The Hula Honeys whirlwind tour of Hilo should begin with a shot of us poised and clean at the airport. But the first photo is of Shave Ice. It should be at the end but I am an awkward blogger. Once in Hilo we were picked up by good friend Jesse and transported straight to the Hilo Farmers Market, where we lusted after everything. I ended up buying a loaf of bread and a bag of purple potatoes (remember I'm traveling), a hand full of gardenias, a bag of cookies and an arm full of Antherium. Which we later wrapped in newspaper and lugged along with us. After this gastronomic taunting we were compelled to get Ahi burgers, (see forth photo) I can't remember the name of the place but it's behind the fish market and the lady that served us was originally from Kuao on Maui and very nice. Lots more happened but food was a constant theme. Pats Pancakes presented us with a menu that had to be revered, remember this is only one page, there was nothing that was not there at Pats, including us. Thanks for checking in, Ginger and the Honeys

Labels: Hilo Hawaii, Hula Honeys, ukulele, wedding

Its been a grand month. A lot of folks have given up time to help us out and it shows. The "Hula Maidens" came across Big Time.
They danced their hearts out at the big CD release party in Haiku on May 28th, for the Hula Honeys release of "Girl Talk", on Ululoa . Thanks to everyone who came by, and for all the dancers and the lei, and for the wonderful support. We were dwarfed by loving supporters and humbled by friends bearing flowers and more. Both Robyn and I need to stop for a moment to thank the people that did more than their share. THANKS GUYS! It was one of those nights when you wonder if it was real and you hope you thanked everybody and you were sure that you had not. People mopped the floors so we could get our deposit back; stuff like that. It makes you humble when people are so nice . And people are that nice and more. Come to our corner of the Pacific to find a wonderful collection of women dancers, and a community of caring and soulful support and a trio of outlandish creative optimism, that's The Hula Honeys, and their support team, which should not be overlooked. Mahalo from the Honeys!

Labels: CD Release party, hula, Hula Honeys, tropic night. maui.jazz

The month of May has been eventful. We've worked and played hard and it's over as of tomorrow. May that is. We had a wonderful CD release party (Girl Talk)
at the Haiku Community center. We had help from many friends that we now owe. Eric and Julie, and Mike Malick brought us tropical flowers that would have cost a bundle. Flowers as big as me! Hula Maidens put flower arrangements together as we figured out how best to use the space. It was a group effort that paid off for the Honeys and we have many friends to thank for that. The Hula Girls danced perfectly. It was so sweet to watch all my friends conquer performance fear and just let their beauty shine, I'm so proud of my Hula Sisters, (and so glad I didn't have to dance because I was singing) The community center worked out well, the breezes from the ocean were welcome in such hot weather and it was all over and we were cleaning up before we knew what happened. Thanks to all who went the extra mile, there were a few of you. Honey Smooches XXX

Labels: Bid CD party, Hula Honeys, lei, Maui, Song, Swing

With the first signs of summer the islands blossom into song. Good friends from Oakland, Chris Grampp and his lovely wife Nina Feldman, came to our little nest in the Pacific and we enjoyed a Kanikapila at my house with them. They left us with several contrapuntal pieces we immediately adopted into our schizophrenic songbook. Mahalo Chris and Nina, please think of us stranded in the sea, while you travel to all those neat music camps on the mainland this summer.
Compulsive photographer Jack Grace is finally captured on film, oops not film, but this is how he appears most often, sort of a genial cyclops. And finally the fabulous Hula Sisters made their way to the club joining Kumu Robyn for a surprise mass hula. These are the sisters that were all once so shy that such a thing was impossible. We have danced together for years and somehow they all snapped out of their shells at once like a massive field of flowers all bursting into bloom. Not me though, I stayed on my perch and played the song. More better that way I think. It's wonderful how music and dance bring us together. Well done girls! And now that they are so good they have agreed to grace us once more at our upcoming CD release party later this month. Be there or be square! With love and Aloha, The Honeys.....

Labels: Chris Grampp, Hana Hou, hula, Hula Honeys

Spring has sprung the grass is ris, I wonder where the birdies is! Jake and Laurie Rhore of Ululoa Productions took the Honeys to brunch at the Grand Wailea where we collectively swooned to the music of our dear friends, Ahumanu. It was so good to hear Liz and Joanie, who sound better than ever. They sported a lovely hula dancer named Ohua who dazzled the diners with her smooth moves and sassy attitude. Way to go Ahumanu! Diets were on hold that day as we went back to the All You Can Eat buffet several times before hitting the dessert table. We think of this as a Hawaiian business meeting to celebrate the finishing of our new CD "Girl Talk" set to come out next month, so stay tuned! Aloha Ginger

Labels: Ahumanu, Girl Talk, Hula Honeys, Ululoa Productions

Goodness how the time does fly. I am scolded by friends that the Blog Bogs, and its true. So much happens that I become remiss in my duty to fess up to fun. Hana Hou continues to surprise us each week with new faces from all over the map. We are astonished and pleased to make new friends from far and wide. Our little melting pot of an island pulls in people from the most unlikely places. We were lucky to have Roselle dance for us one night, she brings a grace that takes us back in time to an older, smaller Maui. The first two photos were taken by our good friend Jack Grace, he kindly sent them to me. I love the calm colors that the weak light bestows. Thanks Jack. Then a shot of Robyn in the studio at Ululoa with Jake Roher on the final day of vocals for the upcoming CD entitled Girl Talk, an old jazz favorite by Neal Hefty. Then a shot of the Honeys with Eric Gilliam, a honey in his own rite, at a charming wedding up in chilly Kula. We were all putting on sweaters as the sun sank into the sea. Fun to be with good company and to watch young people who seem to really "get it" tie the knot. Another brief span of time as the planet Venus passes close by and we all spin around just trying to keep up. Thanks for checking in. Ginger

Labels: Girl Talk, Hana Hou, Hula Honeys, Kula

Wow Is it cold! We've been freezing at Hana Hou but having fun non the less. Wonderful folks have been coming from far and near. The first shot features Lanning and his band of cohorts, they were much taken by our favorite waiter. The next shot is Leslie arriving with an ill fated birthday cake for our birthday girl Emma Veary, shown seated and surrounded by friends. Then last night another birthday party for Paul Janes Brown. With him came the wonderful vocal quartet Clock-Work from San Francisco, having completed several sold out shows, they then gifted us with song in rich tight harmony reminiscent of Manhattan Transfer. It was chicken skin and wild applause all around. It's been the coldest winter in years but our wonderful friendships warm us to the heart!

Labels: Clock Work, Maui Hula Honeys