Overview
Alx Kawakami visits the house in Manoa to discuss his history with family band ManoaDNA, his solo career, relocation to (and return from) Los Angeles and current work with celebrated local legend Henry Kapono and friends.
Show Links
(in order of mention)
- kimeeb.com Voiceover Talent
- johnleblanc.com Host
- etchedaloha.com Sponsor
- hisketchfest.com Sponsor
- alxkawakami.com Featured Guest
- manoadna.com Guest’s Band
- henrykapono.com Guest’s Band
- blayneasingmusic.com Guest’s Bandmate
- konradkendrick.com Guest’s Bandmate
- jonhawes.com Guest’s Bandmate
- roysakuma.net Guest’s Mentor
- iolani.com Guest’s Family Business
- hawaiitourismauthority.org ManoaDNA Japan Tour Support
- thegreen808.com Terrific Honolulu Band
- beradstudio.com Brad Watanabe (Cinematographer)
- hawaiishoots.com Honolulu Video Hui
Artists Mentioned without Web Sites
- Benny Reitveld – Bassist (bennyworld.com unavailable at press time)
- Mark Tanouye – Bassist
- Mark Perlman – Guitarist
- Ron Kwong – Bassist
- Seann Carroll – Percussionist
- Scott Shafer – Percussionist
- Brad Watanabe (The Green) – Multi-instrumentalist
Original music
“Round Top Treehouse” is composed by John LeBlanc and is performed by Honolulu-based blues band “Treated & Released,” recorded live on Round Top Drive by the inimitable Pierre Grille of Rendez-Vous Recording in Manoa.
Special Thanks
- Doc Boyd and Etched Aloha for mentoring, tech support and inspiration
- Kimee Balmilero with Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival and Improvhi
- Jamie Winpenny for superb voiceover work: “Johnny Pouuuuunds!!!”
- Alx Kawakami for making time to share stories and insight