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Kanekoa

by Kate Bradshaw

July 09, 2009

HereÕs looking at uke, kid

Friday (July 10), 9pm, EhaÕs, Wailuku

Remember that one time when I wouldnÕt shut up about Kanekoa? Well, the universe has responded to my desperate pleas to revive the band and its uke-fueled jam stylings.

With a new drummer in tow and up to speed, tonightÕs gig kicks off a

string of shows across the isle, which means that this bandÕs sizable

following can exhume itself and make like itÕs Dead tour. (But then

again, maybe not, since unlike Dead tour, hanging out in parking lots

would probably not be a good idea given the various anti-fun squads

that comb this island with a vengeance, squads the county sees fit to

fund with your money. Damn you, nepotism!). If youÕve never seen Vince Esquire

on ukulele, then you are pretty much required to attend. With groovy

originals and a list of brilliant cover choices, including ÒPeace FrogÓ

and ÒFranklinÕs Tower,Ó the modest dance floor at EhaÕs will most certainly need some recovery time come this Saturday, roundabout 2am.