This week’s guest on Pakele Live! with Tony Solis is Gordon Freitas. A singer-songwriter/musician, multiple Hawai‘i Music Award winner and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominee, Gordon weaves the lyrics he writes about life in Hawai’i into songs that tell instantly-recognizable stories to those who live here, and that paint illustrative portraits of life in these islands for those who don’t. In his words, "I wrote these songs so folks who came to the islands could learn a little bit about our local people and the events and things that touch our lives."
In addition to his songwriting skills, he plays steel and acoustic guitar, ‘ukulele, harmonica, mandolin, dobro… His music helps perpetuate the Aloha spirit and reflects his love for his island home, its culture, and its people. The chorus from his 1997 hit song ‘Āina is instantly recognizable to many in Hawai’i nei and beyond: “ ‘Āina, ‘āina, ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono ‘āina.”
Join Tony Solis for Pakele Live! on Thursday, August 12 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. (Note: Pakele Lounge has once again stopped serving food.) 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/
(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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Gordon Freitas - Pakele Live, 8/12, 6-8 pm
Posted - 08/11/2010 : 10:34:47 PM
