Post #454671 by tiki mick on Mon, May 18, 2009 9:17 AM

On 2009-05-18 09:00, bigtikidude wrote:
I agree, great show, killer place with amazing drinks and Food.
I was very Sad to see such a low turnout.
that was just lame.
I wonder if people knew it was free, and early?

also did the band send out e-mails and Myspace messages about it?
I'm not on Myspace or their e-mail list and I knew about it.

I wonder if them playing on Fri also, had anything to do with the poor turnout.
hmmmmm

anyways, thanks for the Semi private show guys.
superb as always.

We are investigating the possibility of "twittering", but as far as e-mails and what not, we do and have sent them out. I have PMd many people on this forum, to no avail. After a while, I just kind of gave up when I realized Hapa Haole music was not as popular around these parts as I thought it would be. Either that or we just plain suck and no one wants to hear us!

I recorded the whole gig with a new device, and it came out fantastic. Sound like and old live recording of a vintage Don ho performance, somewhat....I am going to try and get a CD out of it.
Perhaps if people had something to listen to in the privacy of their homes, mai tais in hand, just relaxing, they would get the concept. There are not many bands playing this kind of music anymore. Jawaiian, slack key, pop hawaiian...lots of that. But very few old-school hapa haole bands still alive and kicking. Except us and maybe the sweet Hollywaiians. (Though I know that bands like the Freak Tikis and Mai Kai gents incorporate Hapa Haole in their sets.)

BTD, once I get a CD going I will get you a copy. Get us on the podcasts and webcasts and whatnot and maybe we will see some action!