- Location:
- Redondo Beach, California
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 100 miles from Redondo Beach.
- Pay Range:
-
$500-$5000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2010
- Primary Category:
- Hawaiian Band
- Additional Categories:
- Beach Band, Reggae Band, Roots Band, Wedding Band, World Music Band
- Influences:
- Bob Marley, Inner Circle, Steel Pulse, UB40, Cecilio and Kapono, Nuffsedd, Typical Hawaiians, Fiji, The Manao Company, Natural Vibes, Three Plus, Michael Jackson, Steve Miller Band, Smokey Robinson
Group Members
- Kevin "Nappy" Napoleon - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Ricky Guinto - Lead Guitar, Bass, Vocals
- Ka'ai DeOcampo - Lead Vocals, Bass
- Lester Bayang - Drums
- Additional Musicians/Substitutes -
- Jerome Lim - Vocals, Guitar
- Kawika Kay - Drums
- Bucci Canencia - Guitar, Vocals
Description
Hailing from the islands of Hawai'i, Kua'ana brings the Hawaiian reggae vibe to the mainland, making you feel like you are back on the islands. Kua'ana is the perfect live band for your Lu'au, wedding reception, cocktail party, private party, corporate party, college event, birthday party, and much, much more!!!
New to Gigmasters, but not new to the stage, Kua'ana has performed over 500 shows and is the perfect type of music for your live event!
Kua'ana has several options and can perform as a DUO, a TRIO, or a full 4-piece band complete with Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Vocals. Let us know what you are interested in and we will accomodate your event!
Need a host to Emcee your event as well but you don't want to hire a live band AND a DJ/Emcee? Look no further! We can provide you an Emcee as well as music played from a CD player or iPod, an all in one package! Of course this will be at a discouted rate, which means a more cost efficient event for YOU!
RECENT PERFORMANCES
Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes, CA
Water Service Company Holiday Party, Torrance, CA
Trader Sam's / Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA
Mai Tai's, Long Beach, CA
O'Neil Clothing Company Party, Orange County, CA
Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach, CA
City of Hope Fundraiser, Malibu, CA
Various weddings in the Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Diego area
Please contact us for rates and availability. Mahalo!!!
KUA'ANA BIOGRAPHY
Hailing from the islands of Hawai'i, Kua'ana brings the Hawaiian reggae vibe to the mainland, making you feel like you are back on the islands. Originally formed in the late 1990's, the boys hooked up in Carson, California after resurrecting the original Kua'ana lineup several years ago. The band spent so much time together they felt like they must be related - Kua'ana was re-born.
It didn't take long to get the buzz going about this new island rhythms band and Kua'ana soon found themselves performing at clubs up and down the West Coast. Their diligence in keeping the band together has not gone unnoticed. Kua'ana has had the honor of sharing the stage with Fiji, Bonafide, comedian Augie T, The Makaha Sons, Sean Na'auao, Kapena, Keali'i Reichel, Ho'onu'a, Sistah Robi, Three Plus, Kalapana, Baba B., Willie K, Amy Gilliom, C&K, and Ernie Cruz, Jr.
"Feels Like Home," Kua'ana's CD contains 12 originals, kicks off with "U," a love song with sweet harmonies and a light reggae beat. The title track has a fun bass line, and a catchy, "Oh, what a feeling," hook. "Wish," a beautiful ballad, is featured on the popular "Hawaiian Style 3" compilation and was a huge hit on the islands' radio stations. "Sway" is a crowd pleaser at the band's live performances. "Pass Da Poi" and "Nanakuli" bring Kua'ana back to their island roots.
Kua'ana released their 3rd CD titled "Island Feeling" on May 1, 2010 to a sold out crowd at Mai Tai's in Long Beach, CA. 10 slammin' original tracks, featuring the hit songs "Hold Me Tight", "Sometimes", "Waiting on You", and "Love Sweet Love".
REVIEWS FROM PAST CLIENTS
"On behalf of the Hawaii Club, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the great performances and the great times. I got a lot of feedback and all the students said they loved you guys!" Kristie W. LA Occidental College, Pasadena, CA.
"Everyone loved you guys. The pleasure was all ours. I'm glad it all worked out so well. I'm glad you guys enjoyed yourselves as well. We'll definitely keep in touch and keep you guys in mind for future events." Jordan H. L.A. Occidental College, Pasadena, CA.
"Can't say it enough, thank you thank you thank you to you guys!!! I'm so glad you guys were able to come and glad you guys had a good time!!!! Everyone LOVED you guys that they are still talking about the band." Jackie E. Private surprise party, Westminster, CA.
"We had a blast too and everyone has nothing but great things to say about the entertainment." Stefanie M. Private block party, Manhattan Beach, CA.
