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Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival 2010

March 7, 2010

Hilo boy Kris Fuchigami played a variety of Jake/Pure Heart songs, a couple originals, and a nice arrangement of Journey’s “Open Arms”.

Lei making class.

‘Ukulele class.

The “how it’s made” booth.

The crowd wasn’t as big as in previous years, but it was any okay turnout nonetheless.

Ohta-san and Nando Suan.

Richard Teanio from Ho’okanipila was playing the tiple.

Left to right: Aaron Agres, Russell Mauga, and Richard Teanio are Ho’okanipila.

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2 Responses to “Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival 2010”

  1. sapodedo says:
    March 8, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    Very nice!! I could feel the breeze as the foliage waved in the background! Keep ‘em coming!

  2. Sherrie B says:
    May 11, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    What a wonderful way to encourage potential uke players! After the festival I came home and bought one myself! I only wish there was a way to become even remotely close to the ability of Kris Fuchigami. WOW! Thank you.

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