Pulama: Calendar

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Tiki Tom's

KA EHU KAI Hawaiian Band CD Release Sunday Feb 21, 2010
 
Hawaiian Native Voices’ first quarterly Kanikapila Sunday
will be held on February 21, 2010 at Tiki Toms in Oakland
and will be dedicated to the Memory of Kumu Hula Aunty Linda Danek
of Hula Halau O’ Pi’ilani. 

Also, Ka Ehu Kai Hawaiian Band will debut their new cd release,
“Where’ve All the Hawaiians Gone” at the kanikapila.
 
THE FEBRUARY SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: 

KA NALU 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 
PULAMA HAWAIIAN BAND 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm 
MERAHI O TEHANI 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm 
BRUDDAH PILI 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm 
KAULANA NA PUA DANCERS  - 2:00 pm -   2:30 pm 
AHA/MELE 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm 
HULA HALAU O PI'ILANI 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 
KA EHU KAI 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 
HANAPA'A 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 
HIRAM BELL 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm 
UFO/MELE UKULELE 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm 
HULA KO’OLINA 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm 
*SPECIAL GUEST KAMELE* - 6:00 pm -  6:30 pm
ISLAND BLEND 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm – closing, then PAU

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Miyako Sushi

Join us for an evening of Hawaiian music from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Miyako Sushi with PÅ«lama, Ka Nalu and other bands to be announced.

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

The Sleeping Lady

The great Hawaiian slack-key guitarist and singer Cyril Pahinui 

will be playing at The Sleeping Lady Cafe in Fairfax Saturday January 2.

PÅ«lama will open the show at 8:30; Cyril plays at 9:00. 

Get your tickets in advance; this show will sell out! 

order your tickets

The Sleeping Lady is an easy 1/2-hour drive from the East Bay and 20+ milesfrom San Francisco. 

The Sleeping Lady

23 Broadway Fairfax, CA 94930

(415) 485-1128

http://sleepingladyfairfax.com/

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

The Hukilau San Francisco

At the Hukilau in San Francisco, you will be transported back to your favorite "plate-lunch" restaurant in small town Hawai‘i, you will hear Pūlama playing the music of Hawai‘i from 8:00 to 11:00 pm Saturday, December 19th, 2009 and you will also be able to order tropical cocktails just like at the bars on Waikiki.

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Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists

Tickets are $10 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90187

Now that the cold weather is upon us, you can look forward to a warm and wonderful HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY.  On DECEMBER 12, 2009, at 8:00 pm at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Cedar and Bonita Streets, PÅ«lama will present a holiday concert and celebration of our debut CD.  Transport yourself to the islands with music by PÅ«lama, hula, goodies and special guests!  Tell your friends and share the aloha! 

AND IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP US with refreshments, decorations, set-up and clean-up, etc., we have a limited number of spots for volunteers in exchange for free admission, a free copy of our new CD, and endless mahalos! 

Please contact us at 510-526-8099 or e-mail us at pulama@pulamamusic.com

A hui hou, see you at PŪLAMA'S HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY!

ALOHA,
Jim and Paula

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Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Miyako Sushi

Join us for an evening of Hawaiian music from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. at Miyako Sushi with PÅ«lama, Ka Nalu and other bands to be announced.
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Down Home Music

PÅ«lama will be playing a special in-store event at Down Home Music in El Cerrito, Saturday, November 21st from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

Down Home Music will also be carrying our new CD, “The Song Within The Song”

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Hukilau San Francisco

At the Hukilau in San Francisco, you will be transported back to your favorite "plate-lunch" restaurant in small town Hawai‘i, you will hear Pūlama playing the music of Hawai‘i from 8:00 to 11:00 pm Saturday, November 14th, 2009 and you will also be able to order tropical cocktails just like at the bars on Waikiki.

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Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Spirit of Japantown Festival

Pūlama will be at the “Spirit of Japantown Festival” in San Jose Saturday, September 26th 2009.

♫ Pūlama will be playing from 2:00 to 2:45 pm on the "Spirit of Hawaii Stage".
Our new CD, “The Song Within The Song” will be available at the Artists / Musicians table.

