My professional music career began while I was living on
Maui. While my full time job was Sales Manager for Travel by Darlene, I
saw an ad in the Maui News for a Hawaiian musician with a tenor voice. I
decided to arrange an audition.
So I packed my guitar, auditioned one song - and became the newest member.
Our group eventually became the "Sound of Maui". We performed at the
Seahouse Restaurant at Napili Kai Beach Club. That lasted ten years...
At one point, due to a change with a member of our group, we found ourselves
in need of a new bass player. Douglas Tihada, the restaurant manager, taught me
the basics of playing the upright bass. Now - many years later, it is one of my
favorite instruments to play. During our time at Napili, we recorded some of
our Hawaiian music and it became very popular with the guests that enjoyed our
live performances.
Eventually, I left the "Sound of Maui" and
we returned to Lana`i. I continue both as a solo performer for Weddings, along
with being part of a trio "Kauna`oa" (Lana`i flower)..
The tranquility of Lana'i has given me
both the time and inspiration to record a solo album. To the right is a link
that will allow you to hear one track from the album. The song is entitled
Sanoe. It was written by the last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen
Lili`uokalani. It tells the story of two lovers in the royal court who had a
secret affair. "Sanoe" is the Hawaiian word meaning - the mist that
drifts over our mountains - and alludes to the man drifting in like the mist to
see his ipo (sweetheart). Enjoy!
A technical note: The track
from my album is in RealAudio format. You can download a RealAudio player from
their website by clicking here. |
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