Paul Kim & more photos from HSGC

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 17 Oct 2005 4:26 pm

I thought that I'd start a new thread as the original has become wide and difficult to read. Please pardon the photos as the camera that I was using (I left mine home

) was not operating in the proper mode....I should have studied Denny's modal site....

First, the guest of honor, Paul Kim.....what a great talent. He plays steel beautifully, sings beautifully, and plays uke. He is a complete artist and entertainer. A very personable and likeable guy with a humorous and kind way about him.

Paul Kim on steel (left), Duke Ching on steel, Ian Ufton, geetar, Bernie Endaya on bass

Paul's playing is smooth and natural. Never seems to miss a note, harmonic, or chime. He did some amazing chimes with his bar on the first fret.[This message was edited by HowardR on 17 October 2005 at 07:14 PM.]

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 17 Oct 2005 4:29 pm

WOW...For Denny's, that looks like a GREAT band!!

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 17 Oct 2005 4:36 pm

Another great player and personable person, 2005 Hall of Famer, LT Zinn......

Paul on uke & vocals (beautifull falsetto), Barbara on uke, Ian on geetar, and the one & lonely,....err, I mean only, LT Zinn...

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 17 Oct 2005 4:45 pm

"The Dynamic Duo".....Bill Leff on steel, Gerald Ross on geetar, Paul Kim on ukulele.

Two very accomplished players who switch guitar & steel to back each other. I'm glad to call them my friends....not quite sure what they call me...

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Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 17 Oct 2005 5:28 pm

not quite sure what they call me...

Bill, is it okay if I tell him?

Nice photos Howard (and the ones Rick posted too),- I'd love to attend sometimes in the future (just gotta practice some more first)!

Steinar

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Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 17 Oct 2005 5:38 pm

We call him How-ahd... such a good kid from the neighborhood who has a veh-ry nice haberdashery business, and quite successful I might add, kehn-ah-hora. If only we could get him to play for us some of that music he likes to listen to. Always, late at night with the guitar...

Seriously Howard, your presence (and presents) add a lot to the convention. It's always a blast spending time with you.

There... I've given you a lot of material for photos ops. Go for it.

BTW - Bernie the bass player is Bernie Endaya. Solid Rock of Gibraltar bass player and an amazing human being.

BTW2- I made the photos in the original post smaller. It's now easier to read.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

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Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 17 Oct 2005 6:27 pm

More pix:

Chris Kennison's dream of owning a Dustpan was only a few reverse slants away.

Joliet first-timer Jeff "I only know a few tunes (yeah right)" Strouse. (l-r) Gerald Ross, Jeff Strouse, Kamaka Tom, Bernie Endaya, Bill Leff's vertabrae

One of America's premier E-Harp players. Mae Lang. (l-r) Virginia Grzadzinski, Art Lang, Mae Lang, Gerald Ross

Hard working Joliet soundcrew. Luckily Dave G's hotel room was nearby so they could spell each other and rest during their long days. (l-r) Doug Smith, Floyd Alexander, Barb Kuhns

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

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Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 17 Oct 2005 6:29 pm

Even more pix:

Instruments for sale (cheap, relatively). Mike Neer... bet you're kicking yourself now for not attending.

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 18 Oct 2005 4:21 am

The Story of.......MY NEW HAWAIIAN NAME

I wanted a Hawaiian name real bad. Guys like Don "Kona" Woods, Bill "Pilar" Creller, and others have them. I made it my priority this year to have one bestowed upon me.

In the lobby, I saw Kamaka Tom, Paul Kim, Duke Ching, & Bernie Endaya. I thought, "now's my chance."

"Hi Fellows, you know, it's my second year here at the HSGC, and I would really be honored to have a Hawaiian name."

"You must be worthy to receive an honorary Hawaiian name. We don't just give them out."

"Oh, well, I think I'm worthless, I mean worthy."

They didn't look particularly convinced. "We'll have to ask you some questions to make a dtermination."

"um, ok."

"What do you know about the Hawaiian culture?"

"Well, not very much, but I love Hawaiian steel guitar."

"What have you done to promote the Hawaiian way of life and the music?"

"Well, I can't think of anything that I have actually done, but I love Hawaiian steel guitar?"

"What Hawaiian songs can you play?"

"Well, I really haven't learned any Hawaiian tunes, maybe Ukulele Lady. But I love Hawaiian steel guitar."

"Have you EVER been to Hawaii?"

"Um, no. I once went to Waikiki Wally's in NY. But I love Hawaiian steel guitar."

They had a serious discussion, came over to me and said "You really haven't done anything to earn a Hawaiian name."

"Oh, but I really, really, really love Hawaiian steel guitar."

"Well, since you want this so badly, we'll ask you one final question. Who are your two favorite Hawaiian steel guitar players?"

Finally, a question that I could answer. "That's easy...Jules Ah See & Sol Hoopi."

They conferred for several minutes, came over to me and said...."Congratulations, you are now....HOWARD AH SOL."

What an honor....what a great group of guys.

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Joel Newman · Post by **Joel Newman** » 18 Oct 2005 6:57 am

Oh my God!!! Howard you really had me there . . .I practically plotzed . . .ok, show of hands, who votes for Howard as comic genius of the forum??
Wonderful photos and info tho you all, I'm really getting the vibe of what it was like to be there . .(maybe next year?? )Keep em coming . . .

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 18 Oct 2005 11:36 am

"Howard Ah Sol" It's got a nice ring to it, I think?

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 18 Oct 2005 12:52 pm

Another pix:

Steel Guitar Forumite and Charter HSGA Member Don Kona Woods

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 18 Oct 2005 1:27 pm

Howard Ah-Sol,
You are consistantly cracking me up!
Thanks, Loni

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 18 Oct 2005 3:04 pm

Howard, I thought you told me that your favorite Hawaiian steelers were Jules Ah See and Tau Moe of the Moe Family band. That being the case your name should really be.

Howard "Family Jules"

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 18 Oct 2005 3:21 pm

I sure did enjoy meeting Paul Kim ...

He gave everyone the "straight scoop" ...

He listened and helped folks that asked ...

His command of the steel guitar was flawless ...

And his singing was simply ... "to die for" ...

Wow ... is about all I can say

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 18 Oct 2005 3:54 pm

Rick, once again your comments are right on the money.

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 18 Oct 2005 4:52 pm

Jam session pix:

(l-r) Kay Das, Craig Stenseth, Rick Aiello

San Diego's Jack Knight

Dennis Gonsalves from Hawaii

Mike Beeks teaching Hula to Elizabeth Hatton

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 18 Oct 2005 5:05 pm

Paul's harmonics were flawless! Clear bell tones all over the neck and he didn't miss one!

And due to his artistic talent, he's got the best lookin' Fender I've ever seen.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 18 Oct 2005 5:08 pm

Check out who we were all "hangin' with" ...

SunUp & Rainbow

USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii.

That HSGA ... sure draws in some heavy weights !!!!

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 18 Oct 2005 6:10 pm

I sure hope that he washed his hands before handling that papya....

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 18 Oct 2005 6:48 pm

Hula dancers at the Luau.....

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Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 18 Oct 2005 9:00 pm

Gerald,

The least you could have done was include the good looking backup persons in the picture to detract from my blemishes.

How about Bill Leff Picture? Notice closely the picture. He played such beautiful Hawaiian melodies that he put himself to sleep. He almost put Gerald to sleep, and Paul Kim is just wondering what in the world is going on.

Aloha,
Don

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 19 Oct 2005 6:54 pm

The Kiddie Table at the Luau

Jeff Strouse, Dennis Gonsalves, Ray & Sally Montee[This message was edited by HowardR on 20 October 2005 at 01:15 PM.]

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 20 Oct 2005 12:11 pm

Also Dave & Bill sporting matching Lei's.

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Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 20 Oct 2005 12:40 pm

Looks like Ray was getting drunk on his ice tea.

Harry