Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival

01/17/2025

Join us for the 34th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Maui Style - on Sunday, June 22nd 2025 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Mark your calendars and make it a point to be on Maui for this epic event. Visitors you will be in for a treat filled with special memories of the festival and music to take back home with you. Free Admission for everyone!

01/10/2025

Belated Happy New To Everyone!

10/17/2024

32nd Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kona Style!

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/15/2024

To everyone that came to the Kona festival thank you so much for making it a great success. It was a packed house. Hope all of you that watched the Livestream had a great time. Next festival for us will be the 32nd Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kaua'i Style - scheduled for Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the beautiful newly renovated Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa in Lihue, HI.
More information to follow in the ensuing weeks. A Hui Hou.

10/15/2024

To everyone that came to the Kona festival thank you so much for making it a great success. It was a packed house. Hope all of you that watched the Livestream had a great time. Next festival for us will be the 32nd Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kaua'i Style - scheduled for Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the beautiful newly renovated Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa in Lihue, HI.
More information to follow in the ensuing weeks. A Hui Ho.

10/12/2024

For our fans and friends on the mainland or another country we are happy to let you know that we will be livestreaming the entire festival for you from the beautiful ballroom of the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hawaii time. Please share the news with your friends and family so everyone can enjoy the beautiful music in the comfort of their living rooms on a big screen smart tv. Have a wonderful weekend. Mahalo from Hawaii!

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

Joining us at the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kona Style - is the young and talented Kahiau Lam-Ho. Kahiau was the winner of the Outrigger Talent Search beating out some other talented musicians last year at the Made In Hawaii event. Kahiau is surely a talent to keep an eye out as his currency is surely rising. Share the good news with friends and family. Follow us. Like us. See you all on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 1PM - 5PM at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa. Share this post with your friends and family and follow us. Mahalo

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

One of the best artists to come out of Maui over the last 2 years is none other than Anthony Pfluke. In his early twenties he exhibits some truly amazing musical gifts. Surely someone to keep an eye on going forward. Anthony will be joining us at the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kona Style - on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa. Share the good news with your friends and family and make it a point to be there and support this gifted young artist. Follow us. Like Us. Mahalo.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

Come and support Walt Keale who is performing at the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival -Kona Style - on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Share the good news with friends and family and follow us for more updates. Mahalo.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

Donald Kaulia. He is a guy that wears many hats and one of them is a great musician. Donald along with long time bassman Kata Maduli and Donald's talented wife Wendy will take the stage at the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kona Style - on Sunday, October 13th at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa from 1PM - 5PM. Don't miss this awesome th*****me who will thoroughly break the slack key sound barrier for your enjoyment. Be there. Share the news with friends and family. Follow us! Like us! It will be the best show in town.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

North Shore Slacker, Ian OSullivan will grace the stage at the 27th Annual HSKGF - Kona Style - on Sunday, October 13th from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. His fusion of slack key stylings welded with classical guitar elements never fails to excite your auditory senses and soul. Share the news with your friends and family. Like us. Follow us. Join us. Mahalo.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

Kala'e Parish, one of the younger up and coming artist from Waimea, Hi will be gracing the stage and sharing his own brand of music fused with Hawaiian/Country/Ki-ho'alu filled with innovation and artistry. This Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Share this good news with your friends and family. Mahalo Nui Loa!

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

Waimea, HI resident and one of our favorite artist, Blayne Asing, will be helping us celebrate the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kona Style - on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 1PM - 5PM. Blayne will be a stage treat for all who come to the festival. Let your friends and family know and come out to support Blayne and the other musicians as well. It will be a day filled with soothing music, great vibes, and, food, of course. Mahalo!

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

Slack Key Master John Keawe of Keaau, HI will be performing at the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kona Style - this Sunday, October 13, 2024 being held at the beautiful Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Come out and support this seasoned professional. Share the news with all of your friends and family. Mahalo.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

Long time resident of Waimea, HI and professional musician and producer who recently was recognized with the Annual "Ki-ho'alu Legacy Award" at the recent Na Hoku Hanohano this past July is none other than Charles Michael Brotman. Charles will be performing at the festival with his long time friend Charlie Recaido. Don't miss this magical duo performing this Sunday, October 13th from 1PM - 5PM at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa. Share the good news with everyone! Follow us. Like us. Mahalo Nui Loa.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho'alu) is a truly one of the greatest acoustic guitar traditions in t

10/11/2024

You don't want to miss LT Smooth's music set at the 27th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival - Kona Style - scheduled for Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa from 1PM - 5PM. LT Smooth is fast becoming one of West Hawaii's favorite sons. Share the good news with all of your Ohana and friends. Follow us. Like us. Mahalo. Mahalo. Mahalo.

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