Music

Scenes from the IntelliGo Launch Party!

August 3, 2010
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Late yesterday afternoon, my homey at the Star-Advertiser asked me if I had a blog ready to go for today as they were planning on posting my mug in the print version of the paper again. Apparently, the demand to see my face again was that overwhelming. CHEEYEAHRIGHT! I wish. But yeah, a fella can [...]

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Visit Us at the 1st Annual Hawaii Rice Festival!

August 1, 2010
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Save the date for September 11th, 2010, a day when rice takes center stage. Diamond G Rice presents the 1st Annual Hawaii Rice Festival which will celebrate with the rest of the country the joy that is rice. This unique, one day event will be held at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower from 12PM to [...]

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Happy 15th Koaloha Ukulele!

July 20, 2010
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Last night, bruddah Alan Okami and Koaloha Ukulele Company celebrated their 15th year anniversary at the Willows Restaurant. I was one of the fortunate ones to get an invite to this special event that included live entertainment by Jon Yamasato, David Kamakahi, Herb Ohta, Jr., James Hill, Pali Ka`aihue, and others, and some ono kine [...]

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Fave Friday – Teenage Crushes

May 14, 2010
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So supposedly, some magazine by the name of “Playboy” is jumping on the 3D bandwagon and coming out with a 3D edition of its own some time today. Playboy? I’ve never heard of it. What’s it all about? *grin* In honor of this magazine I’ve never heard of, I was gonna ask you guys for [...]

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Fun Day Monday – Name That Band

May 10, 2010

So last week, a friend of mine posted something on his Facebook status that got me pretty excited. He said: “What!?! Color Me Badd and Shai are coming to Honolulu?? Time to buss out the ol’ Z Cavaricci’s.” I know, sounds kinda da kine to get excited over something like that, but sheez, that be [...]

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Fave Friday: Cover Songs

April 16, 2010

First up. Gotsta give props where props are due. Bruddah kuya.d held it down the last two days with his 209 garnering WIH post. Holy smokes! Much love to all of you who participated in the convo as well! And with that said… Jason Mraz‘s song “I’m Yours” (whose popularity can actually be traced back [...]

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Celebrities Who Could Use Plastic Surgery

January 22, 2010

So the latest gossip these days (or so I hear) is about Heidi Montag’s/Pratt’s plastic surgery craziness, where she apparently underwent 10 surgeries during the fall, completely changing her look. (You can Google it later at your leisure cause it’s probably in the “NSFW” category ). On that note, the “Fave Friday” topic of the [...]

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Fave Friday: Mate Traits

November 20, 2009

Kay, I’m gonna get shmall kine heat for this one from the fellas out dea, but since it’s one year anniversary time for yours truly and the lady friend wifey, here’s a mushy topic for us to chat about today (sorry boyz!). There’s a new song out on the radio by former American Idol finalist [...]

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Q & A With Colbie Caillat [Video]

October 2, 2009

A-ight peeps. Hurr it is! Your questions, answered by Kauai’s own, Ms. Colbie Caillat herself. Boy, what an experience! Having dinner with her and her band in Reno, catching (part of) her show, then driving down to Sacramento to catch her appearance there, THEN jumping aboard her tour bus to get this interview. And on [...]

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Colbie Caillat – A Star Is Born

October 1, 2009
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In every lifetime, there comes one special star destined for greatness. A glowing beauty, full of energy and warmth, that shines big and bright for the world to admire. In this lifetime, that star is Colbie Caillat. Born Colbie Marie Caillat on May 28th, 1985 to a music producer dad and model mom, Colbie inherited [...]

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Ask Colbie Caillat Your Questions

September 14, 2009

First you guys submitted your questions for BJ Penn… Then we collected um for Shane Victorino… Now, (I think) we got part-time Kauai native and talented singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat (“Bubbly,” “Realize,” “Magic,” Fallin’ for You”) lined up for an upcoming interview… So… like before, gah-on and post any questions you may have for the beautiful songbird in the [...]

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Wedding Entrance Video – Full Version

August 18, 2009

I know, I know… I’ve probably mentioned or blogged about our wedding like 4 billion times now already, but I swear… this will be the last time! (I think). The other night, we had some peeps over and caught the amusing footage of our reception entrance dance from our wedding DVD, and it got me thinking [...]

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Fave Five Friday – Music Groups

July 24, 2009

My co-worker was laughing at me the other day when I told her that I’m really into Rockapella. Some also find it hard to believe that I dig on country music. What other secrets can we pull outta me? We shall see. But not without y’all sharin’ too! Flo Rida or Twista - there’s just somethin’ [...]

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Chris Brown’s Video Apology

July 23, 2009

I know, I know, it’s like 3 days after the fact, but I already had some blogs queued up yo. Cut me some slack. Anyway, if you didn’t already catch this, here’s Chris Brown’s video apology to Rihanna and his fans. Since it’s Survey Thursday, let’s list some questions for you to answer at the [...]

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Guest Blog: Name That Tune Summer Redux [skycastles]

July 6, 2009

Hey WWE Ohana!   Guess I’m the lucky one who gets to wrap up the guest blogging while Ed’s cruising with the wildlife up in Alaska. I’ve been tossing and turning trying to think up a decent topic for us that’ll also help boost Ed’s comment count. (Mebbe if we do good, he’ll let us [...]

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Guest Blog: Is It Any Wonder? [NeedaHobby]

June 30, 2009

First and foremost, I would like to thank Ed for this opportunity to be a guest blogger. I’m thankful for making new friends through this blog, even though we have never met IRL. Thanks Ed for creating that environment! So anyways, I think I might’ve mentioned before that I am a huge music lover. I [...]

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Guest Blog: Cine-ma-tic Per-spec-tive [uncle jimmy]

June 12, 2009

As I’m currently in da B.I. as you read this, our beloved uncle jimmy has graciously accepted the treacherous task of guest blogging today. Mahalos ah ooj! And in true uncle jimmy fashion, he has named this one with his own, unique language: Personal Pers-pec-tive… a movie survey of sorts… Please send your WWE love and [...]

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Fave Five Friday – Karaoke Songs

May 15, 2009

Is our WWE `ohana a singin’ bunch? Let’s find out shall we!? This week’s Fave Five topic is… yep, you guessed it… Karaoke Songs (and please don’t pronounce that “care-e-o-key” )! These are songs that you either like to sing yourself (if you’re da mic hog of da group), or with the group. Either way, [...]

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Where In Hawaii is Edward Sugimoto? – May 13, 2009

May 13, 2009

I’m not gonna lie y’all. I think this week’s one is gonna be a bit of a challenge… Even for you Hawaii experts. Put on your thinkin’ caps and get ready to learn, son! Ah, at least the hint this week will actually be a usable for once. Oh yeah, congrats to bruddah Marvo for correctly [...]

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Flashback Friday: Finish This Song – May 8, 2009

May 8, 2009

K, it’s been a couple months since we had a Flashback (Kanak) Attack Friday. What better way to send us into the VHO7V Friday weekend right? Right. Y’all know the rules. I get this (lyrical) party started (RIGHT!) and you join on in until we finish the song. Getum? Coo! Let’s do this! Who take my [...]

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