Live Hawaiian Legends Blog

Clip From 2009 Hoku Awards: The Slack Key Kings with Kalei Gamiao and Pali Kaaihue

david — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:03:41 +0000

SENATOR DAN INOUYE SWORN IN TO NINTH TERM IN UNITED STATES SENATE

david — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:42:35 +0000

Senator Daniel K. Inouye was sworn into his ninth term in the U.S. Senate yesterday.

Senator Inouye was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1959 and to the United States Senate in 1963.

Today, Senator Inouye was escorted down the aisle of the Senate chamber by Senator Daniel K. Akaka. The oath of office was administered by Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

“As I begin my ninth term, I’m reminded of how excited I was in 1963, when the people of Hawaii first entrusted . . . → Read More: SENATOR DAN INOUYE SWORN IN TO NINTH TERM IN UNITED STATES SENATE

Florence (Aunty Wai) Tabag in a Puana Ka `Ike (Imparting Knowledge) lecture in Kona and an Eia Hawai`i presentation in Hilo

david — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:53:34 +0000

Florence (Aunty Wai) Tabag will present a Hawaiian perspective onmo`okü`auhau (genealogy) in a Puana Ka `Ike (Imparting Knowledge) lecture in Kona and an Eia Hawai`i presentation in Hilo.

Tabag will speak on Hawaiian genealogy from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28, at the Keauhou Beach Resort, Conference Room Kahalu`u III, in Kona and from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 31, at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, UCB 127.

Tabag, of . . . → Read More: Florence (Aunty Wai) Tabag in a Puana Ka `Ike (Imparting Knowledge) lecture in Kona and an Eia Hawai`i presentation in Hilo

Lava Tracks Studio: Donald Kaulia and Patrick Landeza, Behind the Scenes of Upcoming CD

david — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 01:56:43 +0000

Kihoalu Slack Key Guitar Masters Donald Kaulia and Patrick Landeza were at Lava Tracks last weekend working on a upcoming cd, and we got to catch some shots of them.

Lava Tracks is the personal studio of GRAMMY Award winning guitarist / composer / producer Charles Michael Brotman. The facility was designed by Chris Pelonis of Pelonis Sound & Acoustics, four time nominee for MIX Magazine’s TEC Award for studio . . . → Read More: Lava Tracks Studio: Donald Kaulia and Patrick Landeza, Behind the Scenes of Upcoming CD

Uncle Abel Simeona Lui Concerning Honuapo in Kau on the Big Island

david — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:05:26 +0000

Uncle Abel has been very active in fighting to prevent the use of herbicide and other chemicals in Kau. He has a court case that is open at the time of this video. The court case involves county officials that were spraying chemicals in March of 2010 down at Honuapo in Kau on the Big Island.

Not only were plants effected, but 3 pueo(Hawaiian Owls) died due to the use of the chemicals. Another factor in the case is the fact that there is a water table, in the . . . → Read More: Uncle Abel Simeona Lui Concerning Honuapo in Kau on the Big Island

Testimony About Last Weeks Live Webcast From Hilo’s Grand Rally

david — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:29:48 +0000

TO: David, Live Hawaiian Legends From: Sara Witt, District 5 Chairperson, Hawaii County Democrats Re: live webcast of Hawaii Democratic Party Grand Rally Date: Monday, November 1st, 2010, Moheau Grand Stand, Hilo, HI

David, What can I say but mahalo nui loa to Live Hawaiian Legends and their Akamai staff. The magnificient work of streaming- live via internet, one of the most significant events for supporting our Democracy was impressive. Due to the great technological know-how and attention to detail by you, access was made . . . → Read More: Testimony About Last Weeks Live Webcast From Hilo’s Grand Rally

Donald Kaulia, Gene Akamu, and Surprise Guest Patrick Landeza: Live Webcast From the Kona Brewing Company in Kona

david — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:46:39 +0000

We return to the Kona Brewing Company in Kailua Kona for another great night of Hawaiian Music. This Sunday Nov 7th from 5pm-8pm.

If you live on the Big Island, come down and be part of the webcast, if not be sure to catch the live show on th internet, only on livehawaiianlegends.com.

Featuring the slack key styles of Donald Kaulia, Gene Akamu, and Patrick Landeza.

Patrick is a Hawaiian musician, songwriter, producer and teacher of Hawaiian Slack Key guitar, or Ki ho’alu, from the Bay Area in California. . . . → Read More: Donald Kaulia, Gene Akamu, and Surprise Guest Patrick Landeza: Live Webcast From the Kona Brewing Company in Kona

Governor Neil Abercrombie Election Eve Nov 1st 2010, Hilo, Big Island Hawaii. Clip From Live Webcast

david — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:51:00 +0000

Governor Neil Abercrombie

Clip From live webcast on http://livehawaiianlegends.com/ The Hawaii Grand Rally is a Democratic Party tradition that spans over 60 years. Senator Daniel K Inouye has been attending the Rally since 1948.

In this clip Governor Neil Abercromibe and the rest of the Hawaii Democratic Candidates rally for the Nov 2nd . . . → Read More: Governor Neil Abercrombie Election Eve Nov 1st 2010, Hilo, Big Island Hawaii. Clip From Live Webcast

Some Clips of the Hawaiian Music Legend: Gabby Pahinui

david — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:42:19 +0000

Below are two awesome clips of one of the most celebrated Hawaiian Music legends: Gabby Pahinui.

In the first clip he is performing the song he is probably remembered the most for: “Hi’ilawe”. In the beginning you will see a clip of Cyril Pahinui when he was a young man.

Both clips are from “Slack Key and Other Notes” a short documentary made in 1977. The second one features Uncle Gabby and Peter Moon playing “Waialae”

For more info on the legacy of Uncle Gabby and to see how he lives on, visit the . . . → Read More: Some Clips of the Hawaiian Music Legend: Gabby Pahinui

LIVE BROADCAST FROM HISTORIC GRAND RALLY WITH FREE PERFORMANCE BY NA HOKU HANOHANO WINNER KU’UIPO KUMUKAHI, BEN KAILI AND MORE

david — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:38:56 +0000

5:30 to 7:30 PM Live with no Commercials for the first 1500 viewers.

Come down and be a part of it!

WHERE: HILO ’S DOWNTOWN MO’OHEAU BANDSTAND

WHEN: NOVEMBER 1, 2010

TIME: 4:30 to 7:30 PM

FREE PERFORMANCES BY NA HOKU HANOHANO WINNER KU’UIPO KUMUKAHI AND THE BEN KAILI TRIO, DESIREE MOANA CRUZ, AND HUI OKINAWA KOBUDO TAIKO DRUMMERS

For over 50 years, historic Mo’oheau Bandstand has been the primary neighbor island site for the Democratic Rallies, and Monday, November 1st will see Hui Okinawa Kobudo Taiko Drummers heralding entertainers supporting the . . . → Read More: LIVE BROADCAST FROM HISTORIC GRAND RALLY WITH FREE PERFORMANCE BY NA HOKU HANOHANO WINNER KU’UIPO KUMUKAHI, BEN KAILI AND MORE