Spend a very special evening of incredible Hawaiian music with three of Hawaii’s top musicians, Martin Pahinui, George Kuo and Aaron Mahi. Its a night filled with the love of the islands, great friends, and wonderful music. Hear the stories of old, the kaona (hidden meanings) and interpretations of classic Hawaiian song writters were really singing about. This show is well worth leaving the house for. The trio only come once a year and fill the house, so please get your tickets soon. Bobby Ingano will join on steel for a few shows too! Don't miss this!

Kiho’alu (or slack key guitar) is a style of guitar playing unique to the islands of Hawai’i. It consists of using open guitar tunings and is considered as Hawaiian soul music! The group’s performance features the intimacy of solo slack key guitar followed by a trio jam session, trading spontaneous instrument solos as well as unique vocal harmonies, re-creating the atmosphere of a Hawaiian backyard party. Each performer is highly accomplished and recognized Hawaiian musicians that have been performing together for many years, for the pure enjoyment and dedication of perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music.

GEORGE KUO – Bandleader and advocate of perpetuating traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar, George started playing kiho’alu while in high school. Kuo started playing with friends and old–time slack key masters such as Raymond Kane, Sonny Chillingworth, Gabby Pahinui, Leland “Atta” Isaacs, Leonard Kwan, Tommy Solomon, Uncle Fred Punahoa, and steel guitar master Barney Isaacs. In 1980, George formed the famous Kipapa Rush Band, and later joined Hawaiian music icon Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii in 1986. George has completed several slack-key recordings, most notably on the Dancing Cat/Windham Hill record label produced by George Winston.

MARTIN PAHINUI – Youngest son of Hawaiian music legend and slack key icon Gabby Pahinui, Martin’s incredible voice range is reminiscent of his legendary father. Martin grew up listening and watching his dad and other performer friends gather at their home for memorable jam sessions that sometimes lasted for several days. Pahinui played on his father’s recordings with his brothers Cyril, Bla, Philip, and master slack-key guitarists Leland “Atta” Isaacs and Sonny Chillingworth. Currently Martin performs with George Kuo and Aaron Mahi and continues to tour regularly.

AARON MAHI – Aaron is one of Hawaii’s living legends in traditional Hawaiian music. He has a tremendous repertoire and knowledge of the hidden meanings of traditional Hawaiian songs, and combines traditional Hawaiian with formal music arranging, and has achieved the highest accolades in classical music circles. Upon graduating with distinction from the Hart School of Music, he performed as a bassist and later became the assistant conductor for the Honolulu Symphony, and currently, Aaron has been the conductor of the City and County of Honolulu’s Royal Hawaiian Band since 1980. Aaron is also fluent in Hawaiian language and perpetuates many of the old ways that he spent time learning from his family and from many elder Hawaiians that were famous musicians, arrangers, and songwriters. Aaron is Hawaii’s musical ambassador to the world as he performs with various Hawaiian shows and was the conductor for 24 years from 1981 – 2005 with the prestigious Royal Hawaiian Band all over the world

Tuesday, August 11, Redwood City CA – 8:00 PM
Little Fox - 2209 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
Box Office and Show Info: (650) 369-4119 Website: www.foxdream.com

Wednesday, August 12, Santa Cruz / Felton CA – 7:30 PM
Don Quixote's International Music Hall - 6275 Highway 9, Felton, Santa Cruz County, CA 95018
Box Office and Show Info: (831) 603-2294 Website: http://www.donquixotesmusic.info/

Thursday, August 13, Berkeley CA - 7:00 PM (Door Open & Dinner Served from 5:30 PM)
Temple Bar - 984 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710
Box Office and Show Info: (510) 524-6403 messages or 548-9888 bus. hours
or e-mail: info@templebartiki.com Website: www.templebar.org

Friday, August 14, Mill Valley CA – 8:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre - 142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Box Office and Show Info: (415) 383-9600 Website: www.142throckmortontheatre.com

Saturday, August 15, Oak Run CA – 7:30 PM (Door Open 4:30 PM / Dinner 6:00 PM )
Oaksong Music Society Luau & Concert at Gray Pine Farm
27723 Rasberry Lane, Oak Run, CA 96069
Ticket/info line: Bernie’s Guitar (530) 223-2040 or Oak Song Society, Barry Hazle (530) 472-3065
Oak Run Store (530) 472-1029 or buy on-line at www.oaksongs.org Website: http://www.oaksongs.org/

Saturday, August 29, Whittier CA – 2 shows: 3:00 PM & 8:00PM
Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts
Whittier College, 6760 Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90608
Ticket/info line: (562) 907-4203 Ticket outlets: box office or on-line via website www.shannoncenter.org

Celebrating the release of his latest solo project, KANE’OHE, Nathan further explores his love and heritage of Hawaiian music through all original compositions. Nathan Aweau, most recognized today as a part of a multi-award winning, internationally known duo HAPA, Nathan has found success as solo artist as well. Receiving his third Na Hoku Hanohano award for 'Male Vocalist of the Year', he has gained much respect within the Hawaiian music industry both as a vocalist, and a world-renown talent. Able to play many a string or percussion instrument and the piano, he studied music composition, song history and instrumentation under both professors and music instructors who were often his own immediate family. The electric bass is his instrument of choice, playing for 15 years with Don Ho. His love for contemporary jazz, Hawaiian standards, are complemented by his amazing vocals in many of his own compositions. Currently on tour 10 of 12 months, Nathan continues to share his love of Hawaii around the globe traveling to China, Japan and throughout the United States. For more information about Nathan, visit www.NathanAweau.org.

Be sure not to miss NATHAN'S ONLY BAY AREA SOLO APPEARANCE! It will be a memorable night!

www.NathanAweau.org