Sandwich Islands Social Network (Kamaka Brown)

Yvonne Elliman had it all, in her late teens and early 20s.

Fresh out of Roosevelt High School (Class of 1969), she journeyed to London, where Andrew Lloyd Webber swiftly signed her to do the first commercially successful "concept" album, "Jesus Christ Superstar," in which she sang the role of Mary Magdalene.

That was in the early '70s. The rock opera eventually became a hit Broadway show, then a popular film, and Elliman did both on her way to the big time.

In the "talk story" session, Yvonne shares with host Kamaka Brown what her journey was like from living in Hawaii to being in the spot light with rock legends of the 70's and 80's.

Comic Kamaka Brown and his hapless sidekick Stanley Gomes Jr create a show with no script, no clue and no pants.  

This show has absolutely NO social redeeming qualities and should be taken with food or lying down.

Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart have been witnessing an event on Hawaii Island on Mauna Kea.  

The construction of a Thirty Millimeter Telescope has captured the attention of the world as groups of Native Hawaiians have gathered to protect the mountain. Their position is that the mountain is culturally and religiously sacred and that no more construction should occur. The Hawaii state government has positioned itself firmly on the side of the construction leading to conflict and confrontation with the Protectors.

While this issue has many proponents for and against the construction, Sandwich Islands Network has been tracking this since 2015 with interviews of individuals close to the what is taking place.

We offer an encore broadcast of these interviews which we think provide a basis for what is happening now in 2019 on Hawaii island at Mauna Kea.

"Aloha Happens!" host Kamaka Brown shares the story of Na Hoku Hanohano award winner Greg Sardinha, a  Hawaiian steel guitar artist living in Hawai'i. 

Hawaii born and raised, Greg Sardinha, is a talented and veteran steel guitar player.  He has played many genre's of music but his passion is sharing the music of  the Hawaiian Steel Guitar.  Greg, has won the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Instrumental Album, with his collaboration with Jeff Peterson and Tsun-Hui Hung, as well as, the 2014 Na Hoku Hanohano award for Instrumental Album of the Year for his solo release "Stainless."

http://www.gregsardinha.com

Technical Edit by Lono Archambault

Each week a virtual gathering of Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart drop in "On the Porch" to talk story, laugh, and share the aloha. It's conversation and stories ...and much more....all happening "On the Porch".

This group has been together through the pandemic and actually together longer than "most Hollywood marriages" according to "On the Porch" regular Aunty Bling Bling!

The hapless SIN Krew led by host and comic Kamaka Brown talk with musician, songwriter Kimo Williams about some music that is uniquely Hawaiian - Slack Key. We get a taste of an original composition  "Puako Breeze"

Military veteran Marie Clarke speaks passionately about the Veterans Outreach Program and how our vets can get assistance.

Komedy Korner features the questionable comedy of Kamaka Brown and still on medication, Andy Trask!

The SIN Krew discusses how a visit to Hawaii should be a "give and take" situation.

Southern California singer, songwriter Aolani Kaeka Preuss closes our show with an original song "Maui Madness".

We hope you enjoy!

This time out comic and host Kamaka Brown asks the question: "Where did the Kanaka Maoli Flag come from?"

Singer/Songwriter Mike Young shares an original "In the Islands.

The SIN Krew explores the mostly friendly skies experiences while flying.

Comic Paul Ogata promotes "Air Blalah" on the Komedy Korner.

Heads up your Sandwich Islands Network flight is leaving at gate 808!!

Comic and host Kamaka Brown along with the SIN Krew posse meet Moloka'i's Paniolo Prince and his Queen Maile who are Hawaiian hip hop artists Hanohano and Maile Naehu, taking this music to a new level with olelo Hawaii.  www.panioloprince.com

A project near and dear to the SIN Krew is "California 808" which features original music by artists living in California with island roots. We talk with one of the founding members of 70's Hawaii boy band the Krush, Bucci Canencia.  His original jazz influenced song "Tropical Tradewinds" is a wonderful reflection of contemporary island music featured on the Sandwich Islands Network playlist.  

California 808 can be purchased here: http://www.v93fm.com/store  and downloads on itunes

Mahalo to the SIN Krew: Clinton Lee, Dan Lagronio, Annie Rivera, Pualilia Hernandez, Kimo Williams and technical engineer Kristofer Taynor.

Music credit background theme: Shawn Ishimoto  

On December 24th, 1953, comedian and pidgin advocate Andy Bumatai was born.  

Bumatai was born in Germany, spent much of his childhood in San Francisco, and didn’t come to Hawaii until he was 13, but he’s always been a local boy. After living in Kalihi for a year, Bumatai’s family moved to Waianae. He attended Waianae intermediate and high school, earning a name for himself as the class clown. He dropped out of high school in the 11th grade and started working odd jobs, from a dishwasher to a surfboard polisher. He became a successful salesman, and by his early 20s he saw that there were virtually no stand-up comics playing shows in local restaurants and clubs. He decided to fill that void, becoming one of Hawaii’s first stand-up comedians.

