Kaleo Naea - Guitar, Ukulele, Vocals / Jody Eulitz, Ukulele
Bill Flores - Steel Guitar, Ukulele / Tom Lee - Upright Bass
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Influences
George Helm, Gabby Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, Alfred Apaka, George Kahumoku, Ledward Kaapana, Sonny Chilingsworth, Raymond Kane, Olomana, Cyril Pahinui, Genoa Keawe, Lena Machado, Alvin Isaacs, Charles E. King, Helen Beamer, and Kamanao Na'ea (my tutu)
Me, playing tutu's Gibson! -Kauai 1976
Sounds Like
You just arrived by ship on the tropical islands of Hawaii in the golden day's of yore, and are greeted by the exquisite musical sounds of sweetly strumming ukuleles, the lilting strains of the steel guitar, and an Island Crooner gently extolling the virtues of this tropical paradise!
MY BIO:
I began performing in 1997, and in 2007 formed a Hawaiian band, “KALEO" who has been delighting listeners with our beautiful island music at our many live shows where we bring the classic Waikiki-style Hawaiian floor show to life with live hula, stellar musicianship, audience participation and, most importantly, real Aloha!
I'm Kama'aina (island born) 1973 and raised on Kaua'i. My great-grandmother's great-grandfather is Kaumuali'i, Kauai's last King and I'm a descendant of George Na'ea, birth father of Hawaii's Queen Emma Na'ea Rooke!
I learned about island history and the ways and spirit of aloha from my tutu (grandmother in Hawaiian), Kamanao Na'ea who was a guitarist, singer and narrator at the Kodak Hula Show in Waikiki for two decades, she taught me to play and sing Hawaiian music from the day I was born until I moved to Santa Barbara in 1987 where I studied with many guitar masters over the next 20 years. I'm also a massage therapist, I came from a long line of Kahuna’s, learning the ways of huna (ancient Hawaiian wisdom) from my Kahuna relatives on Kauai.
ALBUM REVIEWS:
ALBUM: On The Beach with Kaleo – Hawaiian Luau Music!
“Kaleo’s latest CD will transport you to the islands with his amazing string band featuring the Hawaiian Steel Guitar's magical slides and glides, the Ukulele strumming sweetly, and the upright Bass a swingin', its a pupu platter of island sing and swing and the perfect soundtrack for your next Luau. These hapa-haole classics range from touchingly sweet to gregarious and humorous and will set your toes tapping and your hips swaying as you are serenaded to tropical paradise!”
ALBUM: Kaua’i Beauty – SOLO Traditional Hawaiian Guitar & Vocals
"Kaleo's music reaches into your soul and allows you to experience Hawaiian music through the expertise of his style in traditional, and kiho'alu (slack key) guitar. His unique vocal style is brought to the forefront the difficult style of ha'i (falsetto) singing. The music will surprise and delight you with the different textures, harmony, and depth of character. His traditional Hawaiian songs tell stories of love for the land, the flowers, and the people of the islands. They also speak of ancient Hawaiian legends and generate a positive, magical feeling in one's heart and mind, as they define the spirit of Hawaiian culture and the physical majesty of the islands of Aloha."
Specializing in Weddings and Entertainment for ALL Occasions!
Professional & Experienced, Your Special Event Customized!
Choose from a Variety of Quality Authentic Entertainment & Services:
MUSIC:
*SOLO MUSICIAN (Kaleo) Authentic Traditional Hawaiian Guitar and Ukulele with Hawaiian and English Vocals and Sweet Hawaiian Slack-Key Instrumentals. MY NUMBER ONE REQUESTED SONG? IZ's version of "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW" (I sing and play beautifully!) see Song List below.
*DUO, TRIO, 4 or 5-PIECE Amazing String BAND for that Authentic sound of Hawaii's Golden Era! Featuring the Hawaiian STEEL Guitar's magical slides and glides, the UKULELE's strumming sweetly, and the Rhythm Guitar and Bass a swingin'! These classics will set your toes tapping and your hips swaying as you are serenaded to tropical paradise!
