Steel Guitar History

The Hawaiian Room at the Hotel Lexington

October 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the legendary Hawaiian Room at the Hotel Lexington! [...]

The Story of the Oahu Publishing Company of Cleveland, Ohio

November 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Oahu Publishing Company of Cleveland, Ohio.[...]

The Story of the Famous Hawaii Calls Radio Program

December 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the famous Hawaii Calls radio program! [...]

Hawaiian Steel Guitar and the Blues

January 1, 2024 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar and the Blues. [...]

Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Japan

February 1, 2024 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Hawaiian Steel guitar and Japan. [...]

Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Country Music

March 1, 2024 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Hawaiian Steel guitar and Country music. [...]

Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Hindustani Slide

April 1, 2024 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Hawaiian Steel guitar and Hindustani Slide. [...]

Hawaiian Steel Guitar and The Tradition of Sacred Steel

May 1, 2024 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Hawaiian Steel guitar and the Tradition of Sacred Steel. [...]

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`2025 Festivals and Workshops`

Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 4, 2025 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 7-12, 2025
July 7-10, 2025 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST (Nightly Concerts)
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Kahala Mall, Waialae-Kāhala

Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i

`2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts`

Facebook Live YouTube
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)

Other Events

`2025 Events`

HSGA Hawai‘i Convention
Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
July 9, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM HST (HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Performances) Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

AISGC Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival *
July 24-26, 2025
Town Square Community Centre, Winchester, Indiana

* Registration Fee Required

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Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
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Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Festival
Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
Kona Steel Guitar Festival

Community Festivals
Ka Makana Ali‘i - Kapolei
Windward Mall - Kāne‘ohe
Kahala Mall - Wai‘alae-Kāhala

Livestream
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase