Island music series heats up tonight on KFVE-5
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer
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| The Kekai Boyz, whose debut album from 2003 is titled "Just An Illusion," will perform today at the Mai Tai Bar at Ala Moana Center as part of "Hot Hawaiian Nights."
'HOT HAWAIIAN NIGHTS' 7 p.m. Fridays (unless otherwise noted), starting today Various locations; aired on KFVE-5 |
The Kekai Boyz, a Big Island-based group, will be the series' opening act this year, with the Mai Tai Bar at Ala Moana Center as the showcase for five of the 12 programs scheduled.
A trio from KCCN-FM's morning drive — Billy V, Lina Girl and Pipi — will share hosting duties.
"The goal, for the past 15 years, has been to provide the best musical talent possible," said John Fink, KFVE/KHNL general manager. "We want to give the people the opportunity to see the best as well as up-and-coming talent."
Acts were selected by Robz Yamane of KCCN Radio.
The series was launched in the early 1990s as a KHNL studio concert and has been anchored on sister station K5 The Home Team. In recent summers, the one-hour programs originated from a range of clubs and other sites; Maui hosts two telecasts this year.
Drinks and pupu service will be available at some venues; arrive early because seating is limited.
The schedule:
- Today — Kekai Boyz, Mai Tai Bar
- June 3 — Ko'auka, Mai Tai Bar (taped)
- June 10 — Kala'eloa, Mai Tai Bar (taped; airs at 6:30 p.m. because of live telecast of Miss Hawai'i pageant)
- June 17 — Ka'ala Boys, Mai Tai Bar
- June 24 — Ho'onu'a, Honolulu Hale
- July 1 — Sean Na'auao, Mai Tai Bar
- July 8 — Kapena, Hawaii Prince Hotel (poolside)
- July 15 — Willie K, Hapa's, Maui (taped)
- July 22 — Keali'i Reichel, Bailey House Museum, Maui (taped; by invitation only).
- July 29 — A retelecast, to be announced
- Aug. 5 — To be announced
- Aug. 12 — Keahiwai, site to be announced.
- Aug. 19 — To be announced, Ko Olina Bay Club (by invitation only)
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