Booked Jason and Ono Kine Entertainment for our wedding this past weekend and we're glad we did…read more The live music was essential and added a nice touch playing various Hawaiian favorites. From the beginning, Jason has been very professional, responsive, and flexible in planning for our big day. His services are priced very fairly and provided great talent with a friendly attitude.

I met Jason and Justin at a best friends wedding in April 2024. So when my now husband and I…read morestarted planning our April 2025 wedding we knew immediately who to contact for our DJ and emcee services because we had so much fun at their program and dancing along to their set. Jason coordinated and provided the DJ, Photobooth and Uplight Services. He and his team did a fantastic job. The uplights paired so well with our wall drapery and elevated the space. My husband and I along with our guests had a blast with the photobooth. Also, one of the highlights of the evening was when Jason played our requested Filipino songs- Awitin Mo at Isasayak Ko- and the crowd went nuts haha. Core memory for sure! Justin provided the emcee services and did a fantastic job with engaging our guests. Justin was also meticulous and took the time to get to know me and my husbands details like how we met, our favourite color and more to ensure a seamless program! If you are on the fence about getting this duo and their team, I hope this review would help in making your choice! They are professional, has timely and great communication, and most importantly they are fun and that translates to the crowd! Mahalo Jason, Justin and the Ono Kine Entertainment crew for making our wedding celebration so special for us and our families.

I had the honor of working with Brandon Onishi during one of the most difficult and emotional times…read morein my life -- my mother's funeral. From the very beginning, Brandon was incredibly kind, professional, and easy to work with. He communicated with me by phone and text, which made everything simple and smooth during a time when I had so many things on my mind. We were able to quickly secure the date, and the booking process was very easy. I paid the deposit through Venmo and the balance at the event. On the day of the service, Brandon handled everything beautifully. His setup and breakdown were effortless, and his music created such a meaningful atmosphere throughout the entire evening. During the funeral program, his music added a level of comfort and reflection that truly touched everyone in attendance. What made the day even more special was the music he played during the dinner reception afterward. It brought warmth to the room and allowed family and friends to gather, share memories, and celebrate my mom's life together. One moment that meant so much to me personally was when Brandon took the time to learn a song just for the service -- "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. Hearing that song played live during the service was incredibly emotional and moving. Many people who attended told me how powerful and beautiful that moment was. Later on, Brandon shared with me that he now performs that song at other events because of how meaningful it was. Knowing that a small piece of my mom's memory continues through the music he plays is something that means a lot to me. If you are ever looking for someone to provide music for a special event, I cannot recommend Brandon Onishi enough. His professionalism, talent, and genuine care truly made a difference on a day that meant everything to my family.

The first time I heard Brandon perform, his music struck a chord in me (no pun intended) and I…read moreinstantly became a fan. I wholeheartedly endorse Brandon. His music stands out because he's not merely a musician, he's an artist who sings and plays from the heart and connects with this audience. I attend as many of his public performances as possible, and if I had an upcoming private event I would absolutely hire him. Marie B.

We hired David with Akahi Productions for my son's graduation party to provide live band sound and…read moreDJ services (with sound and lighting). After contacting numerous sound companies around Oahu, David with Akahi had the best pricing and options. He was very responsive and always responded to inquiries in a timely manner. Due to unforeseen circumstances, my original emcee had to cancel a few days prior to the event. I contacted David to ask about hiring an emcee and he offered to provide the emcee services at NO ADDITIONAL cost (Awesome)! On the day of the event, David arrived early with ample time to set up. I experienced technical difficulties when trying to set up my slide show, and David went out of his way to help me get the stressful situation resolved even though it was not his responsibility. The sound equipment he used was perfect for the event and I even received compliments from the bands that David did an excellent job providing sound for them. If you are looking to book a sound man for your next event, consider contacting David at Akahi Productions. You will not be disappointed in his service! Mahalo plenty to David and Akahi Productions! I will definitely be using them again for all my future events.

David Asing was our assigned musician for our wedding ceremony at Turtle Bay. He did not play the…read moreright song for the bride to walk down the aisle to. The bride even asked the camera man to tell him to play the correct song but the exit song was played instead. So disappointed!

Randy is awesome! He's very professional and always responds quickly in both the planning phase as…read morewell as the day of events. What's also great about Randy is that he has a HUGE repertoire of Disney songs that he puts his own Hawaiian twist on. We love using Randy for Weddings and events and would highly recommend him!

We were looking for someone that could play "Canon In D" by Johan Pachelbel on a Ukulele at our…read morewedding, in Lanikai Oahu. After quite a bit of searching online, we found Randy. Randy was quick to respond and created a short recording of Canon and it was just what we were looking for. Prior to the wedding Randy was always very professional and responsive and worked with us to pick out songs etc. The day of the wedding Randy showed up early and was all set up before things started to get busy. He played both the ukulele and sang with his guitar during our ceremony and reception. His music and voice is really great and just an awesome guy to be at your wedding. Highly recommend.

