Sunday, January 31, 2010
7:00pm Opening acts Elina/ Jerry Joseph
9:15pm Makana
Saint Rocke
142 South Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Tickets $10 advance
Click HERE for tickets
Call 310.372.0035 if you would like information on reserving a table
Guitars in the Classroom Presents…
MAKANA
You are invited to an intimate house concert performance by Hawaiian Slack Key guitar master, singer and songwriter MAKANA.
Tickets are $40 ($75 for couples) and are a tax-deductible donation. This event is a benefit for Guitars in the Classroom (GITC).
100% of the ticket sales go to fund GITC music programs for public schools in Cardiff, Encinitas and San Diego.
Seating is very limited and is first-come, first-served.
Please RSVP to
GITCevents@gmail.com
Specific directions will be provided to verified attendees.
Friday February 5th, 2010
Two shows, 7pm and 9pm
Encinitas, CA
The evening will include an inspiring music performance plus snacks, dessert, and tea/coffee, all in a beautiful setting.
About Guitars in the Classroom
Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization that inspires, trains and equips general classroom teachers and specialists to integrate music and music making across the academic curriculum through “song-based instruction” so students of all ages have the opportunity to learn through making music together in class, everyday. Our work prepares and supports educators to lead the way competently and confidently, employing music as a powerful tool for reaching all learners, teaching all subjects, and building character and community in their classrooms.
Makana’s all original slack key guitar record “Venus, and the Sky Turns to Clay” has been nominated in the SLACK KEY category of the Hawaii Music Awards!
To cast your vote:
1) click HERE or go to www.hawaiimusicawards.com/voting
2) enter your email address (1 vote per valid email address)
3) go to the SLACK KEY category
4) select the artist you wish to vote for, then click “SUBMIT”. Makana’s album is called “Venus, and the Sky Turns to Clay”
5) *Important* – you must click “Review and Submit Your Vote” on the right side of the page. The submit page will confirm your vote and ask you to enter a validation code. If you do not complete this process your vote will not be counted.
Mahalo for your support!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
8pm
Zion Garden
Saline
Saint-Barth
French West Indies
Tickets 10 EURO
Tickets can be purchased at the Tourism Office and at Zion Garden
Makana returns to Saint-Barth for a concert in Zion Garden, presented by the Association Saint-B’Art. This time Nathan Aweau & Lopaka Colon will be joining him for a great night of Hawaiian and contemporary music under the stars!
Monday, Feb 8th
Jake Shimabukuro & Makana
The Belly Up
143 S Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA, 92075
Doors at 7:00 PM
Makana opens the night at 8:00 – 8:45PM, followed by Jake
Tickets: $20.00 / $22.00 day of show
Buy Tickets HERE
A very special night of music by two string virtuosos from Hawai’i!
I received this wonderful message from one of my fans who works in Oncology, and wanted to share the good news:
Aloha, Makana,
And Happy New Year! Just a quick message to let you know that the beautiful music of “Venus…” is being listened to by some cancer patients while undergoing chemotherapy infusions to help them relax during their treatments, which, as you can imagine, can be full of anxiety and stress. I have given the CD to a couple of oncologists (cancer specialists) who liked it so much that they thought it might be therapeutic for patients, who often listen to music to help calm them and alleviate symptoms of cancer and chemotherapy. While this wasn’t my idea, merely a gift to some doctor friends who are also slack key guitar enthusiasts, I think it’s a great idea and plan to give more Venus CD’s to oncologists and chemotherapy infusion centers with the hope that it might help cancer patients get through a difficult time.
Aloha,
Paul.
Thanks Paul!
On December 8 2009 I was invited to perform at the White House during a holiday reception that included the President and First Lady, White House staff, and various diplomats. It was a great honor and rare opportunity to walk the halls and rooms of what really is a museum of American presidential history. Upon my arrival, I was escorted to Eleanor Roosevelt’s Situation Room, which doubled as a map archive room, adjoining the ovular Diplomatic Reception Room, where the Obamas were receiving a select few guests, mostly entertainers and their associates. I was assigned a marine, who shortly thereafter made the introduction between myself and the Obamas. My first word was “aloha”, and the President immediately responded with, “alright, a guy from Hawai’i!” He and Mrs. Obama displayed an immediate change in demeanor, toward a very “local, laidback, easy going” vibe. It was beautiful to be there with them in that moment, in a space beyond politics and policies, just to know that some essence of our Hawai’ian culture, some aloha spirit, has found its way into the seat at the bow of America. We exchanged a few pleasantries (I was sure to make it clear that I am originally from Pearl City), and then posed for a photograph (of which I am still awaiting its approval and post!). I threw a “shaka” and after a few snaps of the camera Barack looked over and noticed and said “let’s do one more!” And then he and Michelle both threw shakas. It was a classic moment, as if we three had all forgotten where we were.
The event was a casual cocktail party with around 800 guests. I performed in one of the wings of the White House, near a bar (which turned out to be the most popular spot). The crowd seemed to really enjoy the music, and picked up on the unique sounds and language of Hawai’ian Slack Key. I played for over 2 hours, sharing mostly Hawaiian music, with the occasional original composition as well as ballad of peace.
Here’s a letter I received from the Social Secretary of the White House following my performance there:
This came as a wonderful surprise, thanks to my friend Eric Petersen who called to tell me after getting the mag in the mail. I had no idea! My heartfelt gratitude to the journalist Matt Blackett, who is a huge supporter of both slack key as well as my music. This is a dream come true, to have a piece that talks a little about slack key in a mainstream, primarily rock guitar publication. I even got to mention Uncle Sonny and the other ki ho’alu masters! Here’s a scan of the article (click on the image to enlarge). You can get it on stands now.
Backstage at Biscuits & Blues in SF, Makana interviews with Matt Blackett of Guitar Player magazine, September 2009.