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Complete Series Archive - All Series

The Complete Series Archive contains groups of articles that are identified as a series because they contain:

Recurring features identified by Feature Name
Recurring features identified by the Feature Name but with different titles
A single-themed article of three or more serialized installments

Bill Hardin

A series of articles by Andy Volk talking about luthier Bill Hardin.

Friends of HIMELE

HIMELE recognizes and honors those individuals who contribute selflessly towards HIMELE's events and activities.

Geri's Vintage Steels

Steel guitarist Geri Valdriz discusses various vintage steel guitars from his collection and elsewhere.

Haumana: A Student's Journey Through Hawaiian Music and Steel Guitar

Steve Tylka describes his experiences as he enters the world of the steel guitar.

Hot Steel

Daniel Tremblay describes his experiences as a hands-on steel guitar trainer.

More Magnatone

A series of articles reprinted from Vintage Guitar covering Magnatone MOTS amplifiers and steel guitars.

On the Playlist

Geri Valdriz discusses steel guitar masters who will be featured on his "Hawaiian Steel" radio show's "On the Playlist" segment that airs on Maui station KMNO 97.1 FM and at Mana‘o Radio's website.

Software for Creating Steel Guitar Arrangements

Mark Prucha walks you through the Finale music notation software.

Sounds That Changed the World

Nate Goore discusses various topics that helped influence the impact of the Hawaiian steel guitar worldwide.

Spotlight ON!

A monthly feature that highlights a steel guitar artist or group who has participated in a previous Festival or Showcase.

Steel Guitar Chronicles

Geri Valdriz discusses the history of kika kila and steel guitar masters who are featured his "Hawaiian Steel" radio show that airs on Maui station KMNO 97.1 FM and at Mana‘o Radio's website.

Steeler Stylings

A discussion of playing techniques and nuances of selected master steel guitarists.

Talking Story with Geri Valdriz

In-depth interviews of steel guitar players conducted by Geri Valdriz

The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Steel Guitars

A discussion about architecting and designing a steel guitar from the ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi steel guitar luthier.

What's Going On With HIMELE

Reports from HIMELE's Chairman of the Board regarding activities involving HIMELE.

Authors

Author Index

HIMELE Events

`2026 Festivals and Workshops`

Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 19-22, 2026 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island

`2027 Festivals and Workshops`

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
January 30, 2027 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Hilo Steel Guitar Festival
March 13, 2027 – 11:00 AM - 3:15 PM HST
Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo, Hawai‘i

NextGEN Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
April 3, 2027 – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 2, 2027 - 10:30 AM - 2:45 PM HST
Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 12, 2027 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 4-10, 2027
July 5, 6, 8, 2027 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST (Nightly Concerts)
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

2^nd Annual Ho‘okūkū Kīkā Kila - Hawaiian Steel Guitar Contest
July 7, 2027 – 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents J-FESTA 2027 - Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 9, 2027 – 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 10, 2027 – 11:00 AM - 1:50 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

NextGEN Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
August 14, 2027 – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe

Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 16, 2027 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 11-14, 2027 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island (tentative)

Other Events

`2026 Events`

Steel Guitar Fridays
Every Friday – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

`2027 Events`

AISGC Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival #
July 22-24, 2027
Winchester Towne Square Community Centre, Winchester, Indiana

Austin Steeel Guitar Fest #
September 30-October 2, 2027
Austin Marriott South, Austin, Texas

* Tentative
# Registration Fee Required

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Learning Resources
Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Symposium

Ho‘okūkū Kīkā Kila

Statewide Festivals
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Festival
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
Hilo Steel Guitar Festival
J-FESTA | Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week