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hawnboy
Aloha
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 Posted - 05/15/2004 : 1:32:13 PM
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Just signed up last week, this is my first entry so kinda shy. I am originally from Oahu but spent the last twenty something years in the CA BayArea. Like many locals I didn't embrace Hawaiian music until moving here having been weaned on Classic Rock which I still love. It wasn't until the 70's after listening to Kalapana, Olomana and C&K that I started paying attention. From there I worked my way back to to traditional Hawaiian. I have been dabbling in slack-key and steel guitar off and on for a few years. Checking out this site and seeing how many dedicated players made me pick it up again! Reading many of the general comments have also been inspirational and motivating. Keep it up guys!
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2004 : 1:50:37 PM
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Another San Josean!
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2004 : 12:07:22 AM
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2004 : 10:17:58 AM
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Yes, welcome to another San Josean
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cmdrpiffle
`Olu`olu
USA
553 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2004 : 9:43:29 PM
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ALOHA!
Not San Jose, but 28 mins away!!! Santa Cruz.
It's where it's at.
Welcome to the realm
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2004 : 10:22:47 PM
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Aloha nui from Palo Alto,
Normally we Palo Altans don't associate with mere San Joseans,
but we will make exceptions for TaroPatchers. 
Of course the Los Altos Hillians, Athertonians, Woodsidedians,
and Portola Valleyans avoid association with mere Palo Altans.
Heh...heh...
Remember to join the next kanikapila when it occurs...
...keep a lookout here (TaroPatch) for such an event!!
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
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hawnboy
Aloha
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 05/23/2004 : 4:18:09 PM
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Mahalo for rolling out da welcome mat, particularly the BayArea local boys.
Yes Lawrence, I understand the superiority of our Palo Alto brethren. Perhaps
we can discuss this further at Gryphon? All kidding aside, looking forward to
meeting everyone in the near future. BTW, does anyone know of any steel
guitar instructors in the South Bay area? Got the books, just need a boost...
-rich
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 05/23/2004 : 6:43:12 PM
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Gary A
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 05/23/2004 : 8:00:08 PM
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Rich,
What kind of steel guitar instruction are you looking for (e.g. acoustic/electric, Hawaiian/country/bluegrass, tunings)? Brozman is a fantastic player and teacher. He occasionally has one day workshops at his place in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 05/23/2004 : 8:05:22 PM
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hawnboy
Aloha
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2004 : 01:52:23 AM
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| Thanks for the all the feedback. I have a Rickenbacker "frying pan" lap steel laying in the case and collecting dust. Looking for Hawaiian style, basic theory&fundamentals using G/C6 tunings. Not looking to play like Brozman or David Lindley, just trying to get off the ground.... |
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Admin
Pupule
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2004 : 12:51:10 AM
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Richard,
Have you checked out the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association website? At the site, also check for Jerry Byrd's instructional materials at http://www.hsga.org/learning/byrdcourse.html
The site appears to be compiling a database of teachers but it looks to have just started. Good luck! |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2004 : 01:00:06 AM
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Aloha Rich, if you believe that Santa Cruz is a mere 28 minutes from San Jose, better believe that Cmdr. Piffle Sir is a leadfoot. Or don't go during commute times. What'cha drivin' Piff?
Oh well, I guess I drive like a little old lady....
Keep an eye out on this site because there may be several kanilapilas in the works during summertime. I know I'll probably have one here in the beautiful redwoods in Boulder Creek. (Although mine are rather small.) (The redwoods, not the kanikapilas.)
 Julie
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hawnboy
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2004 : 11:49:52 AM
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Sounds like the Cmdr. is airborne as it takes me 2x as long getting "over the hill".
Santa Cruz is a great place and the redwoods are an ideal setting for kanikapila.
Julie, you must be located close to Bob Brozman and Henfling's Tavern....
Andy, mahalo for turning me on to the HSG website.
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cmdrpiffle
`Olu`olu
USA
553 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2004 : 4:33:21 PM
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Vehicle : The PCV (PiffleCommandVehicle)
TYPEII 1 EACH: 2002 Jeep Wrangler - Way cool yellow.
Actually, I get on 17 at Summit Rd. and I have to be
at work at 0600 am. I leave my house by 0530, and
all is well. Little traffic that early.
On a side note: I sat on my deck for about an hour last evening, picking out and learning Fran's 'Saimen Slack Key' from Soundclick.
Cool little song. For the first time in weeks, the friggin
pteradactyls (Stellars blue jays) shut up! They normally scream and
squawk at anything. Hell, I'd consider that a great review of his
song.
I work 12 hour days, and the hour or so I have to 'myself' seems
very important some days.
hawnboy: also consider the marriage of steel guitar with kihoalu..
the metal bodied resonator. I've been getting some pretty
good slack sounds out of a National Style O.
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2004 : 5:00:50 PM
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Piffle - My laptop still mocks me and IBM customer support servicing my laptop is a mockery.
Rich - if you get the Jerry Byrd instruction materials, let us know how it goes. I've heard good things indirectly but have never seen it myself. |
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