Led Kaapana at Palms Playhouse

“Ledward Kaapana is a master slack key guitarist.” – New York Times\nLed Kaapana & Mike Kaawa are masters of the distinctly Hawaiian style of music known as slack key guitar (Kī-hō'alu). Led Kaapana is one of the best slack key players alive today. He has a style that comes from his family in the days before TV, radio, internet -- it's down-home and real. His finger-pickin' style extends to ‘ukulele – he just won the Na Hoku Award for Best ‘Ukulele – and to autoharp, and his vocal range encompasses baritone to Hawaiian falsetto singing (leo ki'e ki'e). Recognition by his peers earned Led four Grammy nominations in his own right and three Grammy wins on slack key compilations...

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“Ledward Kaapana is a master slack key guitarist.” – New York Times\nLed Kaapana & Mike Kaawa are masters of the distinctly Hawaiian style of music known as slack key guitar (Kī-hō'alu). Led Kaapana is one of the best slack key players alive today. He has a style that comes from his family in the days before TV, radio, internet -- it's down-home and real. His finger-pickin' style extends to ‘ukulele – he just won the Na Hoku Award for Best ‘Ukulele – and to autoharp, and his vocal range encompasses baritone to Hawaiian falsetto singing (leo ki'e ki'e). Recognition by his peers earned Led four Grammy nominations in his own right and three Grammy wins on slack key compilations. A musical legend, he was honored with an NEA National Heritage Fellowship in 2011. Led is joined by longtime collaborator Mike Kaawa, Hawai’i’s finest 12-string guitar player and one of its most highly regarded musicians. Known as “The Hawaiian Boy”, he describes his music as “Hawaiian with attitude”. Mike Kaawa is the perfect match for Led. Since they began performing together in the early 2000s, they have crafted a remarkable musical rapport much like jazz musicians’ improvisations with each other. \nDoors open at 7:30 PM. Music begins at 8:00 PM. There will be two 45-60 minute sets with a short intermission.\nFAQs:\n-Can I reserve a seat? Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; we do not generally reserve seats unless special accommodations are required. Please contact us at [email protected] if you need assistance with seating.\n-Are children allowed? Yes, we are an all-ages venue. It's up to the parents to decide if the content is appropriate for their children.\n-Are you ADA accessible? Yes, there is an elevator to the second floor, and the bathrooms are accessible. Please contact us ahead of time if you need seating accommodations.\n-What's your refund policy? Please contact us before the day of the show; in most cases, we will be able to provide a refund of the ticket price (fees are non-refundable).\n-Where can I park? Plan to arrive early to find the best parking; you should be able to find a space within four blocks of The Palms. You can either park on the street or in a nearby lot; all public parking in Winters is free.\nPhoto/Video/Recording Policy\nOur policy is no photos or unauthorized video or audio recording during performances. Please put away your devices and enjoy the performance in real time.\nAdditional information available on our website.

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