January 2024
Hawaiian Steel Guitar and the Blues
January 1, 2024 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History
This month we look at the story of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar and the Blues. [...]
The Joseph Kekuku Replica Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
January 3, 2024 • Daniel Tremblay • Instruments and Luthiers
Aloha to all. This is a follow-up to a blog I made a while ago. [...]
HIMELE Announces 2024 Festival Schedule
January 18, 2024 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
HIMELE will present a total of nine Hawaiian steel guitar festivals statewide during 2024. [...]
Ka Makana Ali‘i Event to Kick Off 2024 Steel Guitar Festivals
January 25, 2024 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i will be held on Saturday, February 17, [...]
Signups Available for Upcoming Events
January 27, 2024 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Performance signups for upcoming Hawaiian steel guitar festivals are now open. [...]
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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
Other Events
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
* Registration Fee Required
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