Steel Trappings

February 2021

Geri's Vintage Steels

1930's Lectro Lab "Troubadour" Style
February 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers

In 1932 Rickenbacker's "Frying Pan" lap steel was introduced as the first electric guitar. [...]

Open Stage Showcase

Open Stage Showcase Procedures Announced
February 5, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

Hawaiian steel guitarists are now invited to submit performance videos for the Hawaiian Steel [...]

"Across the Sea" Showcase

"Across the Sea" Artists Featured in January Showcase
February 9, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

January's Livestream Steel Guitar Saturdays program featured steel guitarists Greg Sardinha [...]

Showcase Kanikapila

February Showcase To Feature All-Star Kanikapila Band
February 22, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

February's Livesteam Steel Guitar Saturdays presentation by the Hawaiian Steel Guitar [...]

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2024 Festivals and Workshops
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 21-24, 2024 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island

2024 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

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All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.


Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 22, 2024 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST
November 23, 2024 Open Stage Performances – 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM HST


2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 1, 2025
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

Other Events
Mele Hali‘a
Featuring NextGen Steel Guitarists
December 23, 2024 – 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 227 Lewers Street, Waikīkī
* Registration Fee Required

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