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Bobby Gonzales with “Regrets” from Hawaii Business Videos

Posted in Hawaii Business Vidoes, Hawaiian Musicians on March 14th, 2010

Bobby Gonzales knows music. Former lead singer with the legendary Hawaiian band, The Krush (1977-1984), Bobby now strums professionally as well as for friends and family.

He currently works full time spreading his his special brand of aloha with Norwegain Cruise Lines, Pride of America.

In this very rare video you can witness the strength and contol in his playing and his voice.

Bobby is passionate about his music, and plays whenever he gets the chance. He is truly one of Hawaii’s Secrets.

Regrets, was a number one hit, in Hawaii:

Bobby is available for bookings. Contact him at:

808 861-1452

or email at: vegasmusicgig@yahoo.com

If you would like a video for your band or business, go to Hawaii Business Videos

Bobby Gonzales lives his passion for music. He explained to me that he may go in a different direction with his music. All of it sounds very exciting indeed.

aloha,
Albert Grande
Hawaii Business Videos

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Bluzilla Announces New Website

Posted in , Hawaiian Musicians on December 29th, 2009

Bluzilla, one of the premier blues bands in Hawaii, recently announced a new website to showcase their unique blues music.

Bluzilla, a local blues band, has a strong following in the local Blues scene.

The website features videos, mp3’s as well as tour updates. Booking information is also provided.

Here is one of their videos:

I have seen Bluzilla, a number of times. I have never been disappointed in any of their shows. They are able to sustain a high energy and can play sweet soulful sounds as well.

This band knows the blues. These guys rock! Check out Bluzilla, you will not be disappointed.

You can discover more of Bluzilla at this link:
http://bluzillahawaii.com/

With aloha,
albert grande

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Jake Shimabukuro Plays With Bette Midler for the Queen

Posted in , Hawaiian Musicians on November 25th, 2009

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I just received this press release and I had to share it. Jake will be performing with Bette Midler for the Queen of England.

Just incredible news for a Hawaii Boy and a Hawaii Girl!

Here is the press release:

JAKE SHIMABUKURO TO PERFORM WITH BETTE MIDLER
IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii, will perform his arrangement of the Beatles’ tune “In My Life” with Bette Midler for The Royal Variety Performance 2009 in Blackpool, England.

The Performance is presented annually in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund (the EABF), whose patron is Her Majesty The Queen. Acts lined up to appear include: Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg, Canadian singer and Grammy Award winner Michael Buble, teen superstar Miley Cyrus, and many more.

Midler, a multi-award winning performer also from Hawaii, has followed her fellow islander’s career and loves Jake’s arrangement of “In My Life,” a Beatles cover that appeared on Jake’s 2008 release, My Life.

“I was shocked to hear that Bette Midler knew my music. I’ve been a huge fan of hers for many years,” said Jake. “She’s like a queen of entertainment. And to be performing with her for the Queen of England… it’s a bit too much for me. I’m just so honored.”

The performance will be Jake’s first time to England and second time to Europe after touring earlier this year in Stockholm, Sweden, Pori, Finland, Nice & Paris, France, and San Sebastian,Spain.

Blackpool’s legendary Opera House is the largest theatre in the UK outside of London with a seating capacity of 3000. The star-studded spectacle will take place on Monday, December 7 and be screened on ITV1, in the UK, later that month. It will be produced by ITV Studios, the makers of the 2007 Royal Variety Performance, which attracted an impressive 9 million viewers.

The money raised from this event will help to maintain Brinsworth House in Twickenham, Middlesex – the entertainers’ retirement and nursing home which is run by the EABF.

You can watch some incredible Jake right here:

Here is a great CD of Jake:

Congratulations, my friend. You deserve all of this. You are truly amazing.

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Jack Johnson, A True Hawaiian Treasure

Posted in , Hawaii People, Hawaiian Musicians, People on November 16th, 2009

Listen.

Even, if you don’t like Jack Johnson, you gotta love the guy.

First, his music is infectious. He has a wonderful sound. His music grows on you.

Start listening to one of his tunes and you can’t seem to get it out of your head.

He freely shares his music. And that is a great concept.

As a matter of fact, he allows people to tape his concerts. He likes the idea of spreading his music virally. This is the same attitude as the Grateful Dead. So in a way he is carrying on that tradition.

He oozes the aloha spirit. He cares about Hawaii and the people of Hawaii. He promotes Hawaii every chance that he gets. He freely shares the stage with other performers. He is extremely generous.

He also cares very much about the environment. He has done many benefit concerts to help create environmental awareness. Many, many.

Here is something you may not know about him: he donates all the money he makes on tour to charity. Every penny is donated.

On top of everything else, he is very humble. He isn’t real comfortable with being famous.

As I said, you gotta love this guy.

Here is a taste of his music:

Thanks, Jack!

You are a true Hawaiian treasure. I look forward to saying thanks to you in person. And I’m sure I will.

Mahalo nui loa,
albert grande

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The Girlas: A Hawaiian Treasure

Posted in Hawaiian Musicians on December 22nd, 2008

There is no shortage of music in Hawaii. you can find it everywhere.

From a back yard luau to neighborhood bars, right into Waikiki, you will discover wonderful music. There is no doubt about that.

Most musicians are covering music that was created by someone else. There is no shortage of cover bands or cover tunes.. Many musicians are just interpreting someone elses material. Not that there is anything wrong with that. But that is all they are doing, sining somebody’s songs.

When musicians play their own music, magic happens.

So it is with The Girlas. These ladies rock.

Listen in to just a small sampling of their music. Heart-felt music. Music form the soul:

You can visit The Girlas website right here.

Enjoy. Thank you, Girlas. You rock.

aloha,
albert grande
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