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Sound Biscuits | Travis Reynolds
Recently migrating to Hawaii to build boards in the old Waialua Sugar Mill, Travis Reynolds has been deep in the grooves. This Summer, we caught up with him while he's been on a West Coast road trip with his family and nothing makes a roadtrip better than some epic tunes. Hit play below and find the nearest hammock while you give it a listen.
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Hey Travis! Whats going on?
Hey Hey… All is going good! Nice to hear from you! We are enjoying bouncing around California this summer, on a family road trip.
You’re working and living in Hawaii now. What led you to make the switch?
Yeah we are back living on the islands. The housing scene is getting rough and sadly unaffordable in Santa Cruz. The house we were living in pleasure point sold, we searched for another spot and nothing reasonable showed up. Luckily for us Hawai’i is where we landed. It was hard to leave my hometown, the place our kids were born and raised, and the place where we established our small buisnesses. but we surrendered what felt comfortable, and said goodbye to Santa Cruz for now. Our community on Oahu has been so sweet and welcoming. It’s feeling pretty cool to be building boards back where I started 25 years ago.
Are you listening to J Boog now you’re on the rock?
Hahaha he is everywhere. I guarantee he is blasting on the radio airwaves right now.
Did the Hawaiian sun help influence your playlist?
Definitely. It’s island music. You can listen to it anywhere and feel it but it matches the pace of life on this rock, in the middle of the Pacific, perfectly.
What turned you on to roots reggae/dub?
My folks always had roots reggae playing in the background growing up. but it really started growing on me when I was a teenager, visiting my Dad on Oahu. We lived on his sailboat in the Alawai and split time between there and hau ula. Somehow my Dad was a magnet for local musicians and we were going to lots of shows and parties.. Reggae seemed to have the vibe to energize you or chill you out. I love that! It can make you feel all up beat and want to dance or just totally relax. Not a lot of music can be that versatile.
Do you listen to music in the shaping bay?
Music is always flowing out of the speakers. It’s an eclectic mix in the shop. I’m into pretty much everything.
How many times a day to you play the ukulele?
I wish I could say all day. I would love to learn. That’s the coolest most practical little instrument for sure. We just bought our kids one so now we can all learn how to play.
You’ve been speaking pidgin yeah?
Haha Nah… I’m staying in my own lane.
Whats your desert island album?
Eden Ahbez's “Eden’s Island” Literally the quintessential deserted island album :)
What type of music do you want to see more of in surf movies?
Anything that’s in the pocket. I like it when the sounds are from where ever they are surfing or traveling too. There is so much good music in the word!
Whats the best live show you’ve been to?
I would have to say Sade in Oakland. She and her band made the whole stadium pulse. It was insane. Everyone was high fiving strangers and hugging with tears in our eyes leaving the Oracle. It was a rad and super tender moment for all involved.
Hey Hey… All is going good! Nice to hear from you! We are enjoying bouncing around California this summer, on a family road trip.
You’re working and living in Hawaii now. What led you to make the switch?
Yeah we are back living on the islands. The housing scene is getting rough and sadly unaffordable in Santa Cruz. The house we were living in pleasure point sold, we searched for another spot and nothing reasonable showed up. Luckily for us Hawai’i is where we landed. It was hard to leave my hometown, the place our kids were born and raised, and the place where we established our small buisnesses. but we surrendered what felt comfortable, and said goodbye to Santa Cruz for now. Our community on Oahu has been so sweet and welcoming. It’s feeling pretty cool to be building boards back where I started 25 years ago.
Are you listening to J Boog now you’re on the rock?
Hahaha he is everywhere. I guarantee he is blasting on the radio airwaves right now.
Did the Hawaiian sun help influence your playlist?
Definitely. It’s island music. You can listen to it anywhere and feel it but it matches the pace of life on this rock, in the middle of the Pacific, perfectly.
What turned you on to roots reggae/dub?
My folks always had roots reggae playing in the background growing up. but it really started growing on me when I was a teenager, visiting my Dad on Oahu. We lived on his sailboat in the Alawai and split time between there and hau ula. Somehow my Dad was a magnet for local musicians and we were going to lots of shows and parties.. Reggae seemed to have the vibe to energize you or chill you out. I love that! It can make you feel all up beat and want to dance or just totally relax. Not a lot of music can be that versatile.
Do you listen to music in the shaping bay?
Music is always flowing out of the speakers. It’s an eclectic mix in the shop. I’m into pretty much everything.
How many times a day to you play the ukulele?
I wish I could say all day. I would love to learn. That’s the coolest most practical little instrument for sure. We just bought our kids one so now we can all learn how to play.
You’ve been speaking pidgin yeah?
Haha Nah… I’m staying in my own lane.
Whats your desert island album?
Eden Ahbez's “Eden’s Island” Literally the quintessential deserted island album :)
What type of music do you want to see more of in surf movies?
Anything that’s in the pocket. I like it when the sounds are from where ever they are surfing or traveling too. There is so much good music in the word!
Whats the best live show you’ve been to?
I would have to say Sade in Oakland. She and her band made the whole stadium pulse. It was insane. Everyone was high fiving strangers and hugging with tears in our eyes leaving the Oracle. It was a rad and super tender moment for all involved.