JOHN REYNOLDS - Plectrum Banjo, National Guitar, National 12-String, Whistling, Bilabial-Fricatation, Bass Kazoo
DAVID BARLIA - Resonator Ukulele, Banjolele, Cigar Box Uke, Whistling, Kazoo, Vocal Coronet, Jaw's Harp, Nose Flute
We've had the pleasure of playing with these fine guest musicians...
Benny Brydern - Stroh Violin Buster Fitzpatrick - String Bass Llyn Foulkes - Flex-o-phone Corey Gemme - Coronet, Jug Richard Halpern - Vocal Marquis Howell - String Bass Amit Itelman - Harmonica, Jug David Jackson - Bass Guitar Brad Kay - Piano, Trumpet James King - Saxophone Janet Klein - Vocal Kevin Lacey - String Bass John Lambdin - Violin, Hawaiian Slide Guitar Tom Marion - Guitar, Mandolin Austin Nicholsen - String Bass C.J. Sams - Tuba Anthony Sunseri - Clarinet Claudia Rose Vossanine - Vocal Dan Weinstein - Tuba, Violin, Trombone David Wright - Tuba, Slim Bass Lawrence Wright - Slide Uke, Aviary Trumpet, Suspended Cymbal, Ocarina, Saxophone
Influences
- Eddie Peabody
- Cliff Edwards (a.k.a. "Ukulele Ike")
- Nick Lucas
- Harry Reser
- Benny Nawahi
- Dixie Jug Blowers
- Philips' Louisville Jug Band
- Django Reinhardt
- Eddie Lang
- Whispering Jack Smith
Brad Kay goes mental, in Hell Photo by Ivan M. Thoen
THE BILGEWATER BROTHERS...are David Barlia (ukulele) and John Reynolds (guitar & banjo). They perform toe-tapping jazz and parlor room ballads of the 20's and 30's. Rare gems, as well as some originals in period fashion. Mr. Reynolds plays with such spectacular flair, he is as awe-inspiring to watch as he is to hear. Mr. Barlia's honey-dipped vocals and ukulele playing recall the romance of days gone by. The Brothers recently appeared in the critically acclaimed show, "Janet Klein & Her Borsht Belt Babies" and have appeared together several times in "The Tomorrow Show" at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood. John Reynolds is a veteran of Dean Mora's and Johnny Crawford's bands, and has performed with such legends as Cab Calloway, Julie Andrews and The Smothers Brothers.
The scandalous Miss Claudia Rose Photo by John D'Alvia
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 by various artists: George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i, Bobby Ingano, Kawika Kahiapo and Jeff Peterson
We've all been working very hard this year on making the best Hawaiian music with our favorite artists. And here they are! Five new Hawaiian music releases for 2009.
Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Ho'ola I Ka Poli - iTunes
George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i and Bobby Ingano, Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 - iTunes
Please check out our new "vampire bankers" music video. A friend who directed Madonna's first music vid directed this, too. We think it's pretty funny. Hope you like it. Thanks for being our friend! Uke Jackson and the NY Ukulele Ensemble
Happy Spring and a big mahalo for all your support for our projects! In addition to the Grammy for Best Hawaiian Music album, we have also won two Hawaii Music Awards: 'IKENA by Tia Carrere and myself for Contemporary Hawaiian, and Sunny Spaces, my solo project won in the Folk category.
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You can vote EVERYDAY for DHC artists and projects in the Hawaii Music Awards!
Here they are by category...
Adult Contemporary Skies of Blue
Daniel Ho
Contemporary Hawaiian 'ikena
Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho
Folk Sunny Spaces
Daniel Ho
Slack Key The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar
Various Artists: including George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Owana Salazar, Richard Ho'opi'i, and more.
Traditional Hawaiian Honehone i ka Poli
Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Ukulele 2 to Three Feet
Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho
THREE STEPS TO VOTE
1. enter your email address here. (one voting session per email address PER DAY!)
2. click your choice for each category -- make sure to click the SUBMIT VOTE button at the bottom of each category
3. click Review and Submit Your Vote at the bottom right of the page, and follow the brief instructions that follow
Thanks for your consideration and support and have fun voting!
Daniel
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*Just a reminder to all NARAS Members: Dont forget to vote! Ballots are due by January 14th!
