Aloha mai! I love the summer! There are *tons* of Hawaiian music concerts, from Hawai'i to the South Pacific, from California to Europe! Hutah! Hawaiian music is starting to blanket the world. I thought Kalapana would get the far-flung tour award of the year for venturing to Saipan and Guam, before I heard about Keola Beamer's appearances in France and Switzerland. Hawaiian music is more popular than ever -- I heard that Keali'i Reichel's Carnegie Hall debut in July was a smashing success, as were Keola Beamer's appearances in Canada.BTW, I'm making my semi-annual request [g], for those of you who go to these concerts and talk to the performers or promoters afterward, to let them know that you heard about the concert on my page. This lets them know that it's worth the effort they make to keep me current on dates, and that in turn helps me to keep you informed of future dates. Mahalo!
I usually just list the next two week's concerts, plus the new ones, but there were so many this time that I decided to list them all. Get in line for those tickets and enjoy, enjoy! But please note: I give you all the info I have on each concert I list. If I don't list ticket price, lineup, etc., it's because none was given to me. Sometimes folks mail me, thinking I have additional info, but I don't. Your best bet is to contact the venue or the promoter directly for that info.
Recordings
Bruddah Walta, Ka Ho'ina(Po'alima Records Hawaii PR-9772). Bruddah Walta's latest release is a mixture of four originals, some traditional Hawaiian, some pop, and reggae. He does a particularly nice job on Ka'a Ahi Kahului, which few singers touch as it's such a Palani Vaughn classic, by adding a lighter, more contemporary touch. Originals include Pohoiki , My Baby Hot Cha Chas, and Aloha E; the obligatory Bob Marley remake is Lively Up Yourself.
Dennis Das Jr., Pictures and Memories (Fat Katz Productions FKP 3002). A new voice on the recording scene, Dennis has a nice energetic blend of traditional Hawaiian and contemporary songs. He hitsthe right chalangalang style on Nakapueo, complete with falsetto and shimmering steel guitar, which is also evident on his original Malai's Dance. The five originals also include the title track and No Place Like Hawaii. Do You Remember is the obligatory Bob Marley remake.
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