Hau'ula has been one of Maui's premier bands for the past 20 years, and have been performing at the luxurious Maui Prince Hotel in Makena since 1987. They are also in high demand in Japan, and travel there to perform at least once each year at the Oiso Prince Hotel and other locations throughout Japan. They perform with a hula show every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-7:00 PM, and from 7-10:30 pm each evening doing all of your island and contemporary favorites. They also perform during the Prince Hotel's Award Winning Sunday brunch from 9:30 am-1:30 pm.

Hau'ula is renouned in the state for their harmonies and instrumental versatilty. Both of their current CD releases showcase the band's talents in a number of musical styles.

Releases.....

	Album: A Happy Family (2003) Notes: This release features a lot of originals, some collaborations with Keli'i Tau'a, including a unique mix of Hawaiian and Japanese. Songs: Ku'u Home 'O Kahalu'u, True Friends, Shinkansen, Cafe Hanalei, Olomana Blues, Ka Uluwehi Oke Kai, Ka Mauna Fuji, Ka Wai Lehua, Beautiful Hana, My Sweet Sweetie, Lele I Ke Kai Review: John Berger's review in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin
	Album: Hau'ula is... Mele 'Ohana Notes: This release features a nice mix of originals, standards and Hawaiian language material. Songs: The Hula, Koke'e, Come Stay With Me, Home in the Islands, It's in Hawai'i, Maile, Noho Paipai, Forever Friends, Baby Steps, Sometimes Love Don't See So Straight, Mauna Kea
	Album: Na Mele 'Ohana Notes: Na Mele 'Ohana ("Family Songs") was recorded in 1996, and is available in music stores on the Mele 'Ohana Label. It showcases the lead vocal ability of all three members of the group, as well as their talents as instrumentalists and arrangers. Many of the songs have a jazzy feel to them that breathes new life into old favorites. Songs: E Ku'u Pua, Waikapu ,Waihine U'i, Pua Lilia, 'Ohu'ohu Kahakulo, Na Ka Pueo, Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha, Kaula 'Ili, Ka'a Ahi Kahului, Lapule `A`ole Pilikia, Ulupalakua, Hawai'i Aloha
	Album: Don't Give Up On A Dream available as cassette only Notes: This release featured all original songs by group members in a contemporary and "Jawaiian" setting. Songs: Don't Give Up On A Dream, Weekend Cruise, A Happy Hawaiian, Slow Dancin', Don't Give Up On A Dream, Reggae On My Mind, Honey Girl, Pi'ilani Extensio, Don't Give Up On A Dream (karaoke mix)
	Album: Back On Maui available as cassette only Notes: This release features a mix of original and cover tunes in a wide variety of styles from contemporary, traditional and Hawaiian feels. Songs: Back On Maui, A Part of Me, A Part of You, I Love You, I'm Leaving It All Up To You, Through Love, Pakalana, You Are So Beautiful, Loving Arms, Pi'ilani Pleasure, My Punalu'u, Cherie

All of the above releases are availabe for purchase from the Hawaiian Music Island. Hau'ula's CD releases are also available wherever you will find Hawaiian music sold.

Hau'ula is.....

Tarvin Makia Lead and background vocals, electric bass and guitar.

Wayne Kamake'e'aina Lead and background vocals, guitar, 'ukulele

For booking information, performances, and to email Hau'ula, please contact Tarvin Makia.