Addison Ching
In Memoriam - Dr. Kris Oka (1945-2022)
March 19, 2023 • Addison Ching • News
Steel guitarist Dr. Hideki "Kris" Oka passed away unexpectedly in his San Francisco home on [...]
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 [...]
HIMELE Festival News
March 28, 2023 • Addison Ching • News
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals and related events. [...]
Showcase Livestream Steel Guitar Saturday Broadcasts Suspended
April 11, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Steel Guitar Saturday and the related Livestream [...]
HIMELE Festival News
April 15, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals and related events. [...]
The 2023 Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 8, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The 2023 Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival on May 5 and 6 at Kaua‘i's Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach [...]
HIMELE Festival News
May 22, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals and related events. [...]
HIMELE Festival News
June 9, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals and related events. [...]
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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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