House Of Shem is an Aotearoa (New Zealand) based harmony trio comprised of the late Carl Perkins and his two sons Te Omeka Perkins and Isaiah Perkins. Formed 2005 in the rural area of Whanganui. The band embodies elements of roots reggae, pacific reggae and traditional maori music with relatable song-writing that connects powerfully with not only New Zealand and Australia audiences, but reggae listeners globally – attracting fans from all areas of the world.
Having obtained two Platinum and Gold albums, Carl Perkins has also been inducted into the New Zealand Music hall of fame with former band, The Herbs – who were also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the most inspirational maori polynesian artist’s.
House Of Shem was the first ever Reggae band in Aotearoa (New Zealand) to debut at number one on the day of release for their album ‘Island Vibration’.