"The Voice of These Islands" Danny's Show In Waikiki~
On June 18th I was honored with being a guest at Danny's new show which is being held at the historic, Princess Kaiulani Hotel 120 Kaiulani Ave. Central Waikiki Next door to the International Marketplace, across the street from the landmark and refurbished Moana Surfrider Hotel
(The First Lady of Waikiki is Re-branded as the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort) and Waikiki Beach.

From the moment Danny took the stage and raised his microphone.. his voice mesmerized his audience, as it has for so many years in the past. His voice raised in song bringing smiles and memories to those who lingered to hear even more.. songs requested by those listening once again, to his magnificent voice.  Those who have been deprived of seeing him perform onstage for several years. Me for one! We've missed you Danny!
Seeing and hearing Danny once again was as if being included in a tight knit circle of his ohana, truly a treat to savor. On this night Danny performed to many long time fans and special friends. Getting to meet many of them was an added treat. Danny personalizes his new show even more than in the past by asking for special requests from his listeners, songs the are special for their own personal trip down memory lane. For those temporarily awoken enough from their  temporary trance to request their favorites this particular night he added "A special trip down Memory Lane for this listener", with his singing of songs from his "Then and Now" cd including, Waikiki, Kalua; Combined Medley with "To Where You Are", Brown Eyes, Lady You're My Rainbow, Music of the Night, plus features from his "I Love Hawaii. The Journey" Cd, those being, Hawaii My Paradise, Flying, From My Heart (Hoku winning song which was written by Danny at age 12) and The Hawaiian Wedding Song sung with Cathy Foy (renown performer, celebrity who was visiting).

Also he featured songs from his newest release, "Danny Couch Sings The Great American Classics" with excerpts from "Mona Lisa", Quando Quando and ending the evening with "People" There's nothing better than listening to Danny sing Love Songs, except of course to see him passionately singing them live! He did so this night to rave Hana Hous.
AND adding to the intrigue of a performance never to be forgotten, several of the highlights and standing ovations went out during his performances of his signatures songs I Love Hawaii, and THESE ISLANDS (of course everyone wanted to hear these). Tears flowed during this addition to his repertoire of songs along with many of Danny's songs kindling up memories of past attendances and fond times which are always cherished.
In addition the back up band was an added plus to Danny's vocals, getting to rub elbows with long time friend Bobby King (from the Ali'is) playing bass and adding vocals brought back fond memories and rousted the listeners with his expertise along with those of the other members of the band.. Danny's Conga drum solo was a celebration of his percussion expertise. His drumming history has always been put to the background somewhat, in my opinion he needs to incorporate even more of this feature his talent and love of percussion is evident. It was dynamic!