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Flavors of Island Music: As part of its commitment to continue the legacy of Hawai'i’s music, Starwood Hotels & Resorts offers “Flavors of Island Music,” a campaign that celebrates and perpetuates the diverse styles of island entertainment.
The Sheraton Moana Surfrider is proud to participate in Flavors of Island Music by featuring entertainment by some of the island's most talented artist Darrell Aquino

Kailua born musical director, songwriter, bassist, and vocalist Darrell Aquino is widely recognized for his role as the driving force in the Hawaiian rock band “Sugahdaddy,” which blends contemporary island sounds with a funky touch of rock n’ roll. Sugahdaddy’s latest album, “Under A Native Moon” recently won “Rock Album of the Year” at the 2005 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards as well as placing first in the “rock” category at the 8th Annual Hawaii Music Awards. Darrell Aquino

Kailua born musical director, songwriter, bassist, and vocalist Darrell Aquino is widely recognized for his role as the driving force in the Hawaiian rock band “Sugahdaddy,” which blends contemporary island sounds with a funky touch of rock n’ roll. Sugahdaddy’s latest album, “Under A Native Moon” recently won “Rock Album of the Year” at the 2005 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards as well as placing first in the “rock” category at the 8th Annual Hawaii Music Awards.

Sugahdaddy’s album, “Under A Native Moon” recently won “Rock Album of the Year” at the 2005 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards as well as placing first in the “rock” category at the 8th Annual Hawaii Music Awards.

http://www.darrellaquino.com/

Kalani Souza and Darrell Aquino write rock and folk rock songs about life in Hawaii.
http://www.sugahdaddy.com/band.html

Flavors of island music: http://www.moana-surfrider.com/flavorsofislandmusic.htm
"The genre itself is yes, rock, but it's still the feeling of being a part of this place," Aquino said. "We feel being from Hawaii, if we write music, it's Hawaiian music, right?"
 

Darrell Guy Aquino;  Singer-Song Writer and Bassist, Award winning International recording artist, born and raised in Hawai'i. Performing professionally since the age of 12. At home whether performing for a crowd of 50,000 at Aloha Stadium or an intimate group in a close setting. Living Love and Loving Life!

Don't miss Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Aloha to our friend:   Darrell Aquino (watch for more coming soon on Darrell) DADDY LEOPARD RECORDS
Genre: World music.

SINGING ABOUT 'SUFFEREIGNTY': Mat Kalani Souza, and Darrell Aquino featured songs from their  album, "Suffereignty," as they led SUGahDADDY through one of the most impressive performances at the 2006 Hawaii Music Awards show in the Tropics Showroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was the fourth and final day of 2006 HMA events, and although about half of this year's winners either sent representatives or ignored the event entirely, the program moved smoothly and ran almost as scheduled. Most of the recipients kept their comments short and to the point, and a only a few overstayed their welcome at the podium or as performers. It was by far the best-produced event in the history of the Hawaii Music Awards.

Review on "SUFFEREIGNTY" BY SUGah DADDY;

 

Listen to clips 1   Pali Uli 2   Say Waimanu Jack 3   Locals Only 4   Anahola 5   Office Of Hawaiian Despair 6   Mililani

7   Suffereignty 8   Wai'Opuka 9   Corner Of Kuhio 10   Et All 11   Minority View 12   Pali Uli 'Olelo Hawai'i

SUGAHDADDY 'ehawaiianrockband  Oct '05  HILO
SugahDaddy released their acoustic album "Suffereignty". It was debuted at a Concert in Hilo on the Big Island, and was well-received. The album is available at   CDbaby.com.
For many years, these guys have made their way through the ins and outs of the music scene in Honolulu. From the conventional hotel gig in Waikiki, the underground ska scene, singing songs for hula halau, playing in funk, reggae, R&B groups, jazz sidemen, to blues, they've done it. After years of being journeymen, they looked to and sought each other out to seek greener pastures. They work to create original music that speak and tell stories of their lives as people living in Hawai'i.
Darrell Aquino - Vocals, Bass, Guitar
M. Kalani Souza - Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Jason Nobriga - Lead Guitar
Mike Cueva- Tenor Saxophone, Vocals
Chris Luke - Drums

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Posted on: Sunday, November 6, 2005
ISLAND SOUNDS   'Hear' polished instrumentals by Na Hoku winner
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer

"SUFFEREIGNTY" BY SUGAH DADDY; DADDY LEOPARD RECORDS
Genre: World music.
    Distinguishing notes: SUGah DADDY offers an eclectic roster of original music, mostly from the pen of member Mat Kalani Souza, with chum Darrell Aquino contributing a title or two. The group, which also features Michael Cueva, Jason Nobriga and Chris Luke, mixes folk styles with Hawaiiana, pop with blues, in projecting tales of the 'aina, the culture, the political climate, the everyday lessons of life. "Pali Uli" sets the tone of wonder and timelessness, linking past with present; "Corner of Kuhio" typifies the group's ability to take something mundane and give it meaning; "Wai'opuka" blends lore with hope; "Office of Hawaiian Despair" is a somewhat sardonic view of divisive decision-making. Quite a heavy load to peruse and ponder.

The outlook: A personal journey, with songs that share real-life meaning once you get beneath the surface.
Just a spoonful of SUGah will get you humming, if not thinking.
http://www.sugahdaddy.com/

http://www.sugahdaddy.com/band.html

 

SUGAHDADDY's "Under A Native Moon" won the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for "Best Rock Album" in '05. This marks the first Hoku for the group.

"Under A Native Moon" won "Rock Album of the Year" for their second year in a row at the 8th Annual Hawaii Music Awards.  CD Baby.com

Listen to Clips 1   Under A Native Moon (Intro) 2   Under A Native Moon 3   Queenie Baby 4   Oh Donna 5   I Need You 6   Ann Marry Me

7   Running With The Angels 8   Goddesss 9   Waiting On Another 10   But Me 11   Under A Native Moon (Reprise)

Revolution of the Spirit, Darrel Aquino

Darrell Aquino - Vocals, Bass, Guitar with the group SUGah Daddy

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