SF BAY AREA
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HAWAIIAN BANDS & MUSIC
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'A'a I Ka Moe'uhane
Donna Gamache, Anne Gilbert, Lori Volberg
Contact: Donna Gamache
Pleasanton, CA
(925) 846-0515
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Carey Camacho
Email: Ckama@aol.com
Pinole, CA (510) 741-5524
Recordings: Project CKC Backdoor Ki ho'oku'u
Carey is a Hawaiian musician (of Hawaiian and Portuguese ancestry) born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Carey's father, Ken Camacho, is from Hilo on the island of Hawai'i and his mother, Gail "Napua" (Naki) Camacho, is from Moloka'i. Carey currently resides in San Pablo. Carey Camacho (vocals, standard & ki ho'alu 6/12 string guitars, and banjo) is accompanied by three musicians (see CD for more information) on the CD: Rick "Fas Fingah" Ho'omea (ukulele and mandolin), Junior Boy 'Olalau (steel guitar), and Jon Jon "Jus Play da Bass" Hape (bass guitar).
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'Eono Kane
BAND MEMBERS:
 Hiram Bell Email: HIKABE@aol.comVernon ChangHobart HiguchiRonnie Kahoali'i Email: KanakaAlii@aol.comFrank Largusa Email: flargusa@dnai.comRichard Ponce Contact: Vernon Chang
Email: VernChang@aol.com
San Jose, CA
(408) 972-0107
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Ha'aheo Na Wahine
Aloha 'Oe Bayne, Billie Billamor, Linda Danek
Contact: Linda Danek
Santa Clara, CA
(408) 247-0500
Recordings: Just Us
The Ha'aheo Na Wahine musicians are from Hawaii and now live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linda Danek is from Eleele (Kauai), graduated from Waimea High School, and lives in San Jose; Billie Billamor was from Palolo Valley (Oahu) and graduated from Kaimuki High School; and Aloha 'Oe Bayne is from Waimanalo (Oahu), graduated from Kailua High School, and lives in Hayward. Linda Danek is also the kumu hula of Hula Halau 'O Pi'ilani (located in Santa Clara).
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Rick Hanapi
Rick Hanapi
Kentfield, CA
(415) 461-4398
Email: mailto:rick@deriveit.com
More Information can be found at:
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Ho'oulu
Debbie Aynaga, Fran Aynaga, Fred Aynaga, Roger Elliott, Marcus McCabe, Dave Piring, Al Torres, Karen Torres
Contact: Debbie "Haumea" Aynaga
Stockton, CA
(209) 463-9164
Email: Haumea@pacbell.net
Musicians for Na Pua O Ka Honua / Hiva Nui Dancers
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Island Blend
Vini Joy, Sam Ka'anapu, Lono Mahi
Contact: Vini Joy
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 739-3764
Email: vinijoy@islandjoys.com
Recordings: In Harmony
For more information, please visit their website:
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Island Riddim Band
Nancy Choi
Kevin Yee (Main Contact)
Email: kevinyee@islandriddim.com
San Bruno, CA
(650) 875-0787
Recordings: The New Voyage
For more information, please visit their website:
You can hear soundclips and purchase their cd directly fro their website.
