Kaulana Kanekoa and 'Ohana - Volume 1

[hana]

Major Hana Records Debut Release

'OHANA - Volume One

record release party: Saturday, November 12 - 8:00pm-1:00am...

at Casanova's in Makawo ($10.00)

Vince Esquire, Kanekoa, Bradah Larry and the Hailiimaile Band, Kaleo, Uncle Boy Kanae, Boom, Patsy, and Yuko -- the 8 artists/bands on the album will all be performing live.

There will be special guest appearances...

The album has generated a lot of interest worldwide on iTunes.

'Ohana - Volume One has been the most downloaded Pop Compilation Record in the World for five weeks running. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire has been the #1 Pop Compilation download on iTunes in the US, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Luxembourg, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, Belgium and Italy since it's release 5 weeks ago.

Other songs by Vince Esquire, Bradah Larry & The Hailiimaile Band, Kanekoa, Kaleo, Patsy and Yuko have been top 5 downloads in the US, UK, Italy, Canada and Luxembourg.

Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire's version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow” will also be featured on the upcoming soundtrack album for the feature film “Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School” starring Robert Carlyle, Marisa Tomei, Mary Steenburgen, Sean Astin, David Paymer, Camryn Manheim, Danny DeVito and John Goodman.

"Somwhere Over The Rainbow" was recently featured on "The Pride Of Brittan" a BBC telecast w PM Tony Blair.

Also, Vince Esquire and album producer, Dave Cochrane, have 5 songs each in the upcoming feature film “Submission” starring Corbin Bernson, Simone Mackinnon, and Claire Carey.

'OHANA - Volume One is one of 26 records now eligible to be voted on for a nomination for the 2006 Hawaiian Grammy of the Year. If you are a NARAS voter -- PLEASE make a point to check this record out...

'OHANA - Volume One is now available for digital downloads on iTunes and the CD will be released in Hawaii on November 14th.

Enjoy this debut CD and stay tuned for more exciting releases from Major Hana Records.

For further information contact:
808-248-7549 or majorhana@aol.com or
Major Hana Records
Box 595
Hana, HI 96713

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=80632810&s=143441
Aloha……Aloha…….Aloha…….Aloha……..Aloha…….Aloha……Alo ha……

A new record company, Major Hana Records, launches in Hana and
releases a debut compilation CD, “'OHANA - Volume One”, featuring
22 songs (13 of which are in the traditional Hawaiian language and 9 in
English) from 8 of the Island of Maui's most talented artists and bands.

Jonathan Block, Chairman of Major Hana Records, has been a manager in the Music business for 24 years and has worked with artists including, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, The JB Horns featuring Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Fun Lovin' Criminals.

“'OHANA - Volume One” was produced by Dave Cochrane, who has written for and/or produced The Commodores, Lionel Richie, LL Cool J, James Brown, Public Enemy, Sheryl Crow, Paula Abdul, Atlantic Starr and many others.

The Artists on “'OHANA - Volume 1” are:
Uncle Boy Kanae - Hawaiian celebrity, radio personality, MC, host of countless Hawaiian events;
Bradah Larry & The Hailiimaile Band - Bradah Larry Golis, who plays regularly at the Grand Waila and the Four Seasons, Maui's two premier 'Westside' hotels and his boys from upcountry;
Kaleo - formerly of the famed Ho'opi'i Brothers;
Vince Esquire - recently named “Maui's Best Band 2005” by The Maui News;
Kanekoa - Maui's favorite, Hawaiian, Reggae, Rock, jam band;
Boom - plays regularly at The Hotel Hana Maui, the Island's premier 'Eastside' hotel;
Yuko - a superbly talented Kipahulu resident who hails from Japan;
and Patsy - the “Mayor of Hana” who has a magical voice.

Block notes that “touring the world for the past 20 years with a variety of bands has given me the opportunity to learn first hand how different countries sell and present new music to their people. I'm excited to have the opportunity to introduce great Hawaiian music to the UK, Europe, the Far East, South America and other areas that don't even realize Hawaiian music exists. A lot of kids here in the US don't even know about the Hawaiian music, culture, and history. This is by far the best record I have ever been a part of and look forward to more great albums to come.”

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Cochrane adds, “This is the most natural, interesting and creative record I have had the opportunity to produce. The debut release of Major Hana Records is the culmination of my 20 year association with Jonathan Block and I look forward to making many more great records for the world to enjoy for years to come.”

Aloha……Aloha…….Aloha…….Aloha……..Aloha…….Aloha……Alo ha……

[Leo Lakio]

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[hana]

sorry, new here... didn't notice "selling". thank you, aloha...

[Leo Lakio]

You're welcome --- and, you are welcome (here at HT, that is); I'll have to check out the CD.

