Dennis Kamakahi Tribute Tour
The Reverend Dennis Kamakahi spent a brief 61 years among us, but in that time he gave us the immortal gift of his music. In the spirit of kōkua (assistance) and ho`omaika`i (to give thanks and blessings), five of his musical protégés will perform a series of fundraising concerts, with all proceeds going directly to the Kamakahi family.
All five musicians are Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winners. David Kamakahi follows in his father’s footsteps with his varied musical pursuits, including his membership in the popular trio Waipuna. `Ukulele virtuoso Herb Ohta, Jr. is a long-time friend of the family and benefited from Dennis Kamakahi’s mentorship along with that from his father, Ohta-San. Jon Yamasato, who was trained by Dennis Kamakahi on slack key guitar, gained musical notoriety as the lead singer in the band Pure Heart prior to his success as a solo artist. Slack key guitarist Patrick Landeza met and was mentored by Kamakahi in the early 1990s, and continued to tour with him over the next twenty years. “Guitar slinger” Stephen Inglis shares credit with Kamakahi on their 2011 CD “Waimaka Helelei,” which was Kamakahi’s last release, and which took him back to the island of Molokai, where he spent much of his childhood.
Dennis Kamakahi spoke of performance as giving “life” to songs. With this series of memorial concerts, may those who loved him and his music come together to celebrate and honor the greatest and most prolific composer of Hawaiian music in contemporary times. E ola mau kōna mau mele – let his songs live!
The Dennis Kamakahi Tribute Tour
Featuring David Kamakahi, Herb Ohta, Jr,
Patrick Landeza, Jon Yamasato, Stephen Inglis
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Royal Room
5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Showtime 7:30pm Cost: $25
Tickets available online HERE or by calling 206.906.9920
www.theroyalroomseattle.com
The Dennis Kamakahi Tribute Tour
Featuring David Kamakahi, Herb Ohta, Jr,
Patrick Landeza, Jon Yamasato, Stephen Inglis
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Cozmic Pizza
199 W 8th, Eugene, OR
Showtime 8:00pm Cost: $20
Tickets available online or by calling 541.338.9333
www.cozmicpresents.com
Aug 1 — Bay Area -TBD
The Dennis Kamakahi Tribute Tour
Featuring David Kamakahi, Herb Ohta, Jr,
Patrick Landeza, Jon Yamasato, Stephen Inglis
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Showtime 8:00pm Cost: $37/adv $41/door
Tickets available online or by calling 510.644.2020
www.thefreight.org
The Dennis Kamakahi Tribute Tour
Featuring David Kamakahi, Herb Ohta, Jr,
Patrick Landeza, Jon Yamasato, Stephen Inglis
Sunday, August 3 , 2014
Don Quixotes International Music Hall
6275 Hwy 9, Felton, CA Santa Cruz County
Matinee Showtime 2:00pm Cost:$20
Tickets available online or by calling 831.603.2294
www.donquixotesmusic.info
The Dennis Kamakahi Tribute Tour
Featuring David Kamakahi, Herb Ohta, Jr,
Patrick Landeza, Jon Yamasato, Stephen Inglis
Sunday, August 3 , 2014
Club Fox
2209 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-7770
Showtime 8:00pm Cost: $25/adv $30/door
Tickets available online or by calling (650) 369-7770
http://www.clubfoxrwc.com/
The Dennis Kamakahi Tribute Tour
Featuring David Kamakahi, Herb Ohta, Jr,
Patrick Landeza, Jon Yamasato, Stephen Inglis
Saturday, Oct 18, 2014
Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts
13406 E. Philadelphia St. Whittier, Ca
Showtime 8:00pm Cost: $50
Tickets available online or by calling 562.907.4203
www.shannoncenter.org