- Riverside, CA
- Hula Dancer
- $250 and up
Hawaiian Contemporary Entertainment
Overview
A variety of music you know and enjoy through many genres like Hawaiian, Island, Contemporary, Folk, Oldies, Reggae, Pop-Acoustic Style, Country, and more! Fun, Entertaining, Variety Music for the soul!
Reviews
4 reviews
Lloyd P.
September 29, 2024Amazing Performance
Kainoa was absolutely amazing. I invited him to play my at my wife’s 50th Luau celebration. He did an excellent job. He was funny, sociable and extremely talented. We will definitely be using him again in the future
Hired as: Ukulele Player
Brooke S.
April 28, 2023The absolute best preformance we have booked to date!
Kainoa was absolutly incredible! His preformance made everyone get up and dance! He arrived on time with a full set up. He was engaging, funny, and his voice is out of this world! He really brings the spirit of Hawaii to your eventI if I could give him more than 5 stars I would.
Hired as: Beach Music, Ukulele Player
Anthony N.
November 4, 2017Totally made my daughter’s birthday luau a hit!!!
Kai was early, personable, volunteered to help with party setup, and totally rocked the music!
Hired as: Beach Music, Ukulele Player
Annie E.
October 2, 2017Wonderful!
Kainoa was such a lovely addition to our backyard Hawaiian themed party. He arrived on time and looking the part of an island ukulele player. Loved his music and so did all of our guests. I would recommend Kainoa to anyone looking to add an authentic tropical touch to their party!
Hired as: Beach Music, Ukulele Player
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English, Hawaiian
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
What to expect
They will feel Hawaii's culture through the music and be uplifted by the Aloha Spirit, while being entertained through a variety of music familiar to most!
About
Kainoa Kamaka was born and raised in Hilo, Hawai’i. He has been an entertainer for over 20 years and credits his success to his parents. His mother is a talented hula dancer and father a gifted musician, a relationship that resulted in Kainoa’s entertainer instincts and on-stage charisma. In 1993, Kainoa moved to the island of Kaua’i and started ‘Kainoa Ohana’, singing and playing the ‘ukulele with an amazing group of guys! Kainoa Ohana soon became Kaua’i’s most popular band and had a cameo appearance in the 1998 Harrison Ford movie “Six Days, Seven Nights.” During a recent visit to Hawaii, Kainoa reconnected with his friend Greg Gabaylo who invited him to judge Johnny Kai’s “Brown Bags to Stardom” talent show contest along with other Hawai’i entertainers: Living Legend, Kimo Kahoano and Hawaiian Vocalist Kekoa Kane. Each judge was asked to do one act and Kainoa performed his ‘Johnny B. Goode’ routine. The performance was video recorded and shared on social media. The video went viral and was shared on Stephanie Lum’s, Hawaii News Now anchor, social media page and on Hawaii local news. This performance has led to a new relationship between Kainoa and the KoAloha ‘Ukulele family, an opportunity of which he is both excited and honoured to be a part of!
Additional booking notes
Requirements: Electricity within 25 feet of the performing area, adequate lighting and area to perform.
I can plug and play in any adequate system or provide my own PA.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
02
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
April 2026
29
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
San Antonio, TX
November 2024
13
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Austin, TX
October 2024
19
Saturday
Surprise
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Georgetown, TX
April 2023
27
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
New Braunfels, TX
October 2017
28
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Converse, TX
01
Sunday
House Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
Influences and inspiration
Hawaii: Hui Ohana (Dennis Pavao, Ledward and Nedward Ka'apana), Ohana Serenaders, Aunty Becky Pau, Kolea (Hidey, Drew, Ira, Rick and Bobby Kekaualua), IZ, Mana'o Company, Kapena, Ho'aikane, Willie K, Ben Vegas, Braddah Waltah and Bruno Mars
Others: Elvis, Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet, Zac Brown, Motley Crew...
Genres: Hawaiian, Acoustic Folk, Americana, Country, Reggae, Oldies, R&B, Soul, Blues, Hip Hop, Latin...
Instrument Brands: KoAloha, Roland, Boss, K&M, Zoom, etc...
Setup requirements
SM58 or Better Mic with Boom Stand
2 DI's: Instrument and Audio (Back tracks)
Stage Monitor(s)
Report Hawaiian Contemporary Entertainment
Ukulele Player
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