KEALE lives on the Windward-side of Oahu just yards from the large stone temple of ULUPO (“Night-Inspiration”). This temple, along with other old Hawaiian places in the jungle, on the plains, along the shore or in the middle of urban sprawl are the source of his music—the breath & vibe of the Ancestors.

Belouis Some (real name Neville Keighley, born 12/12/59) grew up in Forest Hill, South London.
Started playing guitar and writing songs at school (Dulwich Prep, Royal Russell School).

In 1982 put a band together and started playing clubs and small venues in and around London as Belouis Some.

1983 signed by Paul and Michael Berrow to Tritec Music and Parlophone (EMI Records).


Some People 1985

Recording sessions began with producer Ian Little, engineer Pete Schwier in Good Earth, Maison Rouge, Air Studios London.
Musicians… Chester Kamen (guitar), Guy Fletcher (keys), Andy Duncan (drums), Gary Twigg (bass), Gary Barnacle (sax).

During recording, opening slot on Nick Kershaw UK Tour.

In late 1984 recording moved to New York with producers Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero (Media Sound).
Musicians… Carlos Alomar (arrangements and guitar), Bernard Edwards, Carmine Rojas (bass), Tony Thompson, Alan Childs (drums), Dave Lebolt, Jack Waldman (keys),
Jimmy Maelin (percussion), Robin Clark, Frank Simms, Diva Grey, Kurt Yahjin (backing vocals), Earl Slick (lead guitar on Target Practice), Rick Bell
(sax).

Some People (album) released 1985.

Imagination video shot by Storm Thorgerson (Greenback Films) causing controversy because of full frontal nudity.

Some People video (Storm Thorgerson) shot in Aldeburgh UK and used as Swatch TV commercial in North America.

Supports Frankie Goes to Hollywood on North American tour (May/June 85).

Round Round (Pretty in Pink film soundtrack) produced by Bernard Edwards, recorded in L.A. (Aug 85).

Jan 1986 Imagination re-released in UK, followed by Some People.

Opening slot on Queen’s Magic Tour Summer 1986 (Paris, Manchester, Knebworth Park).


Belouis Some 1987

Recorded at Right Track New York City, Sept – December 1986, mixed Eel Pie Studios London.

Produced by Gary Langan and Guy Fletcher.

Musicians…Guy Fletcher (keys and arrangements), Carlos Alomar (guitar and arrangements), Chester Kamen (guitar), Geoff Dugmore (drums), Carmine Rojas (bass),
Jimmy Maelin (percussion), Robin Clark, Gordon Grodie, Carlos Alomar, Guy Fletcher (backing vocals), Lenny Picket, Stan Harrison, Steve Elson (The Borneo Horns,
brass), Earl Garder (trumpet), guest appearances Julian Lennon, Neil X, Pete Townsend.

UK/ European Tour Spring 1987.

USA Tour 1988.

1989 formed The Big Broadcast, touring the UK playing small clubs and venues.


Living Your Life 1993

In 1991 signed to BMG Records, album recorded and mixed in Marcus Studios London.

Produced by Nigel Butler and Geoff Dugmore.

Musicians… Karl Hyde, Phil Bishop, JJ Belle (guitar), Jeremy Allom, Nigel Butler, Robin Goodfellow, Toby Anderson, Peter Oxendale (keys), Steve Barnacle (bass),
Geoff Dugmore (drums), Patti Layne, Candy McKenzie, Trippy Guru Mamas (backing vocals).

1995 released Let Me Love You For Tonight (written by J.Ferrer) produced by Richard Standard and Matt Rowe.

2xLP of both volumes of Destroyer, now as one double album, with both discs in a gatefold jacket. Destroyer 1 art is the cover, with Destroyer 2 the back cover, with each respective album's inner sleeve represented in original form.

Composer, producer and performer JEF STOTT has been deftly navigating the realms of world fusion music for over two decades, where he has consistently been at the forefront of the International Global Bass movement. 

