Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 10, Number 4, 1 April 1993 — Steel guitarists convene on Oʻahu in May [ARTICLE]

Steel guitarists convene on Oʻahu in May

The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association, whieh is based in Bellingham, Washington, is holding its bi-annual convention in Waikīkl in early May. Hawaiian steel guitar players from many different countries will convene

on O'ahu, starting with a free May Day concert in Kapi'olani Park. May 2 will find the steel players performing at Ala Moana Shopping Center, and a "steel guitar ho'olaule'a" (location to be announced) is scheduled for

May 3. There is also another Kapi'olani Park concert set for 9 a.m. to noon on May 8. For more information, contact Alan Akaka at 533-6165 or Victor Rittenband at 923-1644.