Aloha, my latest album "Mahina O Wai'alae" will be released Oct 30th 2007. Please check your local music stores to get your copy. Mahalo, Stephen
Influences
Ozzie Kotani,[my kumu] Keola Beamer, Gabby Pahinui, Cyril Pahinui, Bla Pahinui, Martin Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Chillingworth, Led Ka'apana, Ray Kane, Leonard Kwan, Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawai'i, Lena Machado, Auntie Genoa Keawe, Kahauanu Lake Trio, George Helm, Moe Keale, The Sunday Manoa, Peter Moon, The Brothers Cazimero, Olomana, Keali'i Reichel, Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan, Richard Thompson, Makana, James Taylor, Bruce Cockburn, David Gilmour and Pink Floyd, Mississippi John Hurt, B.B King, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Skip James, Charley Parker, Clarence White, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and countless others...
Stephen Inglis was born and raised in the beautiful valley of Palolo, on the island of O’ahu. He found music in his life initially through the piano, when at the age of 5 he performed on stage with the founder of the Suzuki method. In his teens, the piano was quickly replaced by guitar. During which time Stephen played with local favorites Red Session, Palolo Jones and The Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann. In 2003 Stephen left Hawai’i and moved to the Bay area for some mainland experience, an experience that ultimately grew his love for Ki Ho’alu or Slack Key Guitar and re-appreciation for his island home. His first album release “Fringes on the Wayside” shares his singer/songwriter side that eventually evolves, showing his island roots in his second release “Driftwood”, utilizing more slack key tunings on guitar. After release of Driftwood, it was clearly time for Stephen to return home to Hawai’i. Upon return, Stephen is introduced to Slack Key Master Ozzie Kotani, who becomes Stephen’s Kumu or teacher. Under Ozzie’s guidance, Stephen quickly gains recognition in Hawai’i as a strong talent in the traditional style performing locally and nationally as a solo artist, while also performing with Ozzie Kotani, Makana and sharing the stage with many other talented artists of Hawai’i.
Now deeply rooted back in Hawai’i and the slack key tradition, Stephen’s latest release on ‘Aumakua Records entitled “Mahina O Wai’alae”,
“…evokes memories of Keola Beamer and establishes his credentials as an artist who can sing in the old island style as well.” (John Berger, Honolulu Star Bulletin) Mahina O Wai’alae was recorded to honor Stephen’s island home of O’ahu with all the mele or songs being about places, love stories and experiences all on O’ahu. Mahina O Wai’alae is due to be released Oct 25th 2007 with an all island tour to follow.
. In April 2008 Stephen joined Honolulu Rock icons the Piranha Brothers Band on electric guitar and vocals. 2008 also saw Stephen teaming up with pianist Shawn Livingston Moseley on the slack key/piano duet album S&S, Na Po Makole. The year ended with a grammy nomination for the album Hawaiian Slack key Kings volume 2, which features one of SI’s songs “Redwood Slack key” Stephen also played acoustic and electric guitar on the latest album “The White Bathtub” by 12 time Na Hoku Hanohano award winner Kenneth Makuakane. Kenneth will be producing and playing on Stephen’s upcoming fourth album in early 2009.
Hey Stephen! Thanks for the add. If you would like to sample more of our music, check out the other Stratus Blue Myspace pages listed on my Top Friends. Welcome to our world!! We are happy to be a part of yours. Aloha!!
MAHALO for taking a look at Knits for the Needy, and accepting our friend request! Check us out, and keep in touch! Don't be afraid to spread the word! If you ever have any questions, ideas, or anything else that you would like to tell us about, don’t be afraid to drop us a line! Thank you so much for your support!
Thank you for taking the time to view our page. We hope you enjoyed the songs. Stop by and say hello when you have a chance, we would love to hear from you.
aloha mai kāua e tuʻu ʻohana ē, pehea mai nei ʻoe e pāpā? manaʻolana au maikaʻi nā mea a pau. he aha ka nūhou? hauʻoli makahiki hou iā ʻoe a me ka ʻohana. pehea ʻo pēpē a me māmā? ke aloha iā lāua. haʻo nui au iā ʻoe. aloha nui au iā ʻoe. e mālama pono,..ke akua pū,...a hui hou. naʻu nō, na kumu
Aloha Stephen! I just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a VERY MERRY CHIRSTMAS! I hope all of you are having wonderful holiday season! Thank you so much for blessing us with your musical talents! Take care!
Congratulations Steven and Krista on the birth of La'akea! What a beautiful gift from God--a new son for Christmas! May you treasure him and find joy together with him throughout his life!
Eh BU!!! Just thinkin' about you my braddah and wishing you and Krista (and the little one coming) The very very best cuzin! Shootz den, stay in touch and lemme know how your doin'! Miss you bulei... I think I may come visit in Feb maybe march...? Letchyuknowbambai... Kden, Aloha nui au ia 'oe, e malama pono, ke AKUA pu, Kukiamekekahaiau
Hey Stevarino, THANK YOU for your support at Slackaganza and always an honor and a thrll to sing 'Mahina O Wai'alae' with you. It is a GREAT song. Kden, alohaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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