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The only tools Willie needs are his cowboy hat & his guitar...

The only tools Willie needs are his cowboy hat & his guitar...

Halemanu at the boards while Willie does his thing.

Halemanu at the boards while Willie does his thing.

Laying down the vocals.

Laying down the vocals.

Halemanu & Willie discuss the track.

Halemanu & Willie discuss the track.

Listening to the rough mix in the control room.

Listening to the rough mix in the control room.

Halemanu & Willie Nelson

Halemanu & Willie Nelson

The Studio

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Recent Photos

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Halemanu hangin with Billy and Joe Perry

Halemanu hangin with Billy and Joe Perry

Napua Makua and Halau Hula Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka

Napua Makua and Halau Hula Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka

Open Mynd - Reggae Band

Open Mynd - Reggae Band

Hangin out in the louge

Hangin out in the louge

Radio personality "Uncle Poki", Eddie Lilikoi, and Kalena Foster

Radio personality "Uncle Poki", Eddie Lilikoi, and Kalena Foster

Ron Kuala'au concentrating while recording acoustic guitar

Ron Kuala'au concentrating while recording acoustic guitar

Board shot

Board shot

Kamakoa and Napua rehearse

Kamakoa and Napua rehearse

Recording the Brown Ohana

Recording the Brown Ohana

Kulewa at the Nest

Kulewa at the Nest

Kuala'au in the control room

Kuala'au in the control room

Charles Kaupu chanting

Charles Kaupu chanting

Open Mynd live tracking

Open Mynd live tracking

Listening to play back; Sal, Paul, James, Halemanu

Listening to play back; Sal, Paul, James, Halemanu

Remote voice over

Remote voice over

Greg Marsh showin the boys who's the real boss

Greg Marsh showin the boys who's the real boss

Phil directing Ralph

Phil directing Ralph

Kimo doing cool folk music

Kimo doing cool folk music

Makin' any kine from Open Mynd

Makin' any kine from Open Mynd

You guys making Greg cry

You guys making Greg cry

The lovely Melinda Caroll

The lovely Melinda Caroll

1st week of the Benoit's

1st week of the Benoit's "Golden Sun Record"

Hip Hop rapper Apollo Treed

Hip Hop rapper Apollo Treed

Kapono Kamaunu chanting

Kapono Kamaunu chanting

Halemanu, Ralph MacDonald, Phil Benoit share a smile

Halemanu, Ralph MacDonald, Phil Benoit share a smile

What are those little dots between the lines called now?

What are those little dots between the lines called now?

Sal Godinez is directed by Marcus Johnson

Sal Godinez is directed by Marcus Johnson

Kai Smith listens to Ho'o Apo, and Jef Auhoy

Kai Smith listens to Ho'o Apo, and Jef Auhoy

Recording Ralph MacDonald

Recording Ralph MacDonald

Halemanu eats while Paul Marchetti talks

Halemanu eats while Paul Marchetti talks

Drummers Paul Marchetti and James Somera talk.....DRUMS

Drummers Paul Marchetti and James Somera talk.....DRUMS

Kulewa doing rough takes

Kulewa doing rough takes

Dave T, Hollis L, Paul M

Dave T, Hollis L, Paul M

Harmonica player Tom Stryker  
and Marcus Johnson

Harmonica player Tom Stryker and Marcus Johnson

All eyes on the tracking engineer

All eyes on the tracking engineer

Pastor Paul Tangonan

Pastor Paul Tangonan

Leo kiekie singer Kai Smith

Leo kiekie singer Kai Smith

Phil rehearses his lines

Phil rehearses his lines

Keli'i Tau'a and Kapono Kamaunu

Keli'i Tau'a and Kapono Kamaunu

Fulton, Kelly, Marcus

Fulton, Kelly, Marcus

Live horn and flute session

Live horn and flute session

In between songs

In between songs

Kelly Covington and Fulton Tashombe

Kelly Covington and Fulton Tashombe

John Z's woodwind arsenal

John Z's woodwind arsenal

Pre-record preparation

Pre-record preparation

Max Ribner recording flugal horn

Max Ribner recording flugal horn

Husband and wives on the Benoit project

Husband and wives on the Benoit project

Phil Benoit doing Jazz lines

Phil Benoit doing Jazz lines

I see you in the other booth  
Paul

I see you in the other booth Paul

From the vocal booth looking out

From the vocal booth looking out

People in action

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Pre-Session set up.