[Glen Miyashiro]

Welcome, hana. But please, don't act like the Danny Couch lover who was here (http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showthread.php?t=4028) a while ago. That was one music fan who really put the "fan" in "fanatic". :rolleyes:

[hana]

no worries glen... don't have that kind of time that the dc "Fan"atic has...

[hana]

The most promising new band of 2006…
Kanekoa, from Maui Hawaii, featuring Electric Ukulele ace, Vince Esquire and the soulful vocals of Maui native, Kaulana Kanekoa…

Aloha……Aloha…….Aloha…….Aloha……..Aloha…….Aloha……Alo ha……Aloha…

For Immediate Release……………

KANEKOA’s, (the Hawaiian band from the Island of Maui), debut Los Angeles shows were November 4 and 5. Then, it was off to Maui to the Major Hana Records, ‘OHANA - Volume One, Record Release Party on, November 12th…

NOW JUST ANNOUNCED…

KANEKOA - Three straight shows in LA… January 17, 18 and 19…2006

January 17 - Tues. - The Mint 11:30pm-12:30am
January 18 - Wed. - The Mint 9:30pm-10:30pm
January 19 - Thurs. - 14 Below 8:00pm-9:00pm

About KANEKOA……………..
Kanekoa is a high energy, 5 piece (2 Ukuleles, Bass, Drums and Percussion) jam band from Maui Hawaii. Their sound has been labeled in the "Hawaiian/Fusion/Rock/Reggae" categories, since there really is no other way to describe it. Most of the songs they play are written by all of them, as they each throw their own unique influences into the mix. They are also known for playing obscure cover songs by artists such as the Grateful Dead and Men At Work. They are known by most people because of their extremely unique sounds which stem from 2 electrified ukuleles, and their high energy stage shows. Keep an eye on their schedule and make sure to come see them if they are in your area. You wont be disappointed!

Kanekoa — # 1 on iTunes US Compilation Album Chart for 3 straight months!

‘Ohana - Volume One, the most downloaded Pop Compilation Record in the World for it’s first 6 weeks, features lead single "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire. The song was the #1 Pop Compilation download on iTunes in the US, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Luxembourg, Italy, Canada, Ireland, Spain and Denmark for 2 months.

Now three months after the digital release, "Somewhere" still sits at #1 in the US, Canada, and recently reached #1 in Australia, #2 in UK and Ireland, #4 in Denmark and Luxembourg, #5 in Spain, #8 in Belgium and Holland, #22 in Italy, #23 in Austria, #32 in France… on the iTunes Worldwide Compilation Record Charts.

Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire’s version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” will also be the lead single and video on the upcoming soundtrack album for the feature film “Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing and Charm School” starring Robert Carlyle, Marisa Tomei, Mary Steenburgen, Sean Astin, David Paymer, Camryn Manheim, Danny DeVito and John Goodman.

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" was recently featured on "The Pride Of Britain" a BBC telecast w PM Tony Blair.

Also, Vince Esquire and album producer, Dave Cochrane, have 5 songs each in the upcoming feature film “Submission” starring Corbin Bernson, Simone Mackinnon, and Claire Carey. The Soundtrack for the film will also feature songs by Funk music legend, Fred Wesley, and will be released in early 2006 on Major Hana Records.

“’OHANA - Volume One” is now available for digital downloads on iTunes and the CD was released on Maui, November 14th, and will be available on the other Hawaiian Islands in early January ‘06. Presently, the ‘OHANA compilation can be heard on Maui on Mana’o Radio, KPOA, Live 105, and AKAKU Television.

Enjoy this debut CD and stay tuned for more exciting releases from Major Hana Records. Currently in production: Vince Esquire, Kanekoa, Dave C, Bradah Larry and the Hailiimaile Band, Kaleo, The Fred Wesley Quartet, The Fred Wesley Funk Explosion, The Pee Wee Ellis Assembly, and others…

For further information contact:
808-248-7549 or majorhana@aol.com or
Major Hana Records
Box 595
Hana, HI 96713

check out:
www.vinceesquire.com
www.kanekoa.com
www.myspace.kanekoa
www.myspace.com/majorhanarecords

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=80632810&s=143441
Aloha……Aloha…….Aloha…….Aloha……..Aloha…….Aloha……Alo ha……Aloha…

[hana]

Aloha……Aloha…….Aloha…….Aloha……..Aloha….Aloha…….Alo ha

………...…..’Over The Rainbow’ #1 on iTunes Folk Charts……………

A new record company, Major Hana Records, launches in Hana, Hawaii, and releases a debut compilation CD, 'OHANA - Volume One, featuring 22 songs (13 of which are in the traditional Hawaiian language and 9 in English) from 8 of the Island of Maui's most talented artists and bands. The double album is available on iTunes for only $9.99!

