Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 4, 1 April 1991 — Steel guitar concert [ARTICLE]

Steel guitar concert

The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association is holding its bi-annual convention in Waikiki again this year May 7-9. Highlight of the convention will be their second annual free concert in Kapi'olani Park on Saturday, May 11 atthe Queen Kapi'olani Park bandstand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association is an intemational group of musicians and others who love the Hawaiian steel guitar. The group is planning three days of sharing sessions in the Akala room of the Queen Kapi'olani Hotel, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They hop>e to attract steel guitar players from many countries. Their goal is to revitalize the popularity of the instrument in the islands and around the world. For information on the convention or concert contact Fred Barnett at 261-3194 or Victor Rittenband at 923-1644.