tag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:/blogs/blog?p=3Blog2022-05-22T10:51:01-10:00RJ KANEAO MUSICfalsetag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477382018-10-25T14:00:00-10:002021-04-21T05:00:23-10:00Story Behind My Song “LISTEN” off of “Genres of Soul”
<p>So I thought I’d explain some of the background or stories behind some of my songs on “Genres of Soul.”</p>
<p>I was gonna start of at the very first track (song) on the album but thought “nah, I’m gonna start it where the album started.”</p>
<p>This song “Listen” was the very first song that I recorded/tracked that actually made it to this album. It has a really dark origin but one that speaks volumes. I wrote this song in February of 2015 after returning a week earlier from the winter NAMM show in Anaheim/LA. I had recently in Sept. of 2014 rekindled a relationship with my now ex-girlfriend who I had been with since 2012. We had a small falling out and she moved out in May of 2014 and I spent the summer extremely miserable and wanting to be with her but she just needed “some space.” Finally we rekindled and all seemed well and probably even stronger. She had started a new job during the holiday seasons at Kaloko Furnitue in Kona and loved her job. I’d come see her at work from time to time and everything seemed good and everyone was friendly. One thing she was always was for me was my greatest support system and for our sons (mines and hers) and our little mixed family I’d do anything for. My big plan was to come home from the winter NAMM show and give her an engagement ring that I had in my jacket pocket and was gonna pop the question at the airport when she picked me up when I returned home because she had my truck all week. Anyways, I get home and things seem very weird and I’m intuition told me to not do what I had planned. So I didn’t.. When we got home to my house she said ok bye and got in her car and left. So I knew something was wrong. I kept thinking it was me but I hadn’t been home all week so I couldn’t have done anything or said anything. A couple days pass and she seems so distant and finally the big bomb was dropped. She says “I think we should break up.” My heart fell to the floor and I was mortified. I didn’t know why until a friend of her reached out and said that she feels bad and that she wants me to know that she was not with her the evening she claims she was but in fact she was spending the evening with her co-worker Chris Domino whom I’ve met at the furniture store. That stung hard. Right there and then I let go.. I only wanted to be civil to hopefully keep the relationship between her son and I going because he called me dad and I helped raise him and taught him so many things when they all thought he’d never learn. He’s special needs child that was born only 6 months prematurely and with a not fully developed brain. We all knew that when I came into his life I changed it immediately and he began to grow amazingly. But it wasn’t to be as she claimed that he now had a better relationship with Chris (her new bf) and she didn’t wanna ruin that. So with nowhere to turn and no one to talk to I turned to where I’ve always turned and that’s to my music. This song is me speaking to her and saying the things that she wouldn’t let me say to her because she wouldn’t listen or talk to me. That by far was my hardest break-up ever and until this day I cant find it in myself to start another relationship with someone new because it takes to much out of me and to only be hurt again. My son didn’t deserve to have yet another mother role person tipped out of his life and I didn’t deserve to be treated that way again. So this song was me getting my words out and getting at least a bit of closure. It still hurts to think about her and that little</p>
<p>Boy that I loved so much but it is what it is. I still love that kid like my own even thiugj he’s probably forgotten who I am by now. It was my hardest break-up and what lead me to be so driven with this album “Genres of Soul.”</p>
<p>Hope you like the song.. And if you’ve read this far mahalo cause I know it’s a lot.. </p>
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<p>here’s “Listen.”</p>
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477372016-12-25T14:00:00-10:002022-04-24T20:00:40-10:00Alone as always
<p>I wish I had a penny for every time I've felt unwanted, undervalued, underrated and left-out! I guess it's just part of being different.. Sadly we live in a time and in world where majority of the people we run into, have a friendship/relationship with and ironically the same people that will wish you well will be your nemesis and will much rather see and be amused or entertained by your failure then your success and progress. In the music business once your reach a certain level you have to choose! Choose to leave some doors open or have them closed knowing full well and in sound mind that your closest friends may very well become your worst enemies. You have to start to looking at everything as faced value and really look at things for what it is and play that devil's advocate. You wonder constantly who's where in your life and who actually is there because they truly love you and have sincere loyalty or are they there to use what you've done and where you are for their own progress. It's sad to have to come to those conclusions but having so much on the line for family and friends, it's something inevitable