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

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Bill Hardin
Bill Hardin

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

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.

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.

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HIMELE Events
2023 Festivals and Workshops

Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
December 14-17, 2023 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island.

2023 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

Facebook LiveYouTube
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
Livestream Steel Guitar Saturday — CANCELED
November 19, 2023 – 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM HST


Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
December 15, 2023 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST

2024 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 17, 2024 – Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
April 4-6, 2024 – Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 19, 2024 – Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 8, 2024 – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kāne‘ohe (O‘ahu), Hawai‘i

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week (July 10-15, 2023)
July 8-13, 2024 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī (O‘ahu), Hawai‘i

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2024 – 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī (O‘ahu), Hawai‘i

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 13, 2024 – 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī (O‘ahu), Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 17, 2024 – Time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (tentative)
Kahala Mall, Honolulu, Hawai‘i

2024 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

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


Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 17, 2024 – 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM HST

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
April 6, 2024 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 12:00 Noon - 3 PM and 5 PM - 8 PM HST

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 8, 2024 – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM HST

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2024 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST


Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 13, 2024 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 17, 2024 – Time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (tentative)

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