Steel Trappings

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
Bill Hardin

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

Friends of HIMELE
Friends of HIMELE

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

Geri's Vintage Steels
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
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
Hot Steel

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

More Magnatone
More Magnatone

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

On the Playlist
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.

On the Playlist
Software for Creating Steel Guitar Arrangements

Mark Prucha walks you through the Finale music notation software.

Sounds That Changed the World
Sounds That Changed the World

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

Spotlight ON!
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
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
Steeler Stylings

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

The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Steel Guitars
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
What's Going On With HIMELE

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

Archives

November, 2024
October, 2024
September, 2024
August, 2024
July, 2024
June, 2024

Complete Issue Archive
Complete Series Archive


Categories
Education and Training
Entertainment
Equipment
Festivals and Conventions
Instruments and Luthiers
News
Steel Guitar History
Authors
Author Index
HIMELE Events
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

Facebook LiveYouTube
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

Copyright ©2024 by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences, Inc., and Cyberventures Unlimited.Terms of Use

About HIMELE
HIMELE is a Hawai‘i non-profit corporation that supports music enrichment and education for people of all ages. Our purpose is to educate, promote, and perpetuate Hawaiian music, Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian musical instruments.