and comes as you progress up that ladder. Being in a smaller industry versus the an international (main stream) market it was a lot easier to be seen and heard but as I try and make my climb into the bigger pond I find myself alone. Alone to try and figure out what I'm doing. I've been fortunate on many aspects but proving myself is what I look forward on doing but also hoping I'm met with open minds and open and unbiased hearts and let the music do the rest. It's indeed scary but I've worked so very hard in my craft to make this move. If you give me an open ear along with an open heart I will try my best to make you a believer. But for now I'll stand alone recording this album that'll hopefully speak for itself. </p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477362016-11-20T14:00:00-10:002020-01-22T10:16:53-10:00Crowd Funding Campaign for New Album Post Production
<p>Aloha Folks, As I've mentioned on posts before via twitter and FB I'll most likely be doing a crowd funding campaign to start to post production process of my new album. I know it's quite long but I think you find it a informative read if you don't understand the post album producing/production series of events that needs to happen prior to release. So Please read the following as it'll explain first why I'm doing a crowd funding campaign and secondly the processes and why it's so crucial. Mahalo for your time! So instead of handing a full album over to the record label "unmastered and without graphic, artwork, liners etc," I've decided to do all of it before hand. This leaves the record company (label) to take the album and rollout a release day and strategy a lot faster and have have less to recoupe on their end before any monies will start to be flowing outward to the artist (myself) and other entities with invested interest if any. This will also leave the label to have more I would think on their end of the deal to promote monetarily. The process after recording and mixing down an album for those who don't know usually includes the post production activities with the first and foremost is <br>"Mastering is the final step of audio post-production. The purpose of mastering is to balance sonic elements of a stereo mix and optimize playback across all systems and media formats. Traditionally, mastering is done using tools like equalization, compression, limiting and stereo enhancement." I usually don't do my own mastering for my own music because I'm too invested as an artist to do so and not be too objective or not objective enough. By this point I've spent uncountable hours, days,month and quite possibly year(s) with these song(s) so to be unbiased would be impossible. For me this would probably be the most costly part aside from printing out the albums if I was not with a record label that handled all of that along with it's distribution etc. <br> After all the audio stuff is out of the way the other elements kick in. For me I'll usually keep a running tab on who has done what and what just so I can give the credit where credit is do. I've never released a "cover song," which is someone else's song in my own rendition so I don't really know that process but this may be the best time to try and get that legally taken care of as well as have the correct credits put down for all of that as well. That is very important and if you don't do that along with a "mechanical license," (signed documentation by both owner of the original works and newly performing artist etc) or a "sync license," If it also included visual video representation of the same production such as a music video for the covered song! <br>Then comes other elements as Graphic Designing "Visual Presentation of the Album" such as artwork and pictures etc. I usually don't do this because I want another eye on the project as in the same outlook of how I treat my MixDowned Album(S) or Song(s). In the past I've had my indie record labels that I was signed to do all that but my last album I had a friends wife who does amazing work do it. <br> After all that work is done then and only then is the album in my opinion is pretty much ready to be handed over and left to run it's courses of and with record label. I myself as a recording artist with four albums all professionally released and published in the island reggae genre has always work with a record label that I was signed to that also worked with the biggest music and print distribution companies of island Music besides the mega huge Mountain Apple. The only album I didn't do that route and that went fully indie with only a publishers help was my last full album "Best of Me" release in 2011/2012.. But we're set to go on another route back to label(s) again but like I've mentioned I'm gonna try and cut out the extra costs that the record label would usually partake in funding thus leaving me a lot more time paying them back then being in the positives. I guess you could say keeping their overhead cost little to almost none. Lmk if y'all think this is a good idea.. And if you read this far down then thank you so much for reading this novel, I hope that you found it very beneficial and informative. Aloha RJ</p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477352012-11-26T14:00:00-10:002012-11-27T11:06:25-10:00V-Picks
