2008 Artists: Paula Fuga, Moana, Abe Lagrimas Jr., The Moonlighters, Brittni Paiva, King Kukulele, The Friki Tikis with Ali Lexa and Moana
Heroes
Other Ukulele Artists We Like: Bryan Tolentino, Kimo Hussey, Lyle Ritz, Janet Klein, Byron Yasui, Benny Chong, James Hill, Ohta-San, Jake Shimabukuro, Brittni Paiva, John King, Jumpin Jim Beloff, Tippy Canoe, Uni And Her Uke, Howlin' Hobbit, Ukulele Ray, The Uke Rascals, Moana, Carl Villaverde, Lexotica, BruddahMark, Lil' Rev, The Boulder Acoustic Society, Victoria Vox, Abe Lagrimas Jr, Ian Whitcomb, The Moonlighters, The Corner Laughers,
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The Second "Southern California Ukulele Showcase"
at the Japanese American National Museum. Was another great concert!
Stay tuned for info on our 2009 plans
Our lineup in 2008 Featured the amazing vocalist and 2007 Na Hoku Hanohano winner Paula Fuga, who is well known for her work with Jack Johnson, will share her great original songs.
We also had the amazing instrumentalists Abe Lagrimas Jr,
and Brittni Paiva each doing a set.
From New York city "The Moonlighters", who perform fantastic 20's & 30's style music and Hawaiian Swing, were a huger hit on their West Coast premiere.
Performing traditional Hawaiian songs and harmonies is "Moana", Charles Kiaha and Ilima Lei Russel .
All this, was hosted by Ali Lexa and King Kukulele with the Friki Tikis, it was another memorable evening of ukulele!
The Southern California Ukulele Showcase
A California Summer Celebration Of The 'Ukulele!
The next event will be announced as soon as we've settled on a venue for our next event.
Listen to the Weekday Music Program "The Global Village" (10am - noon) & the monthly "Ukulele Spotlight" which airs the last Thursday of the month at 11:00 am
Last years concert was a great success, and a wonderful time was had by all! This year's event is sure to be just as memorable!
The Moonlighters have a new release, Enchanted, which is out this week. Click this link for a free download of one of our new songs: http://www.worldsound.com/free/moon.
We're trying to get the word out that the Back Home In Lahaina restaurant gig has been postponed due to a project we are working on.
But we have this coming up!
Tuesday, April 21 * 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Loyola Marymount University
The Living Room (Malone Student Center, on the ground level, next to the bookstore)
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
Parking is free and available in all lots after 4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
It's being presented by Asian Pacific Student Services, Hawaii Club, and the Gay-Straight Alliance.
So. Cal Uke Showcase... I know you're far away, and wish you could be here for the Fender® Ukulele Showcase! When you gonna host me? Peace & Love, Ukulele Ray
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
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!
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