Musicians
My Start in Music: A True Story
September 3, 2016 • Alan Akaka • Education and Training, Entertainment
Growing up, I truly wanted to learn to play music and was excited to join my elementary school [...]
The Many Styles of Greg Sardinha
September 21, 2016 • Don Touchi • Education and Training, Entertainment
Greg Sardinha is one of the few "masters" in Hawaiian steel guitar. His unique style of [...]
Mark-come-lately: Mark Prucha
November 2, 2016 • Addison Ching • Education and Training, Entertainment
Mark Prucha is a steel guitar prodigy. He is a recent entry into the steel guitar world, having started [...]
Peering Through the Eyes of a 10-year Old Musician
June 8, 2018 • Tai Misailidis • Education and Training, Entertainment
Tai Misailidis is a budding steel guitarist, although she is not very public about it. Perhaps 10-year [...]
Eddie Palama (1946-2018)
June 24, 2018 • Addison Ching • News
Steel Guitar legend Edward Kauka "Eddie" Palama, Sr., passed away on June 26, 2018. First [...]
A Visit With Patti Maxine
July 25, 2018 • Joey Misailidis • Education and Training, Entertainment
Joey Misailidis, 13, recently interviewed steel guitarist Patti Maxine. Joey is a Next [...]
Steve Cheney Featured in PCC Article
May 2, 2021 • Alan Akaka • News
Steve Cheney is one of HIMELE's featured artists in our Hawaiian Steel Guitar festivals and [...]
Billy Cardine Family Devastated by Hurricane Helene
October 7, 2024 • Addison Ching • News
Steel guitarist Billy Cardine and his family were severely affected by Hurricane Helene which [...]
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2024 Festivals and Workshops
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna LaniNovember 21-24, 2024 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island
2024 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts
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‘iFebruary 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
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Mele Hali‘aFeaturing 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
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