Steven Espaniola
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Genre: Acoustic / Experimental / Hawaiian
Location San Francisco, California, US
Profile Views: 51569
Last Login: 5/7/2010
Member Since 10/4/2005
Website www.stevenespaniola.com
Record Label CommonGround Records
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
**STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT LIVE BROADCAST** .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. It's rare when an artist arrives on the scene offering a refreshing new spin on a traditional genre of music. Steven Espaniola is that artist. Raised in Aliamanu, Hawai’i and now residing in the California Bay Area, Steven is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in Ki Ho'alu (Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar), ‘Ukulele, Upright Bass, and Leo Ki'e Ki'e (Traditional Hawaiian falsetto). Of Hawaiian, Filipino and Spanish decent, his ethnicity is as diverse as his unique sound which preserves the integrity of the traditional with a flourish of the modern. Through the years, Steven has had the pleasure of performing alongside some of Hawaii's top entertainers including Willie K, Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliom, Makana, Ho'okena, and Ledward Kaapana. Though an accomplished musician, Steven continues to grow as a humble student of Hawaiian music while contributing to perpetuate its legacy for future generations. Steven hopes to be a perennial mainstay in the Hawaiian music scene for many years to come. His debut recording entitled Ho’omaka, “to begin”, features a mesmerizing collection of traditional and original Hawaiian mele recorded by Na Hoku Hanohano award winning producer Dave Tucciarone. Ho’omaka will be sure to transport the listener to the Hawaii of yesterday with soaring falsetto vocals, nahenahe slack key guitar and rhythmic ‘ukulele. Steven Espaniola’s highly anticipated debut album will carry you on a musical journey you won’t soon forget. In 2007, Steven's musical efforts earned him the recognition of "New Artist of the Year" at the Hawaii Music Awards. .. .. .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..<img src="http://www.monocase.com/images/Players/spread-the-love/mono-hybrid-cases-blk.jpg" alt="mono Hybrid Cases" -
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Influences
George Helm, Dennis Pavao, Ledward Ka'apana, Johnny Marr, Jaco Pastorius, Charles Mingus, Gary Haleamau, Dennis Kamakahi, Darren Benitez, Willie K, James Jamerson, Mahi Beamer, Peter Ahia, Linda DelaCruz, Genoa Keawe, Gabby Pahinui, Andy Cummings, Marcus Miller, Kahauanu Lake, The Beatles, Ohta San, Jeff Buckley, Thelonius Monk, Wes Montgomery, Ibrahim Ferrer -
Sounds Like
Falsetto - Bass - Ki Ho`alu Guitar - `Ukulele
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2 Songs | Sep 21, 2008

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10 of 687MoreWow, Steven hope you and family are well...............Been out of touch for such a long time!! How you doing??
Ho Brah, you still use your MS? I just started using mine again! LOL!
HAFA ADAI, FROM OUR ISLAND TOO YOUR'S,THANKS FOR THE ADD HOT JAMS!
"THE MOVEMENT" AVAILABLE IN STORES NOW!

just wanted to say....HAPPPPY BIRTHDAY....
hope you ahave a BLESSED day with ur BEAUTIFUL Ohana...
and THANK YOU guyz for EVERYTHING....
MISSSSS yOu all...
love alwayzzzz....JuJu
Happy, happy birthday, dear heart!
not a problem,always happy to jam.
peace
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Thank you so much for adding me! Please check out my photos and comment, I'm working on establishing myself in Chicago and around the internet world!
-Kate Scott
Aloha Steven,
I'll be playing in San Francisco at Biscuits and Blues, upstairs on April 17 and 18. If you're in town you should come and sit in. I'll buy you a beer. Ok, two beer! Kimo
Kimo