REGULAR PERFORMANCES BY:
Typical Hawaiians
The Typical Hawaiians have been pumping out hits since their debut in the Hawaii music scene in 1996. Their debut album in 2000, received a Na Hoku Hanohano award for Reggae Album of the Year. With an expanding fan base from all over the world, they have went on tours to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Europe and all over the states.
Now the band is a lot different. With some new additions to the band, and influences, the Typical Hawaiians are spreading their music with traces of R&B, hip hop, reggaeton, blues and other genres. Their brand new single, “Honolulu City Life” will be featured on local station OC-16 and on the world stations of MTV and VH1, an accomplishment that not a lot of reggae musicians could put in their resume. This band is anything but Typical so make sure you check them out.
Typical Hawaiians Hits (Jams)
Crazy, You Light Up My Life, One Thing, You That I Want, Everytime
“You That I Want” – Typical Hawaiians
Typical Hawaiians. You That I Want. Keep It Together (album). Cinnamon Red. 2002.
Website: http://www.typicalhawaiians.com/
Kapena
Kapena is a legend in the Hawaii music business. Their journey started at “Brown Bags to Stardom” a state-wide high school amateur competition. As their reputation grew, they released their first album called, “Satisfaction Guaranteed.” Their second album, entitled “Kapena” got a huge public response and held the title for most requested album on KCCN radio for over ten months. This was the start of a legendary music career which created generations of fans, dozens of Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, and 15 albums.
After traveling the world, they have found themselves as one of the main acts at the Mai Tai Bar. Join Kapena and his family for a close-up, personal performance by this very successful band. They will make you move with songs like “Reggae Train”, “Never Gonna Give You Up”, and classics like “Red Red Wine” and Brother Noland’s “Coconut Girl.” They will give you a performance that you won’t forget.
Kapena Hits (Jams)
Never Gonna Give you Up, Reggae Train, Masese, Don’t Say Goodbye
“Never Gonna Give You Up” – Kapena
Kapena. Never Gonna Give You Up. Kapena And More (album). Kapena & KDE Records, Inc. 1995.
Website: http://www.kapena.com
Beach 5
The band Beach 5 is comprised of two very talented musicians, Christian Yrizarry and Sani Apuakehau. If Christian really looks familiar to you, it is because he is. He was a member of the popular island band Ho’onu’a who’s feel good island music swept the state of Hawaii a few years back. If Sani sounds familiar too it is because his single “Front Door” which was number one in KCCN’s top requested songs for months.
With a supporting band of amazing musicians, Beach 5 lays down some feel good island jams of today and yesterday. They play covers from Hawaiian music legends like the Ka’au Crater Boys, Steel Pulse and the hits they’ve had in the past. They are now playing live four to six nights a week and the Mai Tai Bar is one stop to see them in action.
Beach 5 Hits (Jams)
The Way She Moves, Front Door
Ho'onu'a Hits (Jams)
Blue Light, When I think about You, Passion Love
“The Way She Moves” – Beach 5
Beach 5. The Way She Moves. Beach 5 (album). Lemon Road. 2007.
Website: www.myspace.com/beach5music
Kawao
If you want an island reggae band that will appeal to audiences around the world, Kawao is your best bet. They aren’t like other reggae bands. They wear suits to perform and have a smooth, energetic reputation that will get you on your feet at the Mai Tai Bar. Their reggae, pop, R&B, island sound will capture you and make you want more.
They came onto the Hawaii music scene in 2005 with their first album called, “One of Those Days.” Fast forward to 2011, they have just released their fourth album called “Determined” which shows the band’s versatility with hints of pop and R&B to the island reggae music. They really do put on a show and it is always packed when they perform so make sure you check them out.
Kawao Hits (Jams)
One heart one sound, Girl Let me Know, Push comes to Shove
“Girl Let Me Know” – Kawao
Kawao. Girl Let Me Know. The Secret’s Out (album). Jus-us Kawao Records. October 3rd, 2006.
Website: http://www.kawaomusic.com
Other Bands: Local Uprising, One Drop, Conscious Roots, Guidance and many more
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