Maikapu'uwai
Our Story
A new hawaiian music group formed in 2014, by James “Kimo” Stone Jr. and Van Ohumukini, to compete in the final year of the Ka Himeni Ana music contest where they took 2nd place. However, Kimo and Van have been playing together across the Islands on an “on-call” basis for at least 10 years. In December 2015 they released their debut Album, 'Olu'Olu.
Maikapu'uwai, meaning “From the Heart”, describes their music as traditional Hawaiian plus. That is to say they are rooted in Hawaiian music but they embrace all their musical influences including country, rock and island contemporary; all which is shared from the heart.
Kimo Stone
Kimo's full name is James Mauliola Keake Stone Jr. but most in the Hawaiian music or Hula world simply know him as, Kimo. By day, he is the in-house counsel for Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties LLC. Musically, besides being one half of Maikapu'uwai, he is the bassist for Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Serenaders and as the group leader of Kika, inc providing music for corporate events.
Van Ohumukini
Van Bruce Keli'ikuloa Ohumukini has played music in Honolulu as a solo artist and in various groups for the past 20 years. Van's full time job is with the City & County of Honolulu where he work's as a paralegal. Van has been fortunate to have such musical mentors as his father Henry Kawaimapuna Ohumukini, Sr., K.S. teacher Aunty Nona Beamer, tutu Alice Namakelua, and James 'Kimo' Stone, Jr.
'Olu'olu
Release Date: December 16, 2015
KV Records
2016 Na Hoku Hanohano Nominee - Best achievement in sound recording and mix-down for recording of Hawaiian music styles
'Olu'olu, cool, refreshing, pleasent, comfortable and kind, displays Maikau'uwai's unique instrumental and vocal arrangements with a little help from their friends. Kiho'alu master George Kuo, steel guitar virtuoso Issac Akuna, trade solos on Ka'ililauokekoa and Hole Waimea and multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award winner Ku'uipo Kumukahi is featured on Kilakila na Roughriders.
Recording for the first time the Wm. S. Richardson, School of Law Alumni All-Star Band members, Beau Bassett, Nathan Aipa, and the Honorable William Domingo sing spectacular harmonies on Home and Hallelujah and Nathan sings a third apart on Ei Nei and At Home in the Islands. All electric guitar parts feature Kimo Leong as well as the huge acoustic guitar solo on Beauty Hula.
Turn up the volume, listen deep, and let the 'olu'olu new sounds of Maikapu'uwai embrace you like a cool island breeze.
| Track Number | Track Title | Track Length |
| 1 | Ka'ililauokekoa Opens in new window | 3:08 |
| 2 | Beauty Hula | 4:35 |
| 3 | Nani | 3:12 |
| 4 | Home | 2:34 |
| 5 | Waiomina | 3:12 |
| 6 | Ring of Fire | 3:05 |
| 7 | Kilakila Na Roughrider | 3:14 |
| 8 | Ei Nei | 3:24 |
| 9 | Hole Waimea | 3:20 |
| 10 | Lepe Ula'ula | 3:18 |
| 11 | Hallelujah | 4:03 |
| 12 | At Home in The Islands | 3:11 |
| 13 | Beauty Hula - Bonus Hula Track | 3:12 |
| 14 | Nani - Bonus Hula Track | 2:34 |
| 15 | Ei Nei - Bonus Hula Track | 2:55 |
Events
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Contact/Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2024 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Live Music @ The Edge at 31 North | The Edge at 31 North | Contact For More Info |
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1st, 2022 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Pau Hana @ Burgers on Bishop | Burgers of Bishop |
| March 13, 2020 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Pau Hana @ Burgers On Bishop | Burgers On Bishop |
| October 25, 2019 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Aloha Friday @ PGC | Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard |
| August 2, 2019 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Aloha Friday @ PGC | Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard |
| May 3, 2019 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Aloha Friday @ PGC | Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard |
| March 8, 2019 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Aloha Friday @ PGC | Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard |
| January 25, 2019 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Aloha Friday @ PGC | Pacific Guardian Center Courtyard |
| March 11, 2017 |
On-Stage: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Walk on the Wild Side National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii |
Chinatown - Honolulu |
| August 22, 2016 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Event - Maikapu'uwai Duo | Cafe Julia |
| August 13, 2016 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Discover Art | Art @ Mark's Garage |
| July 15, 2016 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Maikapu'uwai Duo | Sheraton Princess Kaiulani - pool side |
| July 4, 2016 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Maikapu'uwai Duo | Sheraton Princess Kaiulani - pool side |
| May 14, 2016 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Discover Art | ARTS @ Mark's Garage |
| May 8, 2016 | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Mother's Day Brunch | Beachhouse - at the moana |
| March 3, 2016 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Pakele Live! | The Willows Restaurant |