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Here are all 3 parts of the Alternative HI interview series Jon de Mello conducted with all of the artists from the project. Check them out and be sure to get the album at our store!

Here’s a few pics from the Brothers Cazimero’s Hawaii Theatre concert this past Friday! Stay tuned for more!

Feel free to post any pics if you were there!

Gary Chun wrote an article on Alternative HI artist Erika Elona that was published this past Sunday in the Star-Advertiser. See the article online at http://www.honolulupulse.com/music/acoustic-nights-set-to-feature-erika-elona

and check out more about all the artists at www.alt-hi.com.

Here’s Taimane Gardener and Jon de Mello in the studio making decisions on her first project for Mountain Apple Company. We are getting ready to start mixing the music and once that is complete, the design of the cover and the selection of video will complete the package that will be ready for the public.   

The music is amazing as is Taimane.  The creative combination of Taimane and Jon de Mello is shaping up to be a wonderful musical experience.

The Brothers Cazimero “Island In Your Eyes” show is TONIGHT at Hawaii Theatre! Tickets are still available! See all the details at: http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/events/brothers-cazimero/

Alternative HI is AVAILABLE NOW! In stores and online! http://alt-hi.com/

Here’s clip #2 of the mini interviews bands/artists did with Jon de Mello. Featuring Johnny Helm, Hollow Spheres, Prevail, Mantra, and Sex Puppet!

More artists/bands to come! Stay tuned!

Here are all the Mountain Apple artists nominated for the 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards! Congratulations to all the nominees!

Female Vocalist of the Year

• RAIATEA HELM, Sea of Love (Raiatea Helm)
• LEHUA KALIMA, Rising in Love (Kalima)
• MAILANI MAKAINAI, ‘Aina (Mountain Apple)

EP (“Extended Play” Release) of the Year

• INTIRE PROJECT, THE, The Intire Project (Aumakua)

Group of the Year

• HI’IKUA, Aia I Hi’ialo (Kanemakua)

Compilation Album of the Year

• ISLAND STYLE UKULELE, Various Artists (Neos), Bob St. John and Pati St. John – Producers

Male Vocalist of the Year

• ROBERT CAZIMERO, Hula (Mountain Apple)

• KUANA TORRES KAHELE, Kaunaloa (Kuana Torres Kahele)

Anthology Album of the Year

• ISLAND IN YOUR EYES, Various Artists (Mountain Apple), Jon de Mello – Producer
• JOURNEY OF LIGHT…THE EARLY YEARS, Leiohu Ryder (Ululoa),Leiohu Ryder and Jake Rohrer – Producers
• LIVE A LITTLE…HAWAIIAN STYLE Vol. 2, Various Artists (Mountain Apple), Jon de Mello – Producer

Island Music Album of the Year

• NO KUUIPO, Ahumanu (Ululoa)
• SEA OF LOVE, Raiatea Helm (Raiatea Helm)

Contemporary Album of the Year

• RISING IN LOVE, Lehua Kalima (Kalima)

Hawaiian Album of the Year

• AIA I HI’IALO, Hi’ikua (Kanemakua)
• ‘AINA, Mailani Makainai (Mountain Apple)
• HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
• KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)

Rock Album of the Year

• INVENT, Sing the Body (Aumakua)

Album of the Year

• ‘AINA, Mailani Makainai (Mountain Apple), Dr. Trey and Jon de Mello – Producers
• HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple), Jon de Mello and Robert Cazimero – Producers
• KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele), Kuana Torres Kahele and Dave Tucciarone – Producers

Song of the Year

• NA VACQUEROS by Kuana Torres Kahele from KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
• NAU HOOKAHI by Robert Cazimero from HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
• RISING IN LOVE by Lehua Kalima from RISING IN LOVE, Lehua Kalima (Kalima)

Favorite Entertainer of the Year

• ROBERT CAZIMERO
• RAIATEA HELM
• HI`IKUA
• KUANA TORRES KAHELE
• LEHUA KALIMA
• MAILANI MAKAINAI

2012 TECHNICAL FINALISTS
Graphics Award

• JON de MELLO AND ROBERT CAZIMERO, for HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
• JON de MELLO AND KEITH USHER, for ‘AINA, Mailani Makainai (Mountain Apple)
• GRANT MIYASAKI, for SEA OF LOVE, Raiatea Helm (Raiatea Helm)
• KUHAO ZANE AND KAMELE ESKARAN, for KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)

Liner Notes Award

• ROBERT CAZIMERO, for HULA, Robert Cazimero (Mountain Apple)
• KAMA HOPKINS, for AIA I HI’IALO, Hi’ikua (Kanemakua)
• KUANA TORRES KAHELE, for KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)

2012 ADJUDICATED FINALISTS
Note: Each of these categories is voted on by a separate panel of judges.

Haku Mele

• KUU HOA HI’IKUA, by Kalehua Krug from AIA I HI`IALO, Hi’ikua (Kanemakua)
• WAIKAHULI, by Kuana Torres Kahele from KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)
• WAIMANU I KA LAUOHA, by Kuana Torres Kahele from KAUNALOA, Kuana Torres Kahele (Kuana Torres Kahele)

Hawaiian Language Performance

• ROBERT CAZIMERO, Hula (Mountain Apple)
• HI`IKUA, Aia I Hiialo (Kanemakua)
• KUANA TORRES KAHELE, Kaunaloa (Kuana Torres Kahele)

Engineering Award

• SHAWN PIMENTAL AND MICHAEL GRANDE for Rising in Love, Lehua Kalima (Kalima)

Hawaii Theatre Center presents The Brothers Cazimero in a concert titled ISLANDS IN YOUR EYES on March 23, 2012 at the historic Hawaii Theatre. One show only, Friday at 7:30 PM.