And again, it is because of you and your support that we received GRAMMY nominations for our Hawaiian CDs The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and ikena! Thank you for considering our projects, once again, on your final ballot
*After you vote, come join Tia and me at THE DERBY! Tia Carrere will be performing some of the songs from her Grammy nominated Hawaiian CD, ikena. We would love to meet you, some come on out for a great show!
SWAG at THE DERBY
Thursday, January 15, 2009
21+, $10 ($5 guestlist--swagevents@yahoo.com)
OR MESSAGE ME BACK AND I"LL PUT YOU ON THE GUEST LIST
show starts @ 9pm, World Famous Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Feliz L.A.
Acoustic Stage in VIP Lounge:
Daniel Ho (Grammy winner, Hawaiian) & Tia Carrere
P.S. My good friend Dean Pitchford (writer of the hit movie Footloose) also received a well-deserved nomination for his children's book The Big One-Oh. Please consider his work as well when you fill out your ballot. You can find more information about The Big One-Oh at www. DeanPitchford. com
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I'd like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season full of love, laughter, and fond memories with family and friends.
But if you're like me and have an adversity to shopping, crowded malls, and overflowing parking lots, just remember what Christmas is really all about - GETTING presents! Just kidding!
Thank you all so much for your good wishes, positive thoughts, and support! I'm so excited to be nominated as an artist for the first time on "ikena", alongside Tia Carrere. I've been riding on her coat-tails since high school, when I got my first opportunity to play at the Waikiki Shell as her pianist in the Brown Bags to Stardom talent competition! hee. hee. I'm also very happy for uncle Dennis Kamakahi who received his first Grammy nomination as a producer on "The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar".
mahalo nui loa (thank you very much),
Daniel
Aloha! Just checking in...I'll be in Hawaii this week and if you're around, come on out and say "Hi" or if you have friends and family in the islands, please help spread the word!
November 20th (Thurs.) 6-8pm
Pakele Live @ Ala Moana Hotel's Pakele Lounge
featuring Daniel Ho & Friends: Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Ula Hewett, Barry Kimokeo
FREE!
(park for free at Ala Moana Shopping Ctr and take pedestrian ramp to the hotel)
November 23rd (Sun.) 3pm
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church Fundraiser
Benefit for Community Outreach in Palama
Tickets: $15.00
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
720 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone 808-845-2112
Hope to see some of you there!
Mahalo,
Daniel
Aloha! It's not too late to come join me and my friends at Stanford University this weekend! Here's the info below:
November 1st (Sat.) 8pm Campbell Recital Hall Admission: $20 general/$5 student Stanford University, CA - "Three-time Grammy winner Daniel Ho joined by lead members of the award-winning smooth jazz band Kilauea (Randy Drake [drums] and Steve Billman [bass]). Daniel shares his dynamic fusion of Hawaiian aesthetic, smooth jazz, and alternative folk." http://music. stanford. edu/Events/calendar. html
Oops! Think I forgot to tell you about this Ukulele Workshop I'm doing! Details below. Thanks :)
UKULELE WORKSHOP by multi Grammy winner Daniel Ho and multi Hoku winner Herb Ohta, Jr.
Each class is 1 hour 30 minutes
September 5, 2008 * Torrance, CA
El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance CA 90506
Music Building, Room 138
6:00 pm ..... Beginning Ukulele
8:00 pm ..... Intermediate Ukulele
Registration: dzinesource@gmail.com * 310-339-7205
$25 for one class; $40 for both classes
Each class is 1 hour 30 minutes
Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! Here are the details on my next show THIS SATURDAY in Ojai, CA.
Hula & Hawaiian Music 2008 Celebration Concert
Presented by Hula Halau O Puananiha..aheo
Featuring Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Herb Ohta, Jr. , MAKENA, Daniel Ho,
plus Steve Billman (bass) and Randy Drake (drums)
Libbey Bowl
205 E. Ojai Avenue (Ojai Ave. & Signal Street)
Ojai, CA
Tickets: $20 pre-sale / $22 at the door. Children under 10 free. for tickets, contact Lowell Edgar (805) 390-2918 or visit www. puanani. org
Lowback chairs, picnic baskets and blankets okay. No alcohol and no smoking.
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