Artists

Here are some musicisans that have supported us and played our instruments over the years

Abe Lagrimas Jr 

One of finest multi-talented musicians from Hawai'i, has taken his form of ukulele jazz to a new level. 

Anuhea

Performer, recording artist, song writer.  Plays Ko'olau and Pono guitars and ukuleles.

Ledward Kaapana

Multi talented slack key master.  Plays Ko'olau and Pono guitars & ukuleles. 

Aaron Mahi

Hawaii’s most notable Bandleader. Former leader of the Royal Hawaiian Band

Benny Chong

One of the original living jazz ukulele players. Played with the Don Ho Band for 25 years.

Paul Hemmings

Jazz ukulele player and recording artist.  Resides, plays and teaches in NYC

Imua Garza

Imua has been playing ukulele all his life. His styles with Opihi Picker’s influenced a generation of local ukulele players

Mika Kane

Professional ukulele player Mika has a prolific background in Classical techniques and interpretation, musical awareness, and music theory with Jazz harmonies. He mostly specializes in fingerstyle playing, adding relevant music theory concepts from his university studies to create a clean, one-of-a-kind sound.

Makua Rothman

Makua is a professional surfer, big wave rider and musician. Check out his custom Ko'olau

Trey Terada

Founder of  Four Strings Studio in Kaneohe, the inspiration and introduction of many of today’s ukulele masters

Ernie Cruz Jr.

From a musical family -- his father, Ernie Cruz, was a singer and guitarist who worked with David "Kawika" Crowley and was active in the music scene on the Islands in the 1970

Bruno Mars

Hawaii raised  mega star plays Ko'olau/Pono!

Kelly Slater

A 11 time World Champion surfer. Kelly is also a musician and plays a custom made Ko'olau ukulele

Kimo Hussey

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

Lyle Ritz

Lyle with one of his Ko'olau ukuleles

Mike Keale

Performer and Recording Artist. Mike grew up and played music with his cousin, Israel Kamakawiwa'ole and uncle, Moe Keale.

Marc Gallagher

Marc is a professional ukulele player based in Manchester, England. He plays his Pono ukulele at regular gigs, weddings, and has played at every ukulele festival throughout Europe, including Galway, Grand Northern, Scotland, Berlin, Munich, and Vienna. His current tour to begin this year includes the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic

Amos Lee

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

Jimmy Buffett

-Legendary Singer/songwriter.

Craig Sharmat

-Composer and Songwriter for TV and Movies.

Chino Montero

-Performer and Recording Artist.  Now a legend, Chino will always be known as one of Hawaii’s finest guitar and ‘ukulele masters.

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.  One of the old “rockers” who discovered the ‘ukulele.

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

John Valentine

-John is a Singer, Guitarist, and ‘Ukulele player and whatever else you put in his hands. He is an incredible talent from the islands. John helped his nephew Bruno Mars in his early years.  

Jon Prown

-Performer and Recording Artist

Kalei Gamiao

-Performer and recording artist. When not touring, Kalei assists Hawaii Music Supply in sales and instrument demo’s. 

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.

Michael Kaplan

-Leads The ‘Ukulele Cowboy Society 

Nico’o 

-’Ukulele performer and recording artist from France.