Since it was written, “Hawaii 78″ has been sung by some of the greatest Hawaiian artist such as Makaha Sons and Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole (Bruddah IZ) as well as international artist such as Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, who sang it at their concert in 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Hawaii 78 (The Story): www.hawaiiseventyeight.com
Hawaii 78 Before IZ And The Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau: www.willienelsonpri.com

Eddie Vedder – “Ukulele Songs” on

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On March 11, 2011 Japan experienced an 8.9-magnitude quake which caused tsunami waves to form that swept across rice fields, engulfed entire towns, dragged houses onto highways, and tossed cars and boats around like toys. In Hawaii a tsunami warning was issue but damage was limited to small areas around the coastline.

Evacuation information and communications of school closures and other Civil Defense information throughout the islands was readily available at the #HItsunami tracking website http://hitsunami.info which was created and updated by @JohnGarcia, a local resident of Honolulu.

SOUL­JA BOY took the stage in Hon­olu­lu, Hawaii to cel­e­brate his new al­bum in stores now called “The De­an­dre Way.” Dance en­thu­si­asts straight from the World of Dance Tour en­joyed the set which in­clud­ed new songs “Blow­ing Me Kiss­es” and “Speak­ers Go­ing Ham­mer” mixed with pop­u­lar hits “Turn My Swag On”, “Crank That” and “Pret­ty Boy Swag.” Watch the show here and share it with your friends! Soul­ja Boy’s new mu­sic is fea­tured in the lat­est Dance Cen­tral video game out now by Har­monix and MTV Games. A great pre­sent for kids along­side the new Xbox Kinect con­sole.

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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa was the vacation/concert home for teen R&B superstar Justin Bieber during his Honolulu leg of the 2010 “My World Tour” that took place October 8th and 9th at the Blaisdell Arena Hawaii.

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Aloha! The University of Hawaii Marching Band is participating in the Hawaii Five-0 Band Mania Challenge! The winning band will receive $25,000 and the opportunity to have their video featured on CBS this Fall! We need your help! Vote for the University of Hawaii Marching Band’s version of Hawaii Five-0! You can vote once per day until October 4,2010.

Click HERE and press VOTE! You will need to fill in required information (Email Address, First & Last Name, Zip Code) and must be 18 and older to vote!

J Boog – “Let’s Do It Again” on

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Kolohe Kai on

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“If it’s Sunday in Hawaii, and you’re on Oahu, you MUST make it down to Duke’s in Waikiki between 4-6 PM. Henry Kapono and his band will bring you to your feet and the incredible beachside atmosphere will ease you into that laid-back island groove you’ve been looking for. Henry wrote the song “Duke’s on Sunday” and it’s Jimmy Buffett’s rendition of it that your listening to…“

“Duke’s on Sunday” available in iTunes

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Synopsis:

“In this contemporary version, a new elite federalized task force is formed with a mission is to tackle crime in the Aloha State. Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returns to Oahu to investigate his father’s murder and stays after Hawaii’s governor persuades him to head up the new team: his rules, her backing, no red tape and full blanket immunity to hunt down the biggest “game” in town. Joining McGarrett is Detective Danny “Danno” Williams, a newly relocated ex-New Jersey cop who prefers skyscrapers to the coastline but is committed to keeping the Islands safe for his 8-year-old daughter; and Chin Ho Kelly, an ex-Honolulu Police Detective wrongly accused of corruption and relegated to a federal security patrol, who is also a former protege of McGarrett’s father. Chin’s cousin, Kona, is a beautiful and fearless native, fresh out of the academy and eager to establish herself among the department’s elite. McGarrett vows to bring closure to his father’s case while the state’s brash new FIVE-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, is determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.“

Source: Wikipedia

The new Hawaii Five-0 @ CBS Primetime
The original Hawaii Five-0 @ CBS Classics

Many of you may remember the post we did in 2008 when filming began on this controversial movie in Honolulu which used the title “Barbarian Princess” as the USA (festival title). Thanks to an update from Sheri Candler, we have learned it is scheduled to be released in select cities and theaters across the U.S. on May 14, 2010 under the title of “Princess Kaiulani.” The world premiere of this film was previously released last year at the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF).

Via Sheri Candler of www.shericandler.com

“An update to information on this film. The film will be opening May 14, 2010 in the following cities: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco, Phoenix, New York, and various locations in the Hawaiian Islands. Expanded city engagements will follow throughout the summer…”

Synopsis:

“Princess Kaiulani stars Q’orianka Kilcher, as a turn-of-the-century princess caught up in the last days of the Hawaiian monarchy. Set in 1888, the Kingdom of Hawaii is divided by a civil war. Princess Kaiulani, the young heir to the throne, is suddenly forced to flee the home she adores and move to England where she finds an altogether different life – one where she is not considered royalty. As she grows up and adapts to her new life there, she falls in love with the rebellious but sweet-natured Clive. At the tender age of 17, she receives the devastating news that the monarchy has been overthrown and her aunt, Queen Liliuokalani, has been arrested. The young Princess must choose between her true love and the responsibility to her beloved islands and the Hawaiian people.“

Source: Ioncinema.com

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“In Aikau’s honor, the surfwear company Quiksilver sponsors the “The Eddie“—the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay. The idea of the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational was created by Bruce Raymond and Bob McKnight.“

Source: Wikipedia

Guitar/Production by JP Kennedy

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Via: Outrigger Hawaii

Director: Jason Baum

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“There are fived named islands or islets within Kāneʻohe Bay. A sand bar (Ahu o Laka or locally, the sand bar), Kapapa, and Kekepa (Turtleback Rock) are all exposed features (islets) on the barrier reef…“

Source: Wikipedia

Heartbeat Hawaii: http://www.heartbeathawaiishow.com
Royal Hawaiian Center: http://www.royalhawaiiancenter.com

Steve Hott – Here For You

Local Bad Ass Coffee owner Steve Hott rockin out his new single! Who said they don’t know how to rock on the rock (Hawaii)! Download the “Here For You” single here: http://urltea.me/09v

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