Susan's Hawaiian Music Page -- early November '96

Aloha mai! My web site has moved: I can now be found at:

http://www.nahenahe.net/susanmusic/current.html

or (same site, different entry!)

http://www.interpac.net/~nahenahe/susanmusic/current.html

Nahenahe.net is Keola Donaghy's baby -- those of you who have seen Keali'i Reichel's, Willie K's, Keola Beamer's and Dennis Pavao's web pages have seen Keola's work. The main entry page for nahenahe.net is:

http://www.nahenahe.net

It features links for many if not all Hawaiian musician pages, Keola's editorials on Hawaiian music (read Covermania!), and other Hawaiian music sites.

I will still be available through Ryan Ozawa's Hawai'i newslist, and on the usual newsgroups. However, my web page will be more fun, as it will have audio clips and CD covers when possible.

How this page works: I list the latest Hawaiian music CD releases, and the Hawaiian music concerts for the ensuing two week period around the world. I also list new concerts that I hear of, no matter when they are, to give those of you out there a "head's up" to get those front row seats. If you're looking for other concerts, or for gigs, you can use the Dakine Online link at the bottom of my page.

As always, I welcome your comments and appreciate those of you who take the time to tell me about new concerts in your areas. Special thanks this time around to Keola, Maria, and Kimo!

Recordings

Pa'ani Pila, Pa'ani Pila (Liko Records LRCD1401). Four talented guys play some old favorites, some contemporary pieces and five original numbers. Songs include Golden Stallion, Mino'aka, and Help Me Make It Through the Night.

Blaine Kia, Friends of Mine (Island Jam Records IJR 73163) A solid selection of songs including Kalihiwai (which opens with a powerful chant), Brown-Eyed Girl, and Warrior of the Sea.

Almost made it:

Na Leo Pilimehana, Anthology. The original street date for this CD was October 1; however, due to some production problems, it has yet to be released to the general public. Here's an audio clip to give you a preview -- I hope to have full info in the next page!

I hear that the street date for the new Ka'au Crater Boys release is November 2 (but I also hear that there's a problem with the master, so....) KINE is already playing a cut from the CD, so maybe Real Soon Now.

***Note: The two Hapa CDs (Hapa and Holidays) were not available for a while due to problems with the label, but I have heard from a distributor that they should be available now.

Concerts

November 2 Jammin' Hawaiian at the Waikiki Shell, featuring the Makaha Sons, the Ka'au Crater Boys, Palolo, John Cruz, Sistah Robi, B.B. Shawn, Ehukai, Natural Vibrations, and others. Doors open at 2:30, concert starts at 4. Tickets are $20.50 and $18.50 (seats) and $15.50 (grass), and are available at the Blaisdell Box office and all Connection outlets.

November 2 Ho'olaule'a '96 at St. Andrew's Priory. A fun fair with games, food, auction, haunted house, AND the music of Na Leo Pilimehana at 9:40 and Aunty Genoa Keawe at 10:40. Free.

November 8
(Denver) Portrait of Hawai'i's Music - Winter Tour '96, featuring The Makaha Sons, with special guests Robi Kahakalau, Chinky Mahoe, and Hula Halau Kawaili'ula, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, and Kata Maduli. 7 PM, Theater At Lowry, Bldg. 693, formerly Lowry Air Force Base Theater, Dayton St. entrance. [West to 6th & Xanthia. North to Theater.] $30 reserved seats, $25 general admission in advance/$30 after November 6. Mail: POHAKU KUAHIWI FOUNDATION, INC., 2993 S. Scranton Street, Aurora, CO, 80014 or fax 303/745-8597.

November 9
(Phoenix) Robi Kahakalau, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, Chinky Mahoe, & The Makaha Sons. Shadow Mountain High School, 1002 E. Shea Blvd., from 7:00-9:30 p.m. ** Note: I reported last time that this concert was in danger of being cancelled due to poor ticket sales: I have recently been informed that "With only two weeks to go - tickets are going well! If anyone is just thinking about attending, thinking time is gone! Get those tickets FAST!"

November 10
(Kaua'i) The Third Annual Bankoh Ki-ho'alu 'Kauai Style' at the Kauai Mariott Resort Hotel on Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, Kauai from 12:00 Noon - 5:30 PM. Performer include: Paul Tagioka & Ohana O Kauai, the Ki-ho'alu Kid (Matt Swalinkovich), George Kahumoku, Jr., Kawika Kahiapo, Martin Pahinui/Al Kaai, Brother Noland, Pekelo Cosma, Dennis Kamakahi, George Kuo, Gary Halemau, James 'Bla' Pahinui, and The Native Hawaiian Band. Free.

November 10
(Houston) Robi Kahakalau, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, Chinky Mahoe, & The Makaha Sons.

November 16
(Salt Lake City) Robi Kahakalau, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, Chinky Mahoe, & The Makaha Sons.

November 16
(Redondo Beach) Hula Halau Keali'i O Nalani in recital with the music of Kanilau at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Hula Halau Keali'i O Nalani in recital. There will be two shows (at 3pm and 7pm). Tickets will be $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. People can contact Kumu Keali'i Ceballos at (310) 479-0036 or email .

November 16
(Santa Rosa, CA) Hapa in concert, 8:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa's Luther Burbank Center (main theatre), 50 Mark West Springs Road, last exit heading north in Santa Rosa. Tickets: $16.50 available by calling 707-546-3600.

