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The Bird of Paradise Show of 1912
August 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Bird of Paradise show of 1912. [...]

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The Panama Pacific Fair of 1915
September 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

This month we look at the story of the Panama Pacific Fair of 1915! [...]

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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! [...]

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The Day the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Became A Crime To Play On Waikīkī Beach
October 26, 2023 • Daniel Tremblay • News

As most of you that have read my blogs in the past know I have been playing the Hawaiian [...]

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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.[...]

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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! [...]

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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. [...]

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The Joseph Kekuku Replica Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
January 3, 2024 • Daniel Tremblay • Instruments and Luthiers

Aloha to all. This is a follow-up to a blog I made a while ago. [...]

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2024 Festivals and Workshops
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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All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.


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 1, 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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