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.
I just wanted to write and remind you that the first handout will be toward the end of December (exact date and location to come)! You still have almost two months to get your scarves in! If K.F.T.N. gets enough scarves donated, scarves will be passed out to the homeless in the North, and East Bay! We will also need help passing them out, so if that is something you would like to do, just let me know!
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WOW, Steven! You have made me "Homesick", appearing on my screen in Panama City, Panama. I spent 20 years in Hawaii and still listen to her music everyday, dredging up the scents of plumeria and trade wind magic. I lived in Hawaii Kai, and knew Roy's Restaurant from the day it opened. My Kingdom to hear you play there . . . Your talent is far beyond IMPRESSIVE! I've transformed Rod Richards into a slack key addict. He was the original lead guitarist in RARE EARTH, and played at H.I.C. in the early 70's. We plan to visit you soon . . . ALOHA NUI LOA
Malahlo Brother Steve for the musical well wishes you sent my way at the top of the week. Here's wave of aloha comin right back at you as you surf through your weekend gigs. Charge'm brah! Bumbai bonzai ke aloha a nui nui.
Hey Thanks for the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m getting ready to play as much as possible in the US. Feel free to check out my band profile (see below), download free MP3s from my brandnew debut album or even become a fan! :)) Blessings, Vlada http://www.facebook.com/pages/VLADA/13506957663 PS: You can download the album on iTunes or order the Limited Second Edition CD here: www.vladamusic.com.
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Hey Stephen! Aloha! Great to hear from you! A fantastic musical week/month/year is what I always hope for! You have the same my friend! Don't get on to MS very much any more. Usually here just to check the mail, blah, blah. Such a nice surprise to receive your comment! Aloha ~
