Stories

Back when Mackey Feary split from Kalapana to form his own band, Hawaii's music scene was reaching incredible heights with new releases from talented artists. The debut LP from Macky Feary Band is certainly one of the greatest examples of the era, fueled by influences from all over the spectrum: jazz, funk, Latin, and soul. After recording the album in near secrecy with his group—band members weren't allowed to tell anyone about the project—Mackey Feary launched his solo album to acclaim. Just one thing: the people had no idea it was Mackey they were hearing! The story goes like this:...

Wofford-Keat's "Cheri"—which has been performed by artists like the Kingston Trio and the Peter Moon Band—is a nostalgic love song that transports listeners to a paradise high above the clouds, where Cheri and her silver bird glide gracefully. Listen to "Cheri" and hear for yourself.

Phil Keat and Steve Wofford spent two weeks recording their debut LP, "Road To Home" in Herb Ono's Sounds of Hawaii studio. With appearances from artists like Henry Kapono and Gaylord Holomalia, "Road To Home" is a pleasant mixture of gentle, soulful tunes reminiscent of Country Comfort and American soft rock/AOR of the era. But I'll let Phil Keat tell you more about it.

Here's a nice jam. "Terrie & Me" grew from the local music scene in the 1970s, a time when acoustic guitars and harmonizing vocalists could be found in almost every contemporary Hawaiian band. Country Comfort, Cecilio & Kapono, Olomana—these were Hawaii's big-name-bands of the era, often influenced by mainland acts such as America, The Eagles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Wofford-Keat are Phil Keat and Steve Wofford. They recorded their debut LP, Road To Home, at Sounds of Hawaii with the help of producer Irv Pinensky. Road To Home is a looked-over gem that deserves more attention from contemporary...

Like a turntable's tonearm guiding the needle to the record, Lance Jyo has helped Toshi Nakada find the groove he was looking for. Hawaii-based musician Lance Jyo was instrumental in helping Toshi Nakada reissue Hawaiian AOR albums on his Japanese record label, Cool Sound.