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Ka Ehu Kai Hawaiian Band
Faith Thompson Ako, Ray Bambao Jr., Ray Bambao Sr., Steven Espaniola, Tennyson Lum, Aldon Sanders
Contacts:
Tennyson Lum - San Lorenzo, Ca
Email: KAEHUKAI10@aol.com
(510) 481-2683
Ray Bambao Sr. - San Francisco, Ca
Email: Ray.Bambao@eds.com
(415) 467-5373
Aldon Sanders - San Jose, Ca
Email: aldon_sanders@hotmail.com
(408) 224-2286
Recordings: Hawaiian Lavah, Where the Tides Lead, Cool Breeze of Aloha
For more information, please visit their website:
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Kalohe Patrol
Mat Brumley, Les Goes, Raul Guerra, Michael Phillips, Rudy Yamanoha
Contact: Rudy Yamanoha
Rohnert Park, CA
(707) 795-2501
Email: Ry101567@aol.com
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Kane 'O 'Akua
Kawika Brickwood, Keoni Fernandez, Kaipo Hanakeawe, Delbert Kaleikini
Contact: Kaipo Hanakeawe
Marina, CA
(831) 582-9718
Email: kaipo@dotplanet.net
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The Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band
Bobby Black, Nate Defiesta, Vern Fernandez, Vince Fernandez, Saichi Kawahara, Richard Sanico, Lola Tortolero
Contact: Saichi Kawahara
San Francisco, CA
(415) 468-7125
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Kona Gold SF
Byron Bader
39120 Argonaut Way PMB # 282
Fremont, CA 94538-1308
(510) 745-7253
Email: kehau@konagoldsf.com
Recordings: First Break, Hawaiian Side of Me
For more information, please visit their website:
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Patrick Landeza
Patrick Landeza
Oakland, CA
(510) 452-4266
Email: puunaue@yahoo.com
Recordings: Pu'unaue
For more information, please visit his website:
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Mana
Kawika Ching, David Loo, Steve Sotto, Arnold Tarleton, Haley Wong, Bobby Santos, Russell Valles
Contact: Kawika Ching
San Francisco, CA
(415) 337-1828
Email: kawika_c@pacbell.net
More information can be found at their website:
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Matai
Fatilua Fatilua, Eddie Felise, Jack Malepeai, Tom Scanlan
Contact: Eddie Felise
Redwood City, CA
(650) 367-1488
Email: FeliseFale@yahoo.com
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Mo'opuna
Keoki Dacoscos, Jose Dangtayan Jr., Kris Kanoho
Contacts:
Kris Kanoho - Redwood Shores, Ca
Email: kkanoho@cisco.com
(650) 631-8226
Jose Dangtayan Jr. - Santa Clara, Ca
Email: jdangtay@hotmail.com
(408) 246-3655
Recordings: Mo'opuna
Demo CDs can be purchased directly from Mo'opuna. Send e-mail to Kris Kanoho or Jose Dangtayan or call (650) 952-3315 to place your order or obtain more information. CDs can also be purchased at Sun Jose Hawaii in San Jose.
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Lyn 'Unihipili Moreno
Lyn Moreno
Berkeley, CA
(510) 843-3665
Email: lyn@newknowing.com
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Na Kea Hawaiians
Hollis Baker, John Cambra, Keoke Krammer, George Sepulvida
Contact: Hollis Baker
Hayward, CA
(510) 793-1165
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Na Leo O Kaleponi
Ellison Garlasa
Pacifica, CA
(650) 355-6451
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Na Leo Pumehana
Derrick DeMotta
Contact: Derrick DeMotta
San Jose, CA
(408) 227-7660
Email: derrick@sanjoseweb.com
For more information, please visit their website:
http://demotta.sjweb.net/
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Na Makani
Earl Bernaldes, Ben Iosefa, Larry Neula, Kaleo Pali
Contact: Larry Neula
Ripon, CA
(209) 599-2899
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'Olena Blend Hawaiian Band
Robert Ancangco, Manley Bush, Ramon Daguio Sr., Gene Rezentes
Contact: Manley Bush
Marina, CA
(831) 384-8757
Email: OlenaProd@aol.com
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One Groove
Frank Catian, Bric Galuteria, Chris Lavatai,
DeRoy Lavatai, Brent Nishikawa
Contact: Frank Catian
San Jose, CA
(408) 253-7085
Email: poidogs@hotmail.com
For more information, please visit their website:
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Piko Hawaiian Band
Ka'ala Carmack, Barry Levy
Contact: Ka'ala Carmack
San Francisco, CA
(415) 861-4030
Email: piko@earthlink.net
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ShoreBreak
Keoki Dacoscos, Augie Kim, Ed Mahiko, Ed Salvador,
Contact: Ed Mahiko
Morgan Hill, CA
(408) 778-3912
Email: emahiko@shorebrk.com
For more information, please visit their website:
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Wailua
Michael De Martini, Stan Meidinger, Don Mix, Peter J. Pereira, Dave Ray
Contact: Peter J. Pereira
Soquel, CA
(831) 475-1840
Recordings: Na Mele Hapa Haole, Wailua
"Na Mele Hapa Haole" can be purchased at The Hawai'i Store in San Francisco, Sun Jose Hawaii in San Jose, Ferrari Florist in Capitola, and Blockbuster Records in downtown Santa Cruz. The album is also distributed in Hawaii by Olinda Road.
For more information, contact Peter Pereira at (408) 475-1840.
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