CHAPTER BENEFIT:
MAKANA @SOhO

Don’t miss our Santa Barbara Chapter benefit featuring world renowned slack key guitar artist MAKANA from Hawai’i in concert Tuesday, January 30, at 7:30 PM at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club.  

Makana was born and raised on the isle of O'ahu in Hawai'i. He began singing at age 7 in the Honolulu Boy Choir.  He picked up the 'ukulele at age 9, and at age 11 began his journey with the indigenous traditional Hawaiian guitar style which pre dates blues known as "Ki Ho'alu", or Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar.

Makana shows some of the best in slack key and world-class guitar playing. His singing, in multiple languages, is as unique and versatile as his guitar and a perfect compliment to the many styles, while carrying forward the spirit of Hawai’i. Performing as a solo act, Makana has stunned live audiences with his musical brilliance and Hawaiian wall of sound. Makana, who’s name means “gift”, is truly a rising international music star and Hawaii’s gift to the world.

He has toured England, Japan, China, Germany, Canada, Tahiti, Bali, and throughout the US, opened for Sting, Santana, Elvis Costello, No Doubt, and U2, just to name a few.  He performs both solo and with a band, a fusion of Hawaiian, World music, and Modern contemporary original rock. His music has been featured in both major motion pictures and independent films, as well as innumerable environmental and educational documentaries.  Makana started his own artist label in 2002 and enjoys the freedom of creative independence and the ability to share his music with a multitude of fans as well as non-profits, educational institutions, environmental and social organizations, and communities worldwide.
 
“Slack key guitar music, indigenous to Hawai’i, has been around longer than the blues, and Makana is considered one of the greatest living players.” -Esquire Magazine, March 2003

SOhO, Santa Barbara’s premier music club, has graciously offered to host the event, donating 100% of the door to Surfrider’s efforts to protect the ocean and coastline.

Reservations for dinner are encouraged, and can be made by calling SOhO at (805) 962-7776. This event is for ages 21 and over.  All proceeds benefit local marine education and awareness programs and SB  Surfrider‚s ongoing battle to save the coast for all.