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Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) - A Vision of the Future of Hawaiian Music
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Type: Special Event
Date: Saturday - 12/13/2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
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Hawaii Public Radio (HPR)
Atherton Performing Arts Studio
738 Kaheka Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

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A Vision of the Future of Hawaiian Music in HPR's Atherton Studio Dec 13

Ho‘omana Na Mele brings together guitars of O'Sullivan, Asing, and Kamakana

Hawai‘i Public Radio prides itself on presenting both established and emerging artists on its airwaves and on its stages. On Saturday, December 13th, a collection of like-minded musician/composers beginning to establish themselves as Hawaiian artists and already making a difference in the music scene, locally and beyond our shores, bring their unique talents to HPR's Atherton Studio for a night of new music. Known as Ho‘omana Na Mele, Ian O'Sullivan, Blayne Asing, and Duncan Kamakana Osorio will each perform original music from their upcoming recording releases, as well collaborate on arrangements blending their individual musical styles. These vibrant young artists are under the direction of producer Bailey Matsuda.

Tickets for Ho‘omana Na Mele's December 13th Atherton concert are $30 general, $25 for HPR members, and $15 for students with ID. The Atherton regularly sells out and patrons are advised to reserve their tickets early. Reservations may be made at www.hprtickets.org or by calling the station (955-8821) during regular business hours. The Atherton Studio is located at Hawai‘i Public Radio, 738 Kaheka Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; music begins at 7:30 p.m.

About the artists

Ian O'Sullivan is a Na Hoku Hanohano Award finalist and has been proclaimed by Classical Guitar as "thoughtful" and praised by The Honolulu Advertiser as "delightful." O'Sullivan is a classically-trained guitarist and composer from the North Shore of O‘ahu. Well-versed in Hawaiian slack key guitar and the ‘ukulele, in addition to the Western classical repertoire, O'Sullivan has performed at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall, New York Guitar Society, New England Guitar Society, HPR's Atherton Studios, Hawaii Opera Theater, and the Orvis Auditorium at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. He can also be found regularly performing in Honolulu venues Jazz Minds, Tiki's, and at Restaurant Row. In 2013, O'Sullivan released his first solo album Born and Raised, featuring his original compositions alongside music of fellow Hawai‘i composers.

As a child, O'Sullivan began playing the ‘ukulele by ear. He then experimented with electric guitar in a rock band during high school years, familiarizing himself with contemporary styles of reggae, hip-hop, and jazz through tablature and recordings. In 2001, he entered UH Manoa as a Marine Biology major, though it was not long after that he met Grammy-Award-winning artist and then UH lecturer of classical guitar Jeff Peterson who introduced him to the world of classical guitar. During his years at UH, O'Sullivan transformed from a non-music-literate, "garage-band" guitarist to being the first guitarist from Hawai‘i to be accepted at Yale University's School of Music.

O'Sullivan returned to O'ahu in 2012 accepting the lectureship in classical guitar from his alma mater. During the 2014-15 season, besides this performance at the Atherton, he will appear at the Orvis Auditorium, the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival, and at Benjamin Verdery's Summer Maui Master Class. He is a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools, and the recipient of the Yale Elliot Fisk Award.

Blayne Asing is a Honolulu-born singer/songwriter/musician. His musical background includes theatre, concert and marching band, glee club, and various ensembles where he played guitar, percussion, and bass. At the University of Hawai‘i, he studied music theory and was enrolled in the MELE program at Honolulu Community College.

Since completing his University studies, Asing has been performing at local clubs and bars, including Duke's Waikiki, the Ilikai Hotel Bar and Grill, Nico's at Pier 38, and Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. He has also spent the last several years serving as a back-up guitarist and vocalist for many Hawaii performers, including Brother Noland, Mike Kaawa, Ledward Kaapana, Ernie Cruz, Jr., and Mahi Crabbe.

Asing counts among his musical influences James Taylor, Mark Knopfler, John Mayer, The Eagles, and Eric Clapton, among many others. He is currently working on his debut solo album Young, Old Soul.

Duncan Kamakana grew up on the island of O‘ahu in a family richly steeped in music, Hawaiian culture, intellectual stimulation, and abundant love and creativity. His father is Jon Osorio, a Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning musician and an esteemed scholar and educator at the University of Hawai‘i.

As a child, Kamakana was introduced to a wide range of music, ranging from traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, to singer songwriters like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt. Always more interested in sports than music in his early years, however, it wasn't until 8th grade at Kamehameha Schools that he first seriously picked up a guitar and discovered his love for singing and songwriting. He was accepted to the prestigious Kamehameha Concert Glee Club as a bass singer.

After graduation from high school, Kamakana spent time in Oregon, California, and Michigan honing his musical skills on various projects and attending college. He came back to Hawai‘i in 2010 to regroup. In 2012, he scored a significant break by landing a local Burger King commercial that featured a modified version of the hit song "Fish and Poi." It catapulted his career locally. While playing a gig at Rumfire in Waikiki that July, a prominent LA music supervisor recognized him from the commercial and helped him get a private audition for NBC's hit show "The Voice." Producers chose him out of 50,000 other contestants and Maroon 5's Adam Levine selected him for his team. It was a whirlwind experience that he hopes to build on, as he creates his own musical legacy and from his humble beginnings, finds his own voice.

About HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio

The Atherton Studio seats 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The Studio is available for rent for musical performances, community group meetings, recordings, and lectures. It is located in the HPR office and studio complex at 738 Kaheka Street, across from the Honolulu Don Quijote. Metered street parking is available, as are paid lots at the First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi‘olani branch) and in the Pan Am building.

Select Atherton Season concerts air on the HPR-produced program Applause in a Small Room, Sundays at 4 p.m. on HPR-2.

About HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio

The Atherton Studio seats 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The Studio is available for rent for musical performances, community group meetings, and lectures. It is located in the HPR office and studio complex at 738 Kaheka Street, across from the Honolulu Don Quijote. Metered street parking is available, as are paid lots at the First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi‘olani branch) and in the Pan Am building.

About Hawaii Public Radio

HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In October 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive four-star rating for exceptional fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM)

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