"I just wanted to thank you guys for making my daughters event a huge success.. We had a great time.. and everyone just loved your music.. i hope you get more gigs from the people that attended my event.. you guys were great.. and we hope to get you guys to come back soon.. Thank you" Michele L. Private Graduation Party, Carson, CA.
"You guys were a huge hit with the kids and adults alike. Please do use me as a reference. I would be happy to share our positive experience. Also, I will definitely pass your info along to the rest of the planning committee and to others I know planning events. You guys were great!" Leslie A. 5th Grade fun day, Silver Spur Elementary School, Palos Verdes, CA.
I want to thank all of you for being so wonderful on the night of the event on Sunday the 18th. I hope all of you enjoyed being a part of the cause. It was a pleasure meeting everyone in person. You guys were so amazing that night. All of my friends loved "Kua'ana". We are hoping to have another music for relief night in the future, if we do, we would like you to be a part of our cause again." Sundie Z. "Within Arms Reach" Foundation, (Raising funds for Burma) Long Beach, CA.
"Thank you SOOO much you guys were awesome, you guys sounded awesome as I expected. Hopefully you guys play again for us!" JoAnn N. Eli'gere Productions, Long Beach, CA.
"You guys were so great. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed your music and vibe. Good kharma all around. Mahalo!" Michael S. Private Party, Malibu, CA.
Song List
- 96 Degrees - Third World
- Across the Sea - Kua'ana
- Anything You Want - Fiji
- Babe - Styx/Dennis DeYoung
- Big Ship - Freddie McGregor
- Bring Me Your Cup - UB40
- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
- Chant - Kua'ana
- Come Sail Away - Styx/Dennis DeYoung
- Countryside - Kua'ana
- Crazy - Typical Hawaiians
- Drop - The Manao Company
- Easy Like Sunday Morning - The Commodores/Lionel Richie
- Feels Like Home - Kua'ana
- Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band
- Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
- Friends - Cecilio and Kapono
- Get Ready - Kua'ana
- Girl I Wanna Love You - Kua'ana
- Guava Jelly - Bob Marley/Peter Moon
- Hanalei Moon - Dennis Pavao
- He Aloha - Kua'ana
- Hold Me Tight - Kua'ana
- Human Nature (Reggae Style) - Michael Jackson
- I Hear Music - Ka'au Crater Boys
- I Wanna Get Next to You - Rose Royce
- I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
- Island Feeling - Kua'ana
- Island Style - John Cruz
- Joker - Steve Miller Band
- Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai - Hapa
- Lilinoe - Kua'ana
- Love Sweet Love - Kua'ana
- Moloka'i - Kua'ana
- Mysterious Girl - Peter Andre
- Naka Pueo - Hui Ohana/Palolo
- Nanakuli - Kua'ana
- Next To You - Kua'ana
- No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
- One Drop - Bob Marley
- One Love - Bob Marley
- O'oe No U'Kulei - Kua'ana
- Pakalolo - Braddah IZ
- Reason - Kua'ana
- Red Red Wine - UB40
- Roller Skates - Steel Pulse
- She Got the Roots - Kua'ana
- Shining Star - The Manhattans
- Sometimes - Kua'ana
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Reggae Style) - Braddah IZ
- Stuck On You - Lionel Richie/Junior Maile
- Sway - Kua'ana
- Sweat - Inner Circle
- Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
- Waiting for Love - Kua'ana
- Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley
- Waiting on You - Kua'ana
- What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
- Wild World - Cat Stevens
- Wish - Kua'ana
- Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
- You - Kua'ana
- You and Me - Cecilio & Kapono
- You That I Want - Typical Hawaiians
- Your House - Steel Pulse
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- Kau'ana was so amazing. They were so great to work with and very professional. Their music "made" our wedding! All of our guests were so impressed with their talent and energy. I would highly recommend Kua'ana for any event. You will not be disappointed! -- Katie B, Dana Point, CA, 9/24/2010
- I loved working with Kua'ana's and am looking forward to working with them again soon. They were awesome from the booking process, to performing and engaging the crowd, to the final payment all was excellent! I will definately reffer them to my friends and colleagues.
Christina Garamoni
Reaching Ambitions -- Christina G, Long Beach, CA, 7/29/2010
- What a great Hawaii band Kua'ana is. They gave a wonderful performance for our Luau wedding reception. They arrive early and were well prepared. They played some Hawaiian favorites, some contemporary song with a Hawaiian flare and some originals. They even gave short hula lesson which was very fun especially the men learning the Hawaiian Warrior dance. We would definite use them and again recommend them to others. -- Maureen M, Thousand Oaks, CA, 7/11/2010
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