Herb Ohta, Jr., Jon Yamasato, & Keoki Kahumoku to Tour Mainland U.S.!

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Below is a series of photos to show what usually happens when Herb, Jon, & Keoki are on stage together...

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Herb Ohta, Jr., Jon Yamasato, and Keoki Kahumoku are traveling to seven U.S. cities for a summer tour beginning July 24!

Considered one of today’s most prolific ʻukulele masters, Hawaiiʻs Herb Ohta, Jr. - son of acclaimed `ukulele virtuoso Herb “Ohta-san” Ohta - has teamed with former Pure Heart lead singer Jon Yamasato for the second time, recording “Take 2” - an album showcasing the talents of each. Both Herb and Jon have been recognized many times for their music, having won or been nominated for over two dozen awards between them – and together they were recently nominated for yet another award: Instrumental Composition of the Year for “Willows,” a song they co-wrote for “Take 2.” A talented guitarist, Jon is also instantly recognizable as the voice behind the wildly popular trio known as Pure Heart (of which Jake Shimabukuro was a member). He contributes both vocals and guitar to his projects with Herb. Jon is also the co-creator of the acclaimed television and YouTube music series “HI Sessions.”  Of Herb, John Berger of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser said, “For ʻukulele fans who prefer unpretentious technical proficiency over theatrics, Herb Ohta, Jr. is the undisputed master ʻukulele instrumentalist of his generation.”

On the bill with Herb and Jon will be Keoki Kahumoku, son of acclaimed slack key guitarist George Kahumoku, Jr.  Keoki is a fifth generation slack-key guitarist, ‘ukulele performer, and teacher, with deep roots in Hawai‘i. He is also an award-winner in his own right, having performed on five Grammy® award-winning slack-key compilation albums. He captures the hearts of his audience with his storytelling, wit, and easy manner wherever he performs.

Join Herb, Jon, and Keoki for an evening of both contemporary and traditional Hawaiian songs and story-telling, with liberal doses of humor added to the mix!

Here is their tour schedule:

Weds. July 24 – Chicago, IL
The Tiki Terrace (1591 Lee St., Des Plaines)
Show: 7pm
Tix: $20 advance, $25 door
(Tickets available at Tiki Terrace)  

Friday July 26 – Tucson, AZ
Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway Blvd.)
Show: 7pm
Tix: $20 advance, $25 door
(Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets)

Saturday July 27 – Mesa, AZ
Mesa Arts Center (One East Main St.)
Show: 7pm
Tix: $22
(Tickets available through Mesa Arts Ctr.)

Sunday, July 28 – San Diego, CA
AMSD Concerts – formerly Acoustic Music (4650 Mansfield St)
Show: 7:30pm
Tix: $22 reserved, $49 dinner package (Click on the link to their website to purchase tickets)

Tuesday, July 30 - Gardena, CA
Happa Restaurant (1641 West Redondo Beach Blvd.)
Show: 7pm
Tix: $20
(Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets)

Thursday, August 1 - Eugene, OR
New Hope Christian College (2155 Bailey Hill Rd)
Show: 7pm
Tix: $20
(Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets)

Friday, August 2 - Portland, OR
The Old Church (1422 SW 11th Ave)
Show: 7pm
Tix: $20
(Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets)

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Hereʻs a video from Herb & Jonʻs  appearance on HiSessions. You can watch the others here.