CREATED FOR LOVE OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC!
INVITATION TO PACIFIC NETWORK'S CONNECTIONS FORUM
Aloha Everyone,
I am sending anyone interested in Hawaii, Hawaiian Music and Culture an INVITATION TO a very interesting New Forum named Connections
Connections is connected to Pacific Network TV, hosted by
Ms Edgy Lee - award winning artist and documentary filmmaker!
Direct connections to Pacific Network channels and special features.
Current Features "Pacific Network features its "Life is Good - fun & fabulous lifestyle tips" in Arts & Culture and in The Honolulu Advertiser newspaper and website this month. We begin the holiday season with Spooky Halloween recipes and creative family fun at low cost. Just because times are hard we need not stop celebrating and finding ways to enjoy the simple things in life... like making pizza eyeballs! or scary octopus hotdogs. Check out the series on the Arts & Culture channel and welcome to The Honolulu Advertiser's 1 million readers on line.
CONNECTIONS FORUM
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BELOVED JAZZ PERFORMER JIMMY BORGES WILL BE PERFORMING
CONNECTIONS OWN AND HAWAII'S BELOVED JAZZ PERFORMER WILL BE PERFORMING WITH GABE BALTAZAR AND BETTY LOO TAYLOR AT
A Spectacular Show is Scheduled At Waikiki's Beach Walk
Na Mele No Na Pua "Music for the Generations"
A Rare and Spectacular Show is Scheduled At Waikiki's Beach Walk
Na Mele No Na Pua "Music for the Generations"
Connection's and Hawaii's Own Legend of Jazz... Jimmy Borges will be performing
at the Kama'aina Concert Series. This is a chance to witness the talent of some of Hawaii's Musical Legends in Person at this Legacy musical series. Staring Hawaii's most respected vocal jazz performer Jimmy Borges along with alto saxophone player Gabe Baltazar and jazz musician Betty Loo Taylor. This is a rare opportunity to experience the talent, elegance and beauty of several of Hawaii's best classic musicians with a flair to present to their audience a touch of yesteryear, yesterday along with today.
Na Mele No Na Pua presents a Bi-monthly concert series at the Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage. This free program features popular island musicians and groups, up-and-coming local performers, hula halau, and more - all showcasing the diverse talent that can be found in our island home.
Jimmy Borges is one of one of Hawaii’s most respected vocal jazz performers. For more than four decades, Borges has been singing songs from pop to jazz to the great contemporary composers and, most recently, tribute concerts to the music of Frank Sinatra. Borges continues to woo audiences with his smooth voice, seamless transitions, clever phrasings and modest persona.
Gaba Baltazar is recognized as one of the world’s great alto saxophone players. He gained fame as a featured soloist with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, with whom he recorded 18 albums. He also recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Cannonball Adderly, Howard Rumsey’s Lighthouse All-Stars, James Moody and the Saxophone Stars, and the Oliver Nelson Orchestra. His recorded version of “Stairway to the Stars” is considered by many critics to be the definitive interpretation of that jazz standard. Baltazar has performed with Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Jerry Lewis, Don Ho, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Martin Denny. He served as Royal Hawaiian Band deputy director for 17 years.
Betty Loo Taylor is a veteran jazz pianist known as Hawaii’s first lady of jazz. The Na Hoku Hanahano Award winner’s (Hawaii Grammy Awards) legendary musical skills are detailed in the documentary film, “They Call Her Lady Fingers: The Betty Loo Taylor Story.”
Be sure you DON'T MISS this first come first served/seating PERFORMANCE FREE EVENT!
Sunday October 26, '08
from 4pm to 5:30
at the Embassy Suites~Waikiki Beach Walk
4th Floor Lanai
Produced by Outrigger Enterprises Group in association with the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame and Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
EMBASSY SUITES WAIKIKI BEACH WALK INFO
Mahalo to Jimmy and Ms Vicki Borges for the Poster and approval.
