Makena

San Diego, CA

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Travels up to 150 miles

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Studio West Showcase

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San Diegos Got Talent 2025

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The Timken Museum

Overview

2024: Winner - Studio West's "Rising Stars Showcase"
2025: 1st Place - The Old Mission Rotary's "So You Think You've Got Talent San Diego"

Makena has performed in and around San Diego at multiple venues.

Recent bookings: The Camp Store Carlsbad, The Roxy Encinitas, The Timken Museum of Fine Art, Beaumont's La Jolla, Leucadia Farmers Market, The Shout House, Private Parties, and Celebrations of Life.
A mesmerizing and soulful piano player/vocalist performing classic cover songs from several eras and artists.

Makena puts his own unique twist on familiar songs to create memorable performances.
Complete PA system to fill a large room or can plug in to available sound system.


Reviews

1 review

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Kathie T.

November 26, 2022

Makena Rocks!

We were very happy to see Makena at the Campstore Carlsbad. He is such a talented artist and has a great variety of music. Looking forward to seeing him again!

Hired as: Singing Pianist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

A soulful mix of recognizable cover songs from multiple eras, sometimes with a unique twist. A very engaging performance of classic rock songs and oldies, with a drop of pop mixed in. Songs in a typical set include artists like: The Eagles, The Beatles, Journey, Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Chesney, Pink Floyd, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Bruno Mars, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Van Morrison.

About

Makena is a soulful vocalist and plays piano and guitar. Piano is his main instrument. He plays a wide variety of covers spanning several decades of hits and artists. From pop, classic rock, a little blues, a touch of country, and more, his set list never disappoints.

Makena began performing professionally in 2021 and has built a following in San Diego and North County.
He has performed in multiple venues, private parties, corporate events, and public spaces in San Diego, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, Coronado, La Jolla, and Beverly Hills.

In 2022, Makena was named one of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego.
In 2023, Makena was runner up in the Old Mission Rotary's San Diego's Got Talent competition.

Additional booking notes

PA system and all equipment needed to play to a large room or venue, or can plug in to an existing sound system.

Past booked events

June 2024

02

Sunday

Leucadia Farmers Market

10:00am - 2:00pm

May 2024

19

Sunday

Timken Museum

10:00am - 12:00pm

November 2022

02

Wednesday

Venue Booking

5:00pm - 7:00pm

September 2022

21

Wednesday

Corporate Booking - Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 6:30pm

August 2022

21

Sunday

Venue Booking - Brunch

11:00am - 1:00pm

20

Saturday

Venue Booking

12:00pm - 2:00pm

14

Sunday

Personal

2:00pm - 4:00pm

July 2022

16

Saturday

Venue Booking

12:00pm - 2:00pm

10

Sunday

Venue Booking

12:00pm - 2:30pm

09

Saturday

Private Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Influences and inspiration

The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Adele, Journey, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Frank Sinatra, Chris Stapleton

Setup requirements

An outlet

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