Ukulele Strum For the Iz Medley
My Ukulele students have been asking for this. It is a video of how to do the strum for the Iz medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow / Wonderful World. Email me if you want my chord chart. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YQknqJQbHM
First Friday July in Wailuku
I'll be playing my lap steel and some smooth Jazz. Lily will be displaying her "One of a Kind Cards"
I went to hear the Blue Note Big Band
I made my family go with me and they were glad they did. My son is into Slipknot and he was impressed. They are a 16 piece big band format from a college in Ca. They will be at the Hyatt until July 17th.
Sand on Hawaiian Steel Guitar
I'm Feeling like I have finally arrived by being able to play one of the challenging "required " Hawaiian Steel Guitar songs. The song is Sand and it's sure to put a smile on your face. I have a regular solo opportunity with one of the cruise ships while it is on Maui...
Over the Rainbow on Hawaiian Steel Guitar
I've been wanting to tackle this song on Lap steel for a while. The beautiful melody lends itself to this style. I've approached it with some contemporary smooth Jazz chords while keeping instrumentation simple. Here's a sampleRainbow Demo
Hukilau Song for Ukulele Beginners
Here's a lesson chart for you beginning ukulele players. This is from week two of my Summer VITEC class. The U of H Maui College has added another section of 20 students beginning in August. I'll be posting a video of strumming options for this. Enjoy.Hukilau-Uke
I played Steel Guitar at Gannon’s Red Bar
I played My Steel Guitar at Gannon's Yesterday. It was a Trio. We did some of my smooth Jazz tracks too. It's great to be getting this music out there.Akaka Falls
First Friday in Wailuku June 4
I will be at First Friday in Wailuku Tonight June 4. My Daughter Lily is selling her "One of a Kind Cards". I will provide music on Lap Steel and Guitar
Steel Guitar at Kea Lani Wedding
I played solo at a really nice wedding at the Kea Lani. I love doing weddings with my steel guitar. Kim at Envisions is an angel. The hot sun on my wooden lap steel is a drag to keep in tune. The C6 tuning has an A and a G which are very close together in pitch. They...
Steel Guitar at Kea Lani Wedding Tomorrow
I am looking forward to playing my Steel Guitar at a wedding at the Kea Lani tomorrow. I want to thank Envisions Entertainment for their support. I added another demo to my web page. It is AKAKA FALLS. The song is usually done in the Jerry Byrd style at medium tempo...