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Michael
Kaawa is someone I looked up to as a young man growing
up in the Islands! He is a very close friend even being
apart for so many years.
When I left home 23 years ago, it was at his home in Maunawili
where the decision was made to leave home to better myself
seeking to become a Radiation Protection Technologist.
Mike is one of the Big reasons for connecting with so
many important Hawaiian Musicians.
Patrick
Landeza is the hottest young slack key guitar player
and nephew of the above mentioned, Dennis Kamakahi.
Riatea
Helm. Fegetaboutit! The Hottest Young Female Vocalist
of Hawaii and her music can be heard in the surf shop!
What a talent!
Dennis
is Hawaii's Greatest Composers of ALL time and he is a
friend of Mike Kaawa. Though everyone appears to be special
in their own right he too, deserves special attention.
Keola
Beamer is a master at composition and education! He
is a class act and very well spoken and intelligent. He
has given me time for small conversation in the past and
he is a Master!
Hawaiian
Hits Live!
Mauna
Lua This is a fabulous group with a fantastic new
sound!
Na
Palapalai is off the hook and a great example of awesome
Falsetto music with an upbeat sound to boot. They pulled
of a great performance in March of 2004 at Hunter College
here in the City. Their tunes help me prepare for my morning
Surf Reports as it puts me in a very happy mood! Mahalo
for the autographed CD and we hope that they visit NYC
soon!
Brothers
Cazimero are one of the greatest acts from Hawai'i.
I was fortunate to have witnessed their past performance
at the infamous Carnagie Hall when they were backed by
the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. After this particular
event in a nearby parking garage, a Violin player whom
participated that night, mentioned that they were Awesome!
What a complement since many in the ensemble are professionals
in their own right.
Got a lot of insight from Brother
IZ and he was a "Computer Geek" as we would chat at
IZ Chat on the H-4 Internet Site administered by Rabbett.
What a strong voice and an enchanting sound that many
will enjoy for the days to come.
I presented an IZ
CD to Jeff Booth, former ASP Champion and Executive
at Quiksilver, and he still listens to the great sounds
over two years later. Many of his tunes will set you up
for a great surf session as it will prepare you mentally
allowing great flow and transition! Like many of the links
here, they are available as an awesome tool to improve
upon your surfing!
Aunty
Genoa's music will make you want to get up and dance!
She is an inspiration to many since she is the Queen of
Hawaiian Music! My friend Keith Ah Yuen's grandmother
whom we met after a gig a few years back at Carnagie Hall
in NYC. It was very interesting to hear Aunty Genoa hit
her notes in a hall that includes one of the best acoustic
sound engineering designs in the world!
IZ
Henry
Kapono gave us many BACKSTAGE PASSES for his concerts.
I use to visit Kapono's house with cousin Kevin Hosea.
Cecilio and Kapono were very successful and he was nice
to us when we were in our teens following the music scene.
He was supposed to play professional sports like Mike
Kaawa yet decided to play music and entertain. His brother,
Kala Kaaihue played for the Pittsburgh Pirates! Kapono
means righteous and he was named Henry after my uncle
Henry Hosea.
 Donavan
Frankenreiter I'd like to welcome the sounds of Surfer
and Recording Artist Donavan Frankenreiter to our surf
shop thanks to Mr. Robert Morgano of the Universal Music
Group located in NYC.
Donavan charges big surf around the world and his new
CD is a charm. I hear that he's a fellow Hawaiian too!
Welcome brah and good luck on your music artistry that
we support here!
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Hawaiian
Music at Mele
Olomana
Music, from the Windwardside of Oahu where I am from.
Don Ho,
The Grandmaster of Entertainment and my inspiration for
my musical interests.
Makaha
Sons, Hawaii's group that played at the best contest
of Hawaii; Buffalo Keaulana Longboard Surfing Contest
at Makaha; "Surfing Beach."
Young and upcoming talent Jon
Yamasato.
From nearby Connecticut, Rabbett
does much for the Hawaiian Music Community! He is a friend
of my friend Mike Kaawa. Listen
to him on Internet Radio
Cyril
Pahinui has been around for a very longtime and his
influence may be heard from many of the young Hawaiian
entertainers on the circuit today. Cyril is one of the
pioneers of traveling musicians from Hawaii and will be
featured this year in Vienna, VA. outside of Washington,
DC where he will be performing in August at the Hawaiian
Music Festival at the infamous Wolf Trap Arena! Please
visit their website at: http://www.wolf-trap.org/performances/show081804.html
Good luck to Agent / Promotor Charlie Lochtefeld for his
continued work bringing great Hawaiian Entertainment to
many afar!
Gabby
Pahinui is Hawaiian Slack Key and has influenced so
many! His legacy lives on!
Hawaii
Cultural Foundation A great group of folks who perpetuate
the Hawaiian Culture through their many activities right
here in nearby NYC! They have allowed many to witness
first hand, many of our cultural leaders regarding Hawaiian
Song and Dance.
I am honored to work with a great group of professionals
such as co-Founders Janu Cassidy and Nalei Akina. Don't
forget to visit their website frequently so that you may
experience Hawaii Cultural events first hand here in New
York. You won't want to miss Pacifika Hawaii Film festival
that featured Brother Titus Nihi Kinimaka's film; Nihi.
A mentor
to many and still Jamming! Uncle Moe is Cool!
Gabby
Pahinui
FQSCLabel
is the site of a young and upcoming filmaker Nate Tanner
from nearby New Port, Rhode Island.
He is a friend of our shop and just finished a new surfing
flick called "Pay Your Way".
Surfersvillage.com
Home for Globalocals - All you need for surfing. Visit
them at one of their many sites including: Surfing
portal website , Branded
world-wide surfing news, F-System World Surfing news
, Surfing
conditions and forecast for the entire planet , Surfing
portal dedicated to women's surfing
A big MAHALO to Dr. Harold R. Roher & his family for
providing the many images on our website. With 16 years
in practice in Long Island and Kauai, he has developed
the newest concept in achieving goals that fad dieting
and routine health club visits can't deliver. The program
is multifaceted as combines the art of chiropractic, personal
training, nutrition and surfing techniques, resulting
in the rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul! Read more
about Dr.
Roher and Kauai Chiropractic here now.
 Jon
de Mello whom is Hawaii's Master in Music! A big Mahalo
to Mr. Jon de Mello for the many years of supporting many
fine Artists whom have helped us surfers improve upon
our ability to flow freely on the waves through music
that places ones soul into a calm and soothing state.
"Mr. de Mello is Hawai'i's foremost leader in the area
of music recording, distribution, publishing, licensing
and talent management. As Owner and President of The Mountain
Apple Company, he has built the company into a successful
business that competes on an international arena in the
sales and marketing of Hawaiian and island music."
Good
friend from Kaneohe and the days of Pop Warner Football!
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Notions and Fabric for Women's Swimwear Swimwear notions,
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