Joel Katz will do a talk called "A Music History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar" at the Wailuku Public Library on Thursday, June 29. Katz is a musician and instructor who knows a great deal about the Hawaiian steel guitar's history, which dates back to the late 1800s. And yes, he'll play the guitar, too. This program is sponsored by the Maui Friends of the Library and is suitable for … [Read more...] about A Music History of Hawaiian Steel Guitar with Joel Katz at Wailuku Public Library
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Holoholo Bookmobile Grand Opening at Queen Kaahumanu Center
The anxiously awaited grand opening of the Holoholo Bookmobile will happen at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center this Saturday, Sept. 10. Maui Friends of Library board member Richard Buckley will host the ceremony, Rev. Alapaki Terry will perform the blessing and Dorothy Tolliver and John Tryggestad will speak. There will also be live Hawaiian steel guitar music by Joel Katz and more … [Read more...] about Holoholo Bookmobile Grand Opening at Queen Kaahumanu Center
This Thursday, April 10: Maui Mahalo to US Senator Daniel Akaka
Maui will pay tribute to retired US Senator Daniel K. Akaka this Friday during Maui’s Mahalo to Senator Daniel Akaka. A champion of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar, Akaka passed his love for the instrument to his sons Kaniela–the Director of Cultural Affairs at The Mauna Lani–and Alan, the Director of Ke Kula Mele Hawaii School for Hawaiian Music. Kathy Collins will host the event, … [Read more...] about This Thursday, April 10: Maui Mahalo to US Senator Daniel Akaka
Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
The second annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival is taking music appreciation to a whole new level. The Free workshops, lectures, and performances, hosted at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel will surely draw beginning to seasoned guitar players from all around the island. It is tempting to spend Friday, April 23rd at a Ka'anapali beach, and then head up to the … [Read more...] about Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival