Kimmie Rhodes – WALLS FALL DOWN

Al Warden – The VOICES CAME FROM BOSTON

The Voices Came From Boston is a brand new cowboy CD from Al Warden of the Bar Lazy W in Eastern Ontario. This collection of seven original songs is Al Warden’s first CD. All the songs are well crafted stories from the pen of Story Teller and Singer Al Warden. The songs all have a true cowboy feeling as well as some salt water reflecting Al’s “Maritime Period.

Kaukahi – LIFE IN THESE ISLAND

Kaukahi is the journey of 4 Hawaiian men on different paths, all destined to meet. They joined together in 2004 for a single purpose: to live and share ALOHA wherever they go. The vision is clearer as they become more comfortable with who they were created to be, tapping into deep inner resources while at the same time connected by the Spirit. Whether singing, telling their stories, or laughing together they are having great time and spreading ALOHA. Their faith and their love for one another, their families, Hawai’i, and the nations, is a common thread that keeps them going.

The got together and started singing in April 2004. From the moment they began at their very first “jam” there was magic! The more they got to know each other, hanging out with each other’s families, and playing music together, it was obvious there was something special about the energy of this group. They were all accomplished musicians and knew about each other, but all four had never played music together before 2004. They didn’t all show up at Dean’s carport by accident. Kawika was not only a well known Hawaiian musician with two solo CD’s on the market but a highly respected “Kahu” (spiritual leader) who Dean wanted to meet. That meeting finally happened in 2003. Dean and Barrett had been friends for many years after their paths crossed during middle school at Kamehameha School. They remained connected, playing together in the band, “Pai’ea”, who became well-known when their first CD became a Na Hoku Hanohano Award finalist. “Pai’ea” was about to record their second CD when the Kaukahi connections began. Dean also met Walt in 2003 at a park where each had taken their children. Walt, who is a cousin to the late Iz Kamakawiwo’ole, was playing his ‘ukulele while hanging out with his daughter.

Tom Russell Releases WOUNDED HEART

Tom Phillips – DOWNTOWN COWBOY

Teresa Bright – HAWAIINAWA

Hawaiinawa is a brand new release from beloved Hawaiian musician Teresa Bright. This exciting new CD is inspired by the Japanese love for the Hawaiian culture, music and hula. It also draws in the recent popularity of Okinawan music among Japan’s younger generation. Hawaiinawa brings these two cultures together and entwines Okinawan music with the sweet gentle language and sounds of Hawai’i. This is a unique and captivating collection of music that is recorded in the Hawaiian language, arranged with the the Kiho’alu (slack key) tunings and then all flavored with the vocal style of Teresa Bright.

 

Rhonda Vincent – GOOD THING GOING

Good Thing Going is a delightful blending of soul, intensity and tenderness all with Rhonda Vincent’s unique brand of bluegrass. Good Thing Going is rich in tradition and at the same time remaining unmistakably modern. Rhonda Vincent is one of the most beloved figures on the bluegrass scene today. She has earned an unprecedented seven consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association and is a top concert and festival draw. He road band The Rage supports her and is one of the most dynamic and high-energy group of performers in music. Good Thing Going encompasses heartfelt ballads and hard-driving bluegrass, along with a health dash of swing and country. Good Thing Going is Rhonda Vincent’s most varied and personal albums to date.

Mike Kaawa – kanikapila-live!

kanikapila – live! provides a taste of backyard jams that take place all over Hawai’i. So if you are planning a luau or just having a party, then you’ll want to include this CD. Mike Kaawa is an illuminating performer who brightens many of Hawaii’s most popular stages. Mike captivates his audiences with his enchanting stage presence & vocal abilities. Mike’s strong instrumentation and distinct vocal expression comes straight from his heart. He has created his own distinctive sound that very few musicians have achieved. Mike Kaawa’s music career spans almost 4 decades. He has participated in quite a number of musical groups including Na Keonimana (Kelii Taua, Alan Pokipala, the late John Kekuku), Anuenue (Moe Keale, Imaikalani Young, Paul Martinez), Hokulea (Kelii Taua, Roland Cazimero, Dwight Hanohano, Kalani Whitford), Mike Kaawa Trio (Imaikalani Young, Eddie Palama), Brown Company (Chucky Boy Chock), Par Three (Darryl Gonzales, Joe Barinobas/Jensen Richards), The Native Hawaiian Band, Na Oiwi (Dennis & David Kamakahi, Jon Yamasato).