"Kauwila shares the music of Hawai'i with all who listen. He talks about the history and techniques of slack key guitar, and brings the spirit of aloha to everyone he meets.

"He possesses an astounding, powerful voice and a command of Hawaiian vocals. His soothing slack-key style flows perfectly with the melodies of Hawaiian music. Kauwila is ideal for weddings, parties, dinners, and other events."

Bring the Joy of Kauwila to Your Event!

Events: Kauwila is an excellent choice for your private party, house blessing, wedding, or other gathering. Friendly and outgoing, Kauwila brings a presence of tranquility and joy and light to any get together. He has played for events ranging from small intimate dinner parties, to large gatherings of several hundred people. Flexible and with a positive attitude, he works with you to fit in with what your group needs.

Hotels and Dining Establishments: Kauwila can be the perfect background musical companion for your hotel, restaurant, resort, or coffee shop. With Kauwila's gentle music as a backdrop, customers and guests can enjoy their meals, coffee, and conversation in the presence of his soothing Hawaiian vocals and relaxing slack key guitar.

Contract work: Kauwila is available for regular contract work. He can be the perfect constant companion at your establishment when your guests and clients expect friendly, quality Hawaiian entertainment.

Listen to Kauwila. Click any of the links below to hear samples of Kauwila's music (opens new window and/or player). Or click the "Listen to Kauwila" link at the top of the left navigation bar to hear ten minutes of Kauwila.

• Slack key instrumental (slower, old style): I Kona
• Slack key instrumental (livelier): Speedy Gonzalez Hula
• Vocal solo: Hawai'i Aloha (acapella)
• Vocal solo: I Kona (acapella)
• Vocals plus slack key: Blue Hawaii
• Vocals plus slack key: Hawai'i Aloha

References are available upon request. Call 808-896-1823, or email, kauwila@letyourjoyshine.com or kauwila@kauwila.net.

Rates: For current rates, go to the rates page. Special rates may be available in certain cases. Call 808-896-1823 for details, or email, kauwila@letyourjoyshine.com or kauwila@kauwila.net.

Song List: For a current song list, click here. Special song requests for events may be made by calling 808-896-1823, or sending an email to kauwila@letyourjoyshine.com or kauwila@kauwila.net.

Selected Clients and Events

• Island Hoppers, grand celebration party (photo)
• Keauhou Kona Yacht Club, dinner parties (photo)
• Kohala Center Kahalu'u Beach Reefteachers events, (photo)
• Kona Coffee Farmers Association, coffee fair (photo) and annual banquet (photo)
• Kona Coffee Festival, coffee picking competition, 2006 (photo) and 2007 (photo)
• Kona Coffee Festival, Barista Competition dinner (Greensource Hawaii) (photo 1 (with Lt. Gov. Aiona & Kona Joe)), photo 2)
• Kona Inn Shopping Village, entertainment on the boardwalk (photo 1, photo 2)
• Wal-Mart Kona, grand re-opening party (photo)
• West Hawaii Democrats, Fourth of July Celebration (photo 1, photo 2)

(Note: all music on this page is copyright ©Let Your Joy Shine Productions, and is for personal use only (however, there is no copyright on the level of your enjoyment of it!). It may only be used commercially with the express written consent of the author, Kauwila, and with appropriate reference to this website, or other mutually agreed-upon arrangement)