92.3 KSSK presents
Ho'okena for the Holidays
Sun, 6 Dec, 6:00 PM HST
Doors open
4:30 PM HST
Blue Note Hawaii
2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Description
Ho‘okena
Ho‘okena is a mainstay on the island music scene and is synonymous with high quality Hawaiian music. Since 1986 the group has produced 13 CDs and won numerous music awards. Their latest CD, “Meant to Be” was released on October 31, 2020 to commemorate their 35th anniversary, and was nominated as a finalist for the 2021 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. A four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards winner and three-time Grammy Awards nominee, Ho‘okena is recognized for their excellence in recording, composing and creating Hawaiian contemporary music. The group, consisting of Horace K Dudoit III, Chris Kamaka, Glen Smith, travels the world to share their harmonious music, authentic hula and promote Hawai‘i's rich musical heritage. In 2015, Ho‘okena was invited to sing and arrange backup vocals for Country Music Star, Josh Turner. The song, “My Hawaiian Girl”, was written by Turner for his latest CD “Deep South” and was released in March 2017. In May 2021, they were asked again by Josh to sing on an island Christmas song entitled “Mele Kalikimaka My ʻOhana” that he penned and released in December 2021. Whether playing for thousands of concertgoers at such venues as Carnegie Hall in NYC, an intimate gathering or a practice jam session, the musicians of Ho‘okena continue to share their love of Hawaiian music with their fans. Ho'okena
Special Guest Maila Gibson
Ticket Prices $35-$45
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CLUB POLICIES
Show 6:30pm
Doors 4:30pm
Seating is First Come, First Served Per Section
$20 Minimum Per Person
Full Bar & Dinner Menu Available
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Tickets will be delivered 48 hours prior to the showtime.
Please ensure you purchase tickets for the correct date and time.
When all available Bar Seats are occupied, the remaining Bar Area is standing room only. Table Seating is All Ages, Bar Area is 21+.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are NOT affiliated with ANY third-party ticket sellers! Tickets purchased directly through our official website or TicketWeb are the ONLY authorized sources.
GROUP RESERVATIONS: Groups of 6 or more that want to sit together must purchase a group package at events@bluenotehawaii.com.
PARKING: Validated parking available at OUTRIGGER Paradise. Entrance located on Kuhio Ave. $6 for up to 4 hours of parking.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
eTicket Delivery
Your tickets will be e-mailed closer to the event date.
Hawaiian
Ho'okena
Ho'okena
Hawaiian
Synonymous with the highest caliber of Hawaiian music, Ho‘okena has been a mainstay of the island music scene since 1986. Over nearly four decades, the acclaimed trio—Horace K. Dudoit III, Chris Kamaka, and Glen Smith—has produced 13 CDs, earning four Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and three Grammy nominations. Their anniversary album, Meant to Be, was released to critical acclaim, securing a finalist spot at the 2021 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards.
Celebrated for their exceptional recording, composition, and contemporary Hawaiian arrangements, Ho‘okena tours globally to share their rich musical heritage, harmonious vocals, and authentic hula. Their versatile talent has also led to high-profile collaborations with country music star Josh Turner, who featured the group on his tracks "My Hawaiian Girl" (2017) and the festive "Mele Kalikimaka My ʻOhana" (2021). Whether captivating crowds at iconic venues like New York’s Carnegie Hall or playing an intimate backyard jam, Ho‘okena remains dedicated to sharing the true spirit of Hawaiʻi with the world.
Hawaiian
Maila Gibson
Maila Gibson
Hawaiian
Maila Gibson is a dynamic, emotive performer with confident yet down-to-earth presence that captures all audiences. Although Maila commits to a high standard of excellence the moment she steps on stage, she longs to do more than simply entertain. Touching lives and singing straight into people’s hearts is truly what she’s all about.
Maila has been on many stages since the age of 9. At age 10, she stepped into the recording studio for the first time, recording a commercial jingle for Meadow Gold. She also modeled and acted for print and television in addition to dancing hula for many years. All were wonderful, but her first love is still music.
In 1995, Maila was scouted to record a solo album in Japan. By the next year, “Maila Gibson” was released in Tokyo under Media Remores. Soon after were more recordings and performances in Hawaii with Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners The Hawaiian Style Band. Her hit single “What If It’s True” with Ben Vegas, went to number one.
Ben Vegas produced Maila Gibson’s highly anticipated album “More” in 2003. ”More” won 2 Hawaii Music Awards for Pop Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year along with 5 Na Hoku Hanohano Award nominations. This CD highlights not only her singing range but also her songwriting skills. 10 of the 11 songs were written by Ben and Maila during their weekly performances at The Sheraton Kaua’i Resort. ”Making music with Ben is as easy as breathing,” Maila says, “And no! We’re not married!” No, they’re not married (to eachother, that is) but their musical relationship and love for eachother could be compared to that of a marriage with regards to their commitment, to one another and to their craft.
Maila has performed with national artists such as Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Donnie and Marie Osmand. Locally, she has performed with Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners and Grammy nominees Keali’i Reichel and Ho’okena. Maila recorded two songs on Ho’okena’s Grammy nominated albums including “The Prayer” and “Nani Mau Loa.”
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