Kai Malo'o has been entertaining across the state for over 15 years. They pride themselves on superior customer service, from the initial engagement throughout the party/event planning, and up to the actual performance. They can customize your listening experience from easy listening/intimate acoustic events to lively and upbeat shows. Kai Malo’o performs as a duo, trio or solo artist, customized to meet your exact music needs and budget. They offer a full-service which includes consultation on your event and multiple configurations of sound systems, engineered to provide the best listening experience for your guests. Let Kai Malo'o add that special touch to your next event!
Great Music for any party. Highly recommended. I would definitely want to book Kai Malo'o for our next corporate event.
They came early and the music was the most wonderful for our 52nd Anniversary as you can imagine. All three guys have great voices and played songs for 2 hours that all the guests just loved.
Excellent entertainment.
Everything was excellent. Great entertainment. Thanks again to Brandon and the group.
Great sound, showed up on time and ready to play. Very professional and friendly. Highly recommend them for any event!
I would hire them again for any party we throw!
If you hire you will not be disappointed
Perfect for parties we all had a great time listening to their music if you decide to hire them you will be glad you did
Everything from start to finish was professionally done. Kai Malo'o made are small gathering a very pleasant experience for our family and guests. Even the residents that live near Kailua Beach Park, where we had our party, complimented us on the music/entertainment. Highly recommend Kai Malo'o.
Brandon and Shea were great! They added amazing ambiance to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They are very easy to work with and they even learned a new song for us. All of our guests were very impressed and loved listening to Kai Malo'o. I'd highly recommend them for your wedding or any other event!
I hired Brandon to play a few select songs while I proposed to my girlfriend. It was an amazing experience and I can't thank him enough. His choice of music, popular and local was perfect. Thank you so much for being a part of this very special evening!
Kai Malo'o played for a surprise birthday for us.
They are a very talented, professional and accommodating.
We were asked by many of our guests
For their information.
Perfect selection of local music and even a few requests.
We will definitely be using them in the future.
Kai Malo'o played at our wedding reception and we couldn't have been happier with them. Many of our guests commented throughout the night about how impressed they were with the entertainment and we would highly recommend these two great guys to anybody.
Brandon and Shea performed for my wedding reception at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. They arrived several hours prior to the event to set up and meet with the hotel staff to prepare for the night. They supplied all their own equipment and played music appropriate for the night and the guests. I didn't need to worry about a thing - just what every bride can appreciate!
We hired Kai Maloo for my son's birthday party. They were very professional to work with and their sound and song selection was very easy listening. I would recommend Kai Maloo for any event!
I rarely write reviews, but I was overly impressed with Kai Malo'o, so it's totally worth my time. I hired Kai Malo'o to play during my cocktail reception for my wedding last month. They were so easy to work with and their style of music was perfect for my outdoor beach venue. They played contemporary Hawaiian music and some of my favorite classics like "Sara Smile." Their rates are more than competitive and they are very professional. They showed up on time and dressed professionally, with really good sound equipment. I couldn't have asked for more - I gave them a little extra $$ because they're worth it. Thanks Kai Malo'o for making our special day so perfect!!
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability insurance is available upon request
We will setup our sound system (if applicable) about 45 - 60 minutes prior to our scheduled performance. Our live performance typically lasts between 1 to 3 hours, depending on engagement and agreement. After our performance, we will spend about 20-30 minutes breaking down our sound system.
Group members Shea Saffery and Brandon Onishi make up the acoustic duo, Kai Malo’o. They were raised in Kalihi Valley and met as neighbors over 25 years ago. Growing up, they’d play music whenever they weren’t surfing at their home break known for its shallow reefs. Today, they continue to play music and adopted the name “Kai Malo’o” meaning low tide.
The music of Kai Malo’o blends traditional with contemporary and will spark memories from days past and present.
| April 01, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 10, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| September 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| July 23, 2022 • 11:30am - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 18, 2022–June 19, 2022 • 10:00pm - 3:00am | Graduation |
| May 07, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Graduation |
| August 07, 2021 • 3:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| February 22, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | House Concert |
| October 25, 2019 • 9:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| August 19, 2019 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 03, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 26, 2019–May 27, 2019 • 10:30pm - 2:00am | Children's Birthday Party |
| October 27, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| January 15, 2016 | Prank/Surprise |
| January 02, 2016 | Wedding Reception |
| Brandon | Guitar and Vocals |
| Shea | Guitar, Ukulele, Vocals |
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