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In Hawaii, a "Shaka" sign is a greeting of heartfelt aloha. Hearing the music of Chaka Khan sung by Hawaiian Soul artist Ginai fills you with that same ALOHA! But being able to project that soulful feeling comes from...
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Months ago, Alan Okuye and Mark Caldeira approached me to do the music of Fleetwood Mac. My initial thoughts were....how will I be received as the lead singer of this very famously Anglo-Saxon band? Stevie Nicks is a...
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My name still shows up in a Google search, no matter how hard the internet trolls (they hide under bridges and swipe at us when we drive by) try to suppress my true numbers. That is what will come to my rescue during...
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There is so much to do when getting the band ready for shows like the one I have coming up on Saturday. Homework, organizing, rehearsals, and lots of getting the word out. It is a lot to do and takes dedication. I...
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Since the late 70's when I ditched my small town of Waianae after graduating, I found myself in a whole new world of musical genres. All I ever got to listen to growing up was what played on the radio and what my...
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In 2018, I did a tribute to Prince at Blue Note Hawaii in Waikiki. The show sold well but not great, and not enough to impress the owner from NYC. Nothing I did impressed that guy. That's another story. Regardless, I...
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