Slack Key Guitar Music to Establish Home On Maui
(Enjoy Weekly Concerts at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua) |
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LAHAINA, MAUI--Storytelling with music, loosening up the routine in
life and looking at it in a new way - these are descriptions of that
uniquely Hawaiian musical art form, slack key guitar. Now, Maui
visitors and residents are going to have a regular opportunity to hear
many of Hawaii’s most notable musicians with the “Masters of Hawaiian
Slack Key Guitar Concert Series.” Beginning Tuesday, October 14, and
continuing every Tuesday, the concerts will take place in the
intimate, 125-seat amphitheater at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. There
will be two shows, at 6:00 pm and again at 8:30 pm, each week.
Hosted by the “Hawaiian Renaissance Man” George Kahumoku, Jr., each
weekly show will feature a guest artist, one of the “masters” of
Hawaiian music. While the focus is on ki ho`alu (slack key) music, the
concerts will also showcase ‘ukulele, steel guitar, and leo ki`eki`e
(falsetto) musical artists. October’s line-up begins with the
legendary talent of Cyril Pahinui on the 14th. World-renowned
recording artist Ledward Kaapana will follow on October 21, and on
October 28 Hawaii’s prolific singer-songwriter Dennis Kamakahi will
perform.
“We go on tour and perform for audiences of thousands in Seattle,
Chicago or New York City. But you come to Hawai`i, and it’s hard to
find our music. Folks need a place where they can find this
traditional Hawaiian music anytime. We think of our new venture as ka
home a ki ho`alu (the home of slack key music),” said Kahumoku.
The concert series is produced by Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Productions, based in Lahaina. Partners Paul Konwiser and Wayne Wong
came up with the idea, along with George Kahumoku, as a way to
preserve slack key music and provide a place for traditional Hawaiian
musicians to play regularly in their home state.
Wong is native of Hawai`i, and is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools.
“More than just music concerts, we try to present to visitors and
kama`aina alike, a look at Hawaiian family culture, humor and
story-telling.” Konwiser added, “I think it is going to be a great
opportunity for people to understand these musicians - what’s behind
their work and their passion. Not just the music, but the ‘talk story’
and George’s rapport with other performers will make this program
irresistible.”
Beverages
will be available at a cash bar before each performance and during
intermission.
For tickets and reservations, call 808-669-3858.
For
more information, please call Paul Konwiser at 808-280-7143,
or visit
the website: www.slackkey.com.
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About Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Productions, Inc
Founded for the love of the music and grounded in Aloha, Hawaiian
Slack Key Guitar Productions, Inc is dedicated to perpetuating and
preserving traditional Hawaiian music, especially the unique Hawaiian
acoustic guitar art form known as “Ki-ho’alu” (Hawaiian Slack Key).
HSKGP develops programs, events and concert series that create a
deeper awareness and understanding of this authentic Hawaiian cultural
art form. Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Productions is located in West
Maui. The company is incorporated in the state of Hawaii.
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