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Aloha my fellow musicians and happy holidays! We’ve had quite an eventful 2016 so far. After taking over as President in June of 2015, there were quite a few issues that needed addressing. Many members contributed to handling some of our most pressing concerns and for that, I am thankful. We successfully negotiated new collective […]
The Musicians’ Association of Hawai‘i Elections took place Aug. 22, 2016. Mahalo to all who came out to vote! Here are your 2016 union officers elected for a three (3) year term: President: Steve Pearson Vice President: Jim Moffitt Secretary-Treasurer: Robert Shinoda Board of Directors: Steve Flanter Ken Hafner George Kuo Marie Lickwar TJ Ricer […]
Blue Note Waikiki The Mike Lewis Big Band enjoyed a successful engagement at the Blue Note Waikiki Dec. 6, performing Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite.” Successful in more ways than musical, it’s also the first time a union contract has been filed for an engagement for local musicians at the Blue Note Hawaii. This venue has […]
National Public Radio features student musicians There’s a particular thrill and sense of pride in hearing talented kids from Hawaii performing on prestigious national platforms. On Dec. 2, National Public Radio’s “From the Top” came to Honolulu to record a live show at the NBC Concert Hall. Several students of Musicians’ Union members participated as […]
949 Bathrooms — Last year, we finally managed to get the sewers reconnected to the main building. Getting the 949 bathrooms back online has been a slow process, mainly due to lack of funds. However, after recouping a little over $40,000 from a security system purchase that was never installed and a recent settlement with […]
A longtime member of the Musicians’ Association of Hawai’i, George Kuo is an exquisite, but underrated, slack key guitarist whose reach extends far outside the islands. For those who’ve experienced him live, Kuo truly embodies the voice, or Ka Leo, of Hawaii. His exquisite voice and slack key touch, often on double-neck guitar, overflow with […]
Just a reminder that Hawaii residents can register to vote online in addition to updating their existing voter registration. Simply visit https://olvr.hawaii.gov/ to begin. A valid Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID including Social Security Number is required.
Musicians' Association of Hawai'i • AFM local 677 shared AFM - American Federation of Musicians's post.
AFM - American Federation of Musicians
Shamefully some of our greatest musicians are being deprived because of an arbitrary date. This bill would help ensure pre-1972 musicians get paid. #ClassicsAct
Our deepest condolences from Local 677 to the Cazimero Ohana. Aloha ʻOe, Roland...
Roland Cazimero passed away on Sunday 7/17/17 at the age of 66. He was a member of Local 677 since 1964.
Roland Cazimero, half of the legendary musical duo The Brothers Cazimero, dies at 66
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Roland Cazimero, the guitar playing half of the legendary musical duo The Brothers Cazimero, died Sunday surrounded by his family.
Local 677 offers our condolences to the Beamer Ohana. Aloha ‘Oe, Mahi Beamer...
Edwin “Mahi” Beamer passed away on Friday 7/14/17 at the age of 88. He was a member of Local 677 since 1974.
Hawaii music legend Mahi Beamer dies
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The Hawaiian music community is in mourning tonight after the passing of one of its greats -- Mahi Beamer who died this morning. Edwin Mahiai Copp Beamer will forever be known as one of the premier...
Musicians' Association of Hawai'i • AFM local 677 shared a link.
The real motor of the performing arts isn’t vision. It’s the board, stupid.
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How arts administrators help maintain the status quo, and what can be done to change it.
Come out to see the HSO's final community concert of the season!
Symphony in Pearl City
June 8, 2017, 7:30pm - June 8, 2017, 8:30pm
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra is coming to Pearl City for a free Community Concert on Thursday, June 8! This family-friendly concert will be conducted by renowned conductor, Naoto Otomo and is fill...
