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On Kalapana: Izik performs "Nightbird" live at AGS Honolulu and talks about Kalapana's influence on him
Following an intimate in-store performance at AGS Honolulu, we asked modern R&B artist, Izik, to tell us more about Kalapana's influence on him and his music. (Scroll down for his acoustic cover of "Nightbird", recorded live at AGS Honolulu on Sunday, March 27, 2022.) 1. What is your all-time favorite Kalapana track? Why do you love it? My all-time favorite Kalapana song is “Nightbird”. I grew up hearing that song so many times but it wasn’t until I started covering it at my gigs that I really fell in love with it. Seeing and singing the lyrics really made me aware of...
Pre-orders now open: Kalapana merchandise (reprint!)
Based on the feedback we've received — and to ensure no one misses out — we've decided to reprint all our Official Kalapana merch via pre- order! Starting today, we're taking pre-orders on alohagotsoul.com and ags.earth. The pre-order window closes April 14th. We expect to finish production and start shipping orders in late May / early June 2022. *We've decided not to reprint the tote bags or "4k" shirts and hoodies this time around. But, everything else is available!
Recap: Kalapana Vinyl Release Weekend at AGS Honolulu
Mahalo mahalo mahalo for a marvelous Sunday afternoon with Kalapana friends, fans, and family! Especially Sebastian Feary (Mackey's son) and the extended Feary ‘ohana, who arrived in full force to fill our little shop with lots of love. Auntie Dancetta Feary (Mackey's older sister) and uncle Donnie Martin (Mackey’s best friend) shared some many incredible stories and memorabilia of Mackey and Kalapana — Donnie endlessly blowing our minds with piece after piece of history, including one his most prized items: Mackey’s drivers license, which he carries with him at all times (“that’s my boy!”). And an extra special mahalo to the musicians...
Out now: Kalapana on vinyl (plus official merchandise)
The paragon of 1970s paradise pop. Kalapana and its recording debut left an indelible mark on Hawaii. With its instantly recognizable cover art featuring the faces of the group’s four members — Mackey Feary, Malani Bilyeu, David John Pratt, and Kirk Thompson — the eponymous album presented 11 masterfully crafted songs, each purposefully poised to become a hit. Vinyl available now, online and in-store, on black vinyl and clear vinyl. Official Kalapana merchandise Reflecting on the long-lasting legacy of Kalapana, we’ve carefully designed and sourced each piece in our official Kalapana merch drop to represent the timelessness of the music. Merchandise available in-store only, starting Friday, March 25th at AGS Honolulu. Limited....
On Kalapana: Henry Kapono on Kalapana's beginnings and their love for the islands
Closing out our series of questions on Kalapana with local artists and musicians is venerable guitarist Henry Kapono, as interviewed by music writer Jason Black. Henry Kapono has known the band since its inception — in fact, Henry helped put the band together. What is your all-time favorite Kalapana track? Why do you love it? I like all of their music. It was of the time that we were all growing up. We all hung out together. I don’t know if you know that I put them together. The success of C&K was going so well so the people that were...