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Ledward Kaapana - Slack Key Guitar GrandMaster
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Wednesday Feb 8, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
2011 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Recipient, Ledward is Slack Key's premier master guitarist. His inventiveness and fluidity, his versatility in multiple tunings, and his playfulness on stage, make him the leading master of this art, now recognized nationally by America's most prestigious award for the arts.
Hosted by Grammy winning George Kahumoku Jr & Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Brother Noland - Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key, Contemporary Island, & Jawaiian
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Wednesday Feb 15, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Composer, innovator, traditional Hawaiian man. Brother Noland has tremendously influenced contemporary Hawaiian music, is considered the "Father of Jawaiian Music" yet remains in touch with his traditional Hawaiian music and cultural roots. Fluid in both Slack Key and standard tunings, Brother Noland goes wherever the music caries him. Lots of charisma and his stories are fascinating. Hosted by Da Ukulele Boyz while George is on tour.
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Jeff Peterson - Slack Key Guitar Instrumentalist
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Jeff plays Hawaiian standards and originals with extraordinary skill, range, and versatility. Classically trained, yet steeped in Hawaiian cowboy and Slack Key music traditions of his Maui home. Won recent Slack Key Album of the Year award. His superb "Maui on My Mind" solo CD was Grammy nominated. Hosted by Da Ukulele Boyz, Peter deAquino & Garrett Probst, while George is away on tour.
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Owana Salazar- Contemporary Hawaiian Vocalist & Slack Key Guitar
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Wednesday Feb 29, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Best Contemporary Album and Best Jazz Album Hoku winner, Owana's accompanies her beautiful vocal interpretation of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music on Slack Key guitar. The traditions of her musical family come alive in her stories as she weaves a poetic English translation into the Hawaiian lyrics. Hosted by Slack Key master George Kahumoku and Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Kawika Kahiapo - Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Vocals
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Wednesday Mar 7, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Kawika is a member of "Kaukahi", which was honored with Song of the Year and Group of the Year awards at Hawaii's prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Song of the Year was for Kawika's own composition, "Life in These Islands". Kawika plays a nylon string guitar which creates a special warmth accompanying his beautiful baritone vocals. Hosted by Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz, while George Kahumoku is away on tour.
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Kevin Brown & Jerry Valdiz - Slack Key Guitar, vocals, and Lap Steel
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Wednesday Mar 14, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Traditional Slack Key Guitarist & vocalist, Kevin Brown, is the soft spoken leader of the Hawaiian music group "Ola Hou". He is accompanied by the group's lap steel guitarist. Hosted by Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz while Uncle George Kahumoku is on tour.
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Liko Martin - Legendary Songwriter, Storyteller, Slack Key Guitarist
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Wednesday Mar 21, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Liko Martin, famous composer of classic songs, plays beautiful Slack Key Guitar and sings his own compositions including "Nanakuli Blues" (AKA Waimanalo Blues) and other original and traditional songs featured on his new recording Surfin Bay Blues. Hosted by George Kahumoku and Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Ledward Kaapana - Slack Key Guitar GrandMaster
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Wednesday Mar 28, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
2011 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Recipient, Ledward is Slack Key's premier master guitarist. His inventiveness and fluidity, his versatility in multiple tunings, and his playfulness on stage, make him the leading master of this art, now recognized nationally by America's most prestigious award for the arts.
Hosted by Grammy winning George Kahumoku Jr & Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Dennis Kamakahi - Legendary Hawaiian Songwriter, Slack Key Guitarist, vocalist
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Wednesday Apr 4, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Hawaii's greatest living songwriter, many of his songs are famous Hawaiian standards. His performance includes moving stories that tell the meaning of the Hawaiian language song. Hosted by Grammy winning George Kahumoku plus Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz
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Sonny Lim - Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Lap Steel
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Wednesday Apr 11, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Sonny developed his guitar style playing with his famous Lim Family of the Big Island and also played steel guitar with the Makaha Sons and the famous IZ. Sonny's solo instrumental slack key album was a Grammy nominee. This show is hosted by Slack Key great, Keoki Kahumoku, and Ukulele sensation, Derick Sebastian, while Uncle George is on the road with Da Ukulele Boyz.
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David Kamakahi - Contemporary Hawaiian Ukulele & Vocals
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Wednesday Apr 18, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
David Kamakahi, a talented composer & performer, is son of Slack Key Master, Dennis Kamakahi. He was mentored by the legendary Eddie Kamae and won Best Contemporary Album for his debut ukulele album, Pa'ani. His technique is polished, clean, and proficient. Hosted by Keoki Kahumoku & Maui sensation, Derick Sebastian while George is on tour with Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Sean Na'auao - Traditional Hawaiian & Contemporary Island Vocals & Slack Key
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Wednesday Apr 25, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Sean Na’auao is a multi Na Hoku Hanohano award winning artist. His repertoire runs from the most contemporary of island music to the heartfelt traditional Hawaiian mele. His most famous original is “Fish and Poi” and he made the song “Kapilina” by Frank Hewitt famous. He accompanies his beautiful vocals on Slack Key guitar. Hosted by Keoki Kahumoku & Derick Sebastian.
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Jeff Peterson - Slack Key Guitar Instrumentalist
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Wednesday May 2, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Jeff plays Hawaiian standards and originals with extraordinary skill, range, and versatility. Classically trained, yet steeped in Hawaiian cowboy and Slack Key music traditions of his Maui home. Won recent Slack Key Album of the Year award. His superb "Maui on My Mind" solo CD was Grammy nominated. Hosted by Keoki Kahumoku and Derick Sebastian while Uncle George is away in Branson.
