RELEASE NUMBER 32 | 25
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HONOLULU – Continuing a decades-long partnership with Duke’s Waikiki and the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort, Henry Kapono will celebrate the release of his new EP, Summertime, with a free live stream concert series beginning Sunday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. (HST). The summer series also marks Duke’s recent significant investment in an upgraded sound system, designed to elevate live performances and support local artists by sharing their music at the highest quality with audiences from around the world.
The EP release concert on July 13 coincides with the debut of Henry’s new EP, Summertime, available on all streaming platforms, and will feature Henry and his “Duke’s on Sunday” band, joined by notable guests including legendary harmonica player Lee Oskar (recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as a founding member of the iconic band WAR), spoken word artist and Hawaiʻi’s first Poet Laureate Kealoha, and the HKF On The Rise artists 3 Little Birds (Jenny Yim, Nani Carvalho & Ninamarie Bell).
The Home in the Islands® It’s Summertime Livestream Series continues all summer long, featuring Henry Kapono, emerging talent from his On the Rise program, and exciting special surprise guests—all live from Duke’s on Sunday and hosted by Hawaii’s own, Alx Kawakami. Each episode delivers fresh energy, unforgettable performances and the spirit of Aloha to audiences around the world.
Livestream Dates (5pm HST):
July 13 – Summertime Henry Kapono EP Release Party
August 10 – Island State of Mind – A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett with Special Guest Jake Shimabukuro
September 7 – We Are Friends – A Celebration of Hawaii’s music & Fundraiser for Henry Kapono Foundation
Each concert in the series can be experienced live in person at Duke’s Waikiki or streamed in real time from anywhere in the world via the official Facebook and YouTube channels of Henry Kapono, Duke’s Waikiki and OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels. To make these concerts as accessible as possible, they are free of charge and no tickets are required.
As a special mahalo, audiences and livestream viewers can enjoy up to 40% off ocean view rooms at OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels properties in Waikīkī using promo code: KAPONO to book their stay.
Following the livestream series, Henry Kapono hits the road for his Summertime West Coast Tour, presented by OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels and Duke’s Waikiki. The tour kicks off July 29 and brings the spirit of aloha to audiences across California and beyond. For the full schedule, visit henrykapono.com.
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