Hawai‘i Island Steel GuitarFestival

Woorkshop

A workshop that combined "talk story" and playing hints was conducted on Saturday morning at Hale I‘iki, the downstairs office area of the hotel's Cultural Director Danny Akaka, Jr. Alan Akaka was joined by his brother Danny Jr., David Woodward, and Larry Holu, and the group also provided musical selections for workshop guests.

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  • Alan Akaka led the workshop.
  • Alan treated workshop attendees to a performance.
  • Alan Akaka.
  • The workshop was a combination ʻof ʻtalk storyʻʻ and playing hints.
  • Many were interested in Alanʻs presentation.
  • Emcee Kimo Kahoano said a few words.
  • Alan conducting ʻʻtalk storyʻʻ.
  • Alan was joined by his brother Danny who gave a musical presentation accompanied by David Woodward and Larry Holu.
  • Danny Akaka, Jr.
  • Geri Valdriz discusses Barbara Bonesʻ steel guitar with her as Vicky Van Fechtmann looks on.
  • David Woodward, Alan Akaka, Larry Holu, and Danny Akaka, Jr.
  • Alan plays, accompanied by David Woodward and Danny Akaka, Jr.
  • David, Alan, Danny Jr., and Larry.
  • David Woodward.

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