November 17, 7:00 p.m. Hapa in concert at the Mountain View Center for the Arts, 500 Castro Street, Downtown Mountain View (40 minutes south of San Francisco, 15 minutes north of San Jose). The Island Riddim Band opens. Tickets: $18.50 advance, $22 on the day of show. Call 415-903-6000.

January:

January 25, 1997
(San Jose) Na Mele Hula 'Ohana, Kumu Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, The Ladies of Ka Ua Lei Ma'ohu, and The Men of Ka Moani Hali'ala o Puna present Ho'ike Celebration '97, with guest recording artists Makaha Sons. Master of Ceremonies: Charles K. Kaupu. The theme for this event: "The Power of Myth." Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA, 6pm-11pm. Tickets are $35 ($25 if purchased before 1/1/97).
Of course, all-you-can-eat Hawaiian-style food included. Plus crafts, leis, memorabilia, other SF Bay Area musicians.
Info: ciwamoto@pa.hodes.com.

Gigs

Push the button and inquire!

See you mid-November --
A hui hou!

--Susan
susanj@lava.net

*** change your bookmark! ***
Like Hawaiian music? Find out the latest concerts
and releases on Susan's Hawaiian Music Page, now at:

www.nahenahe.net/susanmusic/current.html or
http://www.interpac.net/~nahenahe/susanmusic/current.html

November 2	Jammin' Hawaiian at the Waikiki Shell, featuring the Makaha Sons, the Ka'au Crater Boys, Palolo, John Cruz, Sistah Robi, B.B. Shawn, Ehukai, Natural Vibrations, and others. Doors open at 2:30, concert starts at 4. Tickets are $20.50 and $18.50 (seats) and $15.50 (grass), and are available at the Blaisdell Box office and all Connection outlets.
November 2	Ho'olaule'a '96 at St. Andrew's Priory. A fun fair with games, food, auction, haunted house, AND the music of Na Leo Pilimehana at 9:40 and Aunty Genoa Keawe at 10:40. Free.
November 8 (Denver)	Portrait of Hawai'i's Music - Winter Tour '96, featuring The Makaha Sons, with special guests Robi Kahakalau, Chinky Mahoe, and Hula Halau Kawaili'ula, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, and Kata Maduli. 7 PM, Theater At Lowry, Bldg. 693, formerly Lowry Air Force Base Theater, Dayton St. entrance. [West to 6th & Xanthia. North to Theater.] $30 reserved seats, $25 general admission in advance/$30 after November 6. Mail: POHAKU KUAHIWI FOUNDATION, INC., 2993 S. Scranton Street, Aurora, CO, 80014 or fax 303/745-8597.
November 9 (Phoenix)	Robi Kahakalau, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, Chinky Mahoe, & The Makaha Sons. Shadow Mountain High School, 1002 E. Shea Blvd., from 7:00-9:30 p.m. ** Note: I reported last time that this concert was in danger of being cancelled due to poor ticket sales: I have recently been informed that "With only two weeks to go - tickets are going well! If anyone is just thinking about attending, thinking time is gone! Get those tickets FAST!"
November 10 (Kaua'i)	The Third Annual Bankoh Ki-ho'alu 'Kauai Style' at the Kauai Mariott Resort Hotel on Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, Kauai from 12:00 Noon - 5:30 PM. Performer include: Paul Tagioka & Ohana O Kauai, the Ki-ho'alu Kid (Matt Swalinkovich), George Kahumoku, Jr., Kawika Kahiapo, Martin Pahinui/Al Kaai, Brother Noland, Pekelo Cosma, Dennis Kamakahi, George Kuo, Gary Halemau, James 'Bla' Pahinui, and The Native Hawaiian Band. Free.
November 10 (Houston)	Robi Kahakalau, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, Chinky Mahoe, & The Makaha Sons.
November 16 (Salt Lake City)	Robi Kahakalau, Jerry Santos, Cyril Pahinui, Chinky Mahoe, & The Makaha Sons.
November 16 (Redondo Beach)	Hula Halau Keali'i O Nalani in recital with the music of Kanilau at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Hula Halau Keali'i O Nalani in recital. There will be two shows (at 3pm and 7pm). Tickets will be $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. People can contact Kumu Keali'i Ceballos at (310) 479-0036 or email .
November 16 (Santa Rosa, CA)	Hapa in concert, 8:00 p.m. at Santa Rosa's Luther Burbank Center (main theatre), 50 Mark West Springs Road, last exit heading north in Santa Rosa. Tickets: $16.50 available by calling 707-546-3600.
November 17, 7:00 p.m.	Hapa in concert at the Mountain View Center for the Arts, 500 Castro Street, Downtown Mountain View (40 minutes south of San Francisco, 15 minutes north of San Jose). The Island Riddim Band opens. Tickets: $18.50 advance, $22 on the day of show. Call 415-903-6000.
January:
January 25, 1997 (San Jose)	Na Mele Hula 'Ohana, Kumu Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, The Ladies of Ka Ua Lei Ma'ohu, and The Men of Ka Moani Hali'ala o Puna present Ho'ike Celebration '97, with guest recording artists Makaha Sons. Master of Ceremonies: Charles K. Kaupu. The theme for this event: "The Power of Myth." Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA, 6pm-11pm. Tickets are $35 ($25 if purchased before 1/1/97). Of course, all-you-can-eat Hawaiian-style food included. Plus crafts, leis, memorabilia, other SF Bay Area musicians. Info: ciwamoto@pa.hodes.com.