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Topic: The 2007 Jerry Byrd Ho'olaulea in Waikiki |
Don Kona Woods
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Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 9 Jun 2007 6:07 pm |
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Many years ago Jerry Byrd started the Ho’olaulea, which is the Hawaiian word for celebration.
Jerry wanted to celebrate the Hawaiian steel guitar which meant so much to him and which he gave his life to.
He wanted to featuring various guest artists so that others could see just how versatile the steel guitar was and that there were many approaches to playing the instrument.
He would feature his students he had taught over the years. Alan Akaka was his first student. Others followed such as Casey Olsen, Paul Kim, Greg Sardinha, etc. Even Kaipo Kukahiko took about 8 lessons and wished he had more.
Here are some shots of the 2007 Ho’olaulea in Waikiki featuring Hawaiian steel guitar. Only wish that we could bring the wonderful sounds to you. But use your imagination.
The Ho’olaulea Jam Sessions have concluded the Ho'olaulea each year where some of the featured players jam together impromptu. We start and end there.
The Ho’olaulea Jam Session Extraordinaire – L to R – Jeff Au Hoy, Alan Akaka, Lion Kobayashi, Paul Kim, and L T Zinn
Jeff Au Hoy
A close up to observe hand and bar technique by Jeff
Alan Akaka in his best singing voice.
Lion Kobayashi with student Yoshi Kozaki
Williams Twins – Joanne on steel, Janis on guitar
LT Zinn, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame member.
Duke Ching
Paul Kim
The Ho'olaulea finale
Inside the Ala Wai Club House with Ho’olaulea audience enjoying Hawaiian steel.
A mauka view just outside the Ala Wai Club House
A remembrance of Jerry Byrd -
Aloha & I hope you enjoy! 
Don |
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Dan Sawyer
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Studio City, California, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 3:37 pm
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Thanks for those great photos! Wish i could have been there. It's fun to see so many steel players standing up.  |
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 5:27 pm
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Thanks, Dan.
It is somewhat difficult to guage the interest of SGF members in pictures. Pictures can say alot if people have some association with them. On the
other hand people sometimes are bored with your pictures.
I would like to have some opinions expressed about pictures both pros and cons.
I do have pictures now of the 2007 HSGA convention in Honolulu, but I do not know if I should post them.
Do we have any opinions out there?
Aloha,
Don |
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Duane Solley
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 6:13 pm Picutres
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| Don, "A picture is worth a thousand words" is a very old statement but it is as true today as ever. I would love to see the pictures and I would bet that many other would too. |
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Bill Creller
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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 7:34 pm
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Dan mentioned it was fun to see so many steel players standing. At the Moana and Halekalani hotels, it's required that the musicians stand. (sorry pedal players!) 
Nice pix Don |
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Dan Sawyer
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Studio City, California, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2007 10:18 pm
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| Bill Creller wrote: |
| At the Moana and Halekalani hotels, it's required that the musicians stand. |
Wow! Is that really true? Even for piano players and drummers? |
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Bill Creller
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Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 Jun 2007 10:53 am
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I, at least, have never heard of a piano player, or even a piano at those hotels, or drums either, unless the old Hawaiian type drums were used, like for the chants etc. I'm sure there are places that have both, where jazz etc is played.
I'm not an authority at all,it's just what I've been told by musicians there. |
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