His sound is a conscious blend of the best in global bass culture which simultaneously reaches back to ancient traditions while pushing the future of music forward.

An in demand performer, Jef Stott has embarked on several successful world tours that have taken him to festivals and club appearances in Asia, North America and Europe often sharing festival stages with the likes of contemporaries Thievery Corporation, Nickodemus, Gaudi, Makyo, Cheb I Sabbah, Beats Antique, David Starfire, Bobby Friction, FreQ Nasty, Janaka Selecta, Dub Gabriel, Kush Arora among others.

Festival appearances include Symbiosis Pyramid Eclipse, Harmony Festival, Earthdance, Beloved, Outside Lands, Source Festival, Sea of Dreams, Green Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Shambala Music Festival and many large clubs and conferences around the world. Jef has recently become the Hookahdome (premiere Burning Man soundcamp) artistic director and main DJ for their events on and off the Playa.

Jef is a highly accomplished lifelong multi-instrumentalist, adding a live performance element to his live shows with many instruments ranging from Arabic string and percussion instruments to guitars, bass drums and live electronics. Jef has lead several live ensembles on stage throughout his career.

Jef Stott’s DJ sets bring a sense of tribal community to the dance floor with dynamic live instrumentation and top shelf musicality from guest performers interplaying with original tracks and live remixes. The arc of his performances can range from the most delicate acoustic and ambient moments to the chakra blasting intensity of peak hour sonic bliss. He is a regular performer at Ecstatic Dance events around the world and is intuitively sensitive to the collective emotion of a moving dance floor.

As a trained anthropologist, Jef Stott has made an in depth academic study of the instruments of the Middle East with master teachers including Hamza el Din, Omar Faruk Tekbilek among others. Jef often collaborates and performs with master musicians and dancers from the Middle East, Northern Africa, the Balkans and India as well as top shelf fusion artists from the West Coast.

As a producer and composer, he has released over 10 full length albums of his own work as well as producing, performing and writing for  Stellamara, Lumin, MC RAI and Qadim as well as many remixes including Azam Ali, Natasha Atlas, David Starfire, Gaudi, Adham Shaikh, Akara, Cemali, Atash, among others. His work has been released on several major labels including Universal, EMI, Six Degrees, Hearts of Space, Triloka and City of Tribes. He writes regularly for network and cable television, stage, video game and feature film. His latest release is ARCANA from Six Degrees Records.

He has recently completed a Masters Degree in Interactive Media. His thesis project The Subtle Body is a multimedia interactive installation and research project that uses the electromagnetic energy from the human brain and body to control audio and visual media.

Jef is currently the lead Ableton Live instructor for Pyramind Audio Production School and Studios in San Francisco. He teaches audio production on a regular basis from his studio and at several educational facilities throughout the Bay Area.

Jef lives and works in San Francisco, California.

For more information about booking, production or teaching opportunities-

Contact Jef Stott at jefstott(at)gmail.com or on Facebook “jefstott”

William Fitzsimmons is a singer, songwriter and guitarist.  He is considered the greatest whisper rock artist of all time.  His music has been described as “a bummer” and “dude, work that stuff out on your own time” and yet here we are on his SoundCloud page, LOVING his music.  If you’ve seen him live, well, you’ve seen him live.  So, good for you - why are you bragging about it?  If you haven’t well, maybe you should?  He’s been to a lot of places and seen a lot of things.

This is what bios have become in the age of Twitter...frankly, this one is already too long.

Born and raised on O'ahu, Hawai’i, Makana is an internationally acclaimed slack key guitarist, singer, composer, and activist. He has been called: “the greatest living player” by Esquire magazine; “a dynamic force” by The New York Times; “master of the Hawaiian slack-key guitar” by The Seattle Times. The prestigious National Geographic Society notes that he is “charting a new sonic frontier with deep ties to tradition.” Makana's songs have been featured on 3 Grammy-nominated albums: “Hawaiian Slack Key Kings, Vol. 1 and 2,” and the soundtrack for the Academy Award winning movie “The Descendants”.

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