Andy "talks story" with host and friend Kamaka Brown.

it started during the pandemic lock down as a way to keep in touch with friends in the community. Three years later we still gather virtually to talk story, laugh and share the aloha. It's the longest running virtual gathering of Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in Southern California!

The Sandwich Islands Network SIN Krew launch into cooking techniques with Uncle Clinton Lee, "Cooking the Wong Way" with comic Paul Ogata,  an "Anthem to Spam Musubi" Keahi and the Perils of Selfies.

Host Kamaka Brown guides the Krew, Pualilia Hernandez, Dan Lagronio, Marty Ross, and Clinton Lee through lots of laughs with aloha on this hana hou episode of the podcast.

Enjoy!

In this podcast, hosted by comic Kamaka Brown, the SIN Krew: Pualilia Hernandez, Dan Lagronio, Clinton Lee, Anne Rivera and Marie Clarke - 

• Talk to Kumu Kainoa Embernate about his online Hawaiian language classes. 
• Get a taste of horseback riding therapy in our "Komedy Korner" 
• Learn about the island phenom SPAM MUSUBI.  
• Enjoy an original song by San Diego resident by way of Waianae,  Keahi  -- "Anthem to Spam Musubi"   http://keahimusic.com

A weekly gathering of Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart to talk story, laugh and share the aloha.

What started as a weekly means to keep connected to each other during the pandemic almost 3 years ago has resulted in a fun virtual gathering each week to "catch up" with each other. It's unscripted and a free flowing dialogue that results in a virtual hug of aloha each time!

What can we say about actor Clyde Kusatsu?

He has made guest appearances on both Hawaii Five-O (1968) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010).Has played a judge in 14 different productions, from a judge in L.A. Law (1986) in 1987 to Judge Matsumura in Boston Legal (2004) in 2006.

He has been in over 200 projects, including extensive cartoon voice-over work, and starred as "Admiral Nakamura" on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Has played a medical doctor in at least 24 different movies and TV shows. Attended Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

This is a silly, nonsensical, comedic romp of a show with absolutely no social redeeming qualities. It's a comic relief, local style with hosts Kamaka Brown and Andy Trask sharing the laffs on the "Nite Patrol".

SIN radio throwback session with the SIN Krew: Annie Rivera, Danny Lagronio, Kamaka Brown and the rest hang out and share their aloha on the SIN Krew Radio Show.

This time out host Kamaka Brown and the SIN Krew talk with Ohana Ink tattoo artist Uncle Russell Price. 

He shares his story and philosophy behind getting "inked".  Is there a  situation that he will not tattoo someone?  Interesting conversation with a tattoo artist up close and personal.  

An original song by contemporary island music band Ka'amea featuring an original by band leader Owen Akiona, "Tropical Island Breezes".

Enjoy contemporary island music programing and entertainment 24/7 on www.V93FM.com  The Sandwich Islands Network

Former Michigan State All-American fullback Bob Apisa notched his second hall of fame honor.

Apisa was named one of five inductees to the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame's 2018 class. He was the lone inductee in the contributor category while the other four were in the player group. That followed his formal induction into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame.

Bob talks with host Kamaka Brown about Polynesians in professional football and his story from American Samoa to his time on and off the field over the years.

Kenneth Va'a Niumatalolo (born May 8, 1965) is an American football coach and former player who is the head coach of San Jose State. He was the head coach of the Naval Academy from 2007 to 2022, accumulating the most wins in program history. Niumatalolo played college football at the University of Hawaii. As a quarterback he led Hawaii to their first postseason bowl game in 1989. Niumatalolo is the second person of Polynesian descent to be named head coach of an NCAA Division I FBS college football program and the first ethnic Samoan collegiate head coach on any level. Niumatalolo was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame on January 23, 2014.

Coach Ken shares his story with host Kamaka Brown. A humble man of faith and family with football as his passion.

Keola Beamer is a Hawaiian slack-key guitar player, best known as the composer of "Honolulu City Lights" and an innovative musician who fused Hawaiian roots and contemporary music. Keola Beamer descends from one of Hawaii's most respected musical families.

Keola shares his story of the Lahaina fires with host Kamaka Brown on this very introspective "Aloha Friday" podcast.

"Aloha Happens!" is a new podcast series presented by the Sandwich Islands Social Network.  

In this episode host Kamaka Brown shares the story of director and film maker Conrad Lihilihi.  "Language of a Nation" is his docu-series that discusses the important connections to Hawaii's rich cultural and political history that is largely ignored or left out of school curricula and even public discussion. This honest, mesmerizing and profound story may make you question everything you think you knew about Hawaii's past.

Learn more about this island born film maker at http://www.conradlihilihi.com

Please share with friends and family links to "Aloha Happens!"  