<p>Here's my little rundown on a new pick I just tried out.. Quite simply "I love um"! Very comfortable,fats,articulate and the tone is very bit as magical.. Brother Vinni Smith aka Mr.V-Pick has put together a line of picks that are so sweet and not just are they for shredders but they're also stuff for acoustic players, Bass players and so on.. My personal favorite is called the "Chicken Picker"! If you're a Dunlop Jazz lll pick user like I am you will love this pick.. Fast and articulate is an understatement.. There are a bunch of videos you can look up on-line with testimonials and informational videos that can give you further insight on these magical picks.. </p>
<p>www.v-picks.com</p>
<p>tell um RJ sent you.. :)</p>
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477342012-10-23T14:00:00-10:002020-01-22T10:16:53-10:00Blog oct 2012
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<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;"><span style="background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)">Crazy how people may be so hungry to be glorified and take the credit for something they haven't done..But rather then sitting around and pondering what comes next it's better to pick up my feet and roll with punches. I find it more beneficial physically,mentally & spiritually to make my own way in this world with the sense and knowledge of knowing that I've given it all I could. And although someone else gets credited or tries to take the credit the truth lays with in your own knowledge. Life and this world in general ain't ever fair but if you start moving and motivating yourself in positive way things can surly start looking up. I cannot express to everyone how many times I've been pushed aside, over looked or quite plainly left out and seemingly ignored by Radio (program directors), Labels and producers that after all that I became self efficient and much more conscious of what this industry was being driven by. For the most part there has been some very supportive stations (Radio) and Labels and Producers who believed and saw my journey for what it was and helped out majorly. But still there where's some that was deemed (the it) station where you had to get played on to make it here or Labels and Producers to work with in able to get played all these designated stations! But when you look at it for all it's worth it does look very fishy.. I've paid my dues and till this day practice (rehearse) my butt off to improve everyday. I quite literally sit for an hour or more sometimes doing scales,licks and songs on my guitar trying to improve upon what I have already achieved. It is endless and never for a moment do I ever think I'm good or I'm the sh*t cause all I have to do is put on a video on YouTube of someone like Eddie Van Halen, Steve Morse,Steve Lukather,John Petrucci, Joe Banomassa, John Mayer, Jonny Lang, Travis Larson, Gretchen Menn, Sharon Aguilar, Slash and the list goes on and on to realize that I'm not even close to being at the point of staking a claim.. And Vocally I just watch John Mayer, brother Bruno Mars or guys like Cee-Lo Green and know that I've got work to do.. But that's what I'm striving for and doing it all myself. I'm not one to try and ride on a coat tail or take credit as I've mentioned before what someone else has worked hard to achieve like "I've had done to me repeatedly". I find it weird that some songs that I've produced in "my style or sound" for other artist achieve great success but I'll do something very similar and it gets no love. Almost as if they see the name and toss it before listening to it. I really don't know what I've done to deserve that kinda treatment if that's what happens. But I know I've always gave everyone my aloha no matter what the situation was or is. And I won't sit here and complain cause I've had great success but there are those "gatekeepers" that a close friend and fellow artist has pointed out before. So if you don't have a huge budget, hang in the "in" crowd, kiss butt continuously it ain't jiving with the "gatekeepers"! Since last spring or so I've linked up with pretty much some of the best Music affiliated gear companies in the world. And they've believed enough in me to take me in as artist right up there with artist I've mentioned earlier. Which I feel truly honored to be a part of. And I know that its been going around in musical scene here that I'm not worthy or that the claims are false but I just look at it as the "crabs in a bucket" syndrome. Again like in many occasions jealousy reaps it's ugly head. So instead of showing love and support they either turn their backs on you or say stuff to take others perception of you down to a lower level. It's crazy but it's true! But it's got me thinking about the industry here in my home state.. If I can have these big corporations believe in me and my music when they deal on a much grander scale and on international levels, why can't I in my home state? Hmmm? I myself don't know the answer and maybe it would be different if had a huge budget to get on the road and tour to my hearts content but I'm living in the real world with bills and a child to care for. So I can afford to go out there and play for pennies all in the name of promoting and getting my name and music out there. Thanks god for Internet and Internet radio and things like fb,twitter and MySpace etc. that helps a lot. But someday I hope to get out there even more I then now and playing not just to promote etc but because I love to play. And I love to share what god has given me. I hope this doesn't seem like a endless rant but its just stuff that's been on my mind. I can fairly say that I've paid my dues and put my time in to at least have a say on my own blog or post.. :) aloha everyone RJ </span></div>
