In today’s newsletter:
- Pakele Live! with Tony Solis – Greg Sardinha
- Herb Ohta, Jr. and Patrick Landeza – Olympia, WA
- Victor Ohana Hawaiian Band – Davenport, CA
- John Cruz tour
- Brittni Paiva – California
- Hawaii Book & Music Tour – California
- Makaha Sons – Whittier College
- Keali’i Reichel – near Seattle
- Arizona Aloha Festival – Tempe
- Kimo’s Hawaiian Grille – Chico, CA
- Honolulu Festival
This week’s guest on Pakele Live! with Tony Solis is steel guitar master Greg Sardinha. Born and raised on O’ahu, Greg first learned to play electric organ (a la the Doors) in the late 60’s. Rather than sell cookies or any of the other traditional methods of raising funds to support their baseball team, he and his team mates sold tickets to dance concerts where the team itself provided the musical entertainment. Among his team mates? Ben Vegas, Mike Kaawa and the late Mackey Feary.
Greg later became interested in the Hawaiian steel guitar, after befriending the son of the late Hawaiian steel guitarist, Barney Isaacs, Jr. He often attempted to play the steel guitars that were in the family’s home, so Barney gave him a few tips which inspired him to study the instrument formally. He enrolled in lessons sponsored by the Hawaiian Music Foundation and received a music scholarship to take private lessons from the late great Master of Steel Guitar, Jerry Byrd.
In addition to steel guitar, Greg also learned to play regular guitar and ‘ukulele, and is accomplished in all. He has contributed to numerous recording projects with a variety of artists and genres, including traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, reggae, country, folk and jazz. He has recorded with local artists such as Ku’uipo Kumukahi, Sean Na’auao, Cyril Pahinui, Kalapana, Na Leo, Darrin Benitez, Karen Keawehawaii , Cecilio and Kapono, and others, as well as mainland/international artists such as Tim Coffman, Jim Messina, Renn Loa (of the Netherlands), and more.
Greg released his first solo album in 2006, entitled HAWAIIAN STEEL VOL 4 – Artistry of Greg Sardinha, on which he plays ‘ukulele, guitar and Hawaiian steel guitar. He now has six HAWAIIAN STEEL CDs to his credit involving recording artists Alan Akaka, Casey Olsen, Bobby Ingano, Paul Kim, Duke Ching and others. He also has a recording studio called “sma`Kine Recordings” and owns Keala Records.
Tony is on vacation for a few weeks, but join our guest host Amber Stone for Pakele Live! on Thursday, March 10, from 6-8 p.m. HST in the Pakele Lounge at the Ala Moana Hotel (410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu). There is no cover or minimum, although your purchase of two drinks, soft drinks, or food will help ensure the continuation of the Pakele Live! concert series. All ages are welcome, and free parking is available next door at Ala Moana Shopping Center.
You may also watch the show live online at: http://www.pakelelive.com/
(You may email the show at pakele@lava.net – mention your name and where you’re located - city, state – or country, if outside the U.S.!)
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An update about the Herb Ohta, Jr./Patrick Landeza concert and workshops in the Puget Sound area (Olympia/Tacoma/etc...): there is very limited space remaining for Herb’s ‘ukulele workshop on Sunday (March 14). Herb is a gifted teacher and an ‘ukulele virtuoso, so don’t delay if you’d like to enroll!Earlier today I was informed that it might be necessary to cancel Patrick’s slack key guitar workshop, originally scheduled for the same date. Contact Kim at admin@oluevents.com for more information.
Tickets are still available for the concert on Saturday (March 13) at the Washington Center in Olympia. Don’t miss your chance to see one of Hawai’i’s most renowned ‘ukulele masters in action, and help him celebrate his 20th year in the recording industry! In addition, you can enjoy the slack key stylings of a native from the beautiful island of ... Berkeley! (Hint: Patrick’s new album will be out momentarily – be among the first to hear selections from it!)
(Pssst! California peeps! Watch for Patrick to hold several Bay Area CD release concerts next month... Herb may be a guest performer...)
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The Victor Ohana Hawaiian Band, with dancers from the Hula School of Santa Cruz will be performing in Davenport, CA at the Davenport Roadhouse (near Santa Cruz) on March 13 at 6pm.
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John Cruz kicks off his latest tour with a stop at the Triple Door in Seattle on March 19. The tour then takes him to Oregon and California before he heads to Australia for several shows, followed by a stop at the Irish National Guitar Festival (north of Dublin). He then returns to the U.S. for a concert in Massachusetts, then travels north to Canada for three shows. For details on all of his tour stops, visit his website.
