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PuaLynn
Lokahi
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 Posted - 06/25/2009 : 10:43:27 AM
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| I've had wonderful times as Aku Bone, and I'm a red headed haole. That said, I always went with someone local. My first time was after an Auntie Genoa and family show at the Marriott. There was (and still may be) a group that hangs out there and then some move on to Aku Bone after. Now, of course, it's Auntie's Ohana doing the show. There was a wonderful mahu hula dancer with great outfits and lovely dance who was both dancing at Auntie's show and then hanging out at Aku Bone where there's a fun gender bent atmosphere. I have found in the past the people at the Ohana show to be very friendly and welcoming. You may find someone there who will invite you to head out to Aku Bone after. I have found that being humble, smiling a lot and showing how much you love the music helps people to open up to you and next thing you know, you're at a party or a club. |
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sm80808
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 10:53:28 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. :)
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.
I've been to Aku Bone and escaped unscathed. Come to think of it, it was a pretty good crowd down there and it isn't exactly in a bad part of town. Ala Moana to one side, super expensive apartments to another and Ward Center just in the other direction... not bad at all. So if I can, I think you will be fine.
I have never been to Pac Marina.
In a previous life I played music out quite a bit down Waianae side, I think the key is don't act stupid and people generally leave you alone. (That isn't directed to you Aunty... I know you never ack up.  ) That said, I don't spend a lot of time there anymore. It seems like the bigger issue down there is not so much about local vs. haole but batu addicts vs. normal folks. (Same thing in Wahiawa...)
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PearlCityBoy
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 10:59:52 AM
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Originally posted by PuaLynn
I've had wonderful times as Aku Bone . . . There was a wonderful mahu hula dancer with great outfits and lovely dance who was both dancing at Auntie's show and then hanging out at Aku Bone where there's a fun gender bent atmosphere.
Wanda, even more reason why you should bring da bolohead bruddahs along. Bruddah Jay might bump into some of his old "friends" from da past.  |
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ho`opulelehua
Aloha
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Posted - 06/25/2009 : 3:56:40 PM
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| This sounds like the perfect opportunity for the local boys to show the spirit of Aloha. When your favorite Aunty and Unko Paul are in town invite them to join you at Aku Bone. No worries about dress, boloheads or Pac Marina. It'll make for good talk story on TaroPatch. Post pictures too. |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
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Posted - 06/26/2009 : 6:19:32 PM
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Ask hwnmusiclives about Chiko's tavern. He did one gig there with Keao Costa and Hale Akaka. From the recording I heard, was good fun. He said it was Hoku Z's regular gig.
Definitely support the Aku Bone. It's a special place and it's a great era for Hawaiian music there. The guys of Holunape, Pili'oha and the others are the future greats of Waikiki and they're still young and energetic to watch and enjoy. On many nights, Led and his family are in the front chowing down on fried ahi and other yummy treats. And those young guys all play everything and interchange among their groups the sound is completely seamless.
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markwitz
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 06/26/2009 : 7:05:22 PM
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| On one of our trips we saw Jerry Santos, Hoku Z and Barry Kimokeo at Chai's. After their set was over we spent some time talking with them. Hoku made a point of telling us about Chiko's and inviting us to come the next Thursday night he played there. When we showed up, the place was packed with locals. We were definitely the only tourists in the place. Hoku saw us come in and recognized us. He made a point of coming over to us and helping us find seats. I will never forget his kindness and display of Aloha. |
"The music of the Hawaiians, the most fascinating in the world, is still in my ears and
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Hookani
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/26/2009 : 9:31:13 PM
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Uncle Jerry still plays at Hilton on Fri. nights at the Tapa Bar, so you could check him out as long as he's not playing some other gig and not at HHV.
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Haole
Aloha
Japan
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Posted - 07/05/2009 : 08:49:21 AM
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I was there couple times - fogat who played, had kine time.
Last time was after we watched Auntie Genoa at the Waikiki Mariott. Chicken skin when I recall that....
You'll enjoy it there, Auntie Wanda - they got ono pupu as well...
Da Haole
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"Ua Mau Ke Ea 'O Ka Aina I Ka Pono"
Kamehameha III, , King of Hawaii
"Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawai'ian people."
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hwnmusiclives
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 07/07/2009 : 07:45:42 AM
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Originally posted by hapakid
Ask hwnmusiclives about Chiko's tavern. He did one gig there with Keao Costa and Hale Akaka. From the recording I heard, was good fun. He said it was Hoku Z's regular gig.
Definitely support the Aku Bone. It's a special place and it's a great era for Hawaiian music there. The guys of Holunape, Pili'oha and the others are the future greats of Waikiki and they're still young and energetic to watch and enjoy.
Oh, don't get me wrong. Chiko's is good fun! I got that gig at the last minute when Keoni Souza got a call to work a shift with the airline that night. (Better money, yeah?) I was on vacation and over at the Marriott listening to Aunty Genoa when I got the call. The only instructions I got? "Bring your guitar and don't wear your Manuheali'i." So I wore a t-shirt I got at swap meet - dark blue with big white block letters that spelled out "HAOLE."
My post was not intended to incite a firestorm. I have no doubt that any Hawaiian music fan would enjoy the music at these joints. But establishments that cater to certain clientele don't usually hang a sign outside to that effect, and the bouncers don't usually screen you for ethnicity, toughness, or sexual preference. As Norm said, I think it is good to be invited - either by the musicians or by locals. It is a matter of safety and enjoyment for the tourist and an issue of not making locals uncomfortable in the places that - to date - were largely only frequented by locals.
To share what locals have told me about Aku Bone, I would be most welcome down there, but don't bring a rental car. That is fodder for a break-in or theft. And Pac Marina? I'll simply second what others have said about safety.
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
1918 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 09:42:42 AM
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| FYI -- Aku Bone is temporarily closed, while they renew their liquor license... |
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Hookani
Lokahi
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Posted - 07/30/2009 : 9:47:42 PM
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Heard that Aku Bone is now open again. Not sure if the music schedule is the same or not.
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 07/31/2009 : 3:22:23 PM
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| I've seen Holunape (Kekoa Kaluhiwa, da bass player went UDub up here in da upper-lef-hand corner, used to jam wit him) up here in Seattle, but nex time goin try fo see dem guys at Aku Bone. |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 08/02/2009 : 08:48:59 AM
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| Heard from an O`ahu friend yesterday that the performance schedule for Aku Bone still hasn't been set...might be good to call ahead to find out who is playing. |
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