See the “Spirit of Japantown Festival” web site for directions and event schedule.
http://www.spiritofjapantownfestival.com/
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Tiki Tom's

Pulama will be playing at the Tiki Tom's Sunday Kanikapila on Sunday, September 20th from 5:00 to 5:30 pm.

Please call Tiki Tom's to reserve a table.

Tiki Tom's
300 29th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
http://www.tikitoms300.com 510-532-9202
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12:00 - 1:00 pm - KA NALU HAWAIIAN BAND
1:00 - 1:30 pm - UNCLE MIKE KEALE
1:30 - 2:00 pm - OPEN MIC TO THE PUBLIC
2:00 - 2:30 pm - PILI
2:30 - 3:00 pm - KAULANA NA PUA O HAWAII DANCERS/EHULANI'S OTEA
3:00 - 3:30 pm - UNCLE SHAKA
3:30 - 4:00 pm - BRUDDAH JAMES AND THE GANG
4:00 - 4:30 pm - TIM'S ISLAND STYLE BAND
4:30 - 5:00 pm - CAREY CAMACHO & OHANA
5:00 - 5:30 pm - PŪLAMA
5:30 - 6:00 pm - KA EHU KAI
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009

2nd Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival

The Manaleo Hawaiian Cultural Foundation hosts the 2nd Annual Napa Valley Aloha Festival.
The event this year will be the Second year in the North Bay, Northern California Bay Area.

Location:
Napa Valley Exposition,
575 Third St,
Napa, Ca. 94559

Date: September 19, 2009
Time: 10 am - 6pm

Event Details:
The festival will include live entertainment and vendors from the Hawaiian/Polynesian community in the form of music, dance, authentic foods arts, crafts, clothing and wares from vendors all over the West Coast. The event is a family event . Please bring a non-perishable food product as your admission fee as the donations will benefit the Napa Valley Food Bank. Otherwise this is a free public event.

Entertainment Schedule:

9:45 am – Kumu Kau‘i Peralto and Kawika Alfiche – Opening Pule and Blessing

10:00 am – Pūlama
10:30 am – Makali‘i
11:10 am – Ka Nalu
11:50 am - Hanapa‘a
12:30 pm – Faith Ako – Hawai‘i Music Awards Winner
1:10 to 1:30 pm – Halau Kenpolua ‘O Fung Ohana
1:50 to 2:20 pm – Hiram Bell
2:30 to 3:00 pm – Na Leo Pumehana
3:10 pm – Manaleo Hawaiian Music
3:50 to 4:20 pm – Halau Hula ‘O Kupukalau‘ie‘ie
4:30 pm – Guest Star, Cyril Pahinui - Grammy Winning Slack- key Recording Artist
5:20 pm – Kumu Kawika Alfiche & Halau ‘O Keikiali‘i
5:50 pm – Pule Ho`oku`u Ceremony.
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Hukilau San Francisco

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Friday, July 31st, 2009

Wedding - We Love Playing Weddings

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Saturday, July 25th, 2009

The Hukilau - San Francisco

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Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Tiki Tom's

Pulama will be playing at the Tiki Tom's Sunday Kanikapila on Sunday, July 19th from 3:00 to 3:30 pm.

Please call Tiki Tom's to reserve a table and for information about other performers and times.

Tiki Tom's
300 29th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
http://www.tikitoms300.com 510-532-9202
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Birthday Party, San Leandro, CA

Private Party
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Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

PÅ«lama will be playing at the Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge in Alameda
Sunday, June 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Located in the heart of Alameda’s historic Bay Station Shopping District, Forbidden Island features a wide array of classic and contemporary gourmet cocktails, served in an exotic & fun tropical atmosphere.

Forbidden Island is a classic tiki bar interior evoking the legendary tiki lounges of the 1950s and ’60s, with bamboo huts, waterfalls, and much more.
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Memorial Celebration, Berkeley, CA

Private Party
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Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Tiki Tom's

CORRECTION: Pulama WILL NOT be playing at Tiki Tom's.

The CHASE RACE is still happening.
ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES !!

On June 6th, Tiki Tom's and Hawaiian Native Voice will host outrigger canoe races and a festival in honor of Oliver Kala'au.
Oliver Kala'au was the first president of the Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association, who died in 2008, 30 years after the organization's founding.

