Tuesday 11/11/2008 Mainstage 7:30PM $23 adv / $26 day of show

LED KAAPANA and MIKE KAAWA KBCS 91.3 presents Led Kaapana

Guitarist/vocalist Led Kaapana has been a major force in Hawaiian music for over 30 years. He makes music the old-fashioned way: for the love of it. Learning to play music was like learning to walk in Kalapana, the village on Hawaii's Big Island where he grew up: "We didn't have electricity, not television, not even much radio. So we entertained ourselves."

Kaapana still plays mostly in the slack key style of old Hawaii. In slack key, the strings are loosened to create different tunings that produce a characteristic, lingering resonance.Through the 70's and 80's, Kaapana recorded 20 albums, first with the group Hui Ohana (which included his twin brother Ned and cousin Dennis Pavao) and then with I Kona. These albums remain milestones of the Hawaiian Renaissance that saw the rediscovery of traditional Hawaiian culture and music.

For more information, visit www.ledkaapana.com

Mike Kaawa

Genre: Hawaiian Mike Kaawa is Hawaii's finest 12-string guitar player and one of the best known and highly regarded musicians in Hawaii. Mike Kaawa describes his music as "Hawaiian with an attitude". Mike Kaawa’s music journey began at the early age of 10 when he and fellow baseball buddies, Greg Sardinha and BenVegas formed their very first band. The group performed steadily at their Palolo baseball team’s parties and events. The band lasted until Sardinha and Vegas decided they wanted to play rock ‘n roll music. Mike Kaawa being true to his Hawaiian roots, said farewell, and was replaced by then young Mackie Freary.

Since then, Mike Kaawa’s career has spanned nearly 4 decades participating in several prominent groups in Hawaiian music. He is an illuminating performer who has brightened some of Hawaii's most popular stages and has captivated audiences with his enchanting stage presence and vocal abilities. With strong instrumentation and distinct vocal expression straight from his heart, Mike Kaawa has created his own unique sound only few musicians have achieved.

For more information, visit http://www.tripledoor.com/event.aspx?eid=3659&venue=mainstage

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