Pre-Session set up.

Off Tomorrow taking a break from session.

Off Tomorrow taking a break from session.

Different angle. Jay, Riese, Halemanu. 4/08

Different angle. Jay, Riese, Halemanu. 4/08

Jordana Greenburg doing mic check. 11/07

Jordana Greenburg doing mic check. 11/07

Someone really loves Carvin guitars.

Someone really loves Carvin guitars.

Gene Argel on the keys 6/08

Gene Argel on the keys 6/08

 Halemanu and Hawaii's top producer, Dave Tucciarone.

 Halemanu and Hawaii's top producer, Dave Tucciarone.

   Tunana Da Band
     Tarvin Makia, Ron Ku'ala'au, Halemanu 3/09

   Tunana Da Band
     Tarvin Makia, Ron Ku'ala'au, Halemanu 3/09

Songwritter Red Peters 7/07

Songwritter Red Peters 7/07

Jay Molina, Reise Perry, Halemanu tracking live. 4/08

Jay Molina, Reise Perry, Halemanu tracking live. 4/08

Guerilla drummer, Greg Marsh. 2/09

Guerilla drummer, Greg Marsh. 2/09

The guys turn - David Kauahikaua, Kelli'i Tua'a, and Kapono Kamaunu 6/09.

The guys turn - David Kauahikaua, Kelli'i Tua'a, and Kapono Kamaunu 6/09.

Hawaiian kine vocals w/ Boom Helekahi 7/09.

Hawaiian kine vocals w/ Boom Helekahi 7/09.

Halemanu, Chris Limos, Mondo Kane 4/14/09

Halemanu, Chris Limos, Mondo Kane 4/14/09

A little conga action. 

A little conga action. 

Hollis Lee at the board. 5/08

Hollis Lee at the board. 5/08

Taking direction from Kumu.

Taking direction from Kumu.

Pekelo Cosma and Boom Helekahi working out the song. 7/09

Pekelo Cosma and Boom Helekahi working out the song. 7/09

Guitarist Tim Osborne layin' down some leads. 1/09

Guitarist Tim Osborne layin' down some leads. 1/09

Sitting in comfort - Kumu Kelli'i Tua'a, David Kauahikaua, and Halemanu. 6/09

Sitting in comfort - Kumu Kelli'i Tua'a, David Kauahikaua, and Halemanu. 6/09

Carlyn doing her voice over 1/08

Carlyn doing her voice over 1/08

The "Tuch" giving direction to cousin Glenwood Tolentino. 7/09

The "Tuch" giving direction to cousin Glenwood Tolentino. 7/09

Halemanu being interviewed by Lyricool Productions Founder - Mark Yokoyama 2007

Halemanu being interviewed by Lyricool Productions Founder - Mark Yokoyama 2007

Ben Y from Kaku radio at the controls. 3/09

Ben Y from Kaku radio at the controls. 3/09

Louise, Robin, and Melinda under the direction of David. 6/09

Louise, Robin, and Melinda under the direction of David. 6/09

Tarvin Makia, Ron Kuala'au, Halemanu doing an interview for the radio program. 3/09

Tarvin Makia, Ron Kuala'au, Halemanu doing an interview for the radio program. 3/09

Auntie Ella Kenolio with her grand kids taking instruction from Hollis Lee. 4/09

Auntie Ella Kenolio with her grand kids taking instruction from Hollis Lee. 4/09

Rebecca Reed-Lunn of the Sisters Grimm 11/07

Rebecca Reed-Lunn of the Sisters Grimm 11/07

Ron Kuala'au and Kaleo Cullen doing the voice over for AK's Cafe. 10/05

Ron Kuala'au and Kaleo Cullen doing the voice over for AK's Cafe. 10/05

Glenwood in the moment, while Dave Tucciarone is giving the shaka with motion.7/09

Glenwood in the moment, while Dave Tucciarone is giving the shaka with motion.7/09

Kumu chanting. 6/09

Kumu chanting. 6/09

Mr Greenburg on harmonica 11/07

Mr Greenburg on harmonica 11/07

Mark from Faith Music International interviews Halemanu. 9/07

Mark from Faith Music International interviews Halemanu. 9/07

Braddah Kai from Hana giving us the sign. 7/09

Braddah Kai from Hana giving us the sign. 7/09

Engineer Carl Lange setting up the Sisters Grimm. 11/07

Engineer Carl Lange setting up the Sisters Grimm. 11/07

Game Kids in the "old" studio 8/03.