You will be able to watch the OLIVER KALA`AU CHASE RACE from Tiki Tom’s Restaurant.

Starting at 8:00 am, there will be a buffet style Hawaiian breakfast for 6 dollars.
Lunch specials will be available after breakfast.

There will be Hawaiian music through out the day and evening.

The awards ceremony will start at 2pm
There will be a wave runner show following right after the canoe race.
Island sno shave ice will be available.
Keia`s lei flower stand will be there, and other vendors
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Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Wedding, Carmel Valley, CA

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Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Tiki Tom's

PÅ«lama will be playing at the Sunday Kanikapila, May 19th at Tiki Tom's.
A schedule of performers at times will be posted soon.
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Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Hawaiian May Day Festival

Kumu Hula Association of Northern California
presents it’s 25th annual
Hawaiian May Day Festival.

May Day is Lei Day and Mother’s Day too!
May 9 & 10, 2009
Saturday and Sunday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Avenue,
Pleasanton, California

Arts & Craft vendors, Hawaiian Food
Booths, Entertainment in Amphitheater
all weekend.

Fun for kids too!

Entry Tickets $10.00 per day
children 5 and under FREE

On Sunday, May 10, All Mothers 1/2 price
with coupon from
Kumu Hula Association’s website.
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Tiki Tom's

Heres the preschedule for the April 19th Kanikapila at Tiki Tom’s:
The poen group will be the hosting group
UFO--12PM~1PM
>HULA HALAU KAMAKANIWAIANUHEA1PM~1:30PM
>MAKALI`I--1:30PM~2PM
>OPEN--2PM~2:30PM
>PULAMA --2:30PM~3PM
>PAKINI BASS CHALLENGE--3PM~3:30PM
> for the pakini bass challenge , there will cash prizes of 40dollars for 1st , 30dollars for 2nd , 20dollars for 3rd , must play song with the house band , house band will chose the song.........
DA ISLAND WAY--3:30PM~4PM
>KANALU--4PM~4:30PM
>OPEN--4:30PM~5PM
>OPEN--5PM~5:30PM
>MANGO KINGS CLOSSING BAND--5:30PM~6PM

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Valentine's Day Aloha-Grams

PULAMA ANNOUNCES ALOHA-GRAMS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!
http://www.pulamamusic.com

Want something special and romantic for your sweetie this Valentine's Day?

SEND THEM AN ALOHA-GRAM !!!

This year, Pulama, the Bay Area's most romantic Hawaiian music duo, is offering our unique version of the singing telegram. Pulama will come to your beloved's home or workplace -- or the romantic spot of your choosing -- and perform a medley of your favorite Hawaiian love songs. Choose from our repertoire of mele aloha or let us help you pick the perfect Hawaiian musical expression of your love.
BOOK NOW to reserve the time of your choosing on February 14!

ALOHA-GRAMS are only $75, which includes appearance in Hawaiian costume and
2 songs from our repertoire, anywhere within 15 miles of Albany, California.

For an additional charge we offer a FRESH FLOWER LEI GREETING.

WE ALSO OFFER DELIVERY OF CANDY, FLOWERS OR JEWELRY from local merchants including:

â–º The Xocolate Bar - Fine hand made chocolates.
The Xocolate Bar (pronounced 'shocolate') derives its name from the Aztec word for chocolate.
http://www.thexocolatebar.com

â–º Classic Hawaiian Designs -
Exquisite Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry
http://www.classichawaiiandesigns.com

► The Golden Poppy Florist – Flowers for all occasions
http://www.thegoldenpoppy.net

► Aloha Leis – Serving the Bay Area and Beyond
http://www.alohaleis.net


TO BOOK YOUR ALOHAGRAM, CONTACT PULAMA at pulama@pulamamusic.com or phone (510) 526-8099. Tell us when, where and for whom you'd like us to perform. We will e-mail you, including the availability of your chosen time, a list of songs from which to choose, and payment details.

ALOHA!
Jim and Paula

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Private Party

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Tommy Bahama - Walnut Creek

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Aegis of San Rafael

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Recording Studio

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Recording Studio

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Recording Studio

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Private Party

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Engagement Celebration

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Doelger Senior Center

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Westborough Royale - San Francisco

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Eth-Noh-Tec Studio

PÅ«lama, with hula dancers Sharon and Cyan Au Curtis
will perform a 40 minute set as part of an evening of entertainment
at the Eth-Noh-Tec Studio, Saturday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m.