*Crystal Clear JBL Sound System *Microphones for Vows, Toasts and Announcements INCLUDED!
*WEDDINGS! - Prelude, Processional, Recessional, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, RECEPTIONS – or any combination! PLUS...
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special Events, Festivals, Corporate and Promotional Entertainment, Family Reunions, County City and Fair Entertainment, Children’s Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Holiday Events, Backyard Luau's!
MORE ENTERTAINMENT & SERVICES:
Hula Dancers, Lei Greeters, Fresh Flower Leis, Lei Making Workshops, Hula Lessons, Hula Gram, Tahitian Drummers, Fire Knife Dancers, Island Style Catering, DJ Services.
QUESTIONS? call me directly 805-455-6535
or my wife "Kini" 805-452-1864 OR EMAIL
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WITH PAYPAL! _______________________________________________
SONG LIST HIGHLIGHTS:
A Song of Old Hawaii
Beautiful Kaua’i
Blue Hawaii
Hanalei Moon
Haole Hula
Hawaiian Wedding Song
Honolulu City Lights
Hukilau Song
Ke Kali Nei Au
Keep Your Eyes on Your Hands
Little Brown Gal
Lovely Hula Hands
My Little Grass Shack
Papalina Lahilahi
Pua Olena
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW - IZ version
Tiny Bubbles
Waikiki
What a Wonderful World
White Sandy Beach
(see below for FULL repertoire)
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CLIENT FEEDBACK: (My Client Rating is 100%)
“From the moment I contacted Kaleo the experience was great. He is extremely professional and accommodating. Our wedding would not have been the same without his Aloha Spirit. The guests loved him and I didn't want him to leave. I would definitely recommend Kaleo, and look forward to seeing him in the future.” --Amanda A. (Bride) Long Beach, CA 10/11/2008
“Thank you, Kaleo for a WONDERFUL evening. You were a total professional and did a terrific job. People are still talking about how much they enjoyed you and your dancer. It was like celebrating our wedding on the beach in Waikiki...without the airfare. THANKS!!” --Terry M. (Groom) South Pasadena, CA 10/4/2008
“Kaleo was amazing and has such a soothing voice. My guests were commenting on how great he was and his performance gave the perfect Hawaiian feel for my wedding. He is great, punctual, and professional leaving me feel at ease on my wedding day!” --Caryn B. (Bride), Palos Verdes Estates, CA 9-28-2008
“Kaleo Naea was wonderful! He was professional, talented, and helped us achieve the wedding we had been dreaming of. All of our guests loved his music as well, and we are still receiving compliments on how great he was! Thank you so much for everything! You have such a beautiful talent, and we will be forever grateful!” --Nicole B. (Bride), Santa Barbara, CA 7/19/2008
“Kaleo and his wife went above and beyond to help make our event a success! Kaleo has a beautiful voice, is a talented musician, and can sing a long list of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. He brought a wonderful tropical and festive feel to our party. Kaleo and his wife are true professionals and a dream to work with -- they were incredibly flexible, good natured, reliable, and offered a helping hand with other tasks when I was pressed for time! I would, without hesitation, recommend Aloha Hawaiian Entertainment and I hope to be able to have Kaleo play at more parties in the future!” --Desiree L. (Organizer), Pleasanton, CA 5/31/2008
“Kaleo’s band was so talented, we had people stopping by our venue to listen and enjoy the music. We had guests who were actually from Hawaii say they had never heard such beautiful music. The band was even early in their arrival times and played continuously through the event. They worked with me on cues, speeches and the cake arrival times. It was such a pleasure to work with Kaleo and I would highly recommend and use this band in the future!” --Jen B. (Professional Event Planner), Newport Beach, CA 4/26/2008
