Da ‘Ukulele Boyz – Live from George Kahumoku's Slack Key Show

This is Da ‘Ukulele Boyz long awaited first CD.

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Da ‘Ukulele Boyz: Live from the Slack Key Show is a blend of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music performed on stage as co-hosts of George Kahumoku’s Grammy winning show. This long awaited album is a culmination of the 14 years that Da ‘Ukulele Boyz, Garrett Probst and Peter deAquino, have been performing together. These songs were recorded at the Slack Key Show at the Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui, Hawaii. (www.SlackKeyShow.com)

DA 'UKULELE BOYZ represent the future as the next generation of performers upholding the traditions and culture of Hawaii musicians. First cousins Peter deAquino and Garrett Probst first began playing together as a team competing in Keoki Kahumoku's Maui Ukulele Contest held annually at the Hula Grill. Their killer duet instrumental songs, their vocals and relaxed stage banter, gave them multiple victories for several years until they took over management of the contest themselves.

Peter deAquino
Peter deAquino was born and raised on the island of Maui. He began playing ukulele at the age of 6. Later he began learning ukulele with Keoki Kahumoku, and Herb Ohta Jr. Other influences include all the masters of Hawaiian Slack Key guitar; Bradda IZ, Bob Marley, and Hawaii musicians that come before and still to come. Now this talented young professional plays solo and in groups all over Maui including George Kahumoku's Slack Key Show (Da Ukulele Boyz), Dukes-Kaanapali (Three Pounds of Poi), Kimo's-Lahaina (deAquino Braddaz), The Hula Grill (leading the band TBA). Peter is featured on four Grammy winning compilation CDs entitled Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol.1, Legends of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol.2, and Grammy nominated Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar.

Garrett Probst
As a child Garrett demonstrated a remarkable musical ability that quickly developed under Keoki Kahumoku and also with Herb Ohta Jr. Garrett was given the opportunity to travel with Uncle George Kahumoku to Ashland, Oregon and elsewhere to demonstrate his exceptional talent. Performing as Da Ukulele Boyz for the Slack Key Show, he also now plays professionally, at Dukes-Kaanapali (group Three Pounds of Poi), and with his cousin Peter D's band, TBA at the Hula Grill. Garrett is featured on three Grammy winning compilation CDs entitled Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol.1, Legends of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, and Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar.