I am founder and proprietor of Taropatch.net. I am also a Senior Vice President and portfolio manager at Runnymede Capital Management, a registered investment advisor that manages money for institutions and individuals. We believe in good old-fashioned research, visiting companies to interview company managements, and investing in the best growth companies for our clients. We manage portfolios of stocks and bonds. Need help with your investments, drop me a line.
The Community
Taropatch.net is an online community dedicated to Hawaiian music including ki ho‘alu, steel guitar, ‘ukulele, and more. Launched February 2002, Taropatch.net has been mentioned in Acoustic Guitar, The Honolulu Advertiser, Lonely Planet and Taylor Guitar's Wood & Steel and recognized as a valuable resource for musicians, fans and enthusiasts around the world.
Taropatch.net fosters a community where people can share ideas, song and aloha in cyberspace. Our community is living proof of how far reaching the popularity of Hawaiian music truly is today. In addition to registered members representing O‘ahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kaua‘i and Molokai, members come from 46 US states, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. I've met so many cool, fascinating people along the way. Mahalo to the the online ‘ohana!
My Music
I play Hawaiian slack key guitar. In 2007, I got to perform with friends at the 15th Annual Taro Festival in Hana, Maui and open for the Makaha Sons in Stratham, NH. I have performed at weddings, fundraisers, corporate, private and public events throughout the New York tri-state area.
New York Community
If you, your family or someone you know is on the East Coast, more specifically in the New York area, please visit Hālāwai.org. We're committed to building and supporting a community of people who share a common background or interest in Hawai‘i. The website has an events calendar for all area events related to Hawai‘i, and we have a regular email newsletter. Please help spread the word!
