The campaign will continue with additional concerts and musical events that will highlight Hawaii's musical talent and diversity throughout the year and into 2006. Starwood Hawaii features approximately 200 local entertainers who perform regularly at Starwood's 11 properties on four islands.
Here is a summary of the current entertainment offerings listed by island.
Oahu
Sheraton Waikiki
- The Sheraton Waikiki features live nightly music at the poolside with beautiful Diamond Head as the backdrop. Featured entertainers include Sam Kapu III, who also performs at The Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Moana Surfrider, and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Kapu is known for his upbeat contemporary Hawaiian tunes. He was born into a musical family and began singing and playing the ukulele at the young age of seven. Kapu's new CD "Lineage" pays homage to his talented family.
- Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Kanilau, comprised of Roland Chang, Noelani Chang, Alapa'i Chang, and Kimo Artis is known for rich, melodic harmonies and unique renditions of traditional Hawaiian love songs.
The Royal Hawaiian
- The Royal Hawaiian features many talented musicians including, Kelly Boy DeLima and 'Pena Boy DeLima, Kelly Boy's son, who perform regularly in the evenings at the famous Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian. They also perform at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. DeLima is widely known as the founding father of island music and has earned a reputation as one of the best ukulele players to come out of Hawaii. Delima released 17 albums with his band "Kapena" and has performed throughout the United States and the South Pacific.
- Sean Na'auao, a talented singer, musician, composer and producer performs regularly in the evenings at the Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian as well as the Sheraton Moana Surfrider and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Na'auao has garnered five prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards including "Island Contemporary Album of the Year" for "Fish and Poi" and "Song of the Year" for "Ka Pilina" from his "Neutralize It" album.
Sheraton Moana Surfrider
- At the historic Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Ginny Tiu, renowned pianist, is one of the entertainers who perform regularly in the evenings at the Banyan Courtyard. Tiu has toured throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, playing at the prestigious Carnegie Hall and for the late President Kennedy and former President Bush (Sr.). Tiu made her first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show at the tender age of 5 as a child prodigy of piano and later appeared on variety shows such as the Tonight Show, The Perry Como Show, and The Danny Thomas Show.
- Robi Kahakalau, Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner for "Best Female Vocalist" for her album "Sista Robi" in 1996, performs regularly in the evenings at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Banyan Courtyard. Kahakalau is the daughter of jazz bassist Pops Kahakalau (aka Bob Carter) and granddaughter of Hawaiian musician Tutu Kahakalau. Kahakalau's contemporary Hawaiian music is a blend of today's American pop and traditional Polynesian while remaining true to the language and heart of Hawaiian culture.
Princess Kaiulani
- The Ka'ala Boys, comprised of George Van Blyenburg (on ukulele), Rodney Bejer (on bass), Erik Folk (on drums), and Kawika Regidor (on guitar), are widely recognized as one of the leading reggae bands on the island. They perform regularly in the evenings at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani's poolside at the Lava Rock Stage. Ka'ala Boys recently toured through China to promote their dance music - roots, skank, Jawaiian - and beautiful island home.
- One of Hawaii's favorite new groups, Backyard Paina, also performs in the evenings at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani poolside. Backyard Paina is quickly emerging as one of Hawaii's next generation of top entertainers. Their single, "Where I Want To Be" is featured in Shaka Record's Mai Tai Rumble.
W Honolulu Diamond Head
- Zanuck Lindsey, talented guitarist, vocalist, and composer locally, nationally, and internationally, performs on Thursday evenings at the W. Lindsey also performs regularly at the Sheraton Waikiki and The Royal Hawaiian. Lindsey has performed throughout the United States, from the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. to Carnegie Hall in New York. Internationally, he has performed in Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, Russia, and Mexico. Lindsey is a Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner for "Best Jazz Album" in 2000 for his "Hula Joe and the Hutumpers".
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