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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
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 Posted - 05/08/2012 : 06:50:27 AM
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Ledward is on the mainland for his spring West Coast tour and I'll be opening his shows. Links and more details on my calendar page: http://www.kaleponi.com/calendar/
Ledward will be playing with Mike Ka`awa for the first round. If you haven't seen these guys together don't miss them.
Thursday, May 10, Harlow’s in Sacramento, CA
Saturday, May 12, St. Joseph’s Cultural Center, Grass Valley, CA
Monday, May 14, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Chico, CA
Tuesday, May 15, Don Quixote’s, Felton, CA
Thursday, May 17, Club Fox, Redwood City, CA
After that week Mike goes home and we have a short break, then Ledward and I head to Oregon for two shows.
Saturday, June 2, John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, Eugene, OR
Tuesday, June 5, The Alberta Rose Theater, Portland, OR
Mike returns from O`ahu for dates in Washington.
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Thursday, June 7, Seattle’s Triple Door, where Ledward and Mike recorded their magnificent Force of Nature live CD.
Friday, June 8, The Upstage Restaurant, Port Townsend, WA
If you're in the neighborhood of one of these shows I hope you'll check us out.
Fran
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 05/08/2012 : 07:23:36 AM
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And according to Mike's Facebook page, his new CD (Kuapaka`a) will have it's debut on this tour!!!!
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 05/08/2012 : 07:29:01 AM
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| Fran, are you saying you'll be here in Seattle for the Triple Door gigs? That would be fantastic! |
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Admin
Pupule
USA
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Posted - 05/08/2012 : 5:07:28 PM
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| Awesome Fran on hitting the road again. Congrats. |
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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
USA
1583 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2012 : 05:40:48 AM
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Originally posted by Auntie Maria
And according to Mike's Facebook page, his new CD (Kuapaka`a) will have it's debut on this tour!!!!
Ah, yes, we heard the first few tracks on the way home from the airport last night. Very much a modern sounding record, but with such a traditional feel - it sounds just like Mike! He sprinkled delightful bits of six and twelve string guitar in there, some killer uke picking, lots of new Hawaiian language original lyrics. I'm looking forward to hearing the rest.
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E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi
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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
USA
1583 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2012 : 05:42:16 AM
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Fran, are you saying you'll be here in Seattle for the Triple Door gigs? That would be fantastic!
Thanks, Greg, yep, I'll be opening the shows at the Triple Door. I'm really looking forward to visiting the NW, Lynn and I haven't made a trip up that way in too long.
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E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi
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neeej
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 05/09/2012 : 06:51:51 AM
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| Oh goody! Already got my ticket for the 7th :-) |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 05/09/2012 : 09:12:00 AM
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Assuming I don't take a new job that ties me up in the evenings, I'll be there for one or both shows as emcee; I'll be sure to play another track from your CD on our June 2 radio show.
I've heard one cut from Mike's new disc - Fran's assessment is right on the money, wow! |
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guitar yogi
Akahai
Kiribati
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Posted - 05/10/2012 : 2:48:00 PM
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I purchased tickets for the Eugene show a few weeks ago, I'm looking forward to the Led and Fran show- should be lots of fun. Fran, I also have two requests- "Twelfth Street Rag" for Led and "Maori Brown Eyes" for you! |
Edited by - guitar yogi on 05/12/2012 10:45:55 AM |
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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 05/12/2012 : 09:36:47 AM
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| Great news Fran. Wish you guys were all coming to So Cal. We haven't seen the guys in a couple of years. |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 05/13/2012 : 2:20:13 PM
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Hi Fran,
I will be decorating the stage at DQ's on May 15. That will be my 65th birthday!!!
Forgive me if I fall asleep during Led's set! Ha ha ha... Getting old.
No really, looking forward to the best birthday party ever.
Cheers! Julie |
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 05/14/2012 : 07:29:10 AM
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Originally posted by Julie H
Hi Fran,
I will be decorating the stage at DQ's on May 15. That will be my 65th birthday!!!
