Brad Bordessa
Well-known member
Grammy winning slack-key and 'ukulele player Keoki Kahumoku has been busy putting together two 'ukulele jams on the Big Island of Hawai'i to fund-raise for Japan relief efforts. The first one is today in Keaukaha (sorry about not posting sooner). If by happenstance you are in the Hilo area, drop by! It's going to start at 10am at the Lihikai Hawaiian Cultural Learning Center.
Here is info on the second one that will be happening on April 16th in Kealakekua:
The Center for Hawaiian Music Studies, Incorporated presents ‘Ukulele Jams on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am-sundown at the Queen Emma Community Center at Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua [81-1004 Konawaena School Road]. A benefit for the victims of the tsunami in Japan, this free community concert features some of the island’s finest musicians including Grammy award-winning artist Keoki Kahumoku, Konabob Stoffer, Colin John… and you!
‘Ukulele players from beginner to advanced are invited to bring their instrument and participate in a kanikapila like no other. Start with lessons in proper jam etiquette and tuning techniques, then follow along with the aid of visuals and wandering instructors. As performers take the stage, they’ll teach attendees some of their favorite songs, from Hawaiian mele to jazz and everything in between. The list of musicians is growing daily! This unique opportunity to learn from some of the best musicians in Hawaii and make beautiful music is free and open to the public.
Participants can take advantage of free string changing for all 4-string ‘ukulele. In the market for a new ‘ukulele? Custom instruments made and donated by various ‘ukulele builders from Hawai‘i will be available for sale.
Calabash donations to aid relief efforts in Japan will be accepted throughout the day. Participants should bring their own lunch and water, along with a beach chair and of course, their ‘ukulele. If you have a favorite song, bring it along to share, too. This is a drug and alcohol-free event.
Here is info on the second one that will be happening on April 16th in Kealakekua:
The Center for Hawaiian Music Studies, Incorporated presents ‘Ukulele Jams on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10am-sundown at the Queen Emma Community Center at Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua [81-1004 Konawaena School Road]. A benefit for the victims of the tsunami in Japan, this free community concert features some of the island’s finest musicians including Grammy award-winning artist Keoki Kahumoku, Konabob Stoffer, Colin John… and you!
‘Ukulele players from beginner to advanced are invited to bring their instrument and participate in a kanikapila like no other. Start with lessons in proper jam etiquette and tuning techniques, then follow along with the aid of visuals and wandering instructors. As performers take the stage, they’ll teach attendees some of their favorite songs, from Hawaiian mele to jazz and everything in between. The list of musicians is growing daily! This unique opportunity to learn from some of the best musicians in Hawaii and make beautiful music is free and open to the public.
Participants can take advantage of free string changing for all 4-string ‘ukulele. In the market for a new ‘ukulele? Custom instruments made and donated by various ‘ukulele builders from Hawai‘i will be available for sale.
Calabash donations to aid relief efforts in Japan will be accepted throughout the day. Participants should bring their own lunch and water, along with a beach chair and of course, their ‘ukulele. If you have a favorite song, bring it along to share, too. This is a drug and alcohol-free event.
