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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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 Posted - 05/25/2008 : 06:59:41 AM
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Originally posted by Reid
Al, that `ukulele is gorgeous - is that ebony binding on koa?
I'll let Al handle that question, but the picture doesn't do justice to the head stock - it's got a beautiful wooden inlay of the Hawaiian flag.
The "Joe" in the last photo is Joe Vinikow - not part of the Hawaiian music scene around here, but one incredible musician, songwriter, guitarist and teacher - a regular at the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop each year. "Art" (the fiddler) is and old pal of Kory's, and just came by to join us - and he fit right in. I believe the leg-slapping dancer's name is Roger; he was good fun.
Today's my big day of performances, with one change from my earlier posting: due to the passing of Bill Nahalea's father, both he (napuasweet on TP) and wife Gloria - who is our kumu hula and band leader - had to fly back to O`ahu. So instead of kicking back on bass for the hula show today, I've stepped up to lead the halau band, playing uke and singing most of the songs (and dancing one number, too). Since Bill & Gloria are half the band, Noeau, Falsetto2002 & Slipry1 all answered my panicked plea to help out with singing & playing (Thumbstruck woulda played, too, but he has a buttonbox panel at the same time). Gonna be a nerve-wrackingly good time! |
Edited by - Retro on 05/26/2008 6:36:27 PM |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2008 : 6:37:02 PM
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It was a great day at folklife today. I met so many TPers- Momi, Retro, Noeau, Thumbstruck, Slipry1, Likeke, Falsetto2002, Mark, Maggie, Buck, Iwalani, Puna and many others I have forgotten.
I walked into Mark Nelson's class and we jammed there. The Hawaiian music was everywhere. I followed Thumbstruck, Noeau and slipry1 backstage and snuck onstage with them. I'm the guy in back with the s-eating grin on my face and the guitar that wasn't plugged in. wheeha!
A great time.
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Momi
Lokahi
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Posted - 05/25/2008 : 10:39:37 PM
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Day Chree:
Three of Da Oddah Guyz put on their superhero capes and saved the day to provide live music for Gregg's halau. L to R: Pat Brougham, the halau's usual guitarist; Al; Gregg (about to dance `Ulupalakua so the other dancers could change costumes); Gary; Jack.
Da Oddah Guyz with a wonderful surprise ringer. L to R: Gregg, Jesse "Hapakid" Tinsley, Mike Bristow, Al (why does Al have all these cool instruments?), Gary, Kory, and the top of Jack's head.
Seattle `Ukulele Players' Association.
Because of scheduling, I didn't get to see performances by Sweet Aloha from Eugene or Mark Nelson. But happily, we got to see them afterward.
Not much Hawaiian or `ukulele-themed stuff on the official schedule tomorrow, so I can't promise any pictures. But I hear Kory will be jamming there tomorrow (as if that's news!).
Reid, you and Sarah must just come next year. Really. |
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 05/25/2008 : 10:50:36 PM
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| The uke is silver oak with ebony and something like a herring bone binding, ebony bridge and rosewood fret board. The headstock is comprised of several types of wood of differing colors to artistically depict the flag of the Hawaiian nation.the uke is an 8 string tenor made by the late Les Reitfors of Kailua O'ahu. I have a few instruments and this is one of the best sounding ones I have.I also have a 00018 type guitar without slot head which is koa and spruce with ebony bridge and finger board and gold tuners which also sounds great. Les trained at C.F.Martin and learned to make instruments there. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
Edited by - noeau on 05/26/2008 4:58:18 PM |
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hapuna
Lokahi
USA
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2168 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2008 : 08:05:43 AM
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| I'm heading down for day 4, just catching up. Us guys get only good fun! Eh, Momi, nice da pitchas! |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2008 : 09:18:20 AM
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Originally posted by hapuna
Momi, where are the pics of Retro gunning the folks down outside on da lawn????
You guys get kinda wild there at Folklife eh?????
