Josh Kekoa Cho

• Also Available (Optional) - Hula Dancer from Hawai'i

As seen in New York Magazine WEDDINGS: "If you're serving Pineapple-Ring Rum Punch...Then hire: Hawaii-born singer, ukulele player, and lap-steel-guitarist Josh Kekoa Cho, whose tropicalia-conjuring tunes are perfect for luau-themed affairs."

New 2011 Client Feedback:

**January 2011 Awarded Gigmasters 2010 Rising Star Award for Top Ukulele!**

"It was awesome to have you and your band play our ceremony in Cape May, NJ. The songs were fantastic and your talent priceless! Thank You! Marisa and Aric"

"Dave and I are so grateful for your time and energy that embodied itself in music that set the tone for the ceremony and cocktail hour! It was as if you took our thoughts and made them come to life. What a fantastic gift you gave us--we felt for some time that we were in Hawaii. I think that the flower girl had a crush on you : ) and my aunt said that when you played 'Tiny Bubbles', it was as if she were on her honeymoon in Hawaii all over again. Mahalo and Aloha, Nadia and Dave."

"Thank you for being a part of our special day. The music was a huge hit with our guests and we're very grateful that you made the trip up from NYC to perform. Wishing you the best, Kelly and Nick"

"Thank you for making Diana and Donny's wedding so memorable! You have a wonderful talent. We wish you continued success!" Parents of the bride.

These praises for Josh Kekoa Cho's wedding performances are his highest honor and he prides himself on providing the absolute best live music experience possible, which includes not just pro vocals, guitar playing and ukulele, but the highest respect for you, your family, guests and friends while interacting at your event. This attention to detail includes quickly returning all emails and phone calls, showing up early to your event, being dressed professionally and appropriately, and making sure everyone is having a good time.

It's also the reason that Josh was awarded the Gigmasters Rising Star Award in his very first year at GM. In GM's own words, Rising Star award winners "have the most successful, client-rated gigs in their category."

::BIO::

Ukulele singer Josh Kekoa Cho originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, features live Classic Hawaiian Music and Hula Shows!

His stage experience includes dates headlining Flushing Town Hall 2011 Summer Concert Series; Daytop Strawberry Festival on Madison Ave.; multiple 2010 US OPEN appearances; multiple VIP events at Mohegan Sun Casino; Bette Midler's Hulaween Party; Saltwater Vineyards in Stonington , CT; Wollfner Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, NY (along with The Kende Trio); live on Sirius Satellite Radio and in Carnegie Hall, and at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island, among many other venues.

Kekoa is highly in demand for his unique ukulele singing and classic Hawaiian steel guitar playing, which brings back the Golden Era of Hawaiian music from the 1940s and 1950s, and for his vast beach-oriented song selection, spanning everything from traditional Hawaiian to jazz, surf and classical music.

Clients have compared Josh's voice to that of the late great Israel Kamakawiwo'ole--creator of the ukulele version of Over the Rainbow - What A Wonderful World--and to Jack Johnson, Jimmy Buffett and Don Ho.

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"Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special. You played amazing and it made our wedding perfect. You brought the beautiful music of Hawaii to us. You are an amazing ukulele player and singer!"

--Steven and Kelli

"Thank you for the wonderful music at our August 7 wedding, we are still receiving compliments. Blessings in 2010 and we hope to see you again in the future."

--Sage and Eric

Other clients have remarked about my professionalism, punctuality, high quality singing voice and vast song selection. We are also extremely easy to work with!

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Josh is well-versed and can perform for your event on the ukulele, Hawaiian steel guitar, 6-string guitar and classical guitar, all while singing.

Vast experience with weddings, cocktail hours, special events, corporate functions, luaus, tropical themed parties, family reunions, and promotions that need to be noticed!

Wedding Songs can be performed for weddings on ukulele, 6-string guitar OR classical guitar. Here are some examples:

Ave Maria,
Air,
Canon in D,
Bridal Chorus,
Bride's March,
Over The Rainbow,
Wonderful World,
Romance (12 string or classical guitar),
Bach Preludes,
Unchained Melody,
Albinoni's Adagio,
Fur Elise

For cocktail hours, you'll enjoy a variety of songs from Hawaii and the Tropics, along with Jack Johnson, Don Ho, Brudda Iz, Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffet, to modern classics from Coldplay, Lady Gaga, U2, Dave Mathews, John Mayer and other alternative and modern rock favorites. Requests accepted!

• Over The Rainbow / Wonderful World - Iz Kamakawiwo'ole
• Angel - Jack Johnson
• One - U2
• Upside Down - Jack Johnson
• Belle - Jack Johnson
• Ants Marching - Dave Matthews
• Say - John Mayer
• Brown Eyed Girl - Jimmy Buffet
• The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars
• The Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
• The Scientist - Coldplay
• Better Together - Jack Johnson
• Wedding Song - Paul Stookey
• Iko Iko
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• Just Keep Your Eyes on the Hands
• Hanalei Moon
• Jamaica Farewell
• Banana Boat Song
• Bali Ha'i
• Air - Bach
• Maria Elena
• Perfidia
• Tiny Bubbles - Don Ho
• Pua Mana Ukulele Song
• Ave Maria
• Unchained Melody
• Canon in D
• Bride's March
• Bridal Chorus
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Breakdown - Jack Johnson
• Till There Was You - The Beatles
• If I Fell - The Beatles
• Lucky - Jason Mraz
• Pearly Shells - Don Ho
• Volcano - Jimmy Buffett
• Ukulele Hawaiian Style
• Romance
• Fur Elise
• Adagio - Albinoni
• My Beautiful Hawaii
• Blue Hawaii
• Hawaiian Wedding Song
• Little Grass Shack
• Lovely Hula Hands
• Beyond the Reef
• One Love - Bob Marley
• Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
• Henehene Kou Aka - Iz
• Panini Puakea - Iz
• Hawaiian War Chant
• Tequila - The Ventures
• Aloha Oe
• Sleepwalk - Santo and Johnny
• Song of Old Hawaii
• Song of the Islands
• When I Fall In Love
• Sand
• Sophisticated Hula
• Hula Blues
• Hukilau
• One Particular Harbor - Jimmy Buffett
• Maori Brown Eyes
• Special Requests Welcome!
• Way, way more......Contact for details

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Josh Kekoa exceeded my expectations, by far. He was talented, professional and the crowd loved him. I would definitely recommend him, and hope to use him for future events. Aloha! -- Jean D, Montclair, NJ, 10/23/2010
• An excellent musician, he made the party. -- Dan M, Great Neck, NY, 7/24/2010

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