Henry Kapono: Summertime Tour
Seating and dinner service begins at 6pm {All Ages}
Special Guests:
Lee Oskar, Legendary Harmonica Player // Kealoha , Hawaiʻi's First Poet Laureate // Alx Kawakami, Guitar & Vocals // Will Tafolo, Bass - Band // Wendell Ching, Drums - Band
Get ready for a night to remember as Henry Kapono returns to the stage, bringing his brand-new music "Summertime" alongside the timeless classics you love.
This stop on the Summertime Tour features Henry’ and special guests, the legendary harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar, known for his iconic harmonica sound on hits like Low Rider and Why Can’t We Be Friends. In 2025, Lee Oskar was honored as an original member of WAR when the band received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame… and Kealoha, Hawai‘i’s first Poet Laureate, celebrated slam poet — and FUN FACT, a graduate of MIT in Nuclear Physics.
Experience a night of musical magic, powerful storytelling, and the spirit of aloha — all in one unforgettable show.
The Boys in the Band, Alx Kawakami (guitar & vocals), Will Tafolo (bass), and Wendell Ching (drums) round out the all-star lineup, delivering the energy and musical chemistry that make every performance unforgettable.
Presented by Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, the Summertime Tour is a featured spotlight of the Henry Kapono Foundation’s SummerFest Concert Series.
BIOGRAPHIES
About Henry Kapono :
Native Hawaiian Henry Kapono is a GRAMMY nominated and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and captivating performances. Rising to fame in the '70s as one half of the iconic duo Cecilio & Kapono (C&K), Kapono continues to inspire sold-out audiences worldwide. Heading Kapono Inc., a premier entertainment company, he remains a leading figure in Hawai'i's music scene, releasing new music and playing to loyal fans across the globe. With a career spanning decade, he has expanded his roles to include film producer, music director, and community leader. In 2018, he established The Henry Kapono Foundation to support Hawaiʻi's music industry through programs, grants, education, and resources.
About Lee Oskar :
Lee Oskar, the internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, manufacturer, visual artist, and lifelong musical explorer is best known for his iconic sound on hits like “Low Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends.” In 2025, Lee Oskar was honored as an original member of WAR when the band received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
About Kealoha:
Hawaiʻi's first Poet Laureate Emeritus, is an internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller who has performed everywhere from the White House to ʻIolani Palace. Kealoha is a graduate of MIT in Nuclear Physics, delivered the keynote address at MIT’s special 2022 commencement and has been featured on HBO’s Brave New Voices, NBC, PBS, NPR and more.
Alx Kawakami, co-founding member of multi-award winning ManoaDNA, and the "unofficial" first "On the Rise Artist" mentored by Henry, and known as Hawaiʻi's James Taylor
Lee Oskar, Legendary Harmonica Player // Kealoha , Hawaiʻi's First Poet Laureate // Alx Kawakami, Guitar & Vocals // Will Tafolo, Bass - Band // Wendell Ching, Drums - Band
Get ready for a night to remember as Henry Kapono returns to the stage, bringing his brand-new music "Summertime" alongside the timeless classics you love.
This stop on the Summertime Tour features Henry’ and special guests, the legendary harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar, known for his iconic harmonica sound on hits like Low Rider and Why Can’t We Be Friends. In 2025, Lee Oskar was honored as an original member of WAR when the band received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame… and Kealoha, Hawai‘i’s first Poet Laureate, celebrated slam poet — and FUN FACT, a graduate of MIT in Nuclear Physics.
Experience a night of musical magic, powerful storytelling, and the spirit of aloha — all in one unforgettable show.
The Boys in the Band, Alx Kawakami (guitar & vocals), Will Tafolo (bass), and Wendell Ching (drums) round out the all-star lineup, delivering the energy and musical chemistry that make every performance unforgettable.
Presented by Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, the Summertime Tour is a featured spotlight of the Henry Kapono Foundation’s SummerFest Concert Series.
BIOGRAPHIES
About Henry Kapono :
Native Hawaiian Henry Kapono is a GRAMMY nominated and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and captivating performances. Rising to fame in the '70s as one half of the iconic duo Cecilio & Kapono (C&K), Kapono continues to inspire sold-out audiences worldwide. Heading Kapono Inc., a premier entertainment company, he remains a leading figure in Hawai'i's music scene, releasing new music and playing to loyal fans across the globe. With a career spanning decade, he has expanded his roles to include film producer, music director, and community leader. In 2018, he established The Henry Kapono Foundation to support Hawaiʻi's music industry through programs, grants, education, and resources.
About Lee Oskar :
Lee Oskar, the internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, manufacturer, visual artist, and lifelong musical explorer is best known for his iconic sound on hits like “Low Rider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends.” In 2025, Lee Oskar was honored as an original member of WAR when the band received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
About Kealoha:
Hawaiʻi's first Poet Laureate Emeritus, is an internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller who has performed everywhere from the White House to ʻIolani Palace. Kealoha is a graduate of MIT in Nuclear Physics, delivered the keynote address at MIT’s special 2022 commencement and has been featured on HBO’s Brave New Voices, NBC, PBS, NPR and more.
Alx Kawakami, co-founding member of multi-award winning ManoaDNA, and the "unofficial" first "On the Rise Artist" mentored by Henry, and known as Hawaiʻi's James Taylor
