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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 04/20/2009 : 03:25:12 AM
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The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association (HSGA) is holding their biuennial Hawaiian convention at the Queen Kapiolani hotel in Waikiki next Tuseday, Wednesday and Thursday (4/24 - 4/30). If you are on Oahu, I recommend it highly. Of course, I'll be there.
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2009 : 09:19:35 AM
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It was fantastic. I was joined in my set by Bobby Ingano, along with Don Kellett from BC and Kamaka Tom on bass. WOW!! Then I got to sit in with the Keave clan at the Marriott last night. Alan Akaka played rhythm guitar, Mandy on uke and Gary Aiko on bass nad singing. What a thrill! On a serious note, the HSGA has established a fund to supply steels to the schools in Hawaii and get qualified teachers for the program. More info at http://www.hsga.org/new_design/scholarship.htm |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2009 : 1:12:57 PM
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quote: Originally posted by slipry1
IThen I got to sit in with the Keave clan at the Marriott last night. Alan Akaka played rhythm guitar, Mandy on uke and Gary Aiko on bass nad singing. What a thrill!
Ahhh - and I was wondering if you might have made it to Pakele Live at the Ala Moana last night (Bobby was there, to back up David & Dennis Kamakahi).
See you back home soon. Sounds like you might not even need a plane to return - you can float in air now! |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2009 : 08:29:07 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Retro
quote: Originally posted by slipry1
IThen I got to sit in with the Keave clan at the Marriott last night. Alan Akaka played rhythm guitar, Mandy on uke and Gary Aiko on bass nad singing. What a thrill!
Ahhh - and I was wondering if you might have made it to Pakele Live at the Ala Moana last night (Bobby was there, to back up David & Dennis Kamakahi).
See you back home soon. Sounds like you might not even need a plane to return - you can float in air now!
Yeah, bra, and today I get to party with Duke, Jay and the gang! Monday, I end my free fall, as the time to go home arrives. |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2009 : 08:44:00 AM
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Choke good fun! Wish we was there. Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2165 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2009 : 3:59:56 PM
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Glad you had the opportunity! |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2009 : 07:09:20 AM
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The party was really neat. Duke, Jay, Terry, Shawn and a good slack keyer and singer whose name I forget, along with wives (food was onolicious - didn't need suppah!), and keikis splashing in the pool. Jay has a ruptured disc, so he couldn't play, but sang. He goes in to surgery Thursday. Everyone say a prayer for him, please. It's the disc below the 2nd cervical vertebra, the same area where my break occured. What a fine bunch of people! Last night I saw Martin, George, Aaron and Bobby at the Marriott. George says they're pretty sure that they will be back in Seattle in August. Oh, boy -hope they bring Bobby this time! I'm headed back to Seattle today - sigh! |
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Hookani
Lokahi
232 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2009 : 1:59:04 PM
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Hey Jack, was nice meeting you at Duke's shindig. Wish I could've stayed longer but I had a date with my daughter and Chuckie Cheese for her B-day. Anywayz, hope to be able to jam with you again next time you come up.
Aloha, Ho'okani (Derek) |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 05/04/2009 : 2:13:25 PM
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If Martin dem ain't there in August when we go visit, I shall cry. |
Me ke aloha Malama pono, Wanda |
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