'OHANA - Volume One is getting major airplay throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

During it’s first 5 weeks of release, 'Ohana - Volume One, was the most downloaded Pop Compilation (Various Artists) Record in the World. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire was the #1 Pop Compilation download on iTunes in the US, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Luxembourg, Italy, Canada, Ireland, Spain and Denmark, Australia, Belgium, and Austria.

After remaining the #1 most downloaded song on the iTunes Pop Compilation Record Charts for over 4 months in the US and Canada, in mid-January, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” entered the iTunes Folk Charts and on January 28th, it reached #1 in both countries!

Look for the music video of Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire's “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” which will be featured on the upcoming soundtrack album (March 21, Milan/WB) from the feature film “Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School” starring Robert Carlyle, Marisa Tomei, Mary Steenburgen, Sean Astin, David Paymer, Camryn Manheim, Danny DeVito and John Goodman.

"Somwhere Over The Rainbow" was featured on "The Pride Of Brittan" a BBC telecast with PM Tony Blair.

Also, Vince Esquire and album producer, Dave Cochrane, have 5 songs each in the upcoming feature film “Submission” starring Corbin Bernson, Simone Mackinnon, and Claire Carey. The soundtrack album will feature songs by Funk music legend, Fred Wesley, and will be released on iTunes in early 2006 on Major Hana Records.

Other than the “Submission” soundtrack, upcoming iTunes releases from Major Hana Records will be: Vince Esquire, Kanekoa, Dave C, Bradah Larry and the The Hailiimaile Band, Kaleo Kaina, The Fred Wesley Quartet, The Fred Wesley Funk Explosion, The Mighty Invaders, Monyca: (www.Monyca.com), The Pee Wee Ellis Assembly, Uncle Boy Kanae, Christopher “Boom” Helekahi… and others...

For further information:
contact Major Hana Records at:
808-248-7549, or
majorhana@aol.com, or
Major Hana Records
Box 595
Hana, HI 96713

For Photos and more information Check Out: www.myspace.com/majorhanarecords
www.vinceesquire.com
www.kanekoa.com
coming in 2006: www.monyca.com
www.fredwesley.com

Or this link to the ‘OHANA Compilation on iTunes…
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=80632810&s=143441

Aloha……Aloha…….Aloha…….Aloha……..Aloha…….Aloha……Alo ha

[Pua'i Mana'o]

not to niggle, but am I the only one who thinks of Judy Garland and freaking ~Kansas~ whenever that song is played, regardless of who remade it?

[rbinck]

Interesting.
I think of Brudda IZ, myself. Maybe because I never much was a Judy Garland fan. I remember those Toys R Us commercials and some movie that song of his was used in. 50 First Dates?

[craigwatanabe]

And that's Isreal for those who knew him growing up.

[mel]

Actually the Iz version of "Over the Rainbow" was used in the eToys online store commercials of the late 1990s.

[Pua'i Mana'o]

...yep, as well as the song played in the credits for Meet Joe Black, and a few other opportunities.

Regardless, the song ain't a Hawaiian one, whether Israel did it or not.

Or maybe this is a good chance for us to discuss what DOES make a song Hawaiian™?

[hana]

Longest Running Number 1 in iTunes History!!!

Please help us keep the streak going…

“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire has been the Number 1 download on the Pop “Various Artists”/Compilation Record Chart in the US and Canada for 6 straight months!

Major Hana Records, based in Hana, Maui, Hawaii, released ‘Ohana – Volume 1, a Compilation Record with 22 songs by 8 of Maui’s best artists on the iTunes Music Store on September 26, 2005. Since that day “Somewhere” has not moved from the Number 1 position on the US and Canada Compilation Charts and actually made it to Number 1 on the US and Canada iTunes Folk Charts at the end of January, 2006.

PLEASE help us keep the streak alive by following this link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=80632810&s=143441

Or, while on iTunes, Search: Ohana, and look for the Album cover of the beautiful sunrise…

and download “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” for only 99 cents!

While you’re at it check out some of the other amazing tracks -- $9.99 is a steal for the entire 22 songs!

We will keep you in touch with how the streak is going…

Become part of History – Download “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire Now!

[hana]

Longest Running Number 1 in iTunes History!!!

Please help us keep the streak going…

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire has been the Number 1 download on the iTunes Compilation Record Chart in the US and Canada for over 7 straight months!

Major Hana Records, based in Hana, Maui, Hawaii, released 'Ohana – Volume 1, a Compilation Record with 22 songs by 8 of Maui's best artists on the iTunes Music Store on September 26, 2005. Since that day "Somewhere" has not moved from the Number 1 position on the US and Canada Compilation Charts and actually made it to Number 1 on the US and Canada iTunes Folk Charts at the end of January, 2006!

PLEASE help us keep the streak alive:

While on iTunes search: Ohana, and look for the album cover with the beautiful sunrise... (Ohana - Volume 1)

and download "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" for only 99 cents!