More info on Jimmy's career at http://www.dannycouchfanaddicts.com/jimmyborges.htm
This group is meant to help announce any information pertaining to Hawaiian Music, Hawaiian Music Artists and their trade.
We will be including a list of upcoming concerts On/Off island as well as some featured material and photos.
I hope you will enjoy this site and partake, entering any information, dates and concert information to our collection.
HAWAIIAN CONCERT MUSIC CALENDAR FOR ON/OFF ISLAND PERFORMANCES
Mahalo nui and thankyou for visiting.
A Special Aloha Friday and Congratulations
THE FINAL GRAMMY BALLOT WAS ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY:
WE AT www.dannycouchfanaddicts.com WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING HAWAIIAN MUSIC ARTISTS FOR THEIR MAKING THE FINAL NOMINEES.
Our Congratulations also to all those who were taken into consideration. ~ Aloha
Here are the FIVE Hawaiian nominees for the 2007
GRAMMY AWARD!
The show takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Sunday, February 10, 2008
Best Hawaiian Music Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
Ka Hikina O Ka Hau (The Coming Of The Snow)
Keola Beamer [Dancing Cat Productions]
Hawaiiana
Tia Carrere [Daniel Ho Creations]
He'eia
Cyril Pahinui [Dancing Cat Productions]
Hawaiian Blossom
Raiatea Helm [Raiatea Helm Records]
Treasures Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Various Artists
Daniel Ho, George Kahumoku, Jr., Paul Konwiser
& Wayne Wong, producers [Daniel Ho Creations]
Unfortunately the award for the Hawaiian category is presented during the afternoon show which is NOT televised.
Other categories also on the afternoon show; Country, Opera, Classical,
Spoken Word, and many other categories!
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Updated at 10:34 a.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Hawaii singers back smoking ban in upcoming concert By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer
Bravo, Hana Hou to these Performers!
Local singer Loretta Ables Sayre said second-hand smoke has made performing difficult for her. A concert is planned by Island entertainers who advocate for laws that protect the quality of indoor air in which they perform.
A concert by 23 Island entertainers, advocating laws that protect the quality of indoor air in which they perform, will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Hawai'i Theatre — four days before the 2008 Legislature convenes.
"Our timing is no coincidence," said Jean Evans, executive director of the American Lung Assn. Hawai'i, which supports the law that prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places. There is a challenge to roll back the prevailing law.
Entertainer Cathy Foy-Mahi, who is chairing the awareness songfest, themed "Breathe Concert — Clean Air for Everyone," said, "I sing for a living and can't tolerate smoking where I earn my livelihood."
Loretta Ables Sayre, an Island singer bound for Broadway where she will star as Bloody Mary in Lincoln Center Theater's revival of "South Pacific," said, "I am asthmatic and suffered for years signing in public while surrounded by smokers." The problem was at its worst when cigar smokers affected her ability to perform. "I absolutely could not breathe and my doctors said I was in serious risk of losing my voice altogether because of the second-hand smoke."
The concert will be preceded by the release of a song entitled "Breathe," composed by Island tunesmith Johnson Enos. The tune includes a Hawaiian verse by Kenneth Makuakane, who arranged the music, with Aaron J. Sala providing the vocal arrangement.
The concert will assemble a diverse roster of performers:
Jan Brenner, singer-dancer who has opened concerts for The Beach Boys and Tom Jones.
Rocky Brown, an original member of Broadway's "Miss Saigon" cast with a career here, in the Philippines and in New York.
Keahi Conjugacion, recording artist who also has done charitable work.
Tony Conjugacion, a singer and kumu hula, also with "Miss Saigon" ties.
Danny Couch, a Na Hoku Hanohano Awards and Hawaii Music Award winner who has performed with Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
The Diamond Head Shooting Stars, a children's ensemble with origins with Diamond Head Theatre.
