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wcerto
Ahonui
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 Posted - 06/22/2009 : 12:25:00 PM
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A friend told me about Aku Bone Lounge, corner Kona & Pensacola Sts. in Honolulu as being a wonderful place to experience good authentic Hawaiian music.
The line-up is: Mondays: Kupaoa, Tuesdays: Holunape, Wednesdays: Pili'oha, Thursdays: Ka Momi (this hui of falsetto singers are awesome).
I'm searching to see what I can find about Ka Momi, because I love falsetto singing, but I have not heard anything about them.
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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dr. cookie
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 06/22/2009 : 9:03:06 PM
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| The Aku Bone is a wonderful venue for excellent traditional music . . . plus GREAT food . . . all-in-all a winning combination! While close to Waikiki, it attracts a largely local crowd because it's just off the beaten path for tourists. You'll feel like you've discovered a secret place . . . enjoy! |
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Hookani
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/23/2009 : 08:43:48 AM
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Ka Momi is awesome. I know one of them, Ho'omanawanui Apo and if you like Na Palapalai, you'll like these guys. In fact Kehau and Keoni Souza often sit in with them Very entertaining bunch. Not only great music but frickin' funny too. If you can make it to Aku Bone on Thurs. then go for it. Only thing is that parking sucks. Just call for make sure they are playing that night, sometimes they don't play when band members are traveling. If things haven't changed, I believe they also play on Fri. and Sat. at the Pacific Marina Hotel near the airport.
Here's a not so good quality video of them at Aku Bone: http://www.bebo.com/FlashBox.jsp?FlashBoxId=7714831626&FlashViewType=Personal&MemberId=2603269548
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PearlCityBoy
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 06/23/2009 : 09:51:36 AM
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I haven't had a chance to see them live yet, but Pili'oha would be high on my list. I did meet lead guitarist Kamuela Kimokeo in person a couple of months ago when he was backing up Raiatea Helm at the San Francisco Bordon Biersch. Kamuela is an awesome guitarist, very good singer, and a nice guy to boot. Here's an entertaining clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NvAYsxjOxU .
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/23/2009 : 1:01:37 PM
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I have seen part of Pili`oha. We saw Kamuela filliing in for Barry Kimokeo at Jerry Santos' gig a couple of years ago at Chai's. And we got their CD. We saw part of Na Palapalai couple years ago right here in Cleveland at the Hula Workshop. One of the guys was filling in for one of the Ale`a guys. But I cannot remember who.
Good music coming around the bend. Cannot wait. Thanks guys for all the info. |
Me ke aloha
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hwnmusiclives
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 01:59:46 AM
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Originally posted by Hookani
Ka Momi is awesome. I know one of them, Ho'omanawanui Apo and if you like Na Palapalai, you'll like these guys. In fact Kehau and Keoni Souza often sit in with them Very entertaining bunch. Not only great music but frickin' funny too. If you can make it to Aku Bone on Thurs. then go for it. Only thing is that parking sucks. Just call for make sure they are playing that night, sometimes they don't play when band members are traveling. If things haven't changed, I believe they also play on Fri. and Sat. at the Pacific Marina Hotel near the airport.
Ka Momi (and they have gone by other names, such as 'Ala and the 'Iwa'iwa Patch) are 'Ala Malacas, Keli "Gobbles" Viernes, and Iwalani Ho'omanawanui Apo. If you enjoy the music of Akoni, then you will surely enjoy this group.
They do continue to play at the locations above on the days noted, but I am not certain I would have mentioned this. On the one hand, these are the places to hear old school Hawaiian music and to experience the carefree Hawaiian lifestyle of another era. On the other hand, I never mention these places to my friends or in my "travelogues" in the name of "keeping Hawaiian things Hawaiian." These are the few public places where Hawaiians are at their most uninhibited. I rarely see a tourist at either of these places (except for the occasional confused traveler who doesn't know what he's experiencing here but who merely stayed at the Pac Marina because it was cheap or because it was close to the airport). I like to think of these places as the Hawaiians' well-kept secrets - not the things you would find out about in a "Hawaii - Off The Beaten Path" guide. I fear that if there were a sudden onslaught of tourists at these places, the look, feel, sound, and atmosphere of these places would change over time, and eventually these places will not be much different than the Waikiki Marriott.
Despite that these musicians are my friends, I treat these places as if I am a tourist - because I am. So I only go there if the gig is explicitly mentioned to me by the locals and only if they personally invite me to accompany them. That's just my personal protocol.
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 03:40:22 AM
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So, Bill, are you saying we should stay away from there so as not to ruin it?
I wouldn't know about it if several local residents had not mentioned it to me as a place to experience good Hawaiian music, the "real" stuff.