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<p><span style="background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)">Crazy how people may be so hungry to be glorified and take the credit for something they haven't done..But rather then sitting around and pondering what comes next it's better to pick up my feet and roll with punches. I find it more beneficial physically,mentally & spiritually to make my own way in this world with the sense and knowledge of knowing that I've given it all I could. And although someone else gets credited or tries to take the credit the truth lays with in your own knowledge. Life and this world in general ain't ever fair but if you start moving and motivating yourself in positive way things can surly start looking up. I cannot express to everyone how many times I've been pushed aside, over looked or quite plainly left out and seemingly ignored by Radio (program directors), Labels and producers that after all that I became self efficient and much more conscious of what this industry was being driven by. For the most part there has been some very supportive stations (Radio) and Labels and Producers who believed and saw my journey for what it was and helped out majorly. But still there where's some that was deemed (the it) station where you had to get played on to make it here or Labels and Producers to work with in able to get played all these designated stations! But when you look at it for all it's worth it does look very fishy.. I've paid my dues and till this day practice (rehearse) my butt off to improve everyday. I quite literally sit for an hour or more sometimes doing scales,licks and songs on my guitar trying to improve upon what I have already achieved. It is endless and never for a moment do I ever think I'm good or I'm the sh*t cause all I have to do is put on a video on YouTube of someone like Eddie Van Halen, Steve Morse,Steve Lukather,John Petrucci, Joe Banomassa, John Mayer, Jonny Lang, Travis Larson, Gretchen Menn, Sharon Aguilar, Slash and the list goes on and on to realize that I'm not even close to being at the point of staking a claim.. And Vocally I just watch John Mayer, brother Bruno Mars or guys like Cee-Lo Green and know that I've got work to do.. But that's what I'm striving for and doing it all myself. I'm not one to try and ride on a coat tail or take credit as I've mentioned before what someone else has worked hard to achieve like "I've had done to me repeatedly". I find it weird that some songs that I've produced in "my style or sound" for other artist achieve great success but I'll do something very similar and it gets no love. Almost as if they see the name and toss it before listening to it. I really don't know what I've done to deserve that kinda treatment if that's what happens. But I know I've always gave everyone my aloha no matter what the situation was or is. And I won't sit here and complain cause I've had great success but there are those "gatekeepers" that a close friend and fellow artist has pointed out before. So if you don't have a huge budget, hang in the "in" crowd, kiss butt continuously it ain't jiving with the "gatekeepers"! Since last spring or so I've linked up with pretty much some of the best Music affiliated gear companies in the world. And they've believed enough in me to take me in as artist right up there with artist I've mentioned earlier. Which I feel truly honored to be a part of. And I know that its been going around in musical scene here that I'm not worthy or that the claims are false but I just look at it as the "crabs in a bucket" syndrome. Again like in many occasions jealousy reaps it's ugly head. So instead of showing love and support they either turn their backs on you or say stuff to take others perception of you down to a lower level. It's crazy but it's true! But it's got me thinking about the industry here in my home state.. If I can have these big corporations believe in me and my music when they deal on a much grander scale and on international levels, why can't I in my home state? Hmmm? I myself don't know the answer and maybe it would be different if had a huge budget to get on the road and tour to my hearts content but I'm living in the real world with bills and a child to care for. So I can afford to go out there and play for pennies all in the name of promoting and getting my name and music out there. Thanks god for Internet and Internet radio and things like fb,twitter and MySpace etc. that helps a lot. But someday I hope to get out there even more I then now and playing not just to promote etc but because I love to play. And I love to share what god has given me. I hope this doesn't seem like a endless rant but its just stuff that's been on my mind. I can fairly say that I've paid my dues and put my time in to at least have a say on my own blog or post.. :) aloha everyone RJ </span><span style="background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"><br></span><span style="background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)">Sorry for any typos, but I hope y'all are getting what I'm trying to say :-)</span></p>
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477332012-09-04T14:00:00-10:002022-05-22T10:51:01-10:00NEW VIDEO HERE!