May 24th performers include:
Tom Curtis: Things That Are Round
(Photography)
Sharon and Cyan Au Curtis: Auwana Hula
PÅ«lama: Hawaiian Music
Gabe Dominguez: Songwriter/Activist
Eth-Noh-Tec: Kinetic Story Theater

The Eth-Noh-Tec Studio is located at
977 South Van Ness Avenue.
San Francisco, CA 94110.
Between 20th and 21st Street/24th STATION BART.
Open donations at the door.
CALL: (415) 282-8705

Enjoy the richness of the San Francisco Bay Area's cultures through the Arts in the intimate setting of the Eth-Noh-Tec Studio, a converted Victorian Attic flat in the culturally dynamic Mission District.

We apologize; the Eth-Noh-Tec Studio is not accessible to disabled persons.

Unique to this event is the post performance dialogue with the artists about Art, Culture, Politics and the Creative Process. Join us!

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Aegis of San Rafael

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

2007 NorCal Makana O Hawai`i Festival

2007 NorCal Makana O Hawai`i Festiaval
Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Swiss Park
Newark, Ca
5911 Mowry Ave.
off Hwy 880 and West on Mowry Ave.
Just past Rasputin Music
1st right turn into the entrance of Swiss Park.

Pulama is playing Sunday, October 14th at 1:00 p.m. with Hula by the Gracious Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe.

Free Admission, Parking and Hawaiian Entertainment.

Two days of Music and Hula
and includes the following hand-selected vendors:
 
ESCOLTA FINE ARTS (a complete and fine collection of Hawaiian and Asian Art work)
SUN JOSE HAWAII (Great selection of CDs & clothing)
MENEHUNE MAGIC (Hawaiian and Asian-styled Quillos (quilt+pillow), various sizes, stuffed HONUS & more)
ISLAND TRIBE (Island-styled clothing & head-gear & signage)
KIRSTIE'S KOOKIES (Island-styled cookies)
AKAMAI PACIFIC (Great Island snacks, juices, jams, etc. coming from the Islands!!!)
KELLEY'S KOOKIES (Island-styled cookies, maybe toffee, too)
NATURAL IMITATIONS (artificial tropical floral arrangements)
HAWAIIAN FEATHER WORK (Feather leis & hatbands, Hawaiian needlepoint, crocheted ribbon leis)
ISLAND PARADISE DESIGNS (custom embroidery, clothing, gifts, accessories)
THINGS OF ALOHA (Hawaiian gifts & souvenirs)
MAKANI DESIGNS (Creative artwork on IPUS & MORE!!)
CLASSIC HAWAIIAN DESIGNS (Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry in 14kt, 18kt gold, Platinum & Sterling Silver, Hawaiian and Asian books, calendars & gifts)
 
Food will be catered by the ever-favorite KAUAI ABREU 'OHANA!!!  They will provide some ono kau kau, marlin poke, drinks & cotton candy!!
 
Master of ceremonies will be Michael Crabbe (from Kamehameha)!! He is renown in the Hawaiian community for his leadership and spirit of aloha.

Featured guest, Shannon Kaehukaiomalie Eggleston (from the Big Island) will bless us with our pule kākou and special opening and closing songs.

For more information about the 2007 NorCal Makana O Hawai`i Festival
please contact:

Gwen "Kawena" Chung
Classic Hawaiian Designs
pipeline@pacbell.net
510-508-0880
http://www.classichawaiiandesigns.com/

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Private Party

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Private Party

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Private Party

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Na Leo Nahenahe In Concert

Na Leo Nahenahe In Concert
Mt. Tamalpias United Methodist Chirch
http://www.mtumc.org Sunday, August 12th, 2007
4:00 p.m.

With Special Guests:

Pulama
http://www.pulamamusic.com The Gracious Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe
http://www.naleo.homestead.com/pictures.html Eddie Mendiola
Fran Guidry
http://www.fxguidry.com/fran/ Catherine Howe

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

Private Wedding and Reception

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Private Party

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

Kaleo Cafe

Your invited to come celebrate Kaleo Cafe's 6th anniversary lu`au.

