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wcerto
Ahonui
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 Posted - 04/23/2008 : 05:26:06 AM
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As some of you may be aware, I was excited last year about this time because Barry Kimokeo, that fantastic guitar player and falsetto singer extraordinaire was going to release an album. Well, I have been waiting (not so patiently). I contacted Barry and here is what he had to say. Of course, I also told him to sign up on Taro Patch and talk story with us, but he said he is scared cause he can only type about 4 wpm. I think he has Paul beat.
But anyhow. . .
Here is what he has to say:
About the recording project, we've had a dry spell for a number of months due to concerts and gigs and are now getting ready to finish up the last 30% of it. I've been very fortunate to be guided by the Makaha Sons and we have targeted a release date for the album sometime before the end of this year. So i'm keeping my fingers crossed! As it gets closer and closer to the release date I will be putting information for the album on Barrykimokeo.com (which is in dire need of updating ) and will send out info on our mailing list.
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Me ke aloha
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hwnmusiclives
`Olu`olu
USA
580 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2008 : 08:08:54 AM
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Originally posted by wcerto
About the recording project, we've had a dry spell for a number of months due to concerts and gigs and are now getting ready to finish up the last 30% of it. I've been very fortunate to be guided by the Makaha Sons and we have targeted a release date for the album sometime before the end of this year. So i'm keeping my fingers crossed! As it gets closer and closer to the release date I will be putting information for the album on Barrykimokeo.com (which is in dire need of updating ) and will send out info on our mailing list.
You would have to wake this kid up long enough to finish the damned CD! He sleeps in until about 3pm, wakes up long enough to eat and play a gig, and then goes back to bed.
He is the most humble human being I ever met. I love hanging out with this guy. He comes off the stage and says, "Did you hear all of those mistakes? I really should practice!" And you're thinking, "Mistakes? Where?"
He is eloquent and funny and deserves all of the fame that is awaiting him. Now all he has to do is get to it!
By the way, you should hear him rip through some Eric Johnson or avant-garde jazz. His influences are vast and various and despite his dedication to Hawaiian music, he is really wasting his talent. He truly has a gift.
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markwitz
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 10:13:17 AM
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| The first time I saw Barry was in a small club here in Santa Cruz with the Makaha Sons about 2 years ago. After he finished playing "Ghost Riders in The Sky", the whole audience erupted in a spontaneous standing ovation. Barry even seemed a little shocked at the audience's reaction and kind of blinked a couple of times and smiled a little sheepish grin like he was saying to himself "Did I do that". To this day, it has still been one of my most memorable concert experiences. I can't wait for his CD to come out. |
"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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