<p>New video produced by.Layne Luna</p>
<p>New single , Hawaii calls To Me
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477322012-06-02T14:00:00-10:002012-06-03T07:14:15-10:00KITV performance HIilawe
<p>KITV performance spot number 1 Hi'ilawe </p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477312012-06-01T14:00:00-10:002012-06-02T04:36:37-10:00Update June 2 2012
<p><span style="color:#333333; line-height:18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color:rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color:rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust:auto">In these last few months my eyes has opened to the world and the endless possibilities for all of us to achieve.. We should never put a cap on out abilities or our passion and dreams.. If you can dream it you most likely be it.. But you just can't wait around for it to happen, you gotta reach out.. You gotta take that first step.. If you fail, get up and try again.. Be true to you dreams and remem<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display:inline">ber nothing is for free..there's always a price to be paid! Whether you're paying your dues on stage or busting your chops everyday for hours practicing.. It's all in the same cause u are improving and moving that much further towards your dreams and goals.. Rome wasn't built in a day and so wasn't Quincy Jones! Lol.. That's my way of saying "have patience", know that nothing goes un-notice for too long.. The ones that cheat,expect to be put on a mantal or remain stagnant for to long but argues or ponders why everyone is passing them by is the ones that's gonna hate on you. And probably has to big of a ego to realize their problem may very well be themselves.. Change is evident in everything we do in every part of our lives.. Don't ever let anyone tell u that u can't do something, especially if they have no authority or sense of the subject and no wise knowledge to give u.. I wake every morning and watch live music and lay to sleep with music.. I live,sleep and breath music.. It's been a part of my life since the day I was born and will be with me till the day that I die.. I am thankful for every road I have gone down in my journey, I've been through a lot. I've seen the political side and the side that comes straight from the heart.. I myself have never gotten serious play on the radio in Oahu ever, even after a decade of recording.. Proven hits on other islands somehow slip through in Oahu and my presence has been miniscual at most. But this doesn't stop me from going after my goals and dreams. If you're not in the industry u probably wouldn't understand this struggle.. But most radio on outer islands follow what Oahu plays and figures it all out from there.. So if u aren't getting it there chances are you'll have a tough time on the main outer island stations.. But thank you for all you outer island that have shown me a lot of love through the years, I have been blessed with some great airplay through the state with the acception of Oahu. Although I wish this changes I cannot ponder on this.. I gotta keep moving as I am.. I wanna make a difference for ppl and I wanna make ppl understand that Hardwork every single day only gets u that much closer to where u wanna be. I've sat back all these years while still releasing albums and doing my fulltime gig as a fulltime musician just to raise my son as a single dad with only my parents,sisters and his aunty to help me here and there. I let 8 years pass not really making a move.. So now that he has turned 11 and growing up to be a young man I think it's time. Hence the influx of all these things going on.. But still there's hater,disbeliever and cling ons who now wants the world from me all of a sudden. I am no where near where I wanna be but this ride is amazing and I'm so honored,humbled and struck by it all.. It's more work then anyone could imagine and a huge shirt to fill but I'll give it my best.. Thanks so much to all you (fans,friends,family,endorsements and even u disbelievers and haters) y'all got a place in my heart.. God bless you all. Do ur thing! :) RJ<span class="fcg" style="color:gray"> — at <a style="cursor: pointer; color: #3b5998; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kona/102134676514745" data-imported="1">Kona</a></span></span></span></p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477302012-05-21T14:00:00-10:002020-01-22T10:16:52-10:00Memories and legacies