For those that missed it here is a link
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/364609_shooting26.html?source=mypi
Big, free public event in a major American city, all kinds of people are welcomed there, and sometimes a less-than-savory element shows up. NOT a typical representation of the Folklife experience at all (I've been going since 1985). |
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Momi
Lokahi
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Posted - 05/26/2008 : 09:28:12 AM
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Russ, Mahina M (Maggie from Sweet Aloha) and I were a few hundred yards from the shooting when it happened. We didn't know anything was amiss until medics with a gurney ran down the vendor's aisle, yelling for people to get out of the way. I was, of course, sad for the folks who got shot, but never felt unsafe there, and latest reports say their injuries were not life-threatening. If you read the article, you'll see that police were there in a matter of seconds, medics there in a matter of minutes, they apprehended the shooter, and things were back to "normal" in less than an hour. I feel safer at Folklife (even after dark) than I do downtown on an average business day (and I work downtown).
We are heading out in a matter of minutes for Day Four. More reports later. |
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hapuna
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 05/26/2008 : 12:35:02 PM
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I agree it was a complete fluke. I'm not even sure the shooter was at fault as I've heard some weird stuff regarding the guy that was scuffling with him. I can't seem to find out who the other person was.
Anyway Folklife is very safe and I just wanted to make sure folks heard about the ruckus. But again why no pitchas! |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2008 : 4:14:55 PM
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Folklife is a very eclectic crowd. Lots of dreadlocks and hemp clothes, but also Indians, Arabs, Eastern Europeans and Africans doing music and dance. There were lots of fiddlers/guitarists/mandos/banjos doing oldtime, bluegrass and medieval stuff. There was even the fragrance of pakalolo in the air to tie it all together.
Whew.
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Baritone
Lokahi
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2008 : 4:24:51 PM
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Eh, Momi! Thanks for your picchures. You concentrated on the important events, that's whay I no mind you climbing all over the place in da dark . BUT, you so focused on the good stuffs why even bodda waste camera space on shootings, boobs hanging out in the open, exposed da-kine mea, etc. Get nuff photojournalists doing dis kine stuffs. Thanks, Eh, for no shoot the shooting.
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2168 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2008 : 4:54:21 PM
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| My bro asks me why I go to Folklife when get choke crowds. I told him that I know where to go, hang out an' talk story, visit, jam and eat. The crowds are there, but avoidance is easy with experience. Folklife is where I met Herb, aka "Baritone", and a bunch of other great folks. What a surprise to see Hapakid there! |
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2008 : 5:08:38 PM
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Yeah the NRA will ignore this one. The guy was licensed to carry and I wonder why anyone would bring a gun to a peaceful festival in the first place. The couple that got shot were not involved with the scuffle. Two men struggling for who the heck knows what and the "legal" gun toter pulls his weapon and it goes off in a direction where a young couple with their puppy are peacefully enjoying the day. So I ask what good are guns anyway. Ever notice that the NRA says it is for self defense. If that is so effective then I ask since gangsters all carry how come the person being shot at never gets to shoot back since they are too busy dying ,I guess, from the equivalent of a false crack from a gun. Carrying don't protect much does it? It sure as hell does not prevent gun fights in the first place. So this kind of thing invalidates carry laws in my opinion.
The brighter side was the surprise appearance of Hapakid and the venues we played in. Real theaters with union stage hands and sound crew. Lights and stuff lucky I was wearing one hat oddah wise I stay go blind and no can see my friends in the audience. It was so much fun t do that. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
Edited by - noeau on 05/26/2008 5:13:09 PM |
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guitarded
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 05/26/2008 : 5:35:00 PM
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Originally posted by thumbstruck
My bro asks me why I go to Folklife when get choke crowds. I told him that I know where to go, hang out an' talk story, visit, jam and eat. The crowds are there, but avoidance is easy with experience. Folklife is where I met Herb, aka "Baritone", and a bunch of other great folks. What a surprise to see Hapakid there!
Dat Hapakid, he's everywhere, he's everywhere!! 
Eh, but fo da malihini's like me as far as Seattle goes, where does one park one's kawila close enough during Folklife dat you going be able to lug one's instruments over to where da action is without going into cardiac arrest? |
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2008 : 5:41:32 PM
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| You be surprised we parked in a structure right off of Mercer across the street from Seattle Center. One day asgeneral publc and the next as performer in reserved parking still had room for us guys. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
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