Kauai Events Calendar

Starts at 4:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Starts at 6:00 pm
Norman “Ka`awa” Solomon is a talented musician who plays many gigs throughout Hawaii. When you combine his beautiful voice with the sounds and feelings of Kauai, it will confirm what you love about our Garden Island.

5:45 pm to 8:30 pm
A ‘must-do’ for any visit to Hawaii, this traditional Kauai luau features authentic cuisine, dance, and crafts. The stories of old Hawaii come alive through the talented performers, who will amaze and astound you with their energetic and highly entertaining show. The feast offers the best of traditional Hawaiian and modern Hawaii fare. You will enjoy traditional Hawaiian dishes such as Kalua Pork (tender pork cooked in an underground imu or oven), haupia (a coconut pudding), roasted Hawaiian sweet potato, and poi (mashed root of the taro plant mixed with water and fermented). You will also find other delicious dishes with an Asian Pacific flare like sesame seared Mahimahi, steamed coconut lemongrass rice, and grilled teriyaki steaks, along with an array of fresh fruits and vegetable dishes, a mouth-watering array of desserts, plus beer, wine, and tropical alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Starts at 6:00 pm

Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 4:30 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 6:30 pm
Pancho Graham grew up listening to Hawaiian music legend Gabby Pahinui and folk rock icon Bob Dylan. He has toured with Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band and played with a group called Na Pali composed of three other well-known Kauai musicians, Carlos Andrade, Pat Cockett and Fred Lunt. You will enjoy hearing him play the sweet Hawaiian sounds of slack key guitar.

starts at 8:00 pm

Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain.

Starts at 8:30 pm

Starts at 9:00 pm
Matt Bolton is a singer/songwriter building a following through energetic and eclectic shows in the club scenes of Kauai. Matt has performed with Todd Rundgren, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Jesse Colin Young, Donovan Frankenreiter, Prarie Prince (The Tubes), Titus Kinimaka, and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom. His stage show has been known to surprise audiences nightly. It is an eclectic mixture of original music as well as music from hundreds of different musical artists and bands. Wether playing with his band or solo, Matt’s energetic performances gain him new fans every night.

Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 4:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Starts at 9:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Check-in is at 5:00 pm
This is the Garden Isle’s only oceanfront luau, just footsteps from the crescent shaped white sandy beach. The Surf to Sunset Luau is an ideal event for the entire family, featuring award winning entertainment, an extensive menu for all tastes, and numerous cultural facets.
 The elaborate banquet features both traditional Hawaiian delicacies, such as fresh sweet pineapple, kalua pig, lomi salmon, pipikaula, poke and poi, as well as dishes that are inspired by the numerous ethnic foods that are enjoyed by the people of modern Hawaii, such as Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Thai-inspired foods. The abundant spread is perfectly finished with desserts featuring tropical island flavors like guava chiffon pie, coconut coated haupia, pineapple upside down cake, and chocolate macadamia nut cake.

Starts at 4:00 pm

Starts at 6:00 pm
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain.

Starts at 4:00 pm
Delightful concerts of Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele with songs and stories inspired by the beauty of Kauai. Old style slack key guitar music is a gift to our modern world from old Hawaii. The most relaxing, feel better music in the world. Tickets are $20 ($15 children & seniors). For more information call (808) 826-1469.

Starts at 7:00 pm

Starts at 6:00 pm
Enjoy the beautifully haunting voice and soft guitar of Anjela Rose. A local recording artist had this to say about Anjela. “Next I called Anjela Rose for some backing vocals on my recording. Having first been a vocal group singer in the early sixties, I was keen on having some harmonies. I had seen Anjela performing around Hanalei town a number of times as a solo singer songwriter, and in a number of band configurations. I loved the timbre in her voice and thought our blend would be cool. I was right too. It didn’t hurt that Anjela has a great temperment, is a sweetheart, and is real easy on the eyes.”