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<p><span style="color:#333333; line-height:18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color:rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color:rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust:auto">Missing my grandma and grandpa today.. In college I use to love running away from Hilo and just chilling with them both.. They never ever had had discouraging words but just stuff to build on and were so supportive of what ever endeavors I chose to take on.. I remember as a child Grandpa always working, whether in his garage at home,downstairs or at work at the plantation.. Always whistling and ca<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display:inline">lling my sisters and grandma sweetheart :).. I miss him so much.. And my grandma 'oh my gosh' such a amazing lady.. Grew up in Napo'opo'o all her life,moved to Hilo then Honomu when she met my grandpa.. She raised three sons the eldest being my father.. Her heart was made of pure love and her devotion to her family,husband and god was something that inspires. I miss her calling me on the phone and talking and talking and after that talking some more..lol.. Her little sayings were cute, if I had a new gf she'd call her "the winnah" (the winner) lol.. And her and grandpa first gave me the phrases 'fo da birds' and 'down da road'.. Haha.. Her heart was so pure that I remember when myself and my uncle <a style="cursor: pointer; color: #3b5998; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.facebook.com/peter.lerma.9" data-imported="1">Peter Lerma</a> got a hold of a BB gun and commenced to kill rice birds off the front porch she picked it up, scolded us and planned the bird in the planter in hope that it would heal. We walked to church every Sunday in Honomu and grandma was sure to put choke (a lot). Of VO-5 in mines and uncles hair..lol.. And we had to sit nicely in church and don't look behind cause "you're gonne get it"! Haha.. But uncle would always try to make me do something.. Lmao.. Then after church if we were lucky or if grandpa was in a good mood we'd head to Hilo and get kentucky fried chicken, icee from kaoko'o mall and of course I'd nag my butt of until I got a pack of army man toys to go with the rest of gazillians I already had.. Haha I drove them nuts.. But all these memories really left me with so much character and a sense of Ohana that growing up island style was and is all about.. From the malasadas back home at tex drive-inn to the pumpkin pies at ishigos in Honomu, pork Terri at K's drive-inn and the Manju from that place by Hakalau.. Growing up in Hawaii was awesome and something I'd never trade anything for.. My only wish is that my son can have some of these types of memories when he grows up.. I try to plant the seeds like others have done for me.. Especially through music I know I have something to leave him, something that when I'm gone he can show his children and let the legacy continue.. Sometimes we get caught up in this world and something's that were so defined seems so dull and out of focus.. Sadly enough this world has come to be a more singled situation where the question "what can you do for me?" is more likely to be heard then "what can I do for you?".. Tragedies surround us and after 9/11 any tragic story in the news or around the world seems so minuscule.. Although sad and heart wrenching we have grown accustomed to heartache and I find that to be so sad.. If I could I'd heal the world,but I am but one.. It takes everyone to make things change and happen.. I believe positivness will go a long way.. A smile and a kind gesture can save a life and so can a collective effort.. If we could look pass flaws and imperfection I know we can all get a long.. Anyways, just food for thought.. Think about it.. Aloha :) - RJ</span></span></p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477292012-05-14T14:00:00-10:002012-05-14T18:45:40-10:00website merging
<p>Hey folks..Its me! sorry Havent been in here much but just wanted to let you all know that rjkaneao.com and rjkaneaomusic.com are now ONE site.. So stay tuned for some awesome stuff.. Aloha RJ</p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477282012-03-03T14:00:00-10:002012-03-03T15:50:58-10:00Hello =)
