#502 :: LIVE Recording Wednesday featuring House Of Shem LIVE At Reggae On The River

House Of Shem is an Aotearoa (New Zealand) based harmony trio comprised of Carl Perkins and his two sons Te Omeka Perkins and Isaiah Perkins who are each multi instrumentalist and producers. 

It is with much sadness that we bid farewell to Papa Carl Perkins who has died after battling bowel cancer.

The House of Shem guitarist and singer was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in February, 2017 (three days before his 58th birthday) and died on Wednesday May 9, 2018, two weeks after his most recent surgery.

Papa Carl was a true pioneer and champion of reggae music here in Aotearoa. Thank you Sir. God rest your loving soul.

This LIVE Recording Wednesday episode features House of Shem live at Reggae on the River 2016 at French's Camp in Humboldt County, California.

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Carl Perkins (Papa Carl) of House Of Shem diagnosed with Terminal Bowel Cancer

Carl Perkins is a New Zealand reggae icon. He's also a husband, a father of 5 sons, a grandfather, and a great grandfather. Perkins started his career as guitarist and songwriter in the legendary band, Herbs. Nowadays he is the rangatira of internationally renowned family band, House Of Shem.

Three days before his 58th birthday on 15 February 2017 Perkins was diagnosed with bowel cancer. One week later following an MRI & CT scan it was confirmed by the consultant that the cancer had advanced and was non-treatable with months to live. Despite this prognosis Perkins will not give up and remains positive.

His wife, Denise Perkins, has started a fundraiser project at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/papacarlsjourney

Kia kaha whanau, may the Lord keep you in good spirits as you endure your journey ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

For all press inquiries and letters of support email please email Denise and her whanau direct at

papacarlsjourney@gmail.com