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Brittni Paiva will be in California for three shows in March:
Friday, March 19 - Gordon Biersch (San Francisco), Aloha Friday Series, 6pm
Tuesday, March 23 - Borders Sacramento (2339 Fair Oaks Blvd), 7pm
Friday, March 26 - Gordon Biersch (Palo Alto), Aloha Friday Series, 6pm
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The Hawaii Book & Music Tour with founding HAPA member Keli’i Kaneali’i, slack key guitarist Ken Emerson, and a number of authors, continues on Saturday, March 13 with a stop at Borders Sacramento (4pm), followed by Borders Pleasant Hill on 3/14 (3pm), Stonestown Mall in San Francisco on 3/20 (1 pm), and Union Square on 3/21 (2pm).
Scheduled to appear at the Sacramento and Pleasant Hill Borders:
- Slack Key Guitarist Ken Emerson (in his Sacramento debut)
- Auntie Kealoha, an inspirational children's book author who is featured in the best-selling book Chicken Soup From the Soul of Hawaii
-Joanna Carolan and Keli’i Kaneali’i speaking and singing from one of Joanna’s husband’s (Dr. Carolan) children’s books – either Where Are My Slippers or A President From Hawaii
-Noted master dancer/chanter and songwriter Taupouri Tangaro will chant and discuss his book Lele Kawa Fire Rituals of Pele
-Author and award-winning canoe paddler Lurline McGregor will discuss the book Between The Deep Blue Sea and Me, a book about finding your identity as a Hawaiian in today's world.
-Lomi Lomi massage therapist Makana Risser Chai will present her books on Lomi Lomi.
-To conclude the program , founding member/lead singer of HAPA Keli`i Kaneali`i (with Garrett Santos and Chino Montero) will perform songs from his latest CD Kaua’i as well as hits from his years with HAPA.
Note: The Stonestown and Union Square Borders stores will host Ken Emerson, Joanna Carolan, Cheryl Tsutsumi, Deborah Turrell Atkinson, and Auntie Kealoha. The others listed above, including Keli’i Kaneali’i, will not be present at those locations.
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Whittier College has announced the new date for the Makaha Sons Concert – part of its popular Aloha Series that had to be rescheduled due to the recent health problems suffered by Sons member John Koko. The new date for the performances will be Saturday June 26 (3 pm and 8 pm). Tickets for the original dates will be honored on this date. (If you are unable to attend the new dates, please return your tickets to the box office for a refund.)
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Keali’i Reichel and Halau Ke'alaokamaile will be at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom (outside Seattle at 37500 North Bend Way Snoqualmie, WA) on March 18 at 8pm. Tickets are $29, $59, and $89 and are available through Ticketmaster. 21 and over only.
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Up and coming Hawai’i singer Anuhea, as well as Chadwick Pang (Manoa Voices) and Kimo Hussey are among those who will be at the 16th Annual Arizona Aloha Festival March 13 & 14 at Tempe Town Lake Beach Park in Tempe. The free festival features arts and crafts and food vendors, canoe paddling, music, Tahitian and Maori dancers, and Fireball performers and more, from 10am to 5pm each day. Groups from Hawai’i, California, Arizona, Nevada, New Zealand and the Cook Islands will dance Kahiko (ancient) and Auana (modern) hula.
This is an extremely popular event, with over 150,000 people attending last year and even more expected this year. Click here for more details and a schedule of events.
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Those of you in the Chico, CA area – have you been to Kimo’s Hawaiian Grille? (999 Marauder St., at the entrance to the Chico airport. 345-8200). Satisfy your craving for traditional plate lunch, loco moco and more, prepared by chef/owner Kimo, who spent 15 years in the restaurant business on O’ahu and Maui. Open weekdays 10 am-3 pm. Closed Saturdays, Sunday and major holidays.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 16th Annual Honolulu Festival takes place March 13-14. The free festival features music performed by people from countries throughout the Pacific Rim, and a wide variety of cultural performances and exhibits by more than 120 groups over two days at four locations: Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, and Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Under the banner of “Pacific Harmony,” the festival’s theme is “Discovery Through Tradition.” Cultural exhibits and performing groups representing Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii will be featured.
The exhibits and performances take place Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. The festival concludes on Sunday with the spectacular Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, music performed by people from countries throughout the Pacific Rim featuring music, cultural demonstrations and floats, including the popular Daijayama, or fire-breathing dragon. The parade takes place from 4:30 to 8pm.
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Pau for now – e malama pono a hui hou!
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