Frank Orrall founded the band in Hawaii in 1984, initially as a solo project, and as his music production alias.

Frank Orrall (vocals, guitar, other instruments) has been the sole constant player since 1984 (the inception of the band).

Abra Moore (vocals), John Nelson (percussion), and Ted Cho (electric guitar, mandolin, bass), Joined in 1986.

Paul Mertens (flute, sax, clarinet), Dag Juhlin (guitar), Robert Cornelius, and Kornell Hargrove (vocals) joined in 1993.

Most prominent amongst these satellite members were vocalists Abra Moore and Malford Milligan, sound artist Ellen Fullman, drummer Sean Coffey and (on their third album) turntable operator Ashton "DJ Cassanova" Irons.