Open Stage

Open Stage performances were held at the resort's outdoor Surf Shack. The venue provided breathtaking views of the ocean for both performers and guests. Bobby Ingano, with Joseph Zayac and Kapono Lopes, filled in unexpectedly when the first open stage performer wasn't available at the assigned time. Open stage performances resumed shortly thereafter. Performers included Daniel Toft, Al Greene, Jr., Barbara Bones, Vickie Van Fechtmann, and NextGen steel guitarists.

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• The setting for the Open Stage was outside the Surf Shack overlooking the ocean. PC-Addison Ching.
• Kimo Kahoano was the emcee for the Open Stage performers.
• Bobby Ingano filled in for the first Open Stage performer who was late.
• Kapono Lopes filled in as bass player for Bobby.
• Joseph Zayac filled in on guitar. Itʻs great having festival musicians supporting the Open Stage and stepping in at a momentʻs notice when situations require such flexibility.
• Joseph Zayac.
• Barbara Bones and Vickie Van Fechtmann enjoying the music and awaiting their turns on the Open Stage.
• Al Greene, Jr. started his performance at the scheduled time after Bobby and friends filled in.
• Al was accompanied by Asia Lim Yap on upright bass.
• Ed Yap provided ʻukulele backup for Al.
• Kapono Lopes provided guitar backup for Al.
• Ed Yap, Kapono Lopes, Al Greene, Jr., Asia Lim Yap, and Kimo Kahoano. HIMELE director Larry Holu is seen photobombing. PC-Alan Akaka.
• Audience view of Al Greene, Jr.'s performance. The Surf Shack stage provided a nice setting for both musicians and guests. PC-Addison Ching.
• Open stage performer Daniel Toft.
• Nate Goore provided bass backup for Daniel.
• Joseph Zayac provided guitar backup for Daniel.
• Joseph, Nate, and Daniel perform as Al Greene, Jr., and his group exit the stage area.
• Barbara Bones, Chuck Moore, and Vickie Van Fechtmann.
• Open stage performer Barbara Bones.
• Vickie records Barbaraʻs performance.
• Chris Febo, one of the livestream videographers, handles both the cameras and the umbrella. Strong winds knocked over umbrellas throughout the afternoon.
• Open stage performer Vickie Van Fechtmann.
• Open stage performer Laurie Kalli presented selections with an Indian flair.
• Daniel Toft and Kimo Kahoano.
• The NextGen also performed on the Open Stage. Enosa Lyman was first up, accompanied by Helene Wooward and Joseph Zayac.
• Helene, Joseph, Alan, Enosa, Kaipo, and Bobby.
• Helene Woodward, Joseph Zayac, Alan Akaka, Enosa Lyman, Kapio Asing, and Bobby Ingano.
• NextGen Tai Misailidis.
• NextGen alumni Ethan Goore, now attending Rice University.

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