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Kīpapa Rush Band Reunion Concert

Kīpapa Rush Band Reunion Concert

🌺 Reunion of the Kīpapa Rush Band: A Journey Through Hawaiian Music History 🎶

Join us for a nostalgic reunion with the legendary Kīpapa Rush Band on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Ka Waiwai ma Mōʻiliʻili. 🎸✨

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Location: Ka Waiwai ma Mōʻiliʻili
Time: Doors open at 3:00 pm

About Kīpapa Rush Band (KRB):
In the early 1980s, the Kīpapa Rush Band emerged during a pivotal era in Hawaiian music's evolution. The band recorded its first "album" (vinyl) and cassette titled "Hardly Working" in 1985 at Studio Hawaii on King Street, earning a Na Hōkū Hanohano award in 1986 as the "most promising group of the year!"

Meet the Original Members:

George Kuo (slack key guitar)
Charlies Fukuba (steel guitar)
Herb Lee, Jr. (Ukulele)
Ocean Kaowili (bass)
Wayne Reis (slack key)

Musical Legacy:
The KRB played statewide, captivating audiences with their unique sound and earning the title of the most promising group of the year. Ocean and George later joined the Sons of Hawaii, while the KRB recorded their second "CD" in 1994 titled "Hawaiian Rush."

Reunion Celebration:
Join us for an evening filled with music, memories, and the timeless spirit of aloha. Immerse yourself in the melodies that defined an era, as the Kīpapa Rush Band comes together once again for a special reunion. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a piece of Hawaiian music history!

Food & Drinks:

Food will be available to purchase from Nui Kealoha. This event is BYOB. Coolers to be no bigger then 10 Gal. A $10 cork-fee will be collected at the door.

Waiwai Collective
10
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM on Sun, 26 Nov 2023

Event Supported By

Waiwai Collective
808-892-1813
aloha@waiwaicollective.com

Artist Group Info

Kīpapa Rush Band
Waiwai Collective
1110 University Ave Suite 100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
8088921813
aloha@waiwaicollective.com