Starts at 7:00 pm
Na Haumana (The Students) provide a wonderful night of quiet music. This band of original and traditional Hawaiian music includes Jeremy Brown on guitar and vocals, Steve Gredel on bass and vocals, and Aimee Brown on drum and vocals. Aimee also adds a traditional Hawaiian flavor to several mele with beautiful, graceful hula. Visits from friends “Cousin” Richie Ursomarso on guitar, and Elle Caldwell on vocals and guitar add a new dimension. “Our study (as the students) is of music, and its quality to inspire, move, create, teach, heal, and unite.”

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm?
Enjoy a stroll down the streets of quaint, historic Hanapepe town and meet the local artists. All the galleries are lit up and decked out giving the town a special atmosphere. Every Friday night is unique, as different galleries take turn being the weekly ‘host’, offering original performances or demonstrations which become the theme for that art night.

Starts at 7:00 pm
Darrell Gonzales, a left-handed guitar player sought after by many very fine vocalists for his exceptional ability to enhance their performance. From a young age, Darryl Gonzales had a passion for music, and credits a Hawaiian studies class in high school with shaping him to be the performer he is today. When Hawai`i artists go into the studio to record, or have a large performance, Kaua`i resident Darryl Gonzales is in demand for his masterful guitar work and voice.
Now he’s completed his first CD – Father’s Song, and his many fans can enjoy him as a solo performer on this new release filled with traditional Hawaiian and hapa-haole tunes, plus 3 of his own original compositions. “It’s dedicated to my Dad, Jerry “Ceriaco” Gonzales, who I never knew or held. See you in Heaven!”

Starts at 8:00 pm

Starts at 8:45 pm

Starts at 9:00 am
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 8:00 pm

Starts at 8:45 pm

Starts at 6:00 pm
Treysara is Trey and Sara Thompson. Trey (jazz bassist) has performed or recorded with Larry Carlton, Joe Cocker, Jose Feliciano, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Cher, Les Dudek, Mike Finnigan, Jim Krueger, James Newton-Howard, David Foster, Amy Holland, Michael McDonald, Jim Mandell, Linda Thompson, as well as many others.
Sara (vocals) has always had a strong passion for music and spends her time writing songs for Treysara as well as for others. She writes many different styles of music, and recently produced a song called “Little Whisper” airing on the local Christian radio station. She also won an award at the Kauai Music Festival for a song she co-wrote with Trey called “If Angels Weep”.

Starts at 7:00 pm
The Lost Pelican Band is an eclectic, fun lovin’ group comprised of Sam Kitsch (guitar, vocals), Jess Montgomery (lap steel, guitar, dobro, vocals), Carlene Hughes (harmonica, percussion, vocals), and Gail Little (bass, vocals). Their relaxed sound is a fusion of Hawaiian, blues, folk, rock, and country music, with an emphasis on acoustic instruments, ensemble vocals, and playing quietly. Some of their musical influences are Hank Williams, early Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Donovan, Hendrix, Zeppelin, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Hicks, Tom Petty, John Prine, Kauai legend Larry Rivera, and especially, of course, like billions of others, The Beatles.

Starts at 10:00 pm
Matt Bolton is a singer/songwriter building a following through energetic and eclectic shows in the club scenes of Kauai. Matt has performed with Todd Rundgren, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Jesse Colin Young, Donovan Frankenreiter, Prarie Prince (The Tubes), Titus Kinimaka, and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom. His stage show has been known to surprise audiences nightly. It is an eclectic mixture of original music as well as music from hundreds of different musical artists and bands. Wether playing with his band or solo, Matt’s energetic performances gain him new fans every night.

Starts at 6:00 pm
‘Kauai-it Music’

Starts at 7:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

Easy – 3 miles
Spectacular coastal walk along beautiful undeveloped coast. We’ll also relax and enjoy the lovely beach and whale-watch. On the way back, we’ll pick up litter and flotsam. Karen Tilley 821-8008

Starts at 6:00 pm
KFC?is a Hawaiian music trio that features singer-songwriter Keith Haugen on vocals, guitar and ‘ukulele; Carmen U‘ilani on vocals, ‘ukulele and hula; Frank Uehara on pakini bass.

