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 Kapono's at Aloha Tower to close January 1
Henry Kapono Ka'aihue, co-founder of Kapono's at Aloha Tower Marketplace, has no plans to relaunch the music club at another site.
Kapono's last hurrah will be a New Year's Eve bash that will be filmed for a "Life @ Kapono's" DVD and "Henry Kapono Rocks Live @ Kapono's" DVD. The nightclub will shut down a few hours after the new year begins.
Kapono's, the waterfront restaurant and live music club at Aloha Tower co-founded by musician Henry Kapono Ka'aihue, will shut down on Jan. 1.
"We were willing to commit to five years lease, but everything would've had to be in line for us to do business the way we've learned (Kapono's) works now," said Henry Kapono Ka'aihue. "Our philosophy has always been win-win. "Closing was a very difficult decision."
Kapono's opened in June 2001, its large outdoor amphitheatre-style stage, ample seating and harborside location specifically designed by Ka'aihue to advertise the fact that "unlike most restaurants, music wouldn't be an afterthought here." It became a respected home for live local music. Traditional Hawaiian, contemporary Hawaiian, jazz, blues, rock, reggae, swing and pop acts all found gigs there.
Ka'aihue's day-to-day focus will shift toward his music and entertainment company Kapono Inc. and building up its recording, merchandising and talent management efforts. He's looking forward most to working on his own music and producing up-and-coming talent.
"I'm really excited about having time for my music again," Ka'aihue said. "I've kind of been doing it between the club work. I enjoy being in the studio (and) working with musicians in making and creating music."
Another nightclub may eventually become part of the plan. But Ka'aihue has no current plans to relaunch Kapono's at another location.
He will continue his popular Wednesday and Friday night performances until Kapono's closes. "Life goes on. The best is yet to come," he said. "Our saying now is, 'We came. We rocked. We had a good time.' "
A Great nightspot, will surely be missed! Good Luck Henry in your future endevors.
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