Led Kaapana with Mike Ka’awa & Aurora Ka’awa, hula
A master of the slack key guitar, Led Kaapana has been one of Hawai‘i’s most influential musicians for four decades. His mastery of stringed instruments, exceptional picking style on slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, and extraordinary baritone to leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) vocal range, have made him a musical legend. A multiple award-winner, he was honored as an NEA National Heritage Fellow. Led is joined by longtime collaborator Mike Ka’awa, Hawai’i’s finest 12-string guitar player and one of its most highly regarded musicians. Known as “The Hawaiian Boy”, he describes his music as “Hawaiian with attitude”. Mike Ka’awa is the perfect match for Led. Since they began performing together in the early 2000s, they have crafted a remarkable musical rapport much like jazz musicians’ improvisations with each other. Mike’s hula dancer sister Aurora Ka’awa, a former Miss Hawai’i, completes the group. Tickets:$28 GA Advance$32 GA At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Mike Dawes
Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on one instrument. He is hailed as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarist with a repertoire spanning solo viral video hits alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward from The Moody Blues. Dawes was named “Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World” by Total Guitar Magazine / MusicRadar in both December 2017 and 2018 readers polls.Dawes’ recent solo album, ERA, spawned a viral hit with his arrangement of “One” by Metallica that has over 4 million YouTube views. His debut record, “What Just Happened?”, featured the fan favorite original, “Boogie Slam” and another viral hit with the Gotye song, “Somebody That I Use To Know” with almost 5 million YouTube views. Dawes is also featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases such as Spirits…Live, which debuted at #2 on the US Billboard Chart. Dawes also a strong reputation as a music educator, acting as a columnist for Guitar World and Acoustic Guitar as well as teaching multiple guitar workshops all over the world. In addition to touring North America and Europe with Justin Hayward, Dawes has also toured with fingerstyle guitarists such as Andy McKee and TommyEmmanuel. Dawes has also been a part of several ‘International Guitar Night’ tours.Tickets: $25 Advance$30 Day of ShowPresented by EmporiumMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