Starts at 6:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2010. KFC is a Hawaiian music trio featuring singer/songwriter Keith Haugen on vocals, guitar and ‘ukulele; Carmen U’ilani on vocals, ‘ukulele and dancing hula; Frank Uehara on pakini bass. Contact 245-2733 or giac@hawaiilink.net

Starts at 4:30 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians.

Starts at 12:00 noon
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 6:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 6:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain.

Starts at 7:00 pm
Mike Young is a songwriter, musician, and guitarist sharing his personal island experiences through contemporary hawaiian style music. He promotes music and the arts in the schools of Hawaii through a surfing/drug education program that he has been running for many years. Mike Young creates wonderful songs and has a voice from heaven.

Starts at 7:00 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians.

Starts at 7:00 pm

Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 4:30 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians.

Starts at 6:00 pm
Darrell Gonzales, a left-handed guitar player sought after by many very fine vocalists for his exceptional ability to enhance their performance. From a young age, Darryl Gonzales had a passion for music, and credits a Hawaiian studies class in high school with shaping him to be the performer he is today. When Hawai`i artists go into the studio to record, or have a large performance, Kaua`i resident Darryl Gonzales is in demand for his masterful guitar work and voice.
Now he’s completed his first CD – Father’s Song, and his many fans can enjoy him as a solo performer on this new release filled with traditional Hawaiian and hapa-haole tunes, plus 3 of his own original compositions. “It’s dedicated to my Dad, Jerry “Ceriaco” Gonzales, who I never knew or held. See you in Heaven!”

Starts at 6:00 pm
Wally Palmeria and Family

Starts at 8:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Starts at 9:30 pm
SurfJones is an Island Style Blues, Rock, and Reggae trio. They are led by Bill Mello on guitar and vocals, and backed by bassist Mike Berkemeyer, and drummer Ron Rhoades. You can catch them weekly in Hanalei at The Tahiti Nui.

Starts at 6:00 pm
Jazz Guitarist Mike Smith with Patt Durkin

Starts at 6:30 pm

4:00 to 6:00 pm
Shilo Pa was born and raised in Anahola where he was always listening and learning to share his voice through his music. His music speaks straight from his heart with a deep sense of purpose and honesty and has an island reggae feel. “I owe so much to my dad for bringing music into my life” says Shilo. “Without listening to all the great music he sang and played when I was young, I wouldn’t know what ‘real music is!”

Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain.

Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 4:30 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 6:30 pm
Pancho Graham grew up listening to Hawaiian music legend Gabby Pahinui and folk rock icon Bob Dylan. He has toured with Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band and played with a group called Na Pali composed of three other well-known Kauai musicians, Carlos Andrade, Pat Cockett and Fred Lunt. You will enjoy hearing him play the sweet Hawaiian sounds of slack key guitar.

Starts at 6:00 pm
Norman “Ka`awa” Solomon is a talented musician who plays many gigs throughout Hawaii. When you combine his beautiful voice with the sounds and feelings of Kauai, it will confirm what you love about our Garden Island.

Starts at 6:00 pm

5:45 pm to 8:30 pm
A ‘must-do’ for any visit to Hawaii, this traditional Kauai luau features authentic cuisine, dance, and crafts. The stories of old Hawaii come alive through the talented performers, who will amaze and astound you with their energetic and highly entertaining show. The feast offers the best of traditional Hawaiian and modern Hawaii fare. You will enjoy traditional Hawaiian dishes such as Kalua Pork (tender pork cooked in an underground imu or oven), haupia (a coconut pudding), roasted Hawaiian sweet potato, and poi (mashed root of the taro plant mixed with water and fermented). You will also find other delicious dishes with an Asian Pacific flare like sesame seared Mahimahi, steamed coconut lemongrass rice, and grilled teriyaki steaks, along with an array of fresh fruits and vegetable dishes, a mouth-watering array of desserts, plus beer, wine, and tropical alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Starts at 4:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

starts at 8:00 pm

Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain.

