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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1977
Page
20
In the lower photo Tusi Nawmati and Malakai harmonize on Don't Take My Music with Charlie Porteous and Mike Hynes present. Staff photos accompany the scene showcasing a musical performance.
Long Beach club Big Jaws hosts Freehand, a six member Samoa led rock act. Malakai Lavatai fronts vocals and rhythm guitar while Tusi Nantradi, Joe Mathieu, Mike Hynes, Alan Wilks, and Charlie Porteous back him with synths, drums, piano, and guitar. The review notes the club’s high amplification and policy to keep conversations audible, despite the energetic set. Lavatai describes his musical path from Samoa to California and his early start in music.
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