Elevate out of Utah, and this latest debut release from the Beach Road Band.Devon Rogers
Devon Rogers owns and operates a thriving stringed instrument shop in Kea’au, Hawaii. His specialty is repair, modification and construction of guitars and ukuleles. Devon holds a degree in classical guitar performance, and has played in rock bands for much of his adult life, though many of his pursuits are aimed at not living an adult life!
What is Gen Society?
Gen Society is an art space blog for visual art and creative writing collaborations, and other randomizations. Hosted by writer and musician, Lorin Drexler, this online venue is an expressive experience for those interested in the world of the arts. It is a literary journey through the hearts and minds of contemporary artists in practice and a reflection of those that have long passed.
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