ISLANDS IN YOUR EYES celebrates favorite islands and will feature segments paying homage to Hawaii Nei, England, Tahiti, Japan, Manhattan and, as Robert puts it, “the Island of Me.”

ISLANDS IN YOUR EYES stars the award-winning Brothers Cazimero and features Robert Cazimero’s Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua and the Ladies of the Royal Dance Company. Special guest performances will include Ryusei Taiko Drums; Tahitian styling from Tara Ta Manu I; hula stylings by the Kalanimoku Dance Company from Japan, Michelle Akina and Janu Cassidy from New York, Yume Kitamura and Gavin Ono from Mid-Pacific Institute; and our own Moea De Fries from Hawaii..

The evening’s playlist runs a gamut from Roland’s Beatles medley, “Queen’s Jubilee,” and “Ia Oe E Ka La” (England); “Tu Pae Pae,” “Na Pea,” Tera Mai,” and “Otea” (Tahiti); “Sakura,” “Kan Kan Musume” (Japan); to “New York, New York,” “I’ll Take Manhattan,” “On Broadway,” and “Happy Talk” (Manhattan); Mai Lohilohi Mai Oe,” “Maikai Kauai,” “Island In Your Eyes,” “My Hawaii Nei,” and “Hidden Valleys” (Hawaii Nei).

The musical talent, incredible showmanship and infectious humor of The Brothers Cazimero have bridged cultural gaps that naturally exist with ethnic music and dance. The aloha spirit that remains an integral part of their entertaining, whether live, on records or TV, is spreading throughout the global village and with it, a better world is possible.

Join Robert, Roland; along with the Ladies of the Royal Dance Company, Halau Na Kamalei, and special guests at the historic Hawaii Theatre as we pay tribute to the islands we love… the way that only we can.

Sponsored, in part, by the Hawaii Tourism Authority City & County of Honolulu Hawaiian Springs Natural Water Mayor’s Office on Culture & Arts Aston at the Executive Centre.

Hawaii Theatre Box Office
Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu 96813
808-528-0506
www.hawaiitheatre.com

To celebrate the release of “Jack Johnson and Friends – Best of Kokua,” Jack has invited John and Paula Fuga on tour with him. They’ll each do their own sets and play some songs together as well.

Tickets go on sale at noon on Saturday March 3rd at the KCC box office, with a strict 2 ticket limit per person. Bring photo ID, since ticket vouchers are non-transferable. Check their website for other details.

They will be giving 7 performances all together on the islands of Kaua`i, O`ahu, Maui, and the Big Island. See our event page for more info on each show!

On Saturday, March 31st, spend the day with Brother Noland and Malia Helala at the Still & Moving Center for: Lessons of Aloha!

They day will consist of several classes that will be full of fun and aloha!  Check out the schedule below for more details!

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For more information contact Malia Helela at Still & Moving Center (808) 397-7678 or malia@stillandmovingcenter.com

Events are $20 each or $50 for the evening.

4:00-5:00pm
Brother Noland- Lessons of Aloha Talk Story Session $20
“Everything that happens to you is a lesson of aloha.” -Brother Noland

Weaving stories, narratives, and good old fashioned wisdom, Brother Noland shares some of the lessons of aloha he has learned along the way. His humorous and upbeat style is easy to relate to and his stories will compel you to think about ways to spread aloha in your own life. In this talk story session, Noland will share his `ohana song “Pa`ani” and also an oli (chant) from his family’s collection.

5:30-6:30pm
Brother Noland – Lessons of Aloha – `Ukulele Workshop (Papalina Lahilahi) $20
Bring your `ukulele and learn Papalina Lahilahi from the master of hula swing! Brother Noland will give an introduction to musical intelligence and methods of approaching music mathematically, poetically and rhythmically. For Papalina Lahilahi, he will cover much more than just the words and chords to this classic party hula. Participants will gain insight into how to infuse spirit and personality into their performance. The lesson will culminate with a group kanikapila during the Heroic Spirit Concert. Basic knowledge of `ukulele chords required.

Also happening from 5:30 to 6:30pm, there will be a Hula Workshop (Papalina Lahilahi) for $20. All levels welcome. Kumu Hula Mālia Helelā will teach the hula steps and motions to Papalina Lahilahi. A must in any hula dancer’s repertoire, this is one of the classic party hula songs that most musicians are guaranteed to play. Class will begin with basic steps and a warm up. Then we will delve into the meaning of each verse so that dancers can express themselves with great enthusiasm!

7:00-8:30pm
Lessons of Aloha – Heroic Spirit Concert $20
It takes a strong spirit to practice aloha in this day and age. Experience how Brother Noland puts his lessons aloha into practice through music. Students in the `ukulele and hula classes will have the chance to perform live during the concert. This promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and dance!