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


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

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

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

Clip From Live Broadcast of Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Rally in Kona October 17th

As election day draws nearer, members of the democratic party show solidarity, as candidates from new comers, to long time incumbents gather around Hawaii’s Captain in a rally of support.

Daniel K Inouye, Neil Abercrombie, Dan Akaka SR, Dan Akaka Jr, Mazie Hirono, Josh Green, Denny Coffman, Cindy Evans, Pete Hoffman, Newcomer Brittany Smart, and many other important members of the democratic party were in the crowd.

Music by Donald Kaulia, Bulla Kailiwai, 15 y.o. Kaumualii, and the Wong Yuen Brothers of . . . → Read More: Clip From Live Broadcast of Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Rally in Kona October 17th

Live Broadcast From the Democratic Rally in Kona on October 17th 3-6pm

Coordinated Campaign Event of the Democratic Party Candidates

Place: Keauhou Beach Hotel

Date: Sunday, October 17

Time: 3pm-6pm

This event is meant for the whole family!

Great music is on the line up also featuring Donald Kaulia, Bulla Kailiwai, and more!

For those of you who can’t make it, we will be doing a live broadcast on the internet, so check us out here . . . → Read More: Live Broadcast From the Democratic Rally in Kona on October 17th 3-6pm

Gubernatorial Candidate Neil Ambercrombie Makes a Surprise Visit at Kona Rally

Congressman and Gubernatorial Candidate Neil Ambercrombie made a surprise appearance at a roadside rally in Kona for Senator Dan Inouye, on Monday September 20th, 2010. Two of the most experienced candidates in Hawaii’s history, they will both be on the card again this November representing the Hawaii Democratic Party. Both Neil Abercrombie and Dan Inouye have had a huge impact on Hawaii, and are Hawaiian Legends.

Also pictured above is Donald Kaulia and some of the team leaders for the re-elect Dan Inouye effore . . . → Read More: Gubernatorial Candidate Neil Ambercrombie Makes a Surprise Visit at Kona Rally

Upcoming Events: Kona Brewery In Kona: Donald Kaulia, Anuhea and more

Kona Brewery is the place to be in September. One of the best venues in Kona for live music, some of our favorites are playing this month. First off, is Ki-ho’alu Slack Key Master Donald Kaulia this Sunday September 12th from 5-8pm. Later in the month, Anuhea comes back to the Big Island for this one time show time special show at the Kona Brewery 6:30 – 9:00 pm. Local artist Dennis Garcia wraps up the lineup on . . . → Read More: Upcoming Events: Kona Brewery In Kona: Donald Kaulia, Anuhea and more

Waianae Class of 1980 30 Year Reunion DVD now available

Waianae High School Class of 1980 30th Year Reunion

Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki, Saturday, August 14, 2010

Master of Ceremonies Don Bongo & Delwyn Beazley (both from Class of 1979)

For those of you that already paid for your copy, they are being shipped out Monday, for those of you that don’t have yours:


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Hokulea and Hoku Alakai at Kealakekua Bay

Hokulea and Hoku Alakai at Kealakekua Bay music by Donald Kaulia and LT Smooth. This will be the starting point for the three vessel journey through the islands in 2010. They will meet up with the Makalii in Kawaihae next week.

Maki Sugahara met up with members of the crew, in anticipation of his upcoming voyage around the islands, and . . . → Read More: Hokulea and Hoku Alakai at Kealakekua Bay

2 Hour Broadcast From the Lawai‘a Ohana Camp, Brought to you by the Kohala Center, Featuring Donald Kaulia and LT Smooth

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2nd Annual Kona Slack Key Guitar Workshop

2nd Annual Kona Slack Key Guitar Workshop

Perpetuating the Art of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Hosted by Donald Kauli’a & Various Slack Key Masters Performing at the 18th Annual Kona Slack Festivals

Where? Keauhou Sheraton Bay Resort & Spa, Big Island, Hawaii Convention Center – South Lawn Under Monkey Pod Tree

When? Friday, September 3, 2010 4pm – 6pm Introduction – All Levels – $25 fee
Saturday, September 4, 2010 9am-12noon First Time Level – $75 fee or
Saturday, September 4, 2010 1pm- 4pm Advanced Level – $60 fee
Sunday, September 5, 2010 9am – 11am – All Levels . . . → Read More: 2nd Annual Kona Slack Key Guitar Workshop