Starts at 6:00 pm
Enjoy the beautifully haunting voice and soft guitar of Anjela Rose. A local recording artist had this to say about Anjela. “Next I called Anjela Rose for some backing vocals on my recording. Having first been a vocal group singer in the early sixties, I was keen on having some harmonies. I had seen Anjela performing around Hanalei town a number of times as a solo singer songwriter, and in a number of band configurations. I loved the timbre in her voice and thought our blend would be cool. I was right too. It didn’t hurt that Anjela has a great temperment, is a sweetheart, and is real easy on the eyes.”

Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 9:00 pm
Matt Bolton is a singer/songwriter building a following through energetic and eclectic shows in the club scenes of Kauai. Matt has performed with Todd Rundgren, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Jesse Colin Young, Donovan Frankenreiter, Prarie Prince (The Tubes), Titus Kinimaka, and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom. His stage show has been known to surprise audiences nightly. It is an eclectic mixture of original music as well as music from hundreds of different musical artists and bands. Wether playing with his band or solo, Matt’s energetic performances gain him new fans every night.

Starts at 4:00 pm
Delightful concerts of Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele with songs and stories inspired by the beauty of Kauai. Old style slack key guitar music is a gift to our modern world from old Hawaii. The most relaxing, feel better music in the world. Tickets are $20 ($15 children & seniors). For more information call (808) 826-1469.

Starts at 8:00 pm

Starts at 4:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Starts at 9:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Check-in is at 5:00 pm
This is the Garden Isle’s only oceanfront luau, just footsteps from the crescent shaped white sandy beach. The Surf to Sunset Luau is an ideal event for the entire family, featuring award winning entertainment, an extensive menu for all tastes, and numerous cultural facets.
 The elaborate banquet features both traditional Hawaiian delicacies, such as fresh sweet pineapple, kalua pig, lomi salmon, pipikaula, poke and poi, as well as dishes that are inspired by the numerous ethnic foods that are enjoyed by the people of modern Hawaii, such as Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Thai-inspired foods. The abundant spread is perfectly finished with desserts featuring tropical island flavors like guava chiffon pie, coconut coated haupia, pineapple upside down cake, and chocolate macadamia nut cake.

Starts at 4:00 pm

Starts at 6:00 pm
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain.

Starts at 7:00 pm

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm?
Enjoy a stroll down the streets of quaint, historic Hanapepe town and meet the local artists. All the galleries are lit up and decked out giving the town a special atmosphere. Every Friday night is unique, as different galleries take turn being the weekly ‘host’, offering original performances or demonstrations which become the theme for that art night.

Starts at 7:00 pm
Darrell Gonzales, a left-handed guitar player sought after by many very fine vocalists for his exceptional ability to enhance their performance. From a young age, Darryl Gonzales had a passion for music, and credits a Hawaiian studies class in high school with shaping him to be the performer he is today. When Hawai`i artists go into the studio to record, or have a large performance, Kaua`i resident Darryl Gonzales is in demand for his masterful guitar work and voice.
Now he’s completed his first CD – Father’s Song, and his many fans can enjoy him as a solo performer on this new release filled with traditional Hawaiian and hapa-haole tunes, plus 3 of his own original compositions. “It’s dedicated to my Dad, Jerry “Ceriaco” Gonzales, who I never knew or held. See you in Heaven!”

No Grammy provides great local entertainment with Joe LaMore on guitars and vocals, Karen “Beaux” LaMore on ukelele and vocals, and Steve Gredel on bass and vocals. Their mix of original tunes and cover songs which are lighthearted, fun, and laid-back, perfectly complement the island vibe. The band lives on the North Shore, at the end of the road in Ha’ena, and love writing songs about this beautiful island. “With the rays of sunshine over our shoulders and the love of the ocean’s tides, we hope to bring laughter to ourselves and all of you who hear our music.”

