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The 31st Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards will be held at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Ticket pricing will be announced shortly and the HARA office will begin accepting orders at that time. We hope that you plan to join the finest music being produced in Hawai‘i today, and to honor those who have contributed so much to the music industry.

It is with great sadness that I must report the passing of Auntie Winona Kapuailohiamanonokalani Desha Beamer mother and Hawaiian music foundation of Keola Beamer. I would like to dedicate this Sunday's show to her memory. Any and all listeners who would like to share a story from their lei halia (lei of fond recollections) please email or call in. Sherri and I will include in the show:

HawaiianConcertGuide@gmai..com
866-850-1444 toll free

Articles follow:

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080410/BREAKING01/80410028/-1/LOCALNEWSFRONT

Appropriately, Keola Beamer has cancelled tomorrow's performance at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center.

DANNY COUCH on NightTime with Andy Bumatai TV Show February 21, 2008

Andy Bumatai's Talk & Variety Show from Hawaii. Guests: Danny Couch (Singer-Performance). Richard Natto & the NightTime Philharmonic as the house band. Taped at the Outrigger Main Showroom. Commercials Included. Original Air Date: 02/21/08. Copyright 2008 NightTime Productions.

ALBUM: Treasures Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
ARTISTS: Various
PRODUCERS: Ho, Kahumoku, Konwiser, and Wong
LABEL: Daniel Ho Creations

Congratulations to the Winners and all the Nominees

Performers on this CD include:

George Kahumoku, Jr.
Ledward Kaapana
Dennis Kamakahi
Cyril Pahinui
Martin Pahinui
Owana Salazar
Keoki Kahumoku
Daniel Ho
Richard Ho‘opi‘i
Bobby Ingano
Da ‘Ukulele Boyz
Sterling Seaton

2008 Hawaiian Grammy Awards Nominees and Winner

Show your support at The Breathe Concert's MYSPACE
The American Lung Association of Hawaii is bringing together Hawaii entertainers for a concert to celebrate a controversial new smoking ban. "Passage of the law that prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants, airports, offices and all other public spaces was a milestone in public health," said association director Jean Evans. "We must protect this pro-health law and focus attention on the necessity to retain and strengthen it during the 2008 legislative session." The Jan. 12, 2008 concert will be held at Hawaii Theatre and will feature the premiere of "Breathe," a song written especially for the American Lung Association by Johnson Enos, produced by Kenneth Makuakane and vocal arrangements by Aaron J. Sala

Local singer Loretta Ables Sayre said second-hand smoke has made performing difficult for her. A concert is planned by Island entertainers who advocate for laws that protect the quality of indoor air in which they perform.
A concert by 23 Island entertainers, advocating laws that protect the quality of indoor air in which they perform, will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Hawai'i Theatre — four days before the 2008 Legislature convenes.

"Our timing is no coincidence," said Jean Evans, executive director of the American Lung Assn. Hawai'i, which supports the law that prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places. There is a challenge to roll back the prevailing law.

Entertainer Cathy Foy-Mahi, who is chairing the awareness songfest, themed "Breathe Concert — Clean Air for Everyone," said, "I sing for a living and can't tolerate smoking where I earn my livelihood."

Loretta Ables Sayre, an Island singer bound for Broadway where she will star as Bloody Mary in Lincoln Center Theater's revival of "South Pacific," said, "I am asthmatic and suffered for years signing in public while surrounded by smokers." The problem was at its worst when cigar smokers affected her ability to perform. "I absolutely could not breathe and my doctors said I was in serious risk of losing my voice altogether because of the second-hand smoke."

The concert will be preceded by the release of a song entitled "Breathe," composed by Island tunesmith Johnson Enos. The tune includes a Hawaiian verse by Kenneth Makuakane, who arranged the music, with Aaron J. Sala providing the vocal arrangement.

The concert will assemble a diverse roster of performers:
Jan Brenner, singer-dancer who has opened concerts for The Beach Boys and Tom Jones.
Rocky Brown, an original member of Broadway's "Miss Saigon" cast with a career here, in the Philippines and in New York.
Keahi Conjugacion, recording artist who also has done charitable work.
Tony Conjugacion, a singer and kumu hula, also with "Miss Saigon" ties.

Danny Couch, a Na Hoku Hanohano Awards and Hawaii Music Award winner who has performed with Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.

The Diamond Head Shooting Stars, a children's ensemble with origins with Diamond Head Theatre.
Yvonne Elliman, the Hawai'i native who performed as Mary Magdalene in "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Broadway and in the movies.
Cathy Foy-Mai, an award-winning winner and nominee in theatrical awards and an original cast member of the off-Broadway "Song of Singapore."
Raiatea Helm, a Moloka'i native who is a multiple Na Hoku award winner.
Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Hula, led by kumu Leimomi Maldonado.
The Rev. Dennis Kamakahi, award-winning singer, composer and member of Eddie Kamae's Sons of Hawai'i.
Jay Larrin, a Tennessee transplant who has been a prolific Island composer and award-winning recording artist.
Kristian Lei, who played Kim in "Miss Saigon" in Germany and appeared in the Hawaii Opera Theatre's "The King & I."
Zanuck Lindsey, Hoku Award-winner with numerous performing credits around the world.
Shari Lynn, veteran of numerous community stage musicals such as "Gypsy" and "Fiddler on the Roof."
Shawna Masuda, a star of such local productions as "Miss Saigon" and "Beauty and the Beast."
Guy Merola, an active member of the theater and opera community and advocate of the performing arts.
Angela Morales and daughter Sheldeen Morales, with mom a member of Na Leo Pilimehana trio and daughter embarking on a singing career.
Aaron J. Sala, a singer-pianist known for his "Hawaiian swing" style and his arranging credentials in the Kamehameha Schools Song Contest.
Jordan Segundo, the first Hawai'i finalist in the second season of Fox's "American Idol" who has opera, TV and other credits.
Afatia Thompson, a former University of Hawai'i football running back and a Na Hoku award winner for hip-hop music.
Al Waterson, a singer, recording artist and emcee best known for his "Al Waterson and You" ongoing singing competition.
"Destination Groove Dance Hawaii," featuring dancers from the ongong TV reality show-competition in the Islands.
Tickets are available through the Hawai'i Theatre box office. Proceeds will enable the lung association to continue its campaign to uphold the clear-air law.

'BREATHE CONCERT'

On the heels of its successful debut CD in 2006, the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai‘i releases Back to Romance, a rare all-male recording of Hawai‘i’s leading musical artists. This 16-track album features Hawai‘i’s top male musical artists, including Cecilio and Kapono, HAPA, Fiji, Jeff Peterson, Robert Cazimero, Eric Gilliom, Afatia, Kaukahi, Jake Shimabukuro, Bruce Hamada, and Jimmy Borges, accompanied by the lush orchestrations of the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawai‘i. Back to Romance will be a featured event during the 10-day Hawai‘i Romance Festival, scheduled to take place in May 2008. The “Back to Romance” concert at the Waikiki Shell will include the first live performance of the CD.

Friday, May 2, 2008 Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, May 3, 2008 The Food, Wine & Music of Romance
Sunday, May 4, 2008 International Music Night
Monday, May 5, 2008 Gone With The Wind Screening
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Romance Induction Dinner
Wednesday and Thursday, May 7 & 8, 2008 The Most Romantic Songs Ever Written... Part 2
Friday, May 9, 2008 Romance 2 - The Men of Hawai‘i
Saturday, May 10, 2008 The Rhythm of Romance
Sunday, May 11, 2008 Pink Day

Hale Koa launches $50M renovation The military hotel is the latest in a series of Waikiki hotel upgrades
The Hale Koa Hotel said yesterday it has started a $50 million renovation that includes upgrades to 420 guest rooms, the main lobby and primary kitchen.
Both of the hotel's towers will remain open during construction, which is slated to finish in March 2009. It is the first major renovation since the hotel, owned by the U.S. Army, opened in 1975. The hotel said does not expect to lay off any workers.

The Hale Koa Hotel said it is launching its first major renovations since opening in 1975, following several other recent Waikiki hotel upgrades. The $50 million project includes improvements to 420 guest rooms, the main lobby and primary kitchen, which will be completed in stages while the hotel's two towers remain open.

Work on the 14-floor Ilima Tower will be finished several floors at a time, with construction currently being done on the second, third and fourth floors, spokeswoman Lucy Lau said. Work on the tower is expected to be completed by August. Rooms in the 12-floor Maile Tower, which was built in 1995 and has already undergone upgrades, will not be affected, she said. The hotel has 817 rooms.
"The mission is to provide a quality R&R location for our servicemen and women," she said. "We are updating it to look more in the style of what a guest would expect to see in a higher-class hotel."

Renovations also include the main kitchen, which will close for six months starting in January, and the lobby, which will see periodic construction throughout the project. The Bibas and Koko Cafe restaurants will keep their kitchens open during construction, and banquet food preparation will be moved to the hotel's pantry kitchen on the ground floor. The hotel's fine dining Hale Koa Room will close for three months, with the last service on New Year's Eve. All renovations, which started in October, are slated to finish by March 2009.

Up to 100 of the hotel's 960 employees will be affected by the renovations, Lau said. Hale Koa has worked with hotel workers union Unite Here Local 5 and is encouraging long-time employees to take leave time during the construction, she said. Some employees -- primarily kitchen and housekeeping staff -- will be moved to other Hale Koa departments.
The hotel, which also left some positions unfilled after the busy summer months, does not expect to layoff any employees because of the project.

The U.S. Army owns and operates Hale Koa as well as the surrounding Fort DeRussy area. Hale Koa's rates are based on military rank or civilian grade, and are determined during the military's fiscal year, which runs October through September. Lau said rates are not expected to jump as a result of the renovations. Planning for the Hale Koa renovations began seven years ago, but were put on hold to wait for the completion other Armed Forces Recreation Center property improvements in Germany and Florida, Lau said. General contractor Kiewit Building Group won the renovation contract. Kiewit has worked on renovation projects the Hale Koa and Kahala Hotel, and is currently building the Trump International Hotel and Tower in a joint venture project with construction firm AC Kobayashi Inc.

In June, Waikiki's Royal Hawaiian Hotel will shut down for a seven-month facelift, estimated to cost $110 million, as part of the larger $750 million redevelopment of Sheraton's four Waikiki hotels by Japan-based owner Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts LP. Also, hotel company Outrigger Enterprises Group closed thousands of budget and economy rooms to develop its Waikiki Beach Walk project.

Danny Couch Interview while featured on "NightTime with Andy Bumatai" TV show 10/11/2007 Aired 10/16/2007 with Danny Couch (Performance) in the Tropics Showroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort during taping.

While on Oahu go to a taping of the new "NightTime with Andy Bumatai" TV show in the Tropics Showroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. Everyone is invited to be part of the show's studio audience, it's FREE, and it is one of the most fun, entertaining, and unusual nighttime experiences you can have in Waikiki. http://www.ntphawaii.com/ ~Mahalo Mary for the information

I have put up a slideshow for the Lyrics of Danny's songs Kalua ~To Where You Are..
I've been collecting items from the movie "Bird of Paradise" for some time now, where the song Kalua originated and that Danny has sung about for several years. (actually since Danny first sang this song at The Hale Koa Luau) they've been screaming to me to "get it together" I've compiled this slideshow with this in mind and it spurs some great memories.
Please take a look. I hope you will enjoy..
http://www.dannycouchfanaddicts.com/kalua__to_where_you_are.htm
Always Aloha ~Lea

Danny I remember the first time you allowed me to hear this selection. It sent goosebumps up my spine and still does. The combination of these two songs is awe inspiring! Gorgeous!

Danny appeared at the Kahala

"All the World's a Stage" was the theme of this year's Hawai'i Theatre Gala, at The Kahala. Kika Matsumoto of Kika Inc. assembled a sterling roster of troupers: Fanaddicts friend, Kanoe Cazimero Gibson, Christina and Ryan Souza, Danny Couch, Jay Larrin, and the Almost Paradise Band with Rocky Holmes and Dan Del Negro. Billy Sage emcees.

DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA AND YOUR CD COVER/LINERNOTES TO HAVE HIM SIGN, AND TELL US HOW YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW. ~MAHALO

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Danny Couch - Friends and Fanaddicts I Love Hawaii Too in existence since 2000, sharing information, staying in touch with updates and enjoying Danny Couch's music recently moved from SMART GROUPS due to their server shutting down. At the time our membership was way over 300.

Are you a Fan? Keep current with whats new and happen'n with our favorite music artist's career. This is our communication tie for his fans= immediate and latest news via email. Interested in The Handsome and Talented DANNY COUCH. International Singer, writer, Performer, Producer.

This is geared towards music related subjects only, a more personal view meant for communication, proudly connnected to Danny Couch Fanaddicts Web Site DANNY COUCH FANADDICTS Started in 2000 Prior to the main website launch when my interest bloomed to do a website for my favorite singer. Our means to deliver the NEWEST info I get from Danny directly, (not sources) to you his Fans first.

Add to our discussion group as well as upload any appropriate photos to share. YOUR PLACE to share your meet and greet photos and meet others who enjoy Danny's music.

Anything news worthy/new updates about our favorite subject will be listed here, If you have a meet and greet photo/story please send to Fanaddicts email address, I'd be happy to add it here on our group site or on the main site.

Celebrate the beauty, and timeless feeling of classics from the past with

THE dynamic voice of today ~ Danny Couch's Newest CD. http://www.dannycouchfanaddicts.com/greatamericanclassics.htm Listen to Danny's Teaser Clips.

Dec. 8, 06 Danny's Newest CD Release

"Danny Couch Sings the Great American Classics" ORDER AT Danny's Official Website.
I am thrilled and honored to be debuting Danny's Newest CD Release.
Fanaddicts is proud to have been a part in the announcing of Danny's last FIVE releases.

Hear his approved "Teaser Clips" and view his Lyrics Pages and announcements of special interest Proudly Debuted First at our Classic's Page and Lyrics Library

LOVE SONG Tribute to The Great American Standards! If you like the "Classic singers" from yester-year, The Infamous Sinatra, Tony Bennett, the Late and Great Nat King Cole ect.

Wait till you hear Danny's Rendition.

Order your beautiful collection of American Classics today, will make an outragious and timeless addition to your collection.
Re-visit all those ageless songs with THE dynamic voice of today
Mahalo from Danny Couch Fanaddicts

Photos of Danny Couch receiving his Hoku
A very sincere Mahalo to Danny for supporting our site and we were very proud to debut this Award Winning Album with teaser clips prior to it's official release

Danny's CD, Christmas in Hawaii Won the Hoku for Christmas Album of the Year: Best performance of music with a Christmas theme category.

The radio stations on all the islands are featuring Danny's Cds. If while you are visiting these sites and listening to their programs and you would like to hear more of Danny's songs.. kindly take the time to email song requests in to the radio stations. Remember Always Aloha!

~Also please insure if you hear Danny's songs to send along your Mahalo as well, the stations would appreciate that positive feedback even more! ~Thankyou.

Danny Couch - Friends and Fanaddicts I Love Hawaii Too is Danny Couch's Only Designated and Approved Fan Club. In existence since 2000. Aloha Fanaddicts.. I Love Hawaii Too! Are you a Fan? Original Fan Club '00 Photo display/Message Board for Danny; Sign up for messages. Keep current with what's new and happen'n with our favorite artist's career & when it happens I am inviting you to our Album Site at Yahoo Groups and My Space. This has more information on Danny Couch and is our communication tie for his fans for immediate and latest news via email. A discussion group/communication platform for Fans interested in DANNY COUCH

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Groups connected to Danny Couch Fanaddicts and it's Official I Love Hawaii Too Fan Club. More info and Enables Chat Sessions online. More room for photos, messages and information. I've moderated Danny Couch Fanaddicts Fan Appreciation Site for SEVEN years, and have run his Approved Fan Club the same.
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The one and only Danny's Designated Fan Club, Feel Free to email Lea with suggestions and interest in this project! I would love your input, photos and comments. These have always been your sites! (By Invite Only) Updated Material on a regular basis including an email list communication, so you'll be the first to know

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