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On the Playlist: William Kanui
January 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History
"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]
The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Steel Guitars - Part V
January 15, 2023 • Kevin Gillies • Instruments and Luthiers
My music background is keyboards, so I like sitting at the instrument on legs. To keep good [...]
On the Playlist: Bernie Ka‘ai Lewis
February 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History
"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]
Steel Guitar PLAY It Forward
March 21, 2023 • Addison Ching • News
A previous article "Makana for Makamae" described the generosity of luthier/steel guitarist Chuck [...]
On the Playlist: Billy Hew Len
April 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History
"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]
On the Playlist: Barney Isaacs
May 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History
"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]
Joseph Kekuku
June 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History
This month we look at the life and musical journey of Joseph Kekuku, the originator of the [...]
Rickenbacher A25 Frying Pan
July 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History
This month we explore the unlikely story of the 1932 Rickenbacher Frying Pan, the first [...]
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2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘iFebruary 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 1, 2025
(see website for complete program)
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 4, 2025 - 11:30 AM - 3:30 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 Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
March 1, 2025 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST
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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
* Registration Fee Required
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