Jake's Blog & Tour Reports
Kahilu Theatre Solo Show - Waiema, HI
Tonight is Jake's solo performance at the Kahilu Theatre. After a long day yesterday we were in the mood for some relaxing time at the hotel so we could gear up for tonights show. We met up with Mark, Jake's Tour Manager and Sound Engineer, and headed out to taste the Big Island Thai food. One of the great luxurious of staying on the Kona Coast is that you have a lot of places to dine at.
Waimea All Stars Show - Waimea, HI
Tonight is the second show of the Waimea All Stars! Jake's set is going to take place later in the evening and we are hoping to see some collaborations take place. Before the show, the Kahilu Theatre was going to hold one more set of workshops to support the Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute. Jake will be hosting his second workshop with a small group of skilled players.
Ukulele Masters Workshop - Waimea, HI
Today is Jake's first ukulele workshop which will be held at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. Jake's workshop is part of the Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Institute which the Kahilu Theatre is hosting. Other local musicians are also conducting workshops throughout the weekend. Jake was set to meet his class later this afternoon, but first he had an interview with PBS Hawaii.
Kahilu Theatre Kanikapila - Waimea, HI
Tonight the Kahilu Theatre is hosting an open jam session...locally known as Kanikapila. Since there are so many talented Hawaiian musicians in town it makes sense to have them all play music together. Jake was really excited to be up on stage with all of these artists and play some Hawaiian jams. About twenty musicians gathered on stage. Some with instruments, some to sit in and sing along, and some just to enjoy it.
Day of School Visits - Big Island, HI
Over the next four days Jake will on the Big Island to support the Kahilu Theatre Foundations "Eighth Annual Waimea Ukulele & Slack Key Guitar Institute. This program is a very special event where local musicians hold workshop style classes & concerts. It really is a weekend filled with music and aloha held in the beautiful country side of Waimea. We are pretty pumped to be a part of the event.
Epic Event Fundraiser - Honolulu, HI
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After returning from a successful two month tour in Japan, Jake was finally back home in Hawaii! Just in time for the holiday season. The day after he arrived home there was a charity event planned to raise money for foster children. The banner name is The Epic Foundation, and they support foster children here in Hawaii. It was a very entertaining event located right on the beaches of Kahala Black Point.
The Final Performance - San Sebastian, Spain
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Awww man, the night has finally come. This marks the final performance from Jake's first ever Europe tour. We are all very sad to see this day come because we have had such a great experience thus far. So, let's go out with a bang! The venue tonight is a pretty small tavern style setup which holds maybe 100 or so standing. Intimate? Yup! Just how Jake likes it....bring them in close and personal.
Time To Explore - San Sebastian, Spain
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After last nights show, and the amazing response Jake received, we were really anxious to get out and experience the Spanish lifestyle. We have until about 9pm this evening before sound check...plenty of time to fill out minds with fresh memories. Mark miraculously found a gem of a restaurant which had a good selection of Gluten Free dishes.
San Sebastian Jazz Festival - San Sebastian, Spain
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So let's just pick up where we left off at the Nice Jazz Festival. This seems like a relatively good idea since it looks like an all nighter was lingering in the midst. Just after we arrived back at the hotel in Nice, the festival was holding a "Jam Session" on the roof of the hotel (yeah, same spot as that amazing restaurant). Jake just couldn't resist!
Nice Jazz Festival - Nice, France
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There is only one problem with Nice....everything is just too beautiful. The drive from our beach side hotel to the festival grounds took us through a very scenic route. You can really get a feel for the aged architecture that seems to define Nice. Definitely a cool spot for a festival, and an even better spot for Jake to play in.