Hulaween Artist Interview: Kat Hall from Just Chameleons

News · October 23, 2018

Hulaween is less than a week away and everyone who is planning to attend is more than excited.

I got the chance to sit down with Kat Hall, lead singer of local band, Just Chameleons, as they prepare to make their debut performance at Suwannee’s Hulaween festival. Just Chameleons made their festival scene appearance at Okeechobee in 2017 after winning an intense battle of the bands. Their music is the perfect festival vibe; filled with groovy melodies and a beautiful message, this band is one not to miss out on.

Hall began getting interested in music while in middle school after watching her older sister sing in a reggae band in Jacksonville beach. At about 14 years old ,she decided to get on stage to sing backup and hasn’t looked back since. As a stand-alone artist, as well as the lead singer for Just Chameleons, Kat has continued to pursue her musical talent. She is creative and always incorporates a message, her harmoniously soulful voice drawing you right in.

Who are some of your musical influences?

“Lauryn Hill. I love her fearlessness within her music.”

What originally drew you to reggae music?

“I grew up with my older brother listening to Slightly Stoopid, and I just loved how it was rebel music. You know the type of music that starts a revolution and brings awareness to what’s happening around us. I love that reggae has the power to spread a message and create a wave of change.”

What would you say Just Chameleons message is collectively as a band?

“We stand for unity and bringing people together. Our music is for a bigger purpose than festivals or the idea of “fame”, we want to help people connect. And just overall stand for accepting diversity and spreading a message of awareness.”

Hulaween is pretty big festival, how do you feel about being able to perform here?

“I am still in shock, Hulaween is one of my favorite festivals. I’ve gone the past three years and have just been manifesting being able to play here. I wanted to get involved in the festival scene as soon as I started attending them because everyone is so connected at these fests. The vibes are so good and I think it’s a great platform to introduce our music to others.”

Is Just Chameleons currently working on anything new we can expect to see at Hula?

“We are actually releasing two new originals during our set! One of them is called “Old Sols” and will actually be released as a Kat Hall single. It’s a love song about my ideal relationship basically. And the other is called “Think with Your Head”. The second song is probably the most vulnerable song I’ve ever written and is trying to bring awareness to sexual harassment and assault. The main lyric being “Think with your head for a minute man take it slow.” The verses of this song explore the dangers of intimacy and guys not taking no for an answer.”

Who are you personally most excited to see at Hulaween?

“Vulfpeck! And Steven Marley of course.”

Besides Hulaween, where can we see Just Chameleons at next?

“We will be playing at Tallahassee’s First Friday on November 2nd and then we will also be opening for the Expendables on Nov 3rd at the Oak and Stone craft beer fest in Bradenton, FL.”