Nick on FM Salus August 10th

Listen for Nick’s solo appearance on FM Salus in Yokohama, Japan. Appearing on DJ Takashi’s show, “Salus Beat Press,” at 6:30pm, he will be discussing Manoa DNA’s recent trip up to Yokohama and plans for future adventures in Japan. All part of the weekly broadcast from downtown Honolulu! Listen to the show, then leave comments …

40% off “No Place Like Home”

Quick offer notice, good today and tomorrow. Border’s is offering 40% any single CD from their store: http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/coupon40cd0710.asp?cmpid=SA_20080711_REW And what could be better to spend that on? How about Manoa DNA’s “No Place Like Home” or “Follow Me” albums? That sounds like a great idea. Click the link above, print out your coupon and head …

Books and Music Article

We were featured in the Honolulu Advertiser yesterday, for our performance at the Books & Music Festival at City Hall. Full Article

Hawaii Music Awards 2008

Like I mentioned early, we are very honored to be nominated for the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards. For those that have never heard of it before, the Hawaii Music Awards are like the Grammys for the music of Hawai’i, except that it is all decided on a public popular vote. Therefore, we need your help, …

Happy New Year!

Well, I have been so busy with the newsletters, that I forgot to update all you fans out there in web-land! You have Susan Gordon to thank for setting me straight and getting my butt moving again! Thanks Susan, it was great to meet you last night at Gordon Biersch! First of all, HAPPY 2008 …

HTJ Video Shoot

Dateline: December 12th, 2007. Manoa DNA finishes HTJ Promo message & music video. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, we completed the raw shooting for our upcoming campaign with Hawaii Tourism Japan! Thanks to the crew, Ron Ogi & Shogo Kubo, for their outstandin work yesterday. We hope you guys had as much fun as we …

Manoa DNA featured on HTJ Website…

アコースティック・コンテンポラリー・ハワイアン・ミュージックで知られるマノアDNAが2枚目のCD「No Place Like Home」を10月16日にリリースしました。マノアDNAはロイド・カワカミと2人の息子(アレックスとニック)によるトリオで、新作CDはハワイという土地や人々をテーマに、耳に心地よい仕上りとなっています。 マノアDNAは、ハワイ州観光局の2008年テレビCMのテーマ曲「Discover Aloha with Me」を歌っています。 このCDの発売を記念して11月4日(日)午後5時から、アロハタワー・マーケット・プレースのゴードン・ビヤーシュにて「No Place Like Home」リリース・パーティーが開催されます。当日はゲスト・アーティストとして、ライアテア・ヘルム、メルビン・リード、ホルナペ、アーニー・クルーズJr、ブルース島袋、ロイ・サクマのウクレレ・スーパー・ケイキなどの出演も予定されています。 I can’t understand it completely, but I do think it means that we’re awesome. Haha.

Wayne Harada’s Review

From the HonoluluAdvertiser.com Wayne Harada Column entitled, “Manoa DNA takes you home again”… “Distinguishing notes: Manoa DNA is a family trio comprised of brothers Alex and Nick Kawakami and their dad, Lloyd. Its homespun acoustic music reflects a bond and kinship hard to miss, easy to appreciate. It’s Hawaiian-style party music, to enjoy with friends …

CD Release Party

Who: YOU! What: Manoa DNA “No Place Like Home” CD Release Party When: Sunday, November 4th, 2007 Where: Gordon Biersch Restaurant, Aloha Tower Marketplace Why: Why not? That’s right ladies & gentlemen, announcing the official release of our second album, “No Place Like Home.” The CD hits stores October 16th, but help us celebrate the …