“Kaleo's performance was awesome - providing background music as our guests arrived, he set the tone for a lovely afternoon. His voice is rich and warm, his interpretations and guitar skills stunning. His music made our event over-the-top special. No performer could have been easier to work with. His passion for the music he brings to an event is contagious. We feel extremely fortunate to have been able to engage him to sing for us.” --Nancy O. (Bride's Mother), Santa Barbara, CA 3/30/2008
“The event went awesome! We were honored to have such a wonderful soul at our wedding.” --Maria & Gary N. (Bride & Groom), Carpinteria, CA 3/15/2008
“Kaleo and his Hawaiian band were the highlight of our party! Kaleo's great energy and warmth put everyone at ease and created the perfect aloha atmosphere. He has a high standard of professionalism, was extremely easy to work with, accommodated all our special requests, and has a top notch setup. Our guests keep telling us that the music MADE the party.” --Cynthia T. (Host), Santa Barbara, CA 3/4/2008
“Having Kaleo play at our event was truly a memorable and unique treat. Kaleo's music and spirit helped set the perfect warmth and ambiance for the evening. The feedback from our guests was overwhelmingly positive. We highly recommend Kaleo as a most special artist at your next event whatever it may be.” --Kyle & Lotta F. (Hosts), Santa Barbara, CA 6/23/2007
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PAST PERFORMANCES:
10/11/09 - Wedding, Hartley Botanica, Somis, CA
10/10/09 - Wedding, University Club of Santa Barbara, CA
10/09/09 - Wedding, Four Seasons Biltmore Resort, SB, CA
10/03/09 - B-Day Luau for Sally Lokey, Pacific Palisades, CA
10/02/09 - Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
09/19/09 - Luau Night - SB Yacht Club, Santa Barbara, CA
09/12/09 - Wedding, Carlson, East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA
09/12/09 - Wedding, Nelson, El Capitan Ranch, SB, CA
09/04/09 - Luau - Condor Express Full Moon/Sunset Cruise, SB, CA
08/27/09 - Luau Nite - UCSB Corporate Function, Santa Barbara, CA
08/26/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
08/23/09 - Memorial - Betty Dugger, Stow Grove Park, Goleta, CA
08/22/09 - Wedding, Munson, Fess Parker Resort, SB, CA
08/16/09 - Luau - Rockwood Woman's Club Annual Dinner, SB, CA
08/12/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
08/08/09 - Private Luau - Hagel Meadows, Moorpark, CA
08/07/09 - Wedding - Mueller, Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach, CA
08/05/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
08/01/09 - Wedding - Cooper, Hotel Laguna, Laguna Beach, CA
07/29/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB. CA
07/25/09 - Private Luau - Bob's House Warming in Fresno, CA
07/22/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
07/18/09 - Wedding - Maddux, Fess Parker Beach, SB, CA
07/15/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
07/08/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
07/01/09 - Concert - Aloha Wednesday's Cold Spring Tavern, SB, CA
06/30/09 - Retirement Luau, SB Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
06/06/09 - 75 B-day Luau - McCormack Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA
06/06/09 - B-day Luau - Shoreline Beach Park, Santa Barbara, CA
05/16/09 - Concert - Musical Journey w/ full band & hula, SB, CA
04/09/09 - Concert - Dinner Luau Mai's Lounge, Ventura, CA
03/21/09 - Wedding - Tak, Private Estate in Montecito, CA
02/14/09 - Concert - Dinner Luau Valentines Day, Hanford, CA
02/08/09 - Wedding - Ritzau, Godric Grove, Santa Barbara, CA
01/27/09 - Memorial - Rudy's of Santa Barbara, CA
01/11/09 - Luau's on the Garden Isle , Kauai, HI
11/20/08 - Concert - Sarah House (Hospice), Santa Barbara, CA
11/01/08 - Wedding - McLaughlin, Laguna Beach, CA
10/31/08 - Wedding - Burdick, Agoura Hills, CA
10/19/08 - Festival - World Fest ’08, SB’s Cultural Celebration!