<p>Hey folks it's been a while since I did a blog so I apologize for my neglecting behavior towards my blogs.. sorry =( anyways, Things are looking awesome and we're making new strives every week and gettiing my music in the right hands finally! FYI I am now under my own management company and things seem very good rightnow..Although all our prior gigs before leaving our management had been shot down we're getting where we need to be.. But I'm very excited to tell y'all that we're gonna be everywhere real soon.. We're talking with multiple mainland and foreign promoters just getting the music out. The one favor I do ask of you is please hit up your local radio station and request the music.. If they don't haver it let us know by reaching myself at rj@rjkaneaomusic.com or anyone else at admin@rjkaneaomusic.com.. Also I'm dying to share a discovery I made a few weeks ago that has completely turned my guitar playting around.. I discovered a brand called MICHAEL KELLY GUITARS! It's a mazing compant that makes amazing guitars.. I recently purchased a limited version of their PATRIOT model and I love it.. I can't put the darn thing down and I surely can't stop talking about how good it is.. If you're musician,a guitar buff or just a collector you need to check these out.. The price is so low for this type of quality workmanship.. You can checkout their line by clicking on the MICHAEL KELLY GUITARS link at the top of the page..Hope all is well folks..Aloha-RJ
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477272012-01-28T14:00:00-10:002012-01-29T12:29:21-10:00Love
<p>It feels like it's been awhile since I wrote something on here that is food for thought and soul gratifying. As of late I've been taking the low road and re-evaluating what is the road that God is giving me to travel. I have no complaints cause I do know every tear,every ounce of pain or even every obstacle I face has a purpose. These last couple weeks I've been hit with so many sudden deaths of c<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">lose friends and some scares that had me feeling so vulnerable to the elements of life. But through it all I found myself reaching out to the Lord and praying,something just a few years ago I would even think of doing. Call it what you want, but inside I know he has heard my prayers, He has put his hand upon me and made me non-fearing of anything I face but God himself. My heart was so empty this last couple weeks thinking of things and people I've lost and will never be the same but I do know and I'm finding peace in knowing that my journey is not complete here but these people who have passed are now angels above us and have gone home to be with our father. No more suffering, No more pain and most of all No more tears. It may seem like I'm rambling on once again but I'm just getting it off my chest finally. But I guess the message I want to give all of you is this. We all know that we shouldn't take anything for granted and I've said it so many times on here. But I must say it again, Please don't take anything for granted folks. If you have people you need to make a mends with, loved ones that have gone astray or just someone you feel like you're growing a part from that you love dearly. Please find humbleness in your heart to make a change and a difference in the matter. Cause you never know if you'll get a chance again a day,minute,hour or a week from now to do it. Don't put off what love needs to heal. Love is everything and yes it's true we can only do so much. But at least you can find some peace that you took the steps to make things straight and righteous. We only get one pure chance to express it so don't waste it. With that I wanna say I love you and rest in peace to "Uncle Noland Ha'o, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GotSunBlock" data-imported="1">Samantha Channels</a>, Kapono Key and Kumu Cliff Pali Ahue". I will miss you all. Also I wanna extend my love to my family Kaneao,Abrans,Alpiches,Haili,Grace,Debina,Lerma, Leslie,Tauvirai,Tupe,Kalahiki and Su'a Ohana (Aiga).. I Love You All with all my heart, Up to heaven and back again.. Mom and Dad, Neal and Rachael,Nicholas and Ikaika, Lana,Dina and Mike and most of all my Heart "Aaron Kealaulaokalanui Kalahiki-Kaneao" Thank you for all you have all done for me as you continue to humble me everyday.. I could have done any of this without you.. Thank you to all my friends and fans also for your endless support and love..I Love You All- Lanui</span></p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477262012-01-17T14:00:00-10:002012-01-18T04:12:19-10:00Honesty!
