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lynn
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 Posted - 02/15/2012 : 5:46:00 PM
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 This week on Pakele Live! with Tony Solis we’re hosting the Hawai’i CD release party for slack key artist Patrick Landeza’s latest album, Kama'alua. Patrick’s special guest will be L.T. Smooth. (Bill Griffin and Chris Lau will support both LT and Patrick.)
An award-winning musician, composer, and producer, Patrick is considered a leading exponent of the Hawaiian slack key guitar style. Born and raised in Berkeley, California to Hawai`i-born parents (Danny Landeza, Jr. of O’ahu, and Frances Kawaipulou Kuakini O'Sullivan of Moloka'i), at age 34 he became the youngest recipient of the prestigious Kapalakiko Aloha Spirit award. His 2010 release, “Ku`u Honua Mele,” received the 2010 Hawaiʻi Music Award in the slack key category, and was nominated for a Nā Hōkū Hanohano award (Hawaiian music's equivalent to the Grammy) - the first release by a mainland artist to reach the final ballot. In January 2012 he performed at Carnegie Hall in Listen for Life's "Power of Eight" concert which promoted peace through music.
Patrick discovered slack key guitar at age 15 through the recordings of the legendary Raymond Kane, whom he quickly grew to idolize. He met Uncle Raymond when he performed in concert in Berkeley, and soon thereafter became his student – traveling frequently to Hawai'i for lessons. Patrick also learned from other slack key masters such as George Kuo, Dennis Kamakahi and the late Sonny Chillingworth, and soon began performing at events around the Bay Area under the wing of Saichi Kawahara, who generously shared the time and traditions.
By age 19 Patrick was playing solo, opening Bay Area concerts for Hawaiian artists such as Israel "Bruddah Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole, Cecilio & Kapono, Keali'i Reichel and HAPA. He also attended the many slack key performances sponsored by Dancing Cat Records in and around the area. He became known simply as “the kid” among the visiting slack key musicians, and found a seat at the jam sessions frequently held before, during and after concerts.
As Hawaiian music gathered momentum on the mainland throughout the 1990s, Patrick continued to play and began writing as well. In 1997, he composed "Mahealani" for Hawaiʻi's own Miss Universe 1997, Brook Mahealani Lee. The song was featured on her half-hour television special that aired before the 1998 Miss Universe Pageant. Later that year, Patrick released his first album, "Pu'unaue" ("to share"), in which he mixed original compositions with traditional Hawaiian music. Guests on the album included several friends from his days as The Kid: Martin Pahinui, George Kuo, Dennis Kamakahi, and Pekelo Cosma. He also established LandezaPresents to bring a variety of Hawai’i’s musicians to mainland markets.
In 2004 Patrick established the Institute of Hawaiian Music and Culture, which offered classes in Hawaiian language, culture, slack key and `ukulele. The music instructors included Cyril Pahinui, Dennis and David Kamakahi, Keoki Kahumoku, Herb Ohta, Jr. and Patrick himself. The classes were given in the Bay Area, Sacramento, Seattle and Los Angeles. Musicians who have studied with Patrick include Hawai’i island’s Chris Yeaton, who has toured with Keola Beamer and John Keawe; Fran Guidry, who tours with Ledward Kaapana; and Jim Kramer, who plays with Faith Ako.
In 2011, Patrick partnered with Dr. Pamela Lindell to form the non-profit Hoʻolupa Hawaiian Culture Foundation, whose purpose is to preserve, promote, and perpetuate Hawaiian culture through music and educational programs, activities, research, and publications. Also on the Hoʻolupa Board of Directors is Kawika Kahiapo, a multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and one of Hawaiʻiʻs most well-respected singer-songwriters and slack key guitarists.
Kama'alua is Patrick’s 5th solo album. Opening for him at his Pakele Live! CD release party is LT Smooth. A native of New Zealand, LT has lived on Hawaiʻi Island for over 10 years, and released his second album, “My Journey” in 2011. The album is filled with original and very personal songs, as well as his take on two classics.
Join host Tony Solis for Pakele Live! on Thursday, February 16 from 6:30-8:30pm HST at the Willows Restaurant (901 Hausten St., Honolulu). Those who are unable to attend can watch the live stream at www.pakelelive.com. (The show will also be edited for television and shown at a later date on OC16 TV and www.oc16.tv)
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Doors open at 5:30.) Guests may choose from the full nightly buffet ($34.95) or an a la carte menu created especially for Pakele Live! (and available only during the show), with prices ranging from $6 to $16. Drink specials are also available. Validated valet parking is available for $3.
Note: If you watch online, don’t forget to email the show at pakele @ lava.net and let us know you’re watching! Mention your name and where you’re located - city, state – or country, if outside the U.S.!
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Allen M Cary
Lokahi
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 02/27/2012 : 2:10:52 PM
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Ono Grinds in Sonoma, courtesy of Patrick, not to mention great music from J.T and Patrick. He mahalo nui loa, e Patrick!
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Allen M Cary
Lokahi
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 02/27/2012 : 2:12:03 PM
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Sorry LT! I fat fingered a typo there. Mahalo
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 02/27/2012 : 3:17:22 PM
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So after they were done in Sonoma, they drove all the way to Felton in the Santa Cruz mountains, and put on a very nice, nahenahe show. This is the first time I have seen LT Smooth since the Maui Slack Key Festival a few years ago, and I really enjoyed his gentle style and sense of humor. It was really obvious that he, Patrick, Chris Lau and Bill Griffin were having a good time. Just a lovely show.
Thanks, Patrick, for bringing them all the way down here after what must have been a hectic day.
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hwnslacker
Lokahi
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Patrick Landeza CD rel. party w/LT Smooth (Pakele)
