Post #593440 by Kanekila on Mon, Jun 13, 2011 9:03 AM

Thanks to Tiki Kaliki and all the rest involved in producing this year's special edition 10th Anniversary of Hukilau. I most likely would not have been there had it not been for an email in January from Jim Bacchi of the Tikiyaki Orchestra asking if I would be available to join them as an honorary member on steel guitar. I had gigs, but it was far enough out that, thankfully, I could find a sub. :)

Thank you Pablus for riding down and back with me, for letting me crash your room with all my stuff and for introducing me to the 151 Swizzle, the Mutiny and Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine. You were not kidding -- Best Cuban sandwich. Ever. Oh, and for solving all the planet's problems in one four hour car ride back.

Playing with Tikiyaki Orchestra was a special treat. You are all pros and it shows! In spite of some of the logistical complications and tech issues we had, in the end, the music was sublime and it was an honor to play with you. Thanks again to Jim for asking me to join you boys for the festivities!

I didn't get to hear a lot of the musical acts as much as I wanted, but I have to say, one of my favorite sets was The Exotics in the Molokai lounge. Don and those boys have a truly vintage thing going on there. Can't wait to make it back up to The Foundation Bar in Milwaukee again. Folks, if you're in that area, you gotta check it out!

Mahalo again to all,
kanekila