Executive Order is an eclectic, genre-defying, new
band with a seriously fun and often provocative attitude. This
three-member band features danceable and sing-along original tunes
reminiscent of classic rock, funk, and blues from the '60s to the '80s,
and alternative rock of the '90s to now. This diverse sounds comes from
all three band mates who were, to varying degrees, influenced by rock
sounds of the '60s, blues, pop, Motown, and the Seattle scene. Executive
Order's storytelling lyrics along with their creative hooks and bridges
stimulate the imagination and supply tantalizing sounds. Individually,
members of Executive Order are amazing artists in their own right.
Together they make magic.
Born and raised in LA, front-man, and songwriter, Joseph Olson
is living his life-long dream of making music for the love of it. At
the age of 13 he was inspired to become a musician after seeing the
movie The Rose, with Bette Midler. From that moment on he was hooked on
the dream of becoming a "Rockstar!"
Guitarist and backing vocalist, Rich Elg, was born in Englewood New
Jersey, and has called Oahu, Hawaii home since he was a child. He first
picked up music at 17 under the influence of his father who was a huge
fan of bands such as Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Neil
Young, and Eric Clapton. Rich would continue to be influenced by
artists Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, and Eric Johnson as he
honed his guitar chops.
Hawaii native, bassist and backing vocalist, James Anthony
Hewahewa Christian, brings a wealth of experience, musical style, and a
very chill vibe to the entire operation of Executive Order. Inspired to
play bass at the age of 15, after moving to Kailua, HI, he saw a band
playing up the street with a drummer, guitarist, and lead vocalist but
no bass! So, he got a bass and the rest is history.