10/11/08 - Wedding - Anthony, Manhattan Beach, CA
10/06/08 - Wedding - Madigan Reception, S. Pasadena, CA
09/28/08 - Wedding - Benke, La Vente, Palos Verdes Estates, CA
09/25/08 - Corporate Luau - Haagen Printing, Santa Barbara, CA
09/21/08 - Concert - 5-Piece Band & Hula Show! SOhO SB, CA
09/14/08 - Wedding - Struble, Shell Beach, CA
09/13/08 - Luau Night - SB Yacht Club, Santa Barbara, CA
08/31/08 - Concert - Bay Cafe Brunch, Santa Barbara, CA
08/28/08 - Luau Night - The Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, CA
08/24/08 - Concert - Bay Cafe Brunch, Santa Barbara, CA
08/19/08 - Corp. Luau - +L&L Hwn BBQ, Carpinteria, CA
08/17/08 - Concert - Bay Cafe Brunch, Santa Barbara, CA
08/12/08 - Concert - Wellspring Renewal Cntr, Mendocino, CA
08/09/08 - B-day Luau - Monrovia, CA
08/02/08 - Memorial - The Santa Barbara Club, SB, CA
07/27/08 - Concert - SB Concerts in the Park, SB, CA
07/24/08 - Luau Night - The Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, CA
07/19/08 - Wedding - Nicole & Brian, Santa Barbara, CA
07/11/08 - Festival - Falsetto VIP Reception, Redondo Bch, CA
07/06/08 - Wedding - Jon & Gargi, Coronado Island, CA
06/20/08 - Wedding - Mark & Tim, Camarillo, CA
06/09/08 - Concert Luau - Senior DayCare, Montecito, CA
06/07/08 - Performance & Polynesian Review, SB Inn, SB, CA
05/31/08 - B-day Luau - Maria's 70th, Pleasanton, CA
05/10/08 - B-day Luau - Sonja's 70th, Woodland Hills, CA
05/06/08 - WEEK of performances on Kauai, HI
04/26/08 - B-day Luau - Balboa Inn, Newport, CA
04/25/08 - Concert - SB Fair & Expo, Music & Hula, SB, CA
03/30/08 - Wedding - Quimby, Harbor Rest., SB, CA
03/15/08 - Wedding - Holiday Inn, Carpinteria, CA
03/04/08 - Private Luau - Santa Barbara, CA
03/02/08 - Concert - Hawaiian Music & Hula! SOhO SB, CA
11/02/08 - Private Luau - Santa Barbara, CA
10/07/07 - Wedding - Tauvaga, Mandalay, Oxnard, CA
10/06/07 - Festival - Polynesian Fest, Port Hueneme, CA
10/05/07 - Wedding - Dooley, Firestone, Santa Ynez, CA
10/01/07 - Concert - Senior Heritage House, Goleta, CA
09/29/07 - Wedding - Walters, Santa Barbara, CA
09/15/07 - Wedding - Tamura, Oxnard, CA
08/18/07 - Wedding - Summerland, CA
08/15/07 - Private Party - Westlake Village, CA
08/12/07 - Wedding - Chase Palm Beach Park, SB, CA
07/21/07 - B-day - Tami's Birthday Bash, Thousand Oaks, CA
06/23/07 - Anniversary - Fenthe, Santa Barbara Winery, SB, CA
05/26/07 - Festival - Gaia "Tribute to Goddess Pele Through Story & Song" Pacific Palisades, CA
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FULL SONG REPERTOIRE:
A Song of Old Hawaii
Ahe Lau Makani
Ahulili
Alika
Aloha Ka Manini
Aloha Kaua'i
Beautiful Kaua’i
Blue Hawaii
Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai
Give me the Islands
Hanalei Moon
Hanohano Hawai'i
Haole Hula
Hawaiian Hospitality
Hawaiian Wedding Song
He Aloha No O Honolulu
He Puna Hele No'oe
Hi'ilawe
Holoholo Ka'a
Honeymoon Hotel
Honolulu City Lights
Ho'okupu (The Gift)
Hukilau Song
Hula O Makee
I Kona
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
It's A Wonderful World
Ka ulu Wehi O kekai
Kai Hanupanupa
Kaimana Hila
Kalena Kai
Kaua'i Beauty
Kaulana Na Pua
