Stories
Brandon Bray, a Contemporary Hawaiian and His Story
I don't have all the details on Brandon Bray, so I hope I'm not doing a disservice to his friends and family who knew him well. But his story needs to be told, regardless if I don't cover everything from beginning to end. First off, a huge mahalo to Chuck Davis, one of Brandon's closest friends. Chuck's a talented musician and comedian and an all-around nice guy. He's got lots of stories about Vic Malo and Mel Cabang. But none of this here would be possible without him! Also, shout out to Rodney for introducing me to Brandon's music. Brandon...
Babadu "Words To A Song"
"Words To A Song" by Babadu Every time I listen to Babadu's album, BABADU!, I'm lifted into a state of euphoria. "Words To A Song" does this best.
Natural High (live) "Do It Right"
"Do It Right" by Natural High (live) Gettin' funk nasty at the Hula Hut, October 1976, courtesy the raw sounds of Hawaiian disco-funk group Natural High. Yeah!
Natural High (live) "Dreaming a Dream" b/w "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel"
"Dreaming an Dream" b/w "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" by Natural High (live) Local Hawaiian disco band Natural High performing live, October 1976, at the Hula Hut in Waikiki.
Mackey, Memorabilia and Mysteries
Update: Mahalo to Greenwood’s Wayne Nakamura (Bari, Tenor, Alto Saxes) for putting all these displays together! When I arrived at the 70s Night Club Reunion last weekend, I immediately took notice to the row of memorabilia that filled half a dozen display boards. It was the first thing I saw, and it mesmerized me. 'Memory Lane' you might call it, though it was more of an extended corner that showcased clippings from Honolulu newspapers, night club posters, discotheque stationary and souvenirs, vintage photos of friends and a scattering of set lists from Greenwood. Some of the set lists were long....