Halekulani
The Islanders (Kaipo Asing, Alan Akaka, and Sonny Kamahele)
are part of the lineup at this year's steel guitar festival.
Several guitarists who appeared in last year's programs, including Jerry Byrd, Edward Punua and Hanalei de Willigen, will perform at the hotel's House Without a Key through Sept. 18.
New to the lineup is Hoku-award winner BB Shawn, who will perform on slack key with steeler Bobby Ingano.
The sensual sound of the steel guitar isn't unusual at the Halekulani, said publicist Joyce Matsumoto. House musicians -- the Islanders and the Hiram Olsen Trio -- are always on hand.
"The House Without a Key is one of the few places where you can listen to the steel guitar 365 days a year," Matsumoto said. "The sound is nostalgic of Hawaii."
The entertainment, part of the Aloha Festivals, begins at 5 p.m. with guests artists performing from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
The schedule:
Tomorrow, Jerry Byrd and the Hiram Olsen Trio
Sunday, Isaac Akuna and the Islanders
Monday, Hanalei de Willigen and the Islanders
Tuesday, Edward Punua and the Islanders
Wednesday, Bobby Ingano, BB Shawn and the Trio
Thursday, de Willigen and the Islanders
Sept. 17, Al Greene Jr. and the Trio; Sept. 18
Byrd and the Trio
Information: 923-2311.
Swing dance ambassadors Jennifer and Matthew Wong headline the 18th Annual Ewa Community Church Fair tomorrow with a performance at 11:45 a.m. Music with a mission
The sister-brother duo will follow up with lessons in East Coast swing and Lindy Hop, and a demonstration of the Chinese breathing and centering technique of qi gong.
The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the church campus at 91-1258 Renton Road in Ewa.
Other attractions include performances by the Pearl Harbor Assembly of God Youth Choir; sales of plants, crafts, collectibles and food.
Proceeds benefit church mission ministries in communities around the world.
For more information, call 681-3471.
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