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Uncle Willie K’s BBQ Blues FestHawaii’s only blues festival truly rooted in the Blues.A family style festival attracting some of the World’s top musical talents. This yearly festival has become a destination event for Hawai‘i attracting visitors from around the world. Last Year’s event grew over 300% in attendance and garnered National interest from Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine and the Hollywood reporter.
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WHERE: Maui, Hawai‘iVENUE: War Memorial Special Event FieldWHEN: January 9th, 2016ATTENDANCE: 4,000-5,000 people
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To provide a world-class blues festival in the state of Hawai‘i that showcases local, regional, national and international talent.
To use sustainable strategies in aneffort to be as green as possible.
To raise funds and awareness for local non-profits as well as boost economy for our local families and communities.
Music is the bridge to Hawai‘i!
Mission Statement
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Widely considered to be the founder of contemporary Hawaiian music, WillieKahaiali‘i is the son of renowned musician Manu Kahaiali‘i, and considers himself to be, first and foremost, a blues guitarist.“I stand next to royalty here!” Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler exclaims of Willie K at the first Annual Uncle Willie K BBQ Bluesfest. Aliving legend in Hawaii, Uncle Willie Kcontinues to push the musical envelope with his diverse range of musical talents.
Not including the past Bluesfest performers, Willie K has performed with Prince, CarlosSantana, Willie Nelson to name a few and counts President Barack Obama as one ofhis fans.
“he is the greatest unknown talent I know of”—Paul McCartney
“Willie K is one funky mother f#*@er”—Prince
“I remember going to see Willie in the 1980s,and he blew my mind.”
—Mick Fleetwood
Uncle Willie K
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Local performersDeborah Vial and Yoza
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SPECIAL GUESTS:Billy F GibbonsSteven TylerTaj MahalMick FleetwoodPat SimmonsRobert BelfourElvin BishopAngela StrehliNick I Hernandez
LOCAL TALENT:Deborah Vial BandTom Conway BandBobby Ingram BandMike Carroll BandKings of SpadeRJ Kaneau IILehua KalimaYoza
Past Bluesfest Performers
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2016 Headliners
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We are excited to welcome backlegendary bluesman Taj Mahal andalso newcomer Samantha Fish.Samantha hails from Kansa City and her album is currently the #1 Blues album on the billboard charts.
WILLIAM KAHAIALI‘IVisionary
DEBBIE KAHAIALI‘IProduction Manager
DOREEN KAHAIALI‘IProduction Assistant
LYN ALPUROBusiness Affairs Assistant
ALETA LEENon-Profit Liaison & Event Consultant
JESSICA NAKASONE-KOKIMaui County Liaison, Sponsor Representative
KEITH LANGLOISLighting Director
JESSE ALPUROSound Engineer
SCOTT JOHNSONMarketing Manager & Digital Media
RICK BARNESStage Manager
KAU‘I KAHAIALI‘IEvent Arena Coordinator
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Show Producers
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Alaska AirlinesOceanic CableAnheuser-BuschRoyal Lahaina ResortMigrant MauiMaui Jim SunglassesMana‘o Hana Hou Radio 91.7FMKITV 4K-ROCK 97.395.1 KAOI FMKONI 104.7
Maui Tribe ProductionsEpic Lighting LLCPolyphonic Industries LLCAll Pure Media LLC
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Past Partners
Billy F Gibbonsand his Buck Owens Guitar
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National Kidney Foundation of HawaiiThe mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii, a major voluntary health organization, is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and to increase the availability of all organs and tissue for transplantation in Hawaii.
2016 Beneficiaries
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The Legend Taj Mahal
The Uncle Willie K BBQ Bluesfest donated
over $12,000 to the three beneficiaries last year
Click on the links for videosfrom the 2015 BluesfestConcert film
more information at:www.WilliekBluesfest.com
Taj Mahal - Queen Bee
Steven Tyler - Oh Well
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Interactive Media
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We have many sponsorship opportunities available for different budgets including…
VIP ticket packagesCommercials displayed on jumbo screensLogos displayed on jumbo screensPreferred seating and parkingMeet and greet packagesBanners on siteDigital media advertisingRadio advertisingLogo placement on print mediaLogo placement on video/commercialsMultiple ticket packagesand more
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Kasi Nunez fromOahu’s Kings of Spade
(inset) Artist Wyland with Bobby Ingram and Willie K
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For more Bluesfest Information go to www.williekbluesfest.comFor more sponsorship information, contact Jessica Nakasone-Koki at [email protected]
For general information, email [email protected] or call (808) 866-0668 or (808) 244-0799
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Contact
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