Kauoha Mai
Ke Kali Nei Au
Keawaiki
Keep Your Eyes on Your Hands
Keyhole Hula
Kilakikla 'O Haleakala
Kimo Hula
Ku’u Lei Aloha
Kumu in the Mumu
Ku'u Hoa
Ku'u Pua I Paoakalani
Lei Aloha Lei Makamae
Lei Lokelani
Lei Nani
Lihu'e
Lili u E
Little Brown Gal
Lovely Hula Hands
Luau Song
Maile Swing
Makee ’Ailana
Manokalanipo - CHANT
Manowaiopuna
Maui Girl
Mauna Loa
Moani Chimes
Moku Kia Kahi
My Little Grass Shack
Na Ka Pueo
Na Moku Eha
Nalani
Nani
Nani Kauai
No Ke Anu Ahi Ahi
Papalina Lahilahi
Princess Pupule
Pua Hone
Pua Mae'ole
Pua Mamane
Pua Olena
Punahele
Pupu O Nii Hau
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Somewhere Over the Rainbow, IZ
Sweet Leilani
The Hukilau Song
The Kumu in the Mumu
The Luau Song
Tiny Bubbles
Waikiki
Waikiki Hula
What a Wonderful World
White Ginger Blossoms
White Sandy Beach
Hey bra, Love to have you on the 9th of May at the SLO Down Pub. The dancers from Na Mele O Ke Kai are coming...I heard you are performing with them soon. Should be good fun.
i am hopefully. i know for sure emily and her friend are goin 2 be up there on the 4th til the 14th. but i dont know when i'll be goin there yet. but it would be cool to get every1 together at some point when im there. just becuz janis is planning on moving to arizona so im not sure if i'll be going back there anytime soon. but we'll see =)
Maika'i no!! Sounds like a plan it would be nice and reconnect after all these years..Maybe play some music as i play little bit ukulele..lol.. Anyways braddah Kaleo give me a ring when you get here my number is 808-346-6730 untill then Aloha a hui hou ame malama pono..
Aloha e Kaleo, Here in Holland we hear about the the fire in California. is it already under control? Hope that you and your ohana are far away from that and are in good health. Huge aloha's from Nora and Rene
Aloha E Kaleo..Just dropping by to say Aloha hope all is well with you and the ohana on the moku nui o America. it's so awesome that the Hawaiian culture and music being perpetuated. Aloha A hui hou,Kyle
Mahalo for your comment. Maybe someday you can visit Holland and do a performance in one of my next shows, ok. Aloha from Holland, Lei of Emeralds, Nora
Thank you much for accepting my Add:) I love your layout 'specially the videos... love hula dancing:) Hope all is well in your kewl world. Take care and stay blessed!
Hi Kaleo, thank you so much for the add. God bless you. Your song list is has impressed me. I'm half Indonesian, half Dutch. And as you can see on my website, my husband and I have a Hawaiian band. We started 2 years ago. We try to bring more Hawaiin music to the Dutch people. Our first performance is on the 14th of septembe. I try to sing several traditional Hawaiian songs. Wishing you a great week. Mahalo again and warm regards from Holland, Lei of Emeralds, Nora
Thank You for adding me!!!! WOW... You have a wonderful voice Mr. Naea.. its so enchanting...I added one of your songs to my page..hehe :-D Have a nice day!
Aloha! Seems like we have many friends in common! Yes that was my Dad - quite the guy! Some advice though..... watch out for that Steven Espaniola guy.... he thinks he can sing!!!!! Ha!