Forgive me if I fall asleep during Led's set! Ha ha ha... Getting old.
No really, looking forward to the best birthday party ever.
Cheers! Julie
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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
USA
1583 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2012 : 1:40:32 PM
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Originally posted by Admin
Awesome Fran on hitting the road again. Congrats.
Thanks, Andy. We're sure having one good time.
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Originally posted by neeej
Oh goody! Already got my ticket for the 7th :-)
Jean, you're such a pal. Thanks!
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Originally posted by Retro
Assuming I don't take a new job that ties me up in the evenings, I'll be there for one or both shows as emcee; I'll be sure to play another track from your CD on our June 2 radio show.
I've heard one cut from Mike's new disc - Fran's assessment is right on the money, wow!
Glad you enjoyed the track, I hope you'll be able to join us at the Triple Door.
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Originally posted by guitar yogi
I purchased tickets for the Eugene show a few weeks ago, I'm looking forward to the Led and Fran show- should be lots of fun. Fran, I also have two requests- "Twelfth Street Rag" for Led and "Maori Brown Eyes" for you!
Auwe, I think "12th Street Rag" is a problem. Ledward really needs backup who knows the song, and so far I don't have it down. Too bad Mike had to go home for some island gigs, he puts the wall of sound behind Ledward on this one. I probably shouldn't be telling you how incredible their version together is, should I?
But I'll make sure "Maori Brown Eyes" gets on the list.
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Originally posted by chunky monkey
Great news Fran. Wish you guys were all coming to So Cal. We haven't seen the guys in a couple of years.
Terry, I'm sure Sharon is trying to get something going down south.
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Originally posted by Julie H
Hi Fran,
I will be decorating the stage at DQ's on May 15. That will be my 65th birthday!!!
Forgive me if I fall asleep during Led's set! Ha ha ha... Getting old.
No really, looking forward to the best birthday party ever.
Cheers! Julie
Hey, Julie, we'll look forward to celebrating your BD with you.
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E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi
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Fran Guidry
Ha`aha`a
USA
1583 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2012 : 1:55:25 PM
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I finally found a few minutes and some solid wifi here in beautiful Chico, CA. We're between sound check and show, our first visit to the magnificent "Big Room" at the Sierra Nevada Brewery. The manager told us the show is sold out already, that's a bunch of people who are going to have a treat tonight.
We had a leisurely drive up from Lincoln, CA, where we spent the day at the Thunder Valley Casino instead of driving back to the Bay Area. The night before was the Grass Valley show at the historic St. Joseph's Cultural Center. Michael Keene, host of the Kani Ka Pila show on KVMR radio from Nevada City, was the MC, and the audience gave Ledward and Mike a standing ovation after their stunning 12th Street Rag/Sweet Georgia Brown closer.
Our first show was on Thursday in Sacramento at Harlow's, a club that seemed more like a rock venue but one that filled up with Hawaiian music fans from a wide area around Sacramento. It was another ful house with a loud and enthusiastic bunch of fans showing their appreciation for the dynamic performances of the "force of nature" guys.
Be sure to check Wanda's YouTube playlist http://www.taropatch.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10517 for the clips from George Kahumoku's Hawaiian Country show at Branson, MO. Ledward brought the Kalapana sound to the Ozarks along with others from the Napili Kai Slack Key Masters series.
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E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi
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FROPPE
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 05/14/2012 : 2:14:18 PM
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I've never had the privilege to see Fran perform live, but I did get to see Led & Mike at the Kona Brewing Co. a few years ago. The best way I can describe that evening would be to observe lightning being captured in a bottle. Their live CD had just come out, and they both autographed it. I've almost worn it out.
If any of y'all are undecided, do yourself a huge favor and catch that show!
Aloha,
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Allen M Cary
Lokahi
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2012 : 11:24:32 AM
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Got my tix for the Fox, Fran. See you there!
Aloha
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