But I sure would not like to be the ruination of something good. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 05:19:54 AM
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I was talking about Aku Bone. It does not seem to be in an area too far off the beaten path. I think we passed by it on the way to or from somewhere last visit. Even the lady at Na Mea Hawai`i/Native Books told us Aku Bone was swell place for music.
But if it is not the place for a hillbilly haole lady with skinny white legs to go, then I won't go. I do not wish to have an experience like we had with the tita kicking us out from the shelter house that had picnic benches. And that is why I neva go see the Iz bust in Waianae. Someone said haoles are definitely not welcome over there.
I would not want to feel like Han Solo & Chewbacca when they wen go the bar in the Star Wars movie. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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sirduke58
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 06:07:58 AM
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Ed is telling the truth about the Pacific Marina.No worry you get Da Bolohead bodyguards. If anything it's the riff raff that congregate overthere who will be in mortal danger |
Hoof Hearted?...Was it you Stu Pedaso? |
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PearlCityBoy
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 07:53:59 AM
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There are many places in Hawaii that even locals won't go to unless they know someone from that area. Keep in mind that Oahu now has over a million people living there (quadruple the population it had in the 1960s), and like any big "city" it has its good areas and bad areas. The "real" Hawaii is not as glamorous or filled with the aloha spirit as many tourists might imagine (or at least what the Hawaii Visitors Bureau would want them to imagine).
If I were visiting New York City, would I, on my own, venture down to Harlem in the evening, find street parking, and walk over to the Apollo Theatre to hear some great "authentic" music? As a tall, slender Pake, I would stick out like a sore thumb. Sometimes experiencing the "real" thing may not be prudent, especially if you don't look the part, unless of course you are accompanied by locals. No different in Hawaii as it is in NYC. Now that's reality.
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PearlCityBoy
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 08:19:08 AM
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If you go in to Waianae sporting stereotypical superior and condescending haole attitudes, then you and/or your vehicle might not be making it back out in very good shape.
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Unfortunately, even if you don't have a superior and condescending attitude, if you look the part, they will assume you do. In some places, the prejudice runs deep and the consequences are severe. Why take a chance? |
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sm80808
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 08:42:16 AM
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My sister told me that the gay bar (or whatever politically correct term you would like to use) Chiko's Tavern has good Hawaiian music on Thurs. nights. Just have to have your masculinity firmly in check when you go there I guess. :)
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Hookani
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 09:40:05 AM
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Chiko's Tavern has good Hawaiian music on Thurs. nights.
Hoku Zuttermeister plays there regularly.
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wcerto
Ahonui
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 10:12:10 AM
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Originally posted by sm80808
My sister told me that the gay bar (or whatever politically correct term you would like to use) Chiko's Tavern has good Hawaiian music on Thurs. nights. Just have to have your masculinity firmly in check when you go there I guess. :)
I don't even have any masculinity, I don't think. But someone once told me that some girl that was a boy sings and plays music at Aku Bone. I cannot remember his/her name, but the lady who told me about him said was very good music and a superb leo ki`eki`e.
But anyhow are you guys telling me not to go to Aku Bone? I never intended to go to that motel place.
I hope no one thinks I have a condescending attitude. Rather, I get one inferiority complex, poor girl from the hills of W. Va. don't belong on an airplane going to Hawai`i. That's for rich folks. People who go to Hawai`i don't have to worry about saving their money until they can afford to go -- rather they just go and don't give a dooly squat about saving the money, about meeting local folk and embracing the music and culture.
Please, please if yunz think I get the condescending attitude, tell me so I can stop. I am not high makamaka, never was, never will be.
I guess it is safer to go to the Marriott, the Elk's Club, Tiki's Lounge, etc. After all, that is why we stay in Waikiki, music all around there. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 10:31:04 AM
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Pac/Marina was where you rent one room for burn couple bulets. But thatʻs another story. You guys are cool to warn Wanda dem but no make da lady scared. You almos can go any place if you go with humility and give friendly vibes. Jus no ack like one wimp and no make trouble. No wear funnykine aloha wear too. But I think music lovers can go mos places. But if the locals going give static then mo betah not fo go. But hard fo tell until you get there. When I was getting serious about playing music had a coupla places like Royal Lanai where we got gigs. But the locals fought with each other. So the venues gave up on presenting Hawaiian music and we lost out because of over zealous fans. Me I can do with out fans like that.
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Hookani
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 10:38:55 AM
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If you go with a local then you should be o.k., even better if they know people there. Jus' no wear the shorts with black socks and loud aloha shirt :)
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But someone once told me that some girl that was a boy sings and plays music at Aku Bone. I cannot remember his/her name, but the lady who told me about him said was very good music and a superb leo ki`eki`e
That could describe any one of the performers on Thurs night or the crowd too for that matter. But they could be talking about Akoni cuz Akoni is no longer Akoni if I recall correctly. But if you got no problem with that, the music is choice.
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