Tag: The Adarna

Sending My Toys to Chinatown

About a week ago the Portland Chinatown History Museum and Foundation asked if any of the members of The Slants had equipment they’d like to donate to their upcoming exhibit “What’s Worth the Fight: The History of The Slants.”   There’s a chance that we will be performing at the exhibit in February 2025 but worst […]

WPM To Judge The Global Asian Creative Awards!

Weeeeell this should be most excellent!  I was asked to be a Music judge for the Global Asian Creative Awards!   There’s still time for any Asian filmmakers, screenwriters, artists, musicians, and writers to send out their submissions!  And I shall gloriously judge yoooou! *cue evil laughter*  Well, specifically I’ll be judging the music portion.  You […]

Uncharted Territory: Evolving & Growing

So much to share!   The music mentor in me feels the need to remind people that it’s never too late to pick up new skills.  I wanted to give an update on my drum journey and share some news about some developments. DRUMS!  I started out with a midi kit which works well for recording but […]

Smell of Gasoline & Honestly Remastered

The Adarna will be re-releasing Remastered versions of “Smell of Gasoline” and “Honestly” off their debut self-titled 2012 EP.    At the time when we released the album, we were thinking of it more as a business card in order to make connections.  10 years later these two have become heavily requested songs and often […]

ASPJ Fundraiser Success!! #PornJamBabies

Check out how the whole night went down! Watch videos of members of William’s bands and a debut drumming performance! Well, I had a blast at the 19th Annual All-Star Porn Jam 2022!!  The lineup was incredible!  If you’re not in-the-know…it’s an annual fundraiser held at Seattle’s oldest saloon, The Central Saloon.   Hundreds of Seattle […]

New Single, New Sleek Look and a 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Thank you guys for being patient with us!  We are excited to announce that April 1st, 2022 will not only mark our 10 Year Anniversary show in Seattle but it also marks a new era for The Adarna!  10 Years!  Can you believe it!?  In that time we did 2 international tours, 8 national tours, […]