Author: Blaine Fergerstrom

2010 GPWK Lineup, So Far…

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The 2010 Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila is really shaping up! Here is the line up so far:

  • Maka‘ala
  • Bernard Kalua
  • Barry Kimokeo
  • Alika Odom
  • Halau Mele O Hawai‘i O Pahinui
  • Doug Fitch
  • Kapa‘ala
  • Palanai Vaughan and the King’s Own
  • Kanakapila
  • Ben Kaili
  • Victor Chock
  • J.J. Ahuna
  • Dwight Tokamoto
  • Makana
  • Hi‘ikua
  • Kamuela Kimokeo
  • Kaleua Krug
  • Jerry Santos
  • Blake Leoiki-Haili
  • Jessie Kalima Ohana
  • Nikki Hines & Friends
  • Alan Akaka
  • Gary Aiko
  • Momi Sherrie
  • Nobriga Ohana
  • Danny Carvalho
  • Jeff Peterson
  • George Kuo
  • Aaron mahi
  • Kalani Cockett
  • Dennis Kamakahi
  • Greg Sardinha & Kailua Bay Buddies
  • Darrell Aquino
  • Mark Caldeira
  • Clayton Apilando
  • Kealoha Kalima Ohana
  • Hawaiiloa
  • Edddie Palama
  • Herb Lee
  • Bobby Kahihikolo
  • David Kaiapu
  • Joe Berinobis
  • Lance Takamiya
  • Hilo One
  • Russell Mauga
  • Likeke Teanio
  • Aaron Agres
  • Pahinui Hawaiian Band
  • Kunia Galdeira
  • Sonny Lim
  • Cyril Pahinui
  • Bla Pahinui
  • and more!
Very nice quality polo shirts are now available online, here in our store!

Slide Show Test

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Ka Wai Ola: Pahinui Kanikapila returns

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Emily “Ma” and Gabby “Pops” Pahinui in their Waimānalo kitchen in the late 1970s, likely preparing a pot of her famous pipi stew. [Click the image for larger view] – Photo: By Rick Peterson, www.rickpeterson.com, used with permission

http://www.oha.org/kwo/2008/07/story01.php

MidWeek: Kanikapila To Pay Tribute To Gabby In Waimanalo

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Jul. 30, 2008 – A free concert of Hawaiian music will bring nahenahe sounds to Waimanalo Beach Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 in a Gabby Pahinui Kanikapila – a tribute to the revered musician known for his slack key and steel guitar playing.
He often was heard at similar jam sessions at his Waimanalo home. In keeping with that spirit, the August concert will have plenty of entertainment.
Headliners include James “Bla” Pahinui and Hukipau, Martin Pahinui with George Kuo and Aaron Mahi, and Cyril Pahinui with the new Pahinui Hawaiian Band. Many others are expected to perform such as Jerry Santos, Robi Kahakalau, Palani Vaughn, Makaha Sons, Sonny Lim, Melveen Leed, Kuuipo Kamakahi, Pali, Owana Salazar, Bill Kaiwa, Nina Kealiiwahamana, Makana, Kenneth Makuakane and Pandanus Club.
“There will be tents and tables set up for the kupuna, and others should bring their own chairs and a beach umbrella for shade,” said Michael Hikalea, who is coordinating the concert with the Pahinui ohana, supported by a $5,000 city grant. Hikalea is chairman of the Hui Malama I Ke Kai Foundation.
“This event benefits all 20 or so community organizations that are having booths with educational outreach,” added Hikalea, noting that food, soft drinks and crafts also are planned. Among the exhibitors are the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Habitat for Humanity and Hui Malama I Ke Kai.
Among his many achievements, Pahinui was an original member of Eddie Kamae’s Sons of Hawaii group. “Gabby had an original way about him,” Kamae recalled. “He had a sense of humor, and he liked to stir things up.”
Pahinui passed away in 1980 at the age of 59. He worked for 14 years for the city, which also named the Waimanalo Beach Park pavilion after him. After he died, local music sessions were held a few times to celebrate his life, eventually becoming the Kiho’alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival at larger venues.
For booth information, call 722-8575, e-mail haunani1@mac.com or log onto http://www.cyrilpahinui.com.
http://www.midweek.com/content/zones/windward_news_article/kanikapila_to_pay_tribute_to_gabby_in_waimanalo/