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 [...]
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2023 Festivals and Workshops
Maui Steel Guitar Festival - CANCELED
October 14, 2023 – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM HST
The Shops at Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i
October 15, 2023 – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM HST
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, Kahului, Hawai‘i
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
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Festival broadcasts may also stream from the respective festival's Facebook Page.
Livestream Steel Guitar Saturday — CANCELED
September 9, 2023 – 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM HST
Maui Steel Guitar Festival Reprise
October 14, 2023 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM HST
Maui Steel Guitar Festival - CANCELED
October 15, 2023 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM HST
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
Other Events
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association (HSGA) 2023 Festival *September 21-23, 2023 – Odd Fellows Lodge, Cupertino, CA
* Registration Fee Required
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