Game Kids in the "old" studio 8/03.

Takin' a break from recording. Damon, Keoni, Ron. 
2/09

Takin' a break from recording. Damon, Keoni, Ron.
2/09

Kapono, Kumu, Melinda, and Halemanu taking a break from recording. 6/09

Kapono, Kumu, Melinda, and Halemanu taking a break from recording. 6/09

Bass extrodanaire Jay Molina 4/08

Bass extrodanaire Jay Molina 4/08

Veteran voice over artist Jim Loomis 6/08

Veteran voice over artist Jim Loomis 6/08

Ron, Keoni, Dave, Greg, Damon - Jan 2009

Ron, Keoni, Dave, Greg, Damon - Jan 2009

Robin, Louise, and Melinda deciding if the guys will do another take. 6/09

Robin, Louise, and Melinda deciding if the guys will do another take. 6/09

Kumu and David. Check out their current CD "Cloud Warriors" and their follow up to be released in Sept 2009.

Kumu and David. Check out their current CD "Cloud Warriors" and their follow up to be released in Sept 2009.

Reise and Shawn 9/07

Reise and Shawn 9/07

Jordana and her Dad 11/07

Jordana and her Dad 11/07

Harpist Irene Ryding 5/06

Harpist Irene Ryding 5/06

Sounds Like Hale Clients & Musicians We Have Worked With

The Pelicans-Accapela Vocal Group (Jim Loomis)
Game Kids Production 2002-2005 (Renny Mau)
Akaku's "Holoholo with Halemanu" radio show
El Nino (Eddie & David Delgado) Rock/Blues
Lyricool Productions (Mark Yokoyama)
 Artist Halemanu (
halemanumusic.com)
"You can do it with Mrs. V" radio show
Ralph MacDonald-Percussionist
Coldwell Banker-Island Properties
Sisters Grimm (
sistersgrimm.net)
CVP Productions (Adam Kenagy)
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Maui
Enchanted Weddings of Maui
Kumu Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Hui No'eau Visual Art Center
Kevin & Sheldon Brown Ohana
Maui County Yearly Heart Walk
Akaku Community Television
Producer - Dave Tucciarone

"Dr. Strongbody" radio show
Producer David Kauahikaua
Allen "Bradah Poki" Pokipala
Marcus Johnson-Upright Bass
Artist Kaiolohia Funes/Smith
Artist Phil and Angela Benoit
Songwriter Wendell Peters
Songwriter Paul Tangonan

Apollo Treed-Hip Hop Artist
Artist Kamaunu Kahaialii
Fulton Tashombe-Vocals
Max Ribner-Flugal Horn
Salvador Godinez-Piano
Kelly Covington-Vocals
John Zangrando-Flutes
Amy Hanaialli'i Gilliom
Jeff Auhoy-Steel Guitar
Tarvin Makia - Musician
Music Ministry of Maui
Paul Marchetti - Drums
Tim Osborne - Guitarist
Ernie Paiva - Musician
Songwriter Riese Perry

James Somera - Drums
Smiles Yoshida - Bass
Hollis Lee - Musician
Gilbert Emata - Keys
Nike Sports Wear
Marc Johnstone-B3
Nathan Grace-Bass

Artist Kenny Roberts
Singer Melinda Caroll
Artist Boom Helekahi
Jay Molina - Bassist
Maui Sugar Museum
Harpist Irene Ryding
Joe Perry (Aerosmith)
Artist Ron Kuala’au

Greg Marsh - Drums
Artist Kaleo Cullen
Keola Hou Church
Artist
Mondo Kane 
Artist Harris Moku

Keola Hou Church
Jeffs jams & jellies
Freddy MacGregor
Gene Argel - Piano
Saburo Matsushita
Tihati Productions
Roy Kato - Bassist
Dan & Anne
Napua Makua
Charles Kaupu
Open Mynd

Tunana Da Band
Ho’o Apo-Piano
Artist Kulewa

Kumu Kelii Taua
Artist Chazare
Off Tomorrow

Silver Abuse
Sudden Rush
Hot Lava Band
Willie Nelson
Tribal Seeds
Tiki Records
Artist Pekelo
Toothpaste

Third World
Inner Circle
Rebelution

AK’s Cafe
EC Limos
Cody Pata
Half Pint
Pam Hall
Da'Ville
BET