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AlohaBird

Ukulele artists that do events on Kauai, Hi?

This might be the wrong place to post, let me know, but I figured you guys would be in the know about artist/bands that spotlight the ukulele.

I'm looking for an artist or band that plays the ukulele and does vocals to perform at a wedding. Our budget isn't huge, but we also don't know the going rate for artists. I do know that eliminates the bigger known names that tour. But a good artist deserves to be paid well I'm an artist also, I believe in paying what someone is wortg for their art.

Does anyone have any recommendations, YouTube videos, etc.? A small band would be ideal, but a good solo artist will work too. Thank you in advance!

Posted Oct 27, 2016, 6:20 AM UTC

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TEFennell4•

I don't have any specific suggestions, but you might consider reaching out to a couple of the shops around the island that specialize in ukes. I was just on the island and visited a handful of them and everyone I talked to seemed very wired in to the local player community.

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AlohaBirdOP•

Thank you for this idea, I hadn't thought of it and it's great! I'll contact the stores and see what they say - who they can promote for me to check out.

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bonesoup•

Aldrine Guerrero. See Ukulele Underground in the sidebar.

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AlohaBirdOP•

He is one of the few artists I'm aware of on Kauai, but finding gig availability information has been difficult. His lessons are pretty cool though.

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davemchine•

I like Easy Living Jazz which plays at a hotel restaurant in Kapaa. Not sure if they have a ukulele player but even if they don't they would probably know somebody. http://easylivingjazz.com

There's a couple that performs at the Westin every week that might also be helpful. He plays slack key guitar while she dances. If you called the Westin I'm sure you could get their contact info.

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