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hwnmusiclives
`Olu`olu
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 Posted - 09/27/2007 : 06:27:46 AM
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Tickets are still available for the Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest THIS FRIDAY, September 28th. Guest appearances by 2004 Falsetto Contest Winner Lawrence Pau, 2005 Falsetto Contest Winner Bill Wynne, and multiple Na Hoku Hanohano-award winning group Holunape. Plus the induction of Gabby Pahinui, Andy Cummings, and Kai Davis into the Hawaiian Falsetto Hall of Fame. Your hosts for the evening are Harry B. Soria and Karen Keawehawai`i.
Event details and ticket information below...
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Aloha Festivals Hawaiian Falsetto Contest on O'ahu
Friday, September 28, 2007 7:00pm
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Kaua`i & Maui Ballrooms
Celebrating our Hawaiian Falsetto heritage, amateur falsetto singers vie for a Hula Records recording contract and other prizes with a stunning display of talent and special guest stars, along with our honorees for the Falsetto Hall of Fame.
Local radio host Harry B. Soria, Jr. and Hawaiian songbird Karen Keawehawaii will emcee.
Headlining the event will be one of Hawai`i's most prolific bands, Holunape, winners of two prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in 2006 for "Group of the Year" and "Best Use of Hawaiian Language."
Hawai`i's legendary artists will be inducted into the Falsetto Hall of Fame.
The judges are Noelani Mahoe, Don "Flip" McDiarmid, Nalani Olds, Vicky Hollinger, Dennis Kamakahi, Puakea Nogelmeier and Gary Kahaho'omalu Kanada.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AT $25.00 PER TICKET ARE AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASE THROUGH OUR MERCHANDISE SITE.
Tickets will be available for pick up on September 28th beginning at 4:00 PM at the Sheraton Waikiki Maui and Kauai Ballroom desk.
Patrons requiring mailing of tickets will be charged an extra $5.00.
For information call 808-853-0555, email: info @ alohafestivals.com.
Sheraton Waikiki's two oceanfront dining locations will offer special discounts for Hawaiian Falsetto Contest ticket holders on the night of the contest.
Event guests can take advantage of a 20% discount on food (not applicable towards beverage) at the Sand Band or a specially priced dinner buffet at Ocean Terrace.
Simply present their event ticket to their server to take advantage of this exclusive offer.
Note: Reservations must be made in advance for Ocean Terrace by calling (808) 921-4600 or emailing TDRC.Waikiki @ starwoodhotels.com.
These discounts are only available for Hawaiian Falsetto Contest event attendees and cannot be combined with other offers.
For information about the contest or dining discounts at Sheraton Waikiki, visit htt;://www.sheraton-waikiki.com/falsetto.htm.
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hwnmusiclives
`Olu`olu
USA
580 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2007 : 10:45:06 AM
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Through the miracle of modern technology, here is a link to the interview that Harry B. Soria and I did this morning about falsetto singing and the falsetto contest:
http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/384/108/
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Join me for the history of Hawaiian music and its musicians at Ho`olohe Hou at www.hoolohehou.org. |
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Pupule
USA
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Posted - 09/27/2007 : 7:12:02 PM
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Hey, I know that guy on TV... he posts here.  Nice job, Bill! Thanks for sharing the link with all of us.
Since you had guitar in hand, I was waiting for you to sing. Finally got it at the very end. |
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Reid
Ha`aha`a
Andorra
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Posted - 09/28/2007 : 01:58:10 AM
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That was great Bill! Very smooth...both speaking and singing.
...Reid and Sarah |
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MahinaM
Lokahi
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2007 : 05:19:20 AM
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Aloha Bill!
Not only can you sing well, you also play some very nice guitar, brah! It was great to see you on the small screen and match the face with that great voice. Mahalo for sharing the link.
Have fun at the festival!
Maggie
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
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Posted - 09/28/2007 : 06:55:24 AM
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Amazing, Bill!
We all wish we were there to hear more!
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markwitz
`Olu`olu
USA
841 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2007 : 08:18:09 AM
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Aloha Bill,
Great to see your smiling face and to hear your voice. All the best to you my friend and safe travels. Norman |
"The music of the Hawaiians, the most fascinating in the world, is still in my ears and
haunts me sleeping and waking."
Mark Twain |
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