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Topic: Steel on Oahu |
John Limbach
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Billings, Montana, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2016 12:00 pm |
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| Anyone know who's playing on Oahu this week? How about Kona from mid-Dec thru mid-Jan? |
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Mark Eaton
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Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 11 Dec 2016 12:40 pm
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Dot's Restaurant, Monday evening - Bobby Ingano Trio. I was there last month, big fun. Bobby is fantastic!
http://www.dotswahiawa.com/
Wahiawa Town is a ballpark 45 minute drive north of Honolulu. It's only 22 miles or so from Honolulu, but we're talking Oahu traffic.
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John Limbach
From:
Billings, Montana, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2016 8:04 am
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Thanks, Mark. Very timely tip as I got it Monday morning. Would love to see Bobby in person.
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Wally Pfeifer
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2016 9:29 am Music on Oahu
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 Aloha John,
You are in for a treat. Bobby is the "TOPS"
We wish we were going to be there, too.
When you see him,- tell him that "Pops" says Aloha.
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Mark Eaton
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Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 12 Dec 2016 9:43 am
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Bobby's 7 string Rick Frying Pan. He told me it had gone through a recent restoration by forumite Bill Creller in Michigan.
With Bobby's touch, it sounded great through the tiny Roland amp - which was amazing to me.
And for the actual meal, my wife and I both had the Sizzling Hamburger Steak - very good!
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John Limbach
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Billings, Montana, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2016 11:08 pm
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Yeah, I had the same thing. Loved Dot's. Like a typical 50's Montana diner. We were the only non- locals and from the time we walked in were treated like one of the family. Felt like we'd been adopted. Bobby is a great guy as well as a performer. Was happy to give me tips on getting the best tone out of my frypan. You are right, it's amazing how it sounds through that little Roland.
It's a real battle getting there from Waikiki through the rush hour traffic, but I can only say that you'll be glad you made the effort. A most enjoyable evening! |
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 12 Dec 2016 11:20 pm
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Check out the Halekulani House Without A Key on the beach at Waikiki as well as the International Market Place in the heart of Waikiki.
There is good Hawaiian music and hula dancing by the Duke Kahanamoku statue next to the Moana Hotel. Sometimes they have a steel guitar player. |
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David M Brown
From:
California, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2016 4:06 am
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| Don Kona Woods wrote: |
Check out the Halekulani House Without A Key on the beach at Waikiki
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I got to see Harold Haku'ole play steel last time I was there in the early 2000's. I'm glad they still have steel guitar music. |
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 14 Dec 2016 12:49 am
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Hi David,
I am glad that you got to hear Harold. Harold came to play the Hawaii Steel Guitar at the Halekulani as a result of Barney Isaac's unfortunate death. He was normally a back-up rhythm guitar player and singer. He also did a lot of arrangements for Hawaiian groups.
Many of the back-up musicians could also play excellent Hawaiian steel guitar.
Another great back up bass player and singer, Walter Mo'okini comes to mind. He had a great touch on the steel as well as a fine falsetto voice. I believe that Walter filled in and played the steel on occasions at the Halekulani. |
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David M Brown
From:
California, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2016 3:03 am
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| Don Kona Woods wrote: |
Hi David,
I am glad that you got to hear Harold. Harold came to play the Hawaii Steel Guitar at the Halekulani as a result of Barney Isaac's unfortunate death. He was normally a back-up rhythm guitar player and singer. He also did a lot of arrangements for Hawaiian groups.
Many of the back-up musicians could also play excellent Hawaiian steel guitar.
Another great back up bass player and singer, Walter Mo'okini comes to mind. He had a great touch on the steel as well as a fine falsetto voice. I believe that Walter filled in and played the steel on occasions at the Halekulani. |
Well, Harold certainly was a fine player! I think at the time they were alternating with Hiram and Casey Olsen.
My guess is a lot of guys played several instruments well. |
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