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The Pan-Pacific Exposition's Influence on the Steel Guitar
The Pan-Pacific Exposition's Influence on the Steel Guitar
May 17, 2020 • Nate Goore • Steel Guitar History

The sound of the steel guitar, and it's prominent place in Hawaiian music, are well recognized [...]

The Forgotten Story Of How Hawaiians Transformed American Music
The Forgotten Story Of How Hawaiians Transformed American Music
June 7, 2020 • Jessica Terrell and Claire Caulfield • Steel Guitar History

Hawaiian musicians touring across America in the 1900s had an enormous – and often [...]

On the Playlist Feature

New Feature Coming May 1
April 28, 2021 • Addison Ching • Steel Guitar History

A new monthly feature, "On the Playlist," will debut in Steel Trappings on May 1, 2021. [...]

On the Playlist

Sol Ho‘opi‘i
May 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]

On the Playlist

Andy Iona
June 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]

On the Playlist

Dick McIntire
July 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]

On the Playlist

David "Feet" Rogers
August 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]

On the Playlist

Tommy Castro
September 1, 2021 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]

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HIMELE Events
2024 Festivals and Workshops
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 19, 2024 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
The Shops at Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 21-24, 2024 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island

2024 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

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Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 22, 2024 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST
November 23, 2024 Open Stage Performances – 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM HST


2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 2, 2025
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

Other Events
Mele Hali‘a
Featuring NextGen Steel Guitarists
December 23, 2024 – 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 227 Lewers Street, Waikīkī
* Registration Fee Required

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