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Richard Ho'opi'i - Legendary Hawaiian Falsetto & Ukulele Master with Hula Dancer
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Wednesday May 9, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Possessing an amazing vocal range, from bass through to falsetto, Richard has even showcased his Hawaiian cowboy yodeling in Norway. His voice, powerful and controlled, even in the highest registers, combined with his engaging smile and charisma, makes Richard a perennial crowd pleaser. His lovely wife, Ululani, dances hula. George and Da Ukulele Boyz host the show.
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Brother Noland - Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key, Contemporary Island, & Jawaiian
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Wednesday May 16, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Composer, innovator, traditional Hawaiian man. Brother Noland has tremendously influenced contemporary Hawaiian music, is considered the "Father of Jawaiian Music" yet remains in touch with his traditional Hawaiian music and cultural roots. Fluid in both Slack Key and standard tunings, Brother Noland goes wherever the music caries him. Lots of charisma and his stories are fascinating. Hosted by George Kahumoku and Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Herb Ohta Jr - Contemporary Hawaiian Ukulele
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Friday May 25, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
The undisputed master 'ukulele instrumentalist of his generation, and son of the legendary ukulele artist, Ohta-san, Herb Ohta Jr's natural talent, knowledge, technique, and speed are unsurpassed. Slack Key Guitarist, George Kahumoku Jr and Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz host the show.
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Kawika Kahiapo - Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Vocals
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Wednesday Jun 6, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Kawika is a member of "Kaukahi", which was honored with Song of the Year and Group of the Year awards at Hawaii's prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Song of the Year was for Kawika's own composition, "Life in These Islands". Kawika plays a nylon string guitar which creates a special warmth accompanying his beautiful baritone vocals. Hosted by George Kahumoku & Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Special Multi-Artist Show:Bob Brozman, Herb Ohta Jr, Kevin Brown, Keoki Kahumoku (tentative Jeff Peterson & Led Kaapana)
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Wednesday Jun 20, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
George Kahumoku's Annual June Workshop brings a multitude of talented Hawaiian musicians to the island all at one time. This 4 time Grammy Award winning show features 6 of the top instructor/performers in one show. Hosting the show is George Kahumoku and Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Sean Na'auao - Traditional Hawaiian & Contemporary Island Vocals & Slack Key
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Wednesday Jun 27, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Sean Na’auao is a multi Na Hoku Hanohano award winning artist. His repertoire runs from the most contemporary of island music to the heartfelt traditional Hawaiian mele. His most famous original is “Fish and Poi” and he made the song “Kapilina” by Frank Hewitt famous. He accompanies his beautiful vocals on Slack Key guitar. Hosted by George Kahumoku & Da Ukulele Boyz
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John Keawe - Traditional & Contemporary Slack Key & Vocals with Hula Dancer
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Wednesday Jul 18, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
This self taught Big Island Slack Key Guitar master has won multiple Hoku Awards for his beautiful Slack Key CDs. Accompanied by his lovely wife and hula dancer, Hope. Hosted by Grammy winning George Kahumoku Jr & Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Herb Ohta Jr & Jon Yamasato - Contemporary Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar
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August 29 - December 26, 2012
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- All Ages Show -
The undisputed master 'ukulele instrumentalist of his generation, and son of the legendary ukulele artist, Ohta-san, Herb Ohta Jr's natural talent, knowledge, technique, and speed are unsurpassed.
A young slack key guitarist trained by the famous Dennis Kamakahi, Jon Yamasato's with his band, "Pure Heart", won 5 Na Hoku Hanohano awards, Hawaii's most prestigious music award.
George Kahumoku Jr and Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz host the show.
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Ken Emerson - Slack Key & Lap Steel Guitars, vocals
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Wednesday Sep 12, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Ken plays slack key guitar and can switch, mid-song, to lap steel! Fluent in both styles, he performs traditional Hawaiian, hapa-haole Hawaiian jazz from the 30s and 40s, and contemporary songs. Show also includes Slack Key master, George Kahumoku Jr & Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Kimo West - Traditional and Original Slack Key Guitar
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Wednesday Sep 19, 2012 7:30 PM
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- All Ages Show -
Kimo plays traditional Slack Key guitar fingerpicking style applying it to both Hawaiian standards and his beautiful original compositions. A seasoned guitarist, Kimo is known as music satirist, "Weird Al" Yankovic's guitarist. Kimo was already versed in non-standard tunings when he discovered Hawaiian Slack Key in 1985 in Hana, his "home away from home". He has developed his own unique approach to this great tradition. Hosted by George Kahumoku and Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz.
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Herb Ohta Jr & Jon Yamasato - Contemporary Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar
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August 29 - December 26, 2012
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- All Ages Show -
The undisputed master 'ukulele instrumentalist of his generation, and son of the legendary ukulele artist, Ohta-san, Herb Ohta Jr's natural talent, knowledge, technique, and speed are unsurpassed.
A young slack key guitarist trained by the famous Dennis Kamakahi, Jon Yamasato's with his band, "Pure Heart", won 5 Na Hoku Hanohano awards, Hawaii's most prestigious music award.
George Kahumoku Jr and Maui sensation, Da Ukulele Boyz host the show.
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