Professional Endorsements

( Other endorsements and letters of commendation )

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. - Considered one of finest multi-talented musicians from Hawaii, has taken his form of 'ukulele jazz to a new level. From his local Hawaiian style roots to modern jazz.

Alden Tokuzato - Recording and Performing Artist in Hawaii.

Aaron Mahi - Hawaii's most notable Bandleader. Former leader of the Royal Hawaiian Band.

Amos Lee - Singer/Songwriter. Folk, soul, rhythm & blues

Anuhea - Performer, recording artist, song writer. Top 10 rating on Hot 100 Pop Chart for 2009.

Ben Chong - One of the originals, and along with Lyle Ritz, the greatest of the living jazz Ukulele players. Played with the Don Ho Band for 25 years.

Rob Ickes -( Ko'olau Lap Steel Guitar) - Nine time International Bluegrass Music Association Dobro player of the year, two time grammy winner, and founding member of the bluegrass super group "Blue Highway"

Bruce Shimabukuro - Performer, Recording Artist, and 'Ukulele Teacher.

Bruno Mars - The new performer and recording artist. 2010 #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 performers.

Cali Rose - Recording Artist and Wild and Fun Entertainer.

Candyce Narimatsu - Performer and 'ukulele teacher. Played 'ukulele in the all girl 'ukulele band, Joy.

Cecilio Rodriquez - The legendary musician of contemporary Hawaiian music, as the duo of C & K (Cecilio and Kapono), and also a solo performer and recording artist.

Chino Montero - One of the worlds greatest guitar players and vocalists. A member of the Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom Band

Craig Sharmat - Composer and Songwriter for TV and Movies.

Craig Brandau - Multi-talented guitar and 'ukulele recording artist.

Eric Davis - Performer and Recording Engineer

Ernie Cruz Jr.- Ernie was brought up with a rich history of Hawaiian music. Former guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist for the famous "Ka'au Crater Boys" he now performs and records solo. Recent achievements have been Na Hoku Hanohano "Best Vocalist" and "Island Contemporary Album" awards for his recording "Portraits" Mr. Cruz plays a Ko'olau concert size guitar, and uses several different Ko'olau and Pono 'ukuleles for his recordings.

Greg Hawkes - co-founder of the band The Cars (now a devoted 'ukulele enthusiast).

Henry Kapono Ka'aihue - more popularly known as Henry Kapono, or simply "Kapono". Solo Singer/songwriter and part of Hawaii's most famous and largest recording duo C & K (Cecileo and Kapono).

Jin Takuma - Professional recording artist, performer, and teacher in Japan.  Performs and records on a Ko'olau Tenor 'Ukulele with his wife Keiko on guitar and vocals).

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - Guitarist for Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, and even a member of an early Jimi Hendrix band.

Jimmy Buffett - Legendary Singer/songwriter

Jesse Colin Young - Singer/songwriter, founding member of the famous 60's/70's band "Youngbloods" with their signature song "Get Together" ......

Joe Craven - The "Uke of Hazzard" Violinist and percussionist for the David Grisman Quintet

Johnny Helm - Performer and recording artist.

Jomel Sumira - 'Ukulele performer and recording artist, also performed with the band "Joy".

Kalei Gamaio - Extraordinarily Different. The up and coming 'ukulele legend of Hawaii.

Kaleo - Performer and recording artist.

Katie Herzig - Singer/Songwriter

Kelly Slater - World Champion Surfer and Professional Musician

Kimo Hussey - Ukulele Teacher, performer, and founder of the Pacific Music Foundation.

Larry Spalding - Master harmonica player, famous locally for his Hapa recording "Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai" and pictured in concert with his Ko'olau Solidbody 8-String Baritone.

Ledward Kaapana - Multi talented slack key guitarist and 'ukulele master.

Lyle Ritz - The Master of the Masters of the 'ukulele.

Michael Lande - Composer and co-founder of Music Orange, providing music for commercial television and radio advertising.

Mike Keale - One of Hawaii's finest Performers and Recording Artists with a traditional and famous Hawaiian family including his cousin, Isreal Kamakawiwa'ole and uncle, Moe Keale.

Makua Rothman - Professional musician and Professional Surfer.

Roy Sakuma - The legendary master 'Ukulele teacher.

Tim Mann - Performer, teacher, and recording artist.

Tracey Terada - 'Ukulele performer and record producer (Pure Heart Band).

Shaun Reyes - Professional Recording Artist and band leader with local band "Kani Makou" Shaun plays a Ko'olau Tenor 'Ukulele.

UKEsperience - 'Ukulele band from Northern California

Voodoo Marmalade - European 'Ukulele Big Band from Portugal

The famous "Bart Simpson" playing a Ko'olau 'Ukulele

Our Famous Wahiawa 'Ukulele Band

Other endorsements and letters of commendation