 This week on Pakele Live! with Tony Solis we welcome 2010ʻs Nā Hōkū Hanohano Female Vocalist of the Year (and 2012ʻs nominee in that same category) Mailani!
Known for her collaborative efforts as a member of the hugely popular, Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning duo Keahiwai (who released five albums) and the rocking trio, MighTy J, Mailani’s self-titled debut solo album earned her Female Vocalist of the Year honors at the 2010 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. The album featured innovative yet respectful interpretations of Hawaiian standards, as well as several original compositions in both Hawaiian and English. Her blend of the contemporary and the traditional delighted aficionados of both genres.
Mailani continues to challenge herself musically. Her second solo album, ʻAina again includes a mix of contemporary songs and traditional Hawaiian pieces (including an original song co-written with Keola Donaghy). Those who love Hawaiian music are impressed with the way her obvious love of her homeland and respect for the generations that came before shine through brightly. ʻAina is nominated for five Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards in 2012 – the results will be announced Sunday!
Join host Tony Solis for Pakele Live! Thursday, May 24 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 on our new site at http://new.livestream.com/pakele (if you “join” Livestream – it’s free – you can sign up to be notified via email or text when we go live!)
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Doors open at 5:30. Validated valet parking is $3.) Guests may choose from the full nightly buffet ($34.95) or a family-style a la carte menu. Happy hour drink specials are also available:
Happy Hour Drink Specials 5:30-7:30pm
$4 Draft beers, House Wines & Pinnacle Vodka Specialties
$5 Specialty cocktails
Family Style Pupus 5:30-8:30pm
$6 Chili garlic edamame
$11 Willows house salad
$12 Honey garlic chicken wings or garlic fried rice
$13 Chicken katsu
$15 Dashi braised pork belly
$16 Pulehu boneless short ribs
Ahi poke (market price)
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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TONIGHT! (Thurs. 5/24) Mailani on Pakele Live!
Posted - 05/24/2012 : 08:07:54 AM
