Founding Members: Wade Cambern, Robi Kahakalau, and Bryan Kessler
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VANISHING TREASURES (1992) was recognized with 2 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, sold out the band's first all-island tour, and was voted the public's favorite band on the KCCN-FM year-end countdown.
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards :: 1993
Contemporary Album
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RHYTHM OF THE OCEAN (1994) The second release...and as the award-winning Hawaiian Style Band developed and evolved, the music took on a new flavor that shaped the mood of the people.
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards :: 1995
Island Contemporary Album
`OHANA (1995) Contemporary Hawaiian pop, this third release from Hawaiian Style Band -- the first without vocalist, Robi Kahakalau -- stretches this group in new directions.
In the early nineties, the Hawaiian Style Band rode into the isle music scene on swingy-reggae rhythms and wholesome vocals. The band put forth a new definition of island music right in the midst of an exploding local music industry after the somewhat dormant eighties.
The band's three founding members, Wade Cambern, Robi Kahakalau, and Bryan Kessler, were not born here but nonetheless accurately conveyed the spirit of present day Hawai'i with all of its modern and traditional characteristics. They provided a new musical vista on contemporary local culture with original compositions about talking story, sovereignty, feeling the ocean, island romance, 'ohana, and living "Hawaiian style". Kessler's and Cambern's original songs proved to be the perfect vehicle for Kakahalau's heartwarmingly sweet vocals, and the trio's interpretation of Hawaiian language songs re-acquainted music fans with these important compositions. Audiences heard themselves in these songs and responded overwhelmingly. The band's appeal was also due to its ability to effectively involve and showcase local talent.
Conceptualized as a revolving band, HSB opened its doors to over fifty musicians and producers over the course of its three albums, "Vanishing Treasures," "Rhythm of the Ocean" and "'Ohana". The participants included Hawaiian music notables like Israel Kamakawiwa'ole, Bla, Cyril, and Martin Pahinui, Fiji, Teresa Bright, Ka'au Crater Boys, and Del Bezley. This extensive collaboration produced a musical synergy so comprehensive that it has not been matched by other island recordings since. HSB signaled the arrival of a new generation of artists, both native and non-native, creating original local music. The staying power of their work is evidenced in the continued airplay of their songs on radio stations.
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Geoff Stein Project - Coconut Coasters Produced by Baub Eis
WARNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t let the Ukulele scare you, we rock! Musicians Geoff Stein – Lead Vocals – Ukulele – acoustic guitar Baub Eis – Electric and acoustic guitar,bass,Ashiko, Juice harp John Marsi – Drums - (Baub Eis Band) Dave Raithel – Bass (Baub Eis Band) Rich Robben - Backup Vocals On Another Day Down (Jack’s Cellar) Corey Duplechin – Bass (Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band) Chubby Carrier – Accordion (Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band) Larry Cox – Bass Guitar (Boxcar Willie) Tim Perez – Backup Vocals on all songs Carissa Dawn - Female Vocals Child of God, backup vox on Why Not Me Brian Herzog – Piano, keyboard, Strings, back up vocals Michael Vyrostek – B-3 Johnny Gibble – Auxiliary Percussion Mike Hahn- Auxiliary Percussion Kyle Wiles – Telecastor Steve Landau – Rap on Coconut Julie James - Backup vocal, Another Day Down Pre Production – Eric Petska, Theresa Jones, Ed Gaston
I grew up listening to your music and you are still one of my favorite bands. I am now sharing the magic of your music to my baby brother, Kaimana, here is Australia, and he loves you guys too. =) Looking forward to your new CD.
Thanks for the add. I used to live in Hawaii now in Calif. Love your music - My granddaughter was born on the Big Island and she has your music on her myspace. Hugs!
Mahalo for the add. My husband and I love your music, as a matter of fact our first song at our wedding was Love & Honesty. We wish you continued success. God Bless you and yours
