Aloha mai!Usually November is a delight for Hawaiian music fans, as the musicians race to get their CDs in the shops to qualify for the Na Hoku awards. Well, I have heard that this year the deadline has been pushed back, and while I hear about a lot of impending CD releases, I didn't find any new ones in the stores this time around. But check back in mid-November -- there should be plenty!
It was held on kinda short notice, but Keali'i Reichel held his CD release party online at nahenahe.net on October 22. Keali'i was there, as was Puakea Nogelmeier (composer of songs such as "Nematoda" and "The Toad Song," and over one hundred fans. Thanks to Keola Donaghy of NahenaheNet for setting it all up!
Some sad news this time out -- Randy Borden, of the famed duo "Jon and Randy," passed away this week from cancer. Randy, Jon, and Steve Brown released a CD this fall, E Ho'i Mai, with a particularly poignant song on it sung by Randy -- we can be thankful that he left such beautiful melodies and memories.
Flying Solo Music is holding a contest to come up with a design concept for B.B. Shawn's next CD, No Boundaries. The creator of the chosen design will get cover concept credit on the CD as well as a prize of $200. Check B.B.'s homepage for details.
I have all the November concerts I know of listed here this time, plus some Christmas concerts news as well. Hope there's something in your neighborhood. Enjoy!
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(all concerts are in Honolulu if not otherwise specified)--Susan
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