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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.
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.
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2025 Festivals and Workshops
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar FestivalMay 4, 2025 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 7-12, 2025
July 7-10, 2025 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST (Nightly Concerts)
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Kahala Mall, Waialae-Kāhala
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i
2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Other Events
2025 Events
HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
July 9, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM HST (HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Performances) Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
AISGC Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival *
July 24-26, 2025
Town Square Community Centre, Winchester, Indiana
* Registration Fee Required
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Statewide Festivals
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Kona Steel Guitar Festival
Community Festivals
Ka Makana Ali‘i - Kapolei
Windward Mall - Kāne‘ohe
Kahala Mall - Wai‘alae-Kāhala
Livestream Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase