After a decade of existence, Linus is still an alternative rock band in transition - but now with a revitalized purpose, thanks to its current roster.

Joining original members David Neely and Nikolaus Daubert are two noteworthy musicians, making for Linus' strongest lineup ever and producing a streamlined sound that remains true to the band's roots. Drummer Jack Tawil solidified his reputation with other local bands, like the Malcognitas, the Hell Caminos and Painted Highways, and singer-keyboardist Jun Yoshimura is a Japanese national who was the lead singer for a band called Wino.

(Between 1995 and 2006, Wino put out six albums and, because of its heavily influenced Britpop sound, was dubbed the “;Japanese Oasis.”;)

While this new edition of Linus has done the occasional one-off gig since February, you'll be able to see the band in full flower - including special guests that played in earlier incarnations - at their 10th-anniversary party tomorrow at Anna Bannana's.

The band is also promoting their latest album (albeit recorded a couple of years ago with drummer Stan Hardjadinata), “;White Marks on a White Wall,”; but this weekend's gig will also showcase newer songs co-written by Neely and Yoshimura.

“;I met Jun through my girlfriend's sister,”; Neely said Sunday during a group interview at the band's rehearsal room in the old Blaisdell Hotel downtown. “;He came to see us when we played Kainoa's in Haleiwa.”;

Yoshimura splits his time between here and Japan, running his two Green Room modern art galleries, and is still involved with his home country's music business. Thanks to his connections there, Linus will embark on a two-week tour of Japan starting May 13.

So what attracted Yoshimura to joining Linus?

“;Their sound is very different from what I've heard here in Hawaii, and I like David's songwriting.”;

Tawil remains a busy musician as well. He recently helped out Ryan Bingham - formerly of local rockabilly band Suspicious Minds and now based out of Los Angeles - when Bingham's band was showcased at last month's South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas.

“;With Jun in the band, I thought their new vibe would fit in with some of my drumming skills,”; he said.

Daubert said, “;We were finishing up the album, and on a whim I called Jack to ask him if he would join us.”;

Not realizing beforehand that Tawil was an original fan of Linus, “;he said, 'I'm interested,' and after one practice he was in,”; Daubert said. “;He even learned most of our songs beforehand.”;

BOTH DAUBERT and Neely know that for Linus to last this long is auspicious.

“;The band has even outlasted three of my relationships,”; Daubert said.

At tomorrow's gig the band wanted to share the stage with local bands Black Square and Upstanding Youth, who are both just as senior as Linus.

“;With every step we've revised our music,”; Neely said. “;Both Dave and I take pride in keeping to our strong convictions and our ability to change and adapt a bit when we had to.”;

“;The passion for the music has been re-stoked with getting this rehearsal room and building on our name,”; added Daubert. “;We're not done yet. This is making us feel brand new as a band.”;

“;Having Jun in the band brings a whole different head space and influences into Linus,”; Neely said. “;It's nice to have a different voice, both in writing and singing, with my own that complement each other. Over the past 10 years, we've never had another vocalist that has helped fill in the spaces I couldn't do alone, so with Jun singing as well, it's taken a great load off my shoulders.”;

Tawil said, “;I've observed that the bands who do the best go the distance. Like Dave said, it's all about hanging in there and sticking it out, because the music made will continue to grow. Usually at the 10-year mark I see bands making it to their breakthrough point.”;