Starts at 9:00 am
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 8:00 pm

Starts at 6:00 pm
Treysara is Trey and Sara Thompson. Trey (jazz bassist) has performed or recorded with Larry Carlton, Joe Cocker, Jose Feliciano, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Cher, Les Dudek, Mike Finnigan, Jim Krueger, James Newton-Howard, David Foster, Amy Holland, Michael McDonald, Jim Mandell, Linda Thompson, as well as many others.
Sara (vocals) has always had a strong passion for music and spends her time writing songs for Treysara as well as for others. She writes many different styles of music, and recently produced a song called “Little Whisper” airing on the local Christian radio station. She also won an award at the Kauai Music Festival for a song she co-wrote with Trey called “If Angels Weep”.

Starts at 7:00 pm
The Lost Pelican Band is an eclectic, fun lovin’ group comprised of Sam Kitsch (guitar, vocals), Jess Montgomery (lap steel, guitar, dobro, vocals), Carlene Hughes (harmonica, percussion, vocals), and Gail Little (bass, vocals). Their relaxed sound is a fusion of Hawaiian, blues, folk, rock, and country music, with an emphasis on acoustic instruments, ensemble vocals, and playing quietly. Some of their musical influences are Hank Williams, early Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Donovan, Hendrix, Zeppelin, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Hicks, Tom Petty, John Prine, Kauai legend Larry Rivera, and especially, of course, like billions of others, The Beatles.

Starts at 10:00 pm
Matt Bolton is a singer/songwriter building a following through energetic and eclectic shows in the club scenes of Kauai. Matt has performed with Todd Rundgren, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Jesse Colin Young, Donovan Frankenreiter, Prarie Prince (The Tubes), Titus Kinimaka, and Amy Hanaialii Gilliom. His stage show has been known to surprise audiences nightly. It is an eclectic mixture of original music as well as music from hundreds of different musical artists and bands. Wether playing with his band or solo, Matt’s energetic performances gain him new fans every night.

Starts at 6:00 pm
‘Kauai-it Music’

Starts at 7:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

8:00 am and 10:00 am
41st Prince Kuhio Long Distance Canoe Race sponsored by the Garden Island Canoe Racing Association, at Kalapaki Beach, Lihu`e. 8:00 am Women/Mix Event: Kalapaki Beach to Hanama`ulu and return. 10:00 am Men Event: Kalapaki to Nukoli`i and return. Call Pomai Kane, 808-651-2996, for information.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wisdom of the Kupuna from the `Olelo No`eau at the NTBG South-shore Visitor Center meadow. `Ohana Day Welcomes volunteer Mele Brewer who will be sharing wisdom of the kupuna from the `Olelo No`eau (Hawaiian proverbs). NTBG craft group shares Oshibana (creation of pictures using dried flora and fauna) with delightful products available for purchase. Call 742- 2433 for information.

Starts at 4:00 pm
Bass player Randy Carnevali has been playing jazz on Kauai for many years at Happy Talk Lounge. He is best noted for his improvisational jazz, and it’s not uncommon for world class players like Taj Majal or Bill Kreutzmann to show up for a session.

Starts at 8:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

Starts at 7:00 pm
Nick grew up singing with his family of four brothers and sisters on the island of Kauai. He continued to sing, making the All State Honor Choir, and nurtured his love for traditional Hawaiian music and choreography. His career developed as he performed on CDs, at the Queen Emmalani Festival, as well as opening spots for Cecilio & Kapono, and The Brothers Cazimero. Nick began to write his own songs, and audiences everywhere were charmed by his melodic voice, perfect delivery, and warm performances. Then the recording of his own CD “In Dreams” became a reality as his unique vocal stylings take Hawaiian music in a whole new direction. His beautiful falsetto delivery lends an unforgettable quality to updated renditions of Hawaiian classics.

Strenuous – 7 miles
Get out and celebrate the first day of spring. This trail drops from 2500 feet into Waimea Canyon, with stunning views along the way. We’ll walk a ways downstream for more views before heading back UP. Kathy Valier 826-7302.