Live music by Na Kane and hula by Halau o Keikiali`i
guest performers will include Pulama

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

Chapel of the Chimes

$10 for tickets ordered by e-mail by June 5th at:
sing@naleosf.com

Na Leo Nahenahe In Concert
http://www.naleosf.com Saturday, June 9th 2007
2:00 p.m.

With Special Guests:

Pulama
Eddie Mendiola
The Ladies of Na Leo Nahnahe

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

May Day Festival

KUMU HULA ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
presents its 23rd Annual May Day Festival
Saturday and Sunday
May 12th and 13th
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, Ca
Admission - $10.00
Kids 12 and under FREE

Pulama will be playing Saturday, May 12th at 11:00 AM with hula by the Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe.

For more information, call 650-355-6451

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Albany Spring Art and Music Festival

Albany Spring Art and Music Festival
Sunday, April 29th, 2007
12 noon to 6 p.m.

Enjoy great art in a beautiful setting
Delicious food
Live local music begins at 2:00 p.m.

Pulama will be playing Hawaiian music at 5:00 p.m.
with hula by the Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe

Friday, March 16th, 2007

Na Leo Nahenahe in Concert

Please join Na Leo Nahenahe, San Francisco's Hawaiian choral group, musical director John Lehrach and special guest performers, Pilialoha, Pulama and the Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe for an evening of Hawaiian music and dance.

Friday, March 16th, 2007
Community Music Center of San Francisco
544 Capp St. (between 20th aand 21st Streets)
8:00 p.m.

Public parking garages are located on 21st St. between Mission and Valencia as well as off Capp St. between 19th and 20th streets.

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

" The Song Within The Song"

We are in the recording studio in February to work on our CD, "The Song Within The Song."

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

KASUGA Japanese Restaurant

KASUGA Japanese Restaurant
Sushi & Grill
Located at 938 San Pablo Avenue.
Between Marin Avenue and Solano Avenue in Albany
Call (510) 558-9868 for reservations

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Templebar Tiki Bar and Grill

(510) 524-6403 Reservations
(510 548-9888 During Bar Hours

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

Private Party

Friday, December 1st, 2006

Private Christmas Party

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Templebar Tiki Bar and Grill

(510) 524-6403 Reservations
(510) 548-9888 During Bar Hours

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

Templebar

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Na Leo Nahenahe In Concert

Na Leo Nahenahe
John Lehrack, Musical Director

In Concert

Sunday, October 15, 2006
4:00 p.m.
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
1330 Lakeshore Ave.
Oakland, CA

Special Guests:

Pulama
The Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe
Pili Moreno
City of Palo Alto Park and Recreation Department's
Hula Ho`omaka

A cappella Hawaiian choral music, slack key guitar and hula, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian favorites.

Tickets:

$15 at the door
$10 from any chorus member
$12 online sale

To purchase tickets online please visit www.paypal.com and send payment to sing@naleosf.com online tickets are $12 each.
Please specify the number of tickets you would like and whether you would like them held at the ticket table or mailed to you.

All presale and discounts end on October 9th

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

Private Party

Private Party
A Celebration of Life

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Private Party

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

Templebar

Pulama will be singing and playing Hawaiin music Wednesday night, September 13th at the Templebar, from 7 to 9 pm

Sunday, August 20th, 2006

Na Leo Nahenahe in concert

Please join Na Leo Nahenahe and musical director John Lehrack for their summer concert.

Sunday, August 20th 2006 at the Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church
410 Sycamore Ave.
Mill Valley, Ca

4:00 p.m.

Admission - $10
Tickets are available at the door.

With Special Guests:
Fran Guidry
Pulama, and the Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe.

Featuring a capella Hawaiian choral music, slack-key guitar, ukulele and hula.

For more information:
Sing@naleosf.com
www.naleosf.com 415-701-7011

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Templebar - Berkeley, CA

Aloha !
Pulama will be singing and playing Hawaiian music Thursday night, July 27th at the Templebar, from 7 to 9 pm.
We will be joined by our friend Lyn "Pili" Moreno, and The Gracious Ladies of Na Leo Nahenahe.
The Templebar is at 984 University Ave. (near 9th Street, just off the freeway).
The phone number is (510) 548-9888