Aloha Akoni.... Where do I even begin?! There's no…read morecombination of words that could describe just how amazing Akoni is... He is an insanely talented musician which is what first captivates you, but it's his love for his Ohana & his heart for people that keeps you wanting more & more of him! My family & I watched Akoni perform every night he played at our resort & although I'd love to say that the way he made our family feel so loved & special was a one-of-a-kind experience, but I know he leaves everyone he meets better than he found them & we all end up feeling like family! Such a talented & special soul. Mahalo!

We first saw Akoni perform while having dinner at Merriman's in Kapalua. During that same trip, we…read moresaw him again while we were having dinner at Duke's. We absolutely loved him both times we saw him. Just after seeing him perform twice, we knew we had to hire him for our upcoming vow renewal. Fastforward a few months later to the renewal, and he exceeded our expectations. He is not only an amazing and versatile musician, but he's one of the most down-to-earth people you'll ever meet. He encompasses the true meaning of "Aloha". You will not be disappointed if you hire Akoni for your event.

My wife and I renewed our wedding vows at O'o Farms in Kula, HI, June, 2026…read more We contacted Ka'ena several months prior to our occasion and communication was effortless from the beginning, making our planning stress-free. Ka'ena sang four songs throughout our vow renewal and played soft instrumental background music throughout our ceremony. Between the magical views at the venue, the heartfelt ceremony performed by Valentine (Tino) Rosete and Ka'ena's beautiful voice, our day was a dream come true. We were incredible grateful and honored to have Ka'ena as part of our day.

We had the honor of having Ka'ena perform at our wedding last week and we were so thrilled to have…read morehim be a part of our wedding. Super talented and he made our ceremony music so memorable and enjoyable for our guests. My only regret was not being able to enjoy his music more! Thank you!

This review is hard to write. How do you capture the feeling of perfect, pleasant music that…read moreabsolutely set the mood for your entire ceremony and reception in words? Words always feel inadequate. Let me start by saying Barefoot Minded was the thing we were the most sure about for our wedding and, as it turned out, it was with good reason! They were the uniting piece that made our ceremony and reception truly beautiful. We booked the duo, which in our case was Oren and Levi. Both were friendly and approachable and clearly cared deeply about creating excellent music and the right vibe to match our ceremony. Oren was easy to reach and was able to handle many likely annoyingly specific requests without ever making us feel like we were asking for too much. It made us even more confident we had booked the right music for the day. They played at both our ceremony and reception. At the ceremony, they captured such a perfect mood that our only regret was we didn't spend enough time appreciating them. During the reception, whenever we stopped listening to conversation, we could hear their beautiful tropical sounds coast through the noise. They were also a pleasure to dance to and got even our small wedding up and dancing. We honestly cannot recommend them enough. This is THE MUSIC you want for your Hawaiian wedding or get-together or whatever. Don't look anywhere else. They are absolutely perfect.

We wanted a Hawaiian feel when it came down to live music. They are so talented and I wish we had…read morebooked them for the reception as well! Thank you for choosing us as your clients!

Marvin was an amazing musician at our wedding in Maui. Our family and guests really enjoyed his…read moremusic. Thank you so much Marvin for being a big part of our wedding. We were very glad and grateful we chose you to sing on our special day. You made it so wonderful. If any of you is looking for musician to perform in your wedding or party in Maui, I highly recommend Marvin.

Marvin did it all!! He married us, sang for us and played the ukulele! He was the nicest man that…read moredid a great job! Thank you Marvin!

What a wonderful first experience with music and the ukulele! Our shy young girls had a fantastic…read morelesson that combined learning with engaging storytelling. They got to explore and play ukuleles for the first time, and we all enjoyed the experience immensely. Wayne was incredibly patient and took the time to help the girls feel comfortable and confident. He taught all of us so much and made the lesson both fun and memorable. I highly recommend Wayne to anyone interested in learning the ukulele. And getting to learn right on the beach made the experience even more special!

We had a wonderful experience taking a lesson from Wayne yesterday during our stay on Maui. He is a…read morevery good teacher for all levels of knowledge, and I would highly recommend him for children or adults of all skill levels. We even met on the beach and had our lessons oceanside. It was a surprise for my wife for our wedding anniversary and well worth the time! Mahalo, Wayne, and thank you for making our trip even more memorable.

Aloha let's talk about Hawaii's legendary Entertainer. Uncle…read moreWillie K. In our opinion Uncle Willie K, Is the most talented Entertainer in Hawaii today. He can sing, he can play the ukulele, he can play guitar. He can sing Hawaiian, he can sing opera he can sing the blues, he can sing Rock. He plays with his guitarist Jerry, and he plays with his drummer Chris. This Trio can entertain anywhere in the world and make people go crazy and happy all at the same time. If you have a chance to catch one of Uncle Willie K's performances you won't be disappointed. Uncle Willie K is also a wonderful Storyteller and you will learn so much about Hawaiian history Hawaiian music and Hawaiiana itself. Every month Uncle Willie plays at the Blue Note in Waikiki. Hugs Wes n Wanda Anzai Happy Healthy Hawaii The Institute of Advanced Anti-Aging 808-354-8659

The plan was set. As part of my trip, I had tickets to a "luau" type dinner and show with about…read more500 other people. The show was Willie K. Being totally out of touch with the Hawaiian music scene I thought..."Ut oh. Another Don Ho impersonator." I figured I was was going to eat as fast as I could so that when the show started I could slip out before "Tiny Bubbles" started... The dinner was actually pretty good at the Marriott. As I was finishing my dessert, the lights dimmed for the show to start....and I glanced around picking out my escape route. What came on stage was a huge bulky Samoan with hair that spread out 3 feet in diameter.. As he said in his subsequent monolog, if you were on a bus and he boarded it, you would get off the bus and wait for the next one. As he talked to warm up the audience he was actually pretty funny. Then he started to play. WOW. He played the guitar with a bass player and drummer. That was it. Yet, his playing filled the song....strumming and playing solos that seemed to be simultaneous and continuous. He was doing riffs with full cords that most guitarists would have trouble with single notes. He played a range of pop, oldies, folk, country. His solos were a match to any professional musician on the circuit today. In the middle of his set, he then said he was an out of the box musician.....and certainly he looked the part. But then.....he started to sing opera with a modern arrangement. Yes....this was way out of the box......and his voice was impeccable. A purist would probably argue his voice wasnt the best that the Met had to offer, but I have sat through enough operas to know he would at least qualify to audition at the Met. His 1.5 hour set just whizzed by. His skills as a guitarist were some of the best I have ever seen, bar none (I was an usher at the Greek Theater for 3 years and saw the world's best musicians there) His voice had had incredible range in range and in timbre. He could have a very pure operatic voice or a raspy Joe Cockerish twang. At the end of his performance, the whole audience was captivated and yelling "HANA HO." No...that isn't a Hugh Grant saying but what I was told was that it was Hawaiian for "ENCORE." If you are planning a trip to Hawaii and have some flexibility of dates and where to stay....and if you like great entertainment, see if you can attend a Wille K concert. He is that good. Looking at his bio later, I found he has backed up, played with or opened some of the biggest names in the business. One of his songs was Grammy nominated which didn't surprise me in tne the least. Well....my night didn't go according to plan....and I was glad. I would have stayed until dawn if he chose to play that long. I was fortunate to see such a great entertainer. HANA HO.

Charles made a wonderful day into an epic day. I just can't say enough on how special he made our…read moreday. His aloha, his gentleness, his singing and ukulele playing, EVERYTHING was perfect and amazing. Everything from start to finish was perfect! After the ceremony the brides daughter immediately asked him to officiate her wedding when that day comes. Thank you, Charles! You are the BEST!

Charles is so wonderful, and we are so thankful to have him officiate our wedding. Such a sweet &…read morekind human being... Charles delivered a beautiful & memorable ceremony for us. It felt intimate, romantic, spiritual, and pure. A minister and a musician, he is both authentic and talented. Charles graced us with a delightful mix of Hawaiian traditions, Christian fundamentals, and personal touches, while serenading us with his ukulele. It was the perfect blend & masterfully performed. He is gentle & soft-spoken, well-versed & charming, professional & polite. We did not have a rehearsal, and yet he incorporated everything smoothly. He expertly navigated us through vows, exchanges, blessings, and songs... It was perfect & magical. Mahalo, Charles!

Bought all three ukes from Mele. Good quality and the nicest people to help you to buy what you…read morewant, not they want. Sad the Wailuku site had to shut down. Useless business from mainland owners moved in.

Two musicians stroll into the Shops at Wailea... first and only stop... Ukulele on Maui! I'm so…read morehappy that we came here, what an amazing shop. Eva was so knowledgeable and kind, and with her help we bought an awesome mahogany top concert ukulele. The sound is so sweet, and the price was affordable. Ukuleles range from $60-$3,000 in this shop, and the helpful staff will hook you up with a beautiful instrument at your price point. When you strum this instrument it exudes the magic of Hawaii. It's very easy for beginners to learn, and this shop is legit. Thank you Eva for your help, we love our new baby.