2:00 – 4:00 pm
Lilia. A quintet at the National Tropical Botanical Garden Visitor Center meadow. Join Hawaiian contemporary musical group Lilia for a concert. Lilia consists of Cindy Combs (slack key guitar/vocals), Anela Lauren (Celtic harp), Phil Watts (flute/sax), Roger Jacobs (bass) and Bill Dick (violin). Tickets for this outdoor concert are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the Visitors Center or on the day of the event. Seating is limited so please bring your own chair or mat. For information call 808-742-2623
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Ukulele lessons (beginners) by New Rising Sun – Joe Crocona at Stevenson’s Foyer, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i. Space is limited for classes. Call 808-240-6369 to register. Must be registered for class, limit 5 students per class. 1/2 hour classes offered. Children must 5 years and older. Children 5 – 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Open to the public, no charge. Call 808-240-6369 to register.

Starts at 6:00 pm
E Kanikapila Kakou 2010. David Kawika Kahiapo, Na Hoku Hanohano 2007 Song of the Year composer and member. Also appearing is Keao NeSmith, Hawaiian language specialist, and composer of chants. Contact 245-2733 or giac@hawaiilink.net

Starts at 12:00 noon
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 4:30 pm
Born and raised in the islands, Kirby has been singing and playing guitars and ukulele since childhood. Of Hawaiian, Spanish, Norwegian, and Irish ancestry, his multi-cultural roots are reflected in the music he makes with friends on Kauai, and around the world. Hawaiian music, roots, rock, jazz, reggae, and blues are some of his favorite styles. As leader or sideman, his skills are in constant demand on stage and in the recording studio, and has played on a host of critically acclaimed albums by local Hawaiian artists, as well as national and international releases. He remains one of Kauai’s best loved musicians.

Starts at 6:00 pm
John Rivera was born and raised on the west side of Kauai and has been singing since he was a child. He credits his love for music to his musically diverse family with whom he began harmonizing with in church as a young boy and who later taught him how to play the ukulele. John’s warm and soothing voice has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. A lover of all musical genres, he enjoys singing both traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, R&B, Top 40, Folk, Island, and Reggae music. A sample of his musical influences include Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, and Alicia Keys. He enjoys meeting people from all over the world and believes that aloha is contagious. John hopes to infect the world with aloha through his music.

9:00 – 11:30 am
Pa`akai (the art and culture of Hawaiian salt making), at Salt Pond, Hanapepe. If you are touring on the west side of the island stop by Salt Pond Park at Pu`olo Point (east) side of the park in Hanapepe and visit with `Anake (Aunty) Janet Kahalekomo and her `ohana (family) as they share their history and knowledge of salt cultivation on Kaua`i. Open to the public at no charge.

Starts at 3:00 pm
Kauai Sunshine Markets help reduce the price residents pay for fresh agricultural products and support the economic viability of agriculture. Kauai Sunshine Markets allow only produce such as unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, and plants grown on Kauai.

Starts at 6:00 pm
Born on Oahu, Jonah Cummings began his singing career early, and opened to a packed house on his very first performance. You will be impressed by his well rounded vocals, guitar playing, and his endless repertoire of hit songs. In the past JC has appeared with Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, and Willie Nelson. He also toured with Na Kaholokula, and had the pleasure of performing with Jimmy Kaholokula and his sons, Robbie and Kimo, for more than eight years. His CD, “Chance Romance” is full of original songs, and the title track, a beautiful ballad, is getting a lot of local radio airplay. He was the opening act for UB40, and shared the stage with Ka’au Crater Boys, Kapena, and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

Starts at 12:00 noon
Cindy Combs is one of Hawaii’s best women Slack Key Guitarists sending a message of aloha to everyone who listens. Her style is innovative and unique as she was influenced by the likes of Dylan and Baez, and then Hawaiian music and slack key guitar. The outcome is a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary jazz styling to create a sound all her own. Cindy’s talent at both the instrumental execution as well as the vocal presentation sweetens everything she plays. She has three CD’s, Land of the Endless Summer, Slack Key Lady, and Sunny Rain.

Starts at 7:00 pm
Mike Young is a songwriter, musician, and guitarist sharing his personal island experiences through contemporary hawaiian style music. He promotes music and the arts in the schools of Hawaii through a surfing/drug education program that he has been running for many years. Mike Young creates wonderful songs and has a voice from heaven.