MEDIA RELEASE

The Center for Hawaiian Music Studies, Inc. presents an encore performance Ukulele Jam 10 a.m.-sundown Saturday, April 16 at the Queen Emma Community Center at Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua (81-1004 Konawaena School Road).

A benefit for the victims of the tsunami in Japan, this free community concert features some of the island’s finest musicians including Grammy award-winning artist Keoki Kahumoku, Brittni Paiva, Buddy and Sammi Fo, Konabob Stoffer… and you!

Ukulele players from beginner to advanced are invited to bring their instrument and participate in a kanikapila like no other. Start with lessons in proper jam etiquette and tuning techniques, then follow along with the aid of visuals and wandering instructors.

As performers take the stage, they’ll teach attendees some of their favorite songs, from Hawaiian mele to jazz and everything in between.

The list of entertainers grows daily and also includes Andy Andrews of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, Keone Turalde, Grammy award-winner Sonny Lim, and Colin John.

This unique opportunity to learn from some of the best musicians in Hawaii and make beautiful music is free and open to the public.

In the market for a new ukulele? Custom instruments made and donated by various ‘ukulele builders from Hawaii will be available for sale. Participants can also take advantage of free string changing for all 4-string ukulele.

Calabash donations to aid relief efforts in Japan will be accepted throughout the day. Participants should bring their own lunch and water, along with a beach chair and of course, their ukulele. If you have a favorite song, bring it along to share, too.

This is a drug and alcohol-free event.

For more information, visit KeokiKahumoku.com