Hookah also plays two outdoor two night campout shows every year at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in NE Ohio.
Not only do they host Hookahville, but recently they have started making trips to Amsterdam and Jamaica for shows.
For fans not interested in traveling they routinely play at the Newport Music Hall, and Promowest Pavilion in Columbus.
The band is comprised of Dave Katz, vocals/keyboards, Steve Sweney, lead guitar, Phil Risko, bass/vocals, Eric Lanese, drums, Eric Sargent, vocals, rhythm guitar.
Former members include Ed McGee and Johnny Polansky. Both of which left for the band One Under. And John Mullins and Cliff Starbuck.
The band and fans subscribe to a policy of "no hassles or bad attitudes."
Raging River
Ekoostik Hookah Lyrics
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On a day so clear
Going on a river ride
Sounds of nature fill the air
Johnny doesn't want to go
He's never been before
He's fearing what he doesn't know
Nothing but a rubber boat
Nine man power strong
Will it keep us all afloat?
Will we travel fast and strong?
Moving right along
On a raging river
White water rolls
Careful as you go
On a raging river
Be one with the flow
Invigorate your soul
Johnny's in the back seat
And we're all aboard
Now we're Baking in the morning heat
High above the eagles soar.
Rapids rising paddles picking up the pace
First ride of the day
Blinding water splashing up into ourface
Through the rocks we'll make our way
This is how we play
On a raging river
White water rolls
Careful as you go
On a raging river
Be one with the flow
Invigorate your soul
Running on adrenaline
We can't fight her will
Well, you know the raging river always wins
Yet we try to tame her still
Heading up a mountainside
Near the end of day
Johnny had his river ride
Seems he made it through okay
Smiling all the way
On a raging river
White water rolls
Careful as you go
On a raging river
Be one with the flow
Invigorate your soul
"Raging River" by Ekoostik Hookah is a song that symbolizes a journey of self-discovery through the intense and unpredictable nature of a river ride. The lyrics describe the thrill of the ride, the fear of the unknown, and the inevitability of nature's power. The song encourages listeners to let go of their fears and embrace the journey, allowing themselves to be invigorated by the experience.
The song opens with the image of heading down a mountainside on a clear day. The river ride is already underway, and the sounds of nature fill the air. However, Johnny, one of the riders, is scared to participate. He has never been on this kind of adventure before, and he is afraid of what he doesn't know. The rest of the group reassures him and invites him to join them, and eventually, he does.
As they continue down the river, the intensity of the ride builds. The rapids become rougher, and the paddles pick up the pace. The riders are running on adrenaline, feeling the rush of the water and the power of the river. They try to tame her, but ultimately, nature's power cannot be subdued.
In the end, they reach the end of the ride, and Johnny is beaming with joy. He faced his fears and came out on the other side invigorated and alive. The song closes with the message that one must learn to be one with the flow of life, just like the river, and allow themselves to be uplifted and energized by the unpredictable journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Heading down a mountainside
Starting the adventure of river rafting from the top of a mountain
On a day so clear
The day when the river ride is being taken is very clear, perfect for an adventure
Going on a river ride
Taking a thrilling and adventurous ride in a river with rapids
Sounds of nature fill the air
The air is filled with the sounds of nature, which is soothing to the mind and heart
Johnny doesn't want to go
Johnny is afraid of the unknown and doesn't want to take the adventurous ride
He's never been before
Johnny has no prior experience of river rafting
He's fearing what he doesn't know
Johnny is scared of something he has no knowledge about
Says he'd rather stay on shore
Johnny prefers to stay on the shore rather than taking the thrilling ride
Nothing but a rubber boat
The raft for the river ride is made of rubber
Nine man power strong
The raft has the capability to hold nine people at once
Will it keep us all afloat?
Doubting if the raft is strong enough to keep all the riders afloat in the water
Will we travel fast and strong?
Doubting if the raft is strong enough to handle the fast-flowing nature of the river
Moving right along
Starting the ride on the river with eager anticipation
On a raging river
The river is full of rapids and is in a state of fury
White water rolls
The water is white with foam and fury
Careful as you go
Being cautious, since the situation is dangerous
Be one with the flow
Synchronizing with the movement of the river for a smoother ride
Invigorate your soul
The ride is thrilling and rejuvenating, and brings a sense of happiness and satisfaction
Johnny's in the back seat
Johnny is at the back of the raft, not being able to see the front of the raft
And we're all aboard
All the people are on the raft, ready for the ride
Now we're Baking in the morning heat
The sun is hot, and the heat is intense
High above the eagles soar.
The eagles are soaring high in the sky above the riders
Rapids rising paddles picking up the pace
The rapids are becoming more intense, and the paddling becomes faster
First ride of the day
This is the first ride of the day for the riders
Blinding water splashing up into our face
The water is splashing up and hitting the riders' faces with great force
Through the rocks we'll make our way
Navigating through the rocks in the river, and continuing the ride
This is how we play
Playing means taking on a fun challenge, even if it is dangerous
Running on adrenaline
The riders are fueled by adrenaline, which gives them excitement and energy
We can't fight her will
The riders cannot fight against the will of the powerful river
Well, you know the raging river always wins
The river is always the winner and its power cannot be underestimated
Yet we try to tame her still
Despite knowing the power of the river, the riders try to control it
Heading up a mountainside
Ending the ride and heading back to the top of the mountain
Near the end of day
This is near the end of the day when the ride is concluding
Johnny had his river ride
Johnny successfully completed the river ride
Seems he made it through okay
Johnny completed the ride without any unforeseen harm
Smiling all the way
Feeling content and happy about completing the thrilling ride safely
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.