While you're at it check out some of the other amazing tracks -- $9.99 is a steal for the entire record with 22 songs!

Become part of History – Download "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire Now!

MAJOR HANA RECORDS -- upcoming May '06 RELEASES...

The Fred Wesley Spirit - Yes, the Funk music legend is coming back strong...
Submission Soundtrack - Soon to be released Dominatrix thriller staring Corbin Bernson and Simmone Jade-McKinnon (She's Very Hot!).
The Mighty Invaders - Classic Reggae band recorded at Bob Marley's legendary Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica.

Releases to follow... Kanekoa (live record), Vince Esquire, Dave C, Bradah Larry, Christopher "Boom" Helekahi, and...

FUNK LOVERS UNITE and get READY... The Fred Wesley Funk Explosion -- Coming Soon! and... in November, look for a new record from Pee Wee Ellis...

Stay posted and tuned in to Major Hana Records... We are dedicated to the finest in cool Music...

[hana]

KANEKOA to play MAUI SHOWS !!!

That's right, Maui's favorite will be playing shows later this month...

SAT, MAY 20 - Vince Esquire Band - Life's A Beach - Kihei
(This is Vince's 21st Birthday Show!!! - The Kanekoa's will be there to celebrate with V)
TUE, MAY 23 - Kanekoa to play a private party for the Trustees from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences - NARAS annual meeting

WED, MAY 24 - KANEKOA - Charlies - Paia
The boys will be recording a live record
DON'T MISS THIS SHOW AS IT WILL BE HISTORIC !!!

SAT, May 27 - Kanekoa - Casanova's - Makawao
SUN, May 28 - Kanekoa - Casanova's - Makawao
(Manao Radio Acoustic Sunday - Listen live WORLDWIDE on www.manaoradio.com 2:00pm-5:00pm HST)

Follow this link and for .99 cents... DOWNLOAD the song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (track Number 10) by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire. Kaulana and Vince front Kanekoa, both play electric ukuleles that rock this the high energy Jam Band with Hawaiian Roots...

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=80632810&i=80632732&s=143441

Look out for a MAJOR HANA announcement about KANEKOA very soon as this band will be HUGE...

Look for them to be FEATURED in an upcoming Farrelly Brothers movie (that's right, "Something About Mary", "Dumb and Dumber", "Kingpin", etc...).

"Somewhere" has been #1 on the US and Canada iTunes Compilation Charts for 7 straight months!!!

The song actually made it to #1 on the iTunes US and Canada Folk charts in late January. Today, the song is at #48 on the US Folk chart.

Let's bring this song back up to the top of the FOLK charts again. DOWNLOAD this song now and tell your friends to also...

SEE YOU AT CHARLIES...

[Pedro]

That's cool I just haven't been downloading music in a long while, I just need to go and get myself one ole dem Ipods and dat will be da first song I'll download. ;)

[craigwatanabe]

Longest Running Number 1 in iTunes History!!!

Please help us keep the streak going…

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and Vince Esquire has been the Number 1 download on the iTunes Compilation Record Chart in the US and Canada for over 7 straight months!I hate to say this because I love that tune as well but please keep the solicitations out of this message board. Tiny Tadani got a major spanking for trying to promote his radio show here. :)

[hana]

This band is blowing up!

Kanekoa, the amazing band from Maui, fronted by 2 electric ukuleles, is playing a special 'early LA show' at The Mint on Pico Blvd, on Thursday, June 15, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Kaulana Kanekoa and ukulele ace, Vince Esquire, has been a hit on iTunes. 8 months after it's release, the song is now Number 30 on the US Folk Chart, Number 1 on the Canada Folk Chart and Number 5 on the Austrailia Folk Chart.

Look for this band to be featured in a the upcoming Farrelley Brothers production, "Billy The Great". Director/Producer Peter Farrelley raves, "Kanekoa was the best show I've seen in 15 years. I love them."

Kanekoa has been together for 10 years and is the only band in the world fronted by 2 electric ukuleles.

The boys recently played for the Trustees of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences on Maui.

Don't miss this rare LA performance!

[Palolo Joe]

Kanekoa, the amazing band from Maui, fronted by 2 electric ukuleles, is playing a special 'early LA show' at The Mint on Pico Blvd, on Thursday, June 15, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
So... how much did they have to pay for the stage time during this 'special early LA show' next month?

[hana]

$0.00 - the same figure they are paying for their, Thursday July 13, 'Special Early Show" -- 6:00pm-8:00pm. You see Palolo, when the band is really good -- they don't 'pay to play'.

Sorry for you if you've had that experience -- but bands that pay clubs to play are simply perpetuating an age old problem, and yes, stupidity breeds morons -- and there are LOTS out there.

If you were lucky enough to catch the Kanekoa show -- you would have been blown away...

Look for exciting things to come from these guys VERY SOON.