Hawaiian Style Band | The Lounge | July 27, 2024 - 6:00pm (Doors open 5:30pm)
Hawaiian Style Band | The Lounge | July 27, 2024 - 6:00pm (Doors open 5:30pm)
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Join us for the “Music Makers” Series, a showcase of musical talent curated by renowned artist Henry Kapono and acclaimed film and television producer Bryan Spicer, at The Lounge, an extraordinary new music venue nestled within Island Sound Studios!
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Pre-Show: 6:00 PM
Main Act: 6:30 PM
The HAWAIIAN STYLE BAND & HKF On the Rise Artist REBECCA JAMES
HAWAIIAN STYLE BAND
In the early '90s, Hawaiian Style Band, led by Bryan Kessler and Wade Cambern, redefined contemporary Hawaiian music. They are credited with launching a fresh musical perspective on local culture with original compositions about living Hawaiian style; island romance, talking story, 'ohana, and sovereignty. Kessler and Cambern are credited with writing & producing Hawaiian Style Band's first three albums and their interpretation of Hawaiian language songs reacquaints music fans with these important compositions and have resulted in multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards.
Recreating the magic, Robi joins Bryan and Wade in delivering this distinctive vocal harmony of Hawaiian Style Band in this exclusive and intimate show.
ABOUT THE HAWAIIAN STYLE BAND MUSICIANS
Robi Kahakalau, a multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner, including Female Vocalist, is one of Hawai'i's most recognized and distinctive voices that has her highly sought after as featured guest vocalist more often than any Hawaiian recording artist.
As a highly respected Producer and guitar player, Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner Bryan Kessler has developed and performed on multiple albums in Japan and Hawai'i. He was also a contributor to the album, “Slack Key Volume 2” which earned Hawai'i its first Grammy Award.
While immediately recognizable as Robi's duet partner in on of Hawai'i’s most beloved songs, "Love and Honesty," Wade Cambern is a multi-nominated and award winning Nā Hōkū Hanohano musician, composer and lyricist who has collaborated with many of Hawai'i's iconic musical figures, including Israel Kamakawiwo'ole with whom he and Bryan cowrote "Living In A Sovereign Land."
REBECCA JAMES (HKF On the Rise Artist)
Rebecca James is a Henry Kapono Foundation’s “On the Rise artist,” born and raised on the island of O‘ahu. Her musical journey began with singing in church choir and teaching herself guitar at 11. Influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Eva Cassidy, James Taylor, and Eva Cassidy, her style blends acoustic and jazzy tones comparable to Norah Jones and Jack Johnson. These influences became the foundation for her own musical tapestry, shaping the artist she is today. Rebecca's authentic musical journey mirrors her DIY approach, and captivates audiences as she continues to carve her niche in the music scene.
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Location
The Lounge at Island Sound, 96825