Yvonne Elliman, the Hawai'i native who performed as Mary Magdalene in "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Broadway and in the movies.
Cathy Foy-Mai, an award-winning winner and nominee in theatrical awards and an original cast member of the off-Broadway "Song of Singapore."
Raiatea Helm, a Moloka'i native who is a multiple Na Hoku award winner.
Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Hula, led by kumu Leimomi Maldonado.
The Rev. Dennis Kamakahi, award-winning singer, composer and member of Eddie Kamae's Sons of Hawai'i.
Jay Larrin, a Tennessee transplant who has been a prolific Island composer and award-winning recording artist.
Kristian Lei, who played Kim in "Miss Saigon" in Germany and appeared in the Hawaii Opera Theatre's "The King & I."
Zanuck Lindsey, Hoku Award-winner with numerous performing credits around the world.
Shari Lynn, veteran of numerous community stage musicals such as "Gypsy" and "Fiddler on the Roof."
Shawna Masuda, a star of such local productions as "Miss Saigon" and "Beauty and the Beast."
Guy Merola, an active member of the theater and opera community and advocate of the performing arts.
Angela Morales and daughter Sheldeen Morales, with mom a member of Na Leo Pilimehana trio and daughter embarking on a singing career.
Aaron J. Sala, a singer-pianist known for his "Hawaiian swing" style and his arranging credentials in the Kamehameha Schools Song Contest.
Jordan Segundo, the first Hawai'i finalist in the second season of Fox's "American Idol" who has opera, TV and other credits.
Afatia Thompson, a former University of Hawai'i football running back and a Na Hoku award winner for hip-hop music.
Al Waterson, a singer, recording artist and emcee best known for his "Al Waterson and You" ongoing singing competition.
"Destination Groove Dance Hawaii," featuring dancers from the ongong TV reality show-competition in the Islands.
Tickets are available through the Hawai'i Theatre box office. Proceeds will enable the lung association to continue its campaign to uphold the clear-air law.
'BREATHE CONCERT' 7 p.m. Jan. 12 Hawai'i Theatre
$35, $55, $75, $125 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com/
HAWAII THEATER
HONOLULU ADVERTISER NEWSPAPER
Na Leo Holiday Music Spectacular 2007 Christmas Concerts
Aloha Na Leo & Hawaiian Music Fans everywhere!
We are excited to announce our Na Leo Holiday Music Spectacular 2007 Christmas Concerts. This year we have a truly spectacular line up starring Na Leo and featuring very special guests Keali'i Reichel, Willie K, Kaukahi, Vili The Warrior, The Shooting Stars and some very special surprises!
Two BIG shows this year Wednesday, December 19th and Thursday, December 20th at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. Both Shows start at 7pm and run about 2 1/2 hours including an intermission. There are four levels of ticket prices starting at just $38 each. Tickets go on sale this coming Monday, November 5th at Noon Hawaii time and can be purchased by visiting either NA LEO WEBSITE or WORLD SOUND or by calling 808-262-6300. These concerts are the hot ticket for this Holiday Season and we hope to see you there!
Additional information can be found at NA LEO HOLIDAY SHOW
Mahalo nui loa, Na Leo
AMY HANAIALI'I GILLIOM CHRISTMAS IN SEATTLE
Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom's Christmas Concert premier seating Dec. 5th, 7:30pm - Town Hall - Seattle
We are proud to welcome to Grammy Award Nominee - Amy Hanaiali..i Gilliom the Pacific Northwest this season. Amy Hanaiali..i Gilliom's Christmas Concert will be held at Town Hall in Seattle on December 5th. Amy's touring behind her just-released Hawaiian Christmas CD.
Where: Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue At (Seneca) Seattle,WA 989101
Time:7:30pm-10pm Purchase Online 24/7
Selected Ticket Outlets Coming Soon!
http://www.townhallseattle.org/directionsAndParking.cfm
Photo by Lea at the '07 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
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