April 2021
Early 1930's Rickenbacher Amplifier
April 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Instruments and Luthiers
From the very beginning, Rickenbacher developed and sold guitar amplifiers. After all, the first [...]
Showcase Livestream Adds YouTube Channel
April 9, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase has launched its YouTube channel. The channel is now [...]
May Livestream Kanikapila
April 16, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Get your instruments ready! A second Livestream Kanikapila has been scheduled for May. The [...]
Call for Open Stage Showcase Participation
April 27, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The next Hawaiian Steel Guitar Open Stage Showcase will be presented in the Summer, [...]
Spotlight ON! Lion Ladies Steel Guitar Ensemble
April 27, 2021 • Addison Ching • Entertainment
This month we start a new feature called "Spotlight ON!"" [...]
New Feature Coming May 1
April 28, 2021 • Addison Ching • Steel Guitar History
A new monthly feature, "On the Playlist," will debut in Steel Trappings on May 1, 2021. [...]
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2024 Festivals and Workshops
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna LaniNovember 21-24, 2024 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island
2024 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts
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‘iFebruary 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
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Mele Hali‘aFeaturing NextGen Steel Guitarists
December 23, 2024 – 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 227 Lewers Street, Waikīkī
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