I listened to Tahiti Rey many times at many events and venues over the years. When she sings, it…read moreoften seems like she is either trying way too hard or not at all. Her little "riffy talks" in-between songs are her chance to virtue signal. You know people who act humble and selectively vulnerable when they know everyone is watching? There are much better artists to see that give their absolute all and have a charm that is special and unique to Hawaii. I recommend checking out Yoza or Kimie Miner who are some of the best and freshest artists in Hawaii. If you are considering booking Tahiti for your wedding, reconsider, she is twice divorced and a curse to any marriage.

My son and daughter-in-law used Tahiti Rey for their wedding....Love her sound!…read moreShe played the music prior to the ceremony, for the ceremony and at dinner. Everyone loved her music. She learned and played a special song for the bride and groom/parent dance. I highly recommend her!

Great music by an ukulele virtuoso with Waikiki beach in the background! Kapono is a standout live…read moreperformance ukulele soloist that rocks the audience. You got to see him perform! Some people called him, "mini-Jake", referring to Jake Shimabukuro, who happens to be his mentor!

From the owner: Since the age of 5, Kapono has been mastering the ukulele and has won multiple ukulele…read morecompetitions. He has had the privilege to perform with several well-known musicians, including Jake Shimabukuro, Taimane Gardner, Henry Kapono, HIRIE and more. Kapono enjoys playing all genres of music, giving each song his unique touch. More recently, Kapono has been listed as one of the “HOT 100 Unsigned Live-Performing Artists in the U.S.” in the Music Connection magazine. Kapono has also performed at the Kennedy Center in D.C. in July, 2024!

The cool thing about Kaniwale Sound is that they are a family owned business. Daniel, the owner…read moreoften has at least one family member in tow when working numerous gigs around the islands. This is a true testament to Hawaii families and their dedication to legacy in passing down their talents and passion to their bloodline. What separates their company from the rest is the time and attention they pay to the client and the artist. They work hard to make sure that it's a memorable experience for any special event. The owner, Daniel, is a long time musician who sings and plays various instruments. His ear for quality sound and technical skill is what allows him to maximize the sound of any event to recording studio quality. Pair that with the most expensive high tech equipment and even your backyard graduation party will sound like a professional concert event! 10/10 wholeheartedly, recommend!

Daniel is a musician so he is aware of what good audio should sound like. He strives to mix with…read morethe best equipment and loves music. Daniel is knowledgeable in all instruments because he plays them all. He is professional and loves working with all artists to assure they get the best quality sound during their set. Hire Daniel for your next event you will not be disappointed!

Ben is amazing!! He made our ceremony so special and even sang "Baby Shark" for the little ones…read more Very personable and wildly talented. 100% recommend!

Ben was the best!! Amazing musician, fantastic person and MC!! He really helped to make our party…read morethe most successful ever.

Used color whims for my nieces 5th birthday party which was held at a park. They (2 artists)…read moreshowed up and set up and were ready to start 15 minutes before the established time. They were working non stop doing face / body painting and glitter tattoos. The kids were thrilled and some even got to remove their initial paints and do a second one! I was impressed and would recommend them!

We hired Color Whims for our son's first birthday. We booked a package that included a live band,…read morelight MCing, face painting and balloons. We were in corespondence with Kelly who was helpful in getting us the package we needed. We also got a 10 percent discount from Yelp! Kelly was our point person and helped coordinate our timeline. She also was the laision with the band. Before the party, I sent her the script and timeline. On the day of the party, the band showed up to set up at 10a for our 11a party. They said they thought they started at 1030a. I said they started at 11:30 a.m. Kelly (Balloon artist) and face painter came onsite at just about 11a. One major disappointment I had was that the MC refused to facilitate our script. We thought it was farily light and simple, including directions to the bathroom, where the rubbish is, then calling up various people to help facilitate the program and games. Luckily, my sister in law stepped in and did the MCing. The quality of the balloons was excellent, as well as the face painting. The live band was REALLY good, loud, and brought excellent energy to the party. Everyone complimented us on the entertainment. Eddie, the band leader, brought us a screen and projector for our slideshow. It went off without a hitch. The band continued to play until after most of our guests left. Unfortunately when they took their break, most of our guests started leaving. In hindsight, I would have everyone sang happy birthday a little later so people stuck around to hear their second set. Also, I asked the face painter if we could make announcement that they would be closing in 15 minutes and she said no because people will line up for their face painting/balloon. I thought that was the point. But, oh well. Maybe people luckily got their face painted and balloon early. Overall, it was a little disorganized, but it came together and was a nice party.

On top of being a talented musician, I appreciate that his communication was very prompt and his…read morewebsite/pricing/setlist was very clear. He plays often all around Hawaii so you're welcome to listen to him before booking if you're on the island. He provided a discount to pay up front and worked with our budget. He learned two songs for us too and played instrumental only for our ceremony. We gave him a Spotify playlist to play when he took breaks too. Guests still rave about him!

Sean was the absolute perfect choice for our wedding music! It set the whole atmosphere and created…read morethe vibe we were looking for! He's an incredibly talented musician and a truly cool person so flexible and easy to work with.