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lynn
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 Posted - 07/14/2010 : 7:10:45 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, Ku’u Honua Mele (My Music World). Patrick’s special guests will be Herb Ohta, Jr., Jeff Au Hoy, Dennis Kamakahi, L.T. Smooth, and Chris Lau.
Patrick’s parents, Danny Landeza, Jr. of O'ahu, and Frances Kawaipulou Kuakini O'Sullivan of Moloka'i, moved to Berkeley, California over 40 years ago. Like most immigrants the world over, they tried to keep close ties to what is poetically called "ku'u one hanau," or "the beloved sands of my birth," including traditional Hawaiian music.
At age 15 Patrick was introduced to slack key guitar through the recordings of the legendary Raymond Kane. Patrick quickly grew to idolize Uncle Raymond, and was able to meet him when he came to Berkeley to perform in concert. Uncle Raymond agreed to take Patrick on as his student, and Patrick travelled to Hawai'i for lessons as often as possible. He also picked up pointers from other slack key masters such as George Kuo, Dennis Kamakahi and the late Sonny Chillingworth. He 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.
Throughout the 1990s, as Hawaiian music gathered momentum on the mainland, Patrick kept playing and started writing songs. In 1997, he composed "Mahealani" for Hawaii'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 set up LandezaPresents to bring slack key and introduce a variety of Hawai’i’s musicians to different 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, J. 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 addition to an instructional slack key guitar DVD, Patrick has released three solo albums. Ku’u Honua Mele is his 4th, and like the others, it’s a blend of original compositions and slack key classics that honor his teachers and inspirations. It is available for purchase at the CD release party, or at http://www.mkaloha.com/product.sc?productId=368&categoryId=11
Join host Tony Solis at Pakele Live! on Thursday, July 15 from 6-8 p.m. HST in the Pakele Lounge at the Ala Moana Hotel (410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu). There is no cover or minimum, although your purchase of two drinks or soft drinks helps ensure the continuation of the Pakele Live! concert series. All ages are welcome, and free parking is available next door at Ala Moana Shopping Center.
You may also watch the show live online at: http://www.pakelelive.com/
(If you watch online, please 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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Tihanai
Aloha
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 7:30:38 PM
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Aloha Lynn, so excited for Patrick! We will all be watching online!
you lucky girl you! |
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cubiclemedia
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 7:39:05 PM
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| I am so happy and proud for Patrick and his new CD. He has put all of his love of his family and friends and his love of Hawaiian music into this wonderful CD. Knock'm dead Patrick and cannot wait til your shows in the bay area. You can count on us being there. Also much mahalo to Pakele Live with Tony Solis for having you showcase your wonderful talents. |
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PearlCityBoy
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 7:43:35 PM
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Howzit Patrick,
We'll be cheering you on from the Bay Area. Wish I could be there in person but mahalo to Pakele Live for streaming it. Geev'um brah!
Aloha,
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 01:29:27 AM
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| You know Auntie will be taking a nap today so I can stay up late to watch Patrick. Not only is Patrick an amazing musician, he is a man of true aloha. Auntie lahvs heem. We'll give you our aloha in person soon enough, Patrick. Get ready for hugs. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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salmonella
Lokahi
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 05:17:44 AM
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Will be watching start to finish online.
Geev'm some.
Oh, and Patrick, take an extra hanky on stage in case someone (name witheld) needs to blow his nose and doesn't have one...
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hwnslacker
Lokahi
USA
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hwnslacker
Lokahi
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Tihanai
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 6:28:50 PM
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| www.pakelelive.com! Tune in now! Have a refreshing beverage and enjoy the show! :) Aloha!!!!! |
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Patrick Landeza CD rel party Pakele Live 7/15