Aloha Friday with..."  hosts Kamaka Brown and Pualilia Hanamaika'i  welcome multiple Na Hoku Hanohano winner and Hawai'i's number one female vocalist, Amy Hanaiali’i to the show.    Amy talks about her Hanaiali'i wines, her music, eyelashes and her live streaming concert. Please like and subscribe to the Sandwich Islands Social Network YouTube Channel.

Actor, Athlete, Man of Faith: Peter Navy Tuiasosopo talks about his journey from high school football in San Pedro, California to 30 years of being in the film industry. Peter shares his hopes of capturing a series regular spot on Hawaii's Magnum PI.  A humble man of faith speaking candidly about the death of his youngest daughter to opiod over dose and his non profit organization to support parents and families affected by the opiod crisis.

Please like and subscribe to the Sandwich Islands Social Network YouTube Channel

Please ignore what anyone says about this show.  It has NO social redeeming qualities and no excuse for missing class today, Mrs. Takayama.

Kamaka Brown and his hapless sidekick Stanley Gomes Jr have been asked to leave many places of ill repute for being over dressed! You are on your own if you decide to listen to this show.  Note: There is a TWO EYE ROLL minimum for this show!!

SIN Krew host and comic KAMAKA BROWN shares a "hana hou" session remembering an entertainer extraordinaire who passed in July of 2013.  Poncie Ponce touched so many lives and hearts in his many years of entertaining crowds all over the world.  

He was cast on Hawaii's first network detective show "Hawaiian Eye" from 1959-1963 as side kick Kazuo Kim, the ukulele playing taxi cab driver. He parlayed his TV exposure to hanging with the Las Vegas "rat pack", a movie with Elvis and using his considerable musical talents in nightclub shows around the world and more.

We capture a classic interview with Poncie shortly before his death on our podcast and hear some of his music. 

The Sandwich Islands Network's Dan Lagronio and Melissa Naholopapa are along for the ride this time on another classic edition of the Sandwich Islands Network Podcast.

Enjoy!

Any one who has a connection to the islands will know the name Andy Bumatai. For decades he has entertained audiences on both sides of the Pacific with his special brand of humor.

 He is an actor, television host, producer and Hawaiiʻs first stand up comic.  He agreed to drop in on the "Aloha Friday with...." video podcast to talk road stories, living in Hawaii and to share the aloha.

Come visit us at Sandislands.org

A fun conversation with Hawaii radio personality Dave Lancaster who has a long history in entertainment and broadcasting. Lots of stories and plenny aloha in store for you!

Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart have been witnessing an event on Hawaii Island on Mauna Kea.  

The construction of a Thirty Millimeter Telescope has captured the attention of the world as groups of Native Hawaiians have gathered to protect the mountain. Their position is that the mountain is culturally and religiously sacred and that no more construction should occur. The Hawaii state government has positioned itself firmly on the side of the construction leading to conflict and confrontation with the Protectors.

While this issue has many proponents for and against the construction, Sandwich Islands Network has been tracking this since 2016 with interviews of individuals close to the what is taking place.

We offer an encore broadcast of these interviews which we think provide a basis for what is happening now in 2019 on Hawaii island at Mauna Kea.

A fun weekly talk story session with Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart. Like when we were kids growing up in Hawaii, friends and family gathered on the porch to eat, talk story and play music.

This is a virtual "On the Porch" gathering to do just that. It's just a bunch of friends who love the islands talking story....

Singer/Songwriter, Producer, man of faith Richard Natto has been on the island music scene for decades performing in the 70ʻs as TomaNatto (Dave Toma), the Society of Seven, musical director of Andy Bumataiʻs  television talk show and much much more.  Now living on Hawaii islands, Richard talks about music trends, his faith and sharing the aloha with host Kamaka Brown.

www.Sandislands.org

Comic and host Kamaka Brown loads up Ray Bumatai's "Bus' Up Pickup Truck" and runs away to the movies this time with the SIN Krew.

Uncles Clinton Lee and Dan Lagronio roll along with Pualilia Hernandez and Melissa Naholopapa this time out with special guest in the studio Uncle Roddy Gregory.  Uncle Clinton clues us in on mainland style Lau Lau, the Krew remembers favorite movies and share tales of running away.

The late Ray Bumatai sings about his "Bus Up Pickup Truck" and much more on the Sandwich Islands Network "SIN Krew Radio Show"

Catch our streaming programming and music 24/7  on V93FM.com

Comic and Host Kamaka Brown "talks story" with the SIN Krew about favorite island foods, and the "Komedy Korner" segment features travel island style. Hang out with the SIN Krew from the Sandwich Islands Network! 

It's where aloha happens. Easy on the ears. Good for the soul.

Duke Ching is a steel guitar playerʻs steel guitar player.  Heʻs well respected in the Hawaiian community and shares many stories about growing up in Hawaiʻi.

Mahalo Uncle Duke for sharing your manaʻo and your moʻolelo.