<p>It's been said that u can never put a measure in a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes.And I guess it's true. I am not one to judge or say offensive things maliciously to gain a personal goal or to help myself take a step forward towards my goals. So I won't be the one to come out attacking without knowing true intentions for certain actions. But I've been always taught that for every act<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">ion there's a reaction and circumstances that need to be dealt with in it's proper order. I just had a wonderful talk with two wonderful Hawaiians who forgave me for things I might have rendered unknowingly and without checking with the source and I as a Man and as a Hawaiian but more so a Polynesian with respect for everything and everyone humbly apologize. I am glad we got a chance to make things pono and move on "Together"! With that all said I'd like to make a statement that holds true for everyone in every walk of life, any country, any religion on any continent on this earth.. "Respect is a two way street folks, you gotta give it to get it! In life, relationships, business and friendship nothing will work without respect. And respect will only grow with honesty and humbleness. Treat others as you want to be treated". Rome wasn't built in a day so I do t expect hearts,minds and souls to recover as quickly but everyday can be used as a building block towards bigger and better,more productive energy! With that all said I'll close with this "you fool me once shame on you, you fool me twice shame on me" but now life has taught me a lesson in knowing never to be fooled again! Let freedom reign over the masses of souls in it cause it's all about LOVE! Have a good day
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477252012-01-02T14:00:00-10:002020-01-22T10:16:51-10:00shine on.. I LOVE YOU
<p>MORNING EVERYONE.. I woke up extra early this morning.. I tossed and turned all night thinking about ppl in my life but to be more specific about someone who indeed has had struggles just like we all to from time to time.. It got me thinking about where we are on this earth, as a whole and individually.. As a whole we have come farther with innovation in these last 2 to 3 years then we ever taught<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> possible. I say this cause I see things not that are amazing to me.. Computers,phones,televisions and all the way down to what we drive and how we drive has been altered so drastically that everything is so technology based.. And don't get me wrong it is wonderful in many ways even for myself as a recording studio owner/operator it has made my job a lot faster,economically friendlier and of course user friendly.. But I wonder if it's gotten to easy sometimes that we tend to forget the core or origins of how or why we do things.. And what made us as a whole stronger.. As individuals we struggle and sometimes life itself can be our most biggest struggle.. I've had friends and family and ones dear to my heart lose their fight or personal turmoils with life and I miss them everyday.. Word can never explain what the pain most have been like inside that led to whatever happen in each given situation.. I myself have been down some dark and very cold lonely roads searching for answers to whatever I sought.. But when I finally realized who we are as individuals are only as deep as we can dive into our souls and take recognition of what we need to change to get out of that darkened path that seem to burden us.. Hence the phrase "digging deep"! We all are accountable for our own actions and reactions to situations that may be placed infront of us or on us at any given moment.. It's our destiny to be where we are at any given time and where we move to from there "only god knows".. He has already written our books and has thrown in little or sometimes even monumental tasks or lessons infront of us to learn from and decipher as best we can the true lesson.. It takes time for us to realize or even learn to comprehend at that exact moment what is being given to us as a lesson in life and we won't always get in right away..But have you ever found yourself thinking later "oh ok, so that's why this and this happened"? Am I making sense to you.. I realize that not everyone will take what I write and agree and some will even hate on this thinking "why does he write so much".. But my mana'o or insight to all this is, If I can help or inspire just one person to get through the day,week,month,year or even life I will try my best to do so.. Taking a small minimal part of my morning out to write what I feel is so minor compared to the effect this may have if I can reach out to even one person.. And with social media I can even reach someone's thoughts halfway around the world as well as my own backyard.. =) If you get a chance today and with weather permitting