September 4, 2010
ANNUAL KINDY SPROAT FALSETTO & STORYTELLING CONTEST - WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT
6pm at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Waikoloa Beach Resort. Residents and visitors are invited to help sustain the festival by purchasing "Hawai'i Island
Festival; 30 Days of Aloha" keepsake ribbons. The ribbons and a fee are required to attend the Ms. Aloha Nui, Poke and Falsetto contests. For more info on
this and other events, visit hawaiiislandfestival.org
September 5, 2010
ANNUAL HAWAII SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL - KEAUHOU, KONA
This annual festival, which features the greats of slack key guitar, will be held at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, from 12-5pm. Food and
drink will be available for purchase; no outside food or beverages allowed. WEAR A HAT; BRING AN UMBRELLA FOR SHADE. Free admission.
October 12, 2010
THE KUAHIWIS; AN EVENING OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC - HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Come to the Park for an evening of Hawaiian music, hula, family and friends as the Kuahiwis celebrate the release of their new CD. Their music is spiritual,
expressive, smooth, and deeply rooted in the volcanic soil of Hawai'i. The Kuahiwis share songs from their new CD, "Hawaiian Music", and many more
classic, local favorites. TR Ireland, Kiliona Young, and Grant Ka'au'a formed the Kuahiwis in 2002, blending the classic songs of their upbringing with
modern rhythms and melodies of today. Park entrance fees apply. Call (808) 967-8222, or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
October 30, 2010
ALOHA MAKAHIKI CONCERT - A PRELUDE EVENT OF THE KONA COFFEE FESTIVAL
Maka'eo County Pavilion (Old Airport Park, Kailua-Kona). Sponsored by Ua Mau Company, Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee & Wine-Kan Company of Japan.
Details to be announced.
November 27-December 5, 2010
KAHUMOKU 'OHANA HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND LIFESTYLE WORKSHOP - PAHALA
Perpetuating the traditions of slack key guitar, 'ukulele, Hawaiian song, and cultural arts, this year's workshop will feature a lot of great Hawaiian musicians
- and more! Visit the Camp's website to see the lineup.
February 6-12, 2011
ALOHA HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE CAMP - OUTRIGGER KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT
Study Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Hawaiian Steel Guitar, 'Ukulele, Hula, and Hawaiian Language & Culture with some of Hawaii's finest instructors.
'Ukulele classes by James Hill and others, and Alan Akaka will be teaching steel guitar! Visit Aloha Camp's website
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WEEKLY OR MONTHLY EVENTS (CALL VENUES TO CONFIRM):
Every Monday, with some exceptions, popular slack key guitarist John Keawe performs from 6 to 9:30pm at the Bora Bora Lounge at Kona Village
Resort. Phone 808-325-5555 for entry pass.
Every Monday, 7pm and 8pm, there's a free hula show at the Shops at Mauna Lani stage, presented by the Lim Family, called "Hula Moon at Mauna
Lani.
Kona Hongwanji Temple in Honalo, Kona has an 'ukulele kanipila on the 4th Monday of every month from 7-9pm. $2 per person fee.
Every Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 noon Aunty Lani Lee, her hula halau "Na Kupuna O Kona Ali'i", and her band, perform at the Kona Coast Shopping
Center on Palani Rd. in Kailua-Kona.
Kumu Rolinda Bean is teaching a beginner's ukulele class on the seaside terrace at Keauhou Outrigger Resort from 1:00-2:00PM on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Rolinda has several class 'ukulele so just come and try one out or bring your own.
Every Tuesday, with some exceptions, John Keawe performs from 6 to 7pm at the Waikoloa Kings Shops. Ph: 808-886-8811.
Tuesday evenings at The Emerald in Hilo, the band Kanikapila (Ben Kaili, JJ Ahuna and Victor Chock) perform from 6-9pm.
Occasional special guests and hula. 168 Keawe St., Hilo.
Wednesday mornings - "Hawai'iana Live!" Join Leilehua Yuen in this local's-eye-view of Hawai'i Island each Wednesday in Hilo's historic
Palace Theater. Through traditional chant and storytelling, music, hula, and video featurettes, Leilehua explores different facets of Hawai'i
Island. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians
often appear. A few of the past guests are Mary Ann Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Leina'ala Lassiter, Diana Aki, and Stan Kaina. Sometimes there
is hula! The show also features Bob Alder on the theater's historic pipe organ, playing some of Hawai'i's most beloved melodies. Wednesday
mornings 11:00 to 11:45, except Christmas and New Year weeks. Admission: $5; Kids free. Palace Theater, 38 Haili St. Hilo. Call 934-7010 for
more information.
Wednesdays, from 12-2pm, Aloha in Motion Trio plays at Waterfront Row in Kailua-Kona: Bobby Koanui (vocals and 'ukulele),
Rupert Adarme (vocals and bass), and Konabob on steel guitar!
Wednesday nites, there's a large, free kanikapila (jam session) at the Keauhou Shopping Center from 6 to 8:00 pm with Jack Knight.
Hula dancers are welcome. You can download many songs from the "Files" section at www.meleohana.org. The He Mele Aloha book will also be used as a
song source. Konabob plays steel guitar with the group.
Wednesdays, from 3-4pm, Auntie Irma offers intermediate uke classes at SKEA (Society for South Kona's Education and Art). From 4-5pm,
Lorenzo Carlson teaches an advanced class. For more information, call 938-1617.
Catch "Island-Style Thursdays" at the Blue Dragon Coastal Cuisine and Musiquarium in Kawaihae, 6-9pm. Features well-known local entertainers.
Call to confirm music: 882-7771.
Thursday Kanikapilas at Ma's Kava Stop in Kainaliu (below Sandy's Drive In) from 6-8pm. Music, dance and pupus. Hapa haole songs, Hawaiian,
and Oldies. For more info, contact Maka at 322-2228.
Every 4th Thursday evening, hear multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning vocalist Darlene Ahuna at W.A.I. Lounge, on Maka'ala St. in Hilo,
from 6-8:30pm.
There's a weekly intermediate 'ukulele kanikapila at the Kona International Marketplace (Old Industrial Area by HPM) in Kailua-Kona
from 10-11am on Fridays. At 11am there are free, ongoing, beginning uke lessons taught by Willie Perriera till noon. Bring your own 'ukulele,
a notebook and recorder, if possible. Basic chords and strums are taught to beginners. Handouts are provided. For more advanced students, scales,
higher octave chords, and basic picking techniques are taught. Students are encouraged to join the 10am kanikapila.
First Fridays Free Music Series at The Shops at Mauna Lani The Shops at Mauna Lani is launching a new music series dubbed "First Fridays at The
Shops". Beginning on Friday, April 3, the shopping complex will host free music performances at its outdoor stage on the first Friday evening of every
month from 6-8pm. The series will feature a diverse array of local sounds, from contemporary Hawaiian to jazz, from 6-8pm. Participating center
merchants will also offer shopping incentives and kama'aina specials at each "First Friday" event. For more information, call (808) 885-9501, email
info@shopsatmaunalani.com or visit http://www.shopsatmaunalani.com/
Fridays, from 6-7pm at Keauhou Shopping Center, there is a free hula show featuring various hula halau.
The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona offers Hawaiian music at their Veranda Bar on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-8pm.
Call 322-3441 for more information.
Saturdays mornings, the Hawaiian music trio, Aloha In Motion, plays at the Keauhou Farmers Market at Keauhou Shopping Center from 8-9:00am.
(Konabob on steel guitar!)
Saturdays eves, hear live Hawaiian music from 6-7pm in the Center Courtyard of Keauhou Shopping Center.
Every other Saturday at 2 PM, join PUKA (Puna 'Ukulele & Kanikapila Association), a new Big Island group organized thanks to Andy & Pam
Andrews (formerly of 'Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz), for meetings/jams held at the Leilani Estates Community Center Building (take Leilani Ave. to
Moku; will be on left) or at 13-3807 Ala'ili Street. Go past Leilani Avenue on Hwy 130 to Ala'ili Street, just past 14 mile marker. Turn right (mauka)
to 13-3807 (on left). Bring your 'ukulele or other instruments (or just your singing voice) - and a chair! All kinds of music - Rock & Roll oldies - Country
Western, Pop, Hawaiian, Show Tunes, and more. Song sheets will be provided - "some real easy and some a little harder". No experience necessary;
beginners welcome. Free! Now, also offering free 'ukulele lessons from 1:15-2:15pm; loaner ukes available. Have questions? Email andy@cruzio.com, or
phone (808) 965-6125.
On third Saturdays of the month, enjoy Aloha Saturdays at Kalakaua Park in Hilo. Featuring musical performances by Hawaii Island musicians and
hula halau, along with presentations by community groups. Also featured are authentic arts and crafts vendors and food booths. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Info: (808) 961-5711
Kona Brewing Company's Brew Pub sometimes features Hawaiian music on Sunday eves from 5-8pm.
The first Sunday of every month, from 3-5:30 pm, Braddah Smitty plays at the Paniolo Country Inn in Waimea. He hosts a high energy music
session with lots of guest musicians sitting in. Call 885-4377 to verify before going.
Thanks to Konawebber Betty M for the following resort updates:
"Mauna Lani Atrium Lounge (free, but if you use the valet parking at the front, it'll cost you a tip) -
from 5:30 til 7:45 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings:Mary Ann Lim plus two other performers (lineup changes) and a hula dancer.
Canoe House, Mauna Lani Hotel - When he's not on tour somewhere, Sonny Lim (Grammy nominee) plays slack key guitar Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday nights from 6-9pm.
BIG ISLAND HAWAIIAN MUSIC ARTISTS' WEBSITES:
Premier slack key guitar artist John Keawe's calendar
The versatile and talented young Brittni Paiva's Web Site
Hilo 'ukulele and Grammy award-winning slack key player, Keoki Kahumoku, can often be found teaching 'ukulele and slack key guitar lessons and
workshops around the island, as well.
Big Island slack key guitar and Hawaiian musician, Don Kauli'a's website.
Chris Yeaton is a contemporary Hawaiian slack key guitarist and fingerstyle picker. He regularly tours on the mainland too.
Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award winner Buddy Fo and his beautiful and talented wife, Sammi, now make the Big Island their home.
That's their picture at the top of the page with Danny Akaka on the far left and Konabob on the far right, playing at the Eva Parker Woods
Cottage "Full Moon Talk Story" at the Mauna Lani in March, 2007.
ADDITIONAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION INFO:
Beginning thru Advanced 'Ukulele (Kealakekua, Kona) - Lorenzo Carlson (808) 329-8846
Slack key Guitarist Don Kauli'a offers private slack key guitar instructions.
Beginning Acoustic Hawaiian Steel Guitar (Holualoa, Kona) - Konabob Stoffer (808) 322-4714
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