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Photos and videos of some of the events we've been at recently!

First Friday with Kuana Torres Kahele and Jeff Peterson

Kuana Torres Kahele performed songs from his hit new CD, Kaunaloa. Here is is with his Glenn Mayeda (left) and Ioane Burns (right).

Jeff Peterson performed some of his award winning slack key originals as well as some jazz pieces!

Along with the music, there were also aerial dancers from Samadhi’s Hawaii, performing to the music.

There was a huge crowd that evening on the lawn of the Hawaii State Art museum! Be sure to check it out next First Friday!

Here's a video wrap-up of Kuana and Jeff performing!

This past Sunday was the 2011 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards to highlight the best in Hawaiian music. We took a ton of photo's which we have below and we would also like to congratulate our winners! 

 Click HERE to listen to each winner's album.

It's that time of the year, The Gathering of the Stars, where Hawaii's most innovative and influential artists and composers of the year shine in Hawaii's biggest night for music, "The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards."  Its the award ceremonies 34th year and is promised to be one of the most memorable yet.  The categories are full of talent-packed nominees, many from our very own Mountain Apple Company, and many more with hopes set on leaving their mark in Hawaiian music history.  Click on link provided for full listing of this years nominees and details of the upcoming event. 2011 Hoku Awards nominees announced – Honolulu, Hawaii Calendar of Events – Hawaii Entertainment

Long time Mountain Apple Company artist, Amy Hanaiali`i, accepts for Album of the Year at last years ceremony.

Stay tuned for future notice on how you can access all of Mountain Apples nominated artists/albums on-line for pre-show viewing.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to share this years moment with the stars.  Aloha and hope you enjoy this years show. 

Willie K performed live at the NEX yesterday. Check out the photos!  

The Brothers Cazimero and Willie K performed live on the KSSK Perry & Price Show this morning at the Road Runner Concert Hall. Lehua Kalima Heine from Na Leo also joined in... singing "Baby It's Cold Outside" with Willie K from Willie's new album "Willie Wonderland" in stores now! Check out the photos!

photo courtesy of Kristin Jackson, Jackson Inc.

photo courtesy of Leah Bernstein, President of the Mountain Apple Company

photo courtesy of Leah Bernstein, President of the Mountain Apple Company

photo courtesy of Leah Bernstein, President of the Mountain Apple Company

Also.... don't forget to get your tickets for the Brothers Cazimero Christmas Concert "A CAZIMERO CHRISTMAS" at the Hawaii Theatre.

DECEMBER 10-12, 2010

Friday; 7:30 PM
Saturday; 7:30 PM
Sunday; 2:00 PM

Tickets:
$30 - $40 - $50 - $75

Discounts:
$5 OFF/Ticket: HTC Members, Seniors, Students,
Military, Youth (4-17 years), and Group Sales Participants

Getting ready for the weekend..... Starting tonight! See you there.....

Fri Nov. 12th  7:30pm Robert Cazimero @ the Maui Arts & Cultural Center "SOLO SESSIONS"

Fri Nov. 12th  8pm Augie Tulba & Frank Delima @ the Hawaii Theatre 'PORTUGUESE KINGS of COMEDY"

Sat Nov. 13th  5:30pm Raiatea @ Maui United Way's LIVE UNITED Gala

Sat Nov. 13th 6pm Willie K @ the Navy Exchange (NEX Salt Lake, O`ahu)

Sun Nov. 14th  12pm - 5pm Kaua`i Slack Key Festival

Sun Nov. 14th  12pm Willie K @ Wal*Mart Maui

Mon Nov. 15th  7:30pm Amy Hanaiali`i & Slack Key Masters of Hawai`i @ DORIS DUKE THEATRE at the HONOLULU ACADEMY of ARTS

Willie K is celebrating his new Christmas CD, "Willie Wonderland"! He is throwing two CD release parties - one on O`ahu Dec. 2nd and one on Maui Dec. 4th! See the posters below for details! Mele Kalikimaka!

Have you seen Willie K's 'Waterfall' video yet?

ps. don't forget Willie's Christmas album streets November 26th! ;-)

WILLIE WONDERLAND

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Check out the new Christmas album from Willie K!

Maui's favorite son, Uncle Willie K, has been playing music and mesmerizing audiences around the world since the age of 10. Having performed with the likes of B.B. King, Santana, Prince and Willie Nelson, Willie K has garnered countless Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for both production and performance, as well as earning a spot on the inaugural GRAMMY® Award ballot for Best Hawaiian Music.

TRACKLIST:

1. Let It Snow (Featuring: Alaka’i Paleka)

2. Winter Wonderland

3. Baby Its Cold Outside (Featuring: Lehua Kalima & Kanoa Leahey)

4. Ave Maria

5. Christmas Party Hop (Featuring: Na Wai Ho’olu’u o ke Anuenue)

6. Silver Bells

7. What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? (Featuring: Kelly Covington)

8. A Christmas Song (Featuring: Jimmy Borges)

9. O Come All Ye Faithful (Featuring the Willie K Maui Choir - Tony Takitani, Shana Lani-Carino, Leola Waikiki-Lovell, Gary Shin-Leavitt)

10. Merry Christmas Baby (Featuring: Napua Makua)

11. Jingle Bells/Kani Kani Pele

12. Do You Hear What I Hear?

**Bonus Track: One For The Troops

Check out this quick clip of track 3 featuring Lehua Kalima & Kanoa Leahey....

Baby Its Cold Outside 30sec by TMAC_Kila