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| hemiola111 |
Posted - 01/21/2013 : 1:44:45 PM
Aloha everyone,
I have been a silent learner from this board for a few years, so I know I am asking the right people! I'm getting married in March on Hawaii (big Island) and am looking for a duo or trio for a small-scale wedding reception. I assume I am looking for acoustic only (or low decibel because of the venue's requirements).
I absolutely LOVE slack key, Gabby, IZ, Dennis Kamakahi. All the traditional Hawaiian, but I'm not crazy about the hapa-haole style stuff. Do any of you know any names on the big Island that you would recommend for about a 2 hour gig for this? Guitar-uke, guitar-guitar, guitar-bass would all be great. Location is 40 minutes N. of Kona.
Thank you for your recommendations!
Taryn
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| tafkam1 |
Posted - 01/31/2013 : 08:45:39 AM
Also John Keawe http://johnkeawe.com |
| sirduke58 |
Posted - 01/31/2013 : 05:59:25 AM
+1 on Ben Kaili, Taryn. I dunno how I forgot about my friend. Shame on me |
| PearlCityBoy |
Posted - 01/27/2013 : 07:46:43 AM
Chris Yeaton is also a fine slack key player on the Kona side, http://www.woodsongacoustics.com/About.html . |
| chunky monkey |
Posted - 01/26/2013 : 09:16:02 AM
Check with KonaBob. He regularly plays and knows lots of talent Kailua side. |
| ukrazy |
Posted - 01/26/2013 : 07:54:20 AM
Ben Kaili over on the Hilo side is a good option too. |
| hemiola111 |
Posted - 01/25/2013 : 11:11:41 AM
Duke,
Thank you so much! You have pointed me in the perfect direction. Don Kaulia's music is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Hopefully I'll be able arrange something with him for my reception. - It would not be complete without this beautiful music.
Mahalo again! I knew you all wouldn't disappoint :)
Taryn |
| sirduke58 |
Posted - 01/21/2013 : 5:47:46 PM
Aloha Taryn
I'd contact Taropatch member Don Kaulia. He resides on the Big Island & is a very well respected slack key guitarist. Another option would be Sonny Lim but he's traveling a lot so I don't know how available he is. Then there's also. John Keawe whose wife is a hula dancer.Best bet is to get in touch with Don Kaulia because if he can't do it because of a schedule conflict he can certainly provide very good recommendations.
Aloha
Duke |
