Major Hana Records was founded in February of 2005. Jonathan Block, Chairman of Major Hana Records, has been a director, producer, and, manager, for 26 years and has worked with artists including, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, The JB Horns featuring Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis, G. Love & Special Sauce, Fred "Re-Run" Berry, and Fun Lovin' Criminals. Mr Block has produced and directed numerous music videos, commercials, and documentary films. Block, a former Best Director winner of "The Visions Of The US", a yearly contest put on by Sony and the American Film Institute, recently directed his first feature film, "Major Hana". Look for "Major Hana" to hit the international film festival circut later in 2008. Also on the international film fest circut later in 2008 will be the Hawaiian music/family/culture documentary, "Sounds of 'Ohana". For details on "Major Hana", check out: www.myspace.com/majorhanathemovie
In late October of 2005, Major Hana Records released it's first album entitled Ohana - Volume One. Ohana - Volume One was the most downloaded Pop Compilation Record in the World for the 12 straight months of 2006. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire was the number 1 Pop Compilation download on iTunes in the US, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Luxembourg, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, Belgium and Italy in 2006. Other songs by Vince Esquire, Bradah Larry & The Hailiimaile Band, Kanekoa, Kaleo, Patsy and Yuko have been top 5 downloads in the US, UK, Italy, Canada and Luxembourg.
In late January of 2006, "Somewhere" made it to number 1 on both the U.S. and Canada iTunes folk charts. In April of 06' "Somewhere " celebrated it's 6th straight month at number 1 on both the U.S. and Canada iTunes compilation charts, thus becoming the longest chart topper in iTunes history.
Check out Kanekoa live in Reno, May, 2007
Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire's version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow is also featured on the soundtrack album for the feature film Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School starring Robert Carlyle, Marisa Tomei, Mary Steenburgen, Sean Astin, David Paymer, Camryn Manheim, Danny DeVito and John Goodman. Recently it was featured on "The Pride Of Brittan" a BBC telecast w PM Tony Blair, and appeared on "Scrubs", in April and May of 2007.
Also, Kanekoa is seen and heard in the movie, and trailer, for "The Heartbreak Kid", starring Ben Stiller and Directed and Produced by the Farrelly Brothers on Dreamworks/Paramount. Kanekoa will also be seen and heard in Mr. Block's, upcoming directorial debut, "Major Hana". Vince Esquire and Fred Wesley have 5 songs each in the upcoming feature film Submission starring Corbin Bernson, Simone Mackinnon, and Claire Carey.
Check out Kanekoa's, "Under The Coconut Sky" at a store near you. Kanekoa's debut Major Hana Records release is available through Fontana/Universal distribution. Kanekoa is the first band from the state of Hawaii to receive North American distribution. First single, "Way Down", also featured in "The Heartbreak Kid", is off to a fast start heating up at 21 Triple A stations across the country. "Way Down" represents the first time ukulele players from the state of Hawaii have impacted American radio.
The Fred Wesley Quartet's, "To Someone", and "Ohana - Volume One" are available exclusively on www.itunes.com.
For further information contact:
majorhana@aol.com or
www.majorhana.com
www.myspace.com/majorhanathemovie
www.vinceesquire.com
www.kanekoa.com
www.fredwesley.com
www.asshairhat.com
www.monyca.com
www.myspace.com/getitunes
Major Hana Records
Box 595
Hana, HI 96713
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Un coup de pouce, pour continuer la fiesta dans la rue de la joie, un p'tit point, c'est facile, gratuit et ça peut rapporter gros !
Gracias à todos et bonne continuation à vous...
Hasta pronto
vero
Hola Amigos MYSPACINOS ! Venez découvrir la vidéo du Live au Phare du morceau La Maquina à Chambéry (73) sur le my space de Calle Alegria, réalisé par Acte Public ! Que viva la musica ! Besitos
vero
Please check out our new music video about the "Vampire Bankers". The guy who directed Madonna's first video directed this, too. We think it's a pretty funny tune and vid. Thanks for being our friend!
OUR ALBUM 'You Are Here' IS OUT SOON IN CD FORMAT!!!! WE HOPE YOU WILL GET IT BEFORE IT SELLS OUT....
Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, U.K. U.S.A can preorder from Amazon now !! ...
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Vince Esquire 
Kanekoa 
Dave Cochrane 
Bruddah Larry and the Haili'imaile Band 
Kaleo Kaina 
Yuko 
