Ekolu
It began in 1995 where 3 young and talented men of Maui, began their musical journey. The 3 main band members are Lukela Keala, Makapu Ho’opii and the newest member since 2012, Kalehua Kahele. Ekolu travels with a full band for all their performances. Matthew Casil- Drummer, Chad Kaya- Guitarist, Evory Souza- Keyboardist, Paul Bunuan- Saxophonist and James De Bose- Trombonist travel and perform everywhere with Ekolu.
Ekolu has been performing in Hawaii, in the Mainland and Internationally for over 15 years! Ekolu has become a household name here in the islands and all over the World. They have won multiple Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawaii Music Awards for their music. They released their first album back in 1999 with their album entitled “DOWN IN THE VALLEY”. Ekolu is known for their originality and creativity. Since 1999 till today, Ekolu has still continued to gain fans from all over the world.
Their latest release is their 8th full-length album titled "PERSEVERANCE" in December of 2013. Ekolu continues to Persevere in Hawaii’s Music Industry today.
Melvin Gutierrez
Melvin Sings! is a 25 year old musician from the Bay Area. His love for different styles of music helps him create his own twist and style on renditions of his favorite songs. He has been playing the ukulele since 2009 and plays a custom Kanile'a tenor from Kaneohe, HI. He loves to inspire and influence everyone through his YouTube videos and performing at different venues worldwide. Aside from being a solo performer, Melvin plays ukulele and does lead vocals for the Mango Kingz. His love for music has only been growing through the years and will only grow more as time passes.
Ekolu
It began in 1995 where 3 young and talented men of Maui, began their musical journey. The 3 main band members are Lukela Keala, Makapu Ho’opii and the newest member since 2012, Kalehua Kahele. Ekolu travels with a full band for all their performances. Matthew Casil- Drummer, Chad Kaya- Guitarist, Evory Souza- Keyboardist, Paul Bunuan- Saxophonist and James De Bose- Trombonist travel and perform everywhere with Ekolu.
Ekolu has been performing in Hawaii, in the Mainland and Internationally for over 15 years! Ekolu has become a household name here in the islands and all over the World. They have won multiple Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawaii Music Awards for their music. They released their first album back in 1999 with their album entitled “DOWN IN THE VALLEY”. Ekolu is known for their originality and creativity. Since 1999 till today, Ekolu has still continued to gain fans from all over the world.
Their latest release is their 8th full-length album titled "PERSEVERANCE" in December of 2013. Ekolu continues to Persevere in Hawaii’s Music Industry today.
Melvin Gutierrez
Melvin Sings! is a 25 year old musician from the Bay Area. His love for different styles of music helps him create his own twist and style on renditions of his favorite songs. He has been playing the ukulele since 2009 and plays a custom Kanile'a tenor from Kaneohe, HI. He loves to inspire and influence everyone through his YouTube videos and performing at different venues worldwide. Aside from being a solo performer, Melvin plays ukulele and does lead vocals for the Mango Kingz. His love for music has only been growing through the years and will only grow more as time passes.
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