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Northstar Council Presents: Kanekoa Benefit Concert
Maui based music group Kanekoa (Ka-nee-ko-a) will be coming to Grand Forks, North Dakota April 17-19, 2015 to share some Aloha from the Hawai'iian Islands through music, storytelling, teaching, and cultural exchange. There will be a full show Sunday, April 19th from 7-9 pm at the Empire Arts Center. This is fund-raiser for Northstar Council, a state recognized non-profit whose mission is to empower indigenous people through research, education, and outreach. Northstar Council will be using the funds raised at this concert to assist in the creation of a permanent Native American Cultural Center, where Northstar will be able to continue to offer cultural programming and expand their services to the community of Grand Forks.
Kanekoa describes its music as ukulele powered Hawai'ian Reggae Fusion Rock. Kanekoa has been playing together since 1999, melding elements of Hawaiian, Rock, Folk, Blues, Reggae and improvisation into a truly unique sound.
Bill Kreutzman, drummer for the Grateful Dead and the 7Walkers, called Kanekoa "The Hawai'ian Grateful Dead." Kanekoa was invited to play Bill's wedding on Kaua'i.
Kanekoa has shared the stage with Jake Shimabukuro, 7 Walkers (Bill Kreutzman of GDead), Los Lobos, Marshall Tucker Band, Makana, Steve Kimock, Willie Nelson, John Cruz, Eric McFadden, Ekolu, Willie K, Anuhea, Paula Fuga/Mike Love/Sam Ites, Brudda Waltah, Trombone Shorty, Fruition, Ian Neville's Dumpstafunk, George Porter, DJ Logic, David Nelson, Afromassive, Popppa Grows Funk, Jerry Joseph and the Jack Mormons, amongst others. Kanekoa has toured and played festivals in Hawai'I, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Kanekoa appeared in the Farelly Brothers feature film "Heartbreak Kid" with Ben Stiller and two of our songs were used in the movie. In 2014 Kanekoa was invited to play the JamBase Live video series. The band's 2007 CD "Under the Coconut Sky" is distributed worldwide courtesy of Fontana/Universal.
Kanekoa's main website portal is www.kanekoamusic.com, from here there are links to 14 years of music, videos, pictures, and Kanekoa's history.
We would like to thank and acknowledge out wonderful sponsors, Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitor's Bureau, River City Jewelers, and Northern Plumbing Supply.
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LocationEmpire Arts Center (View)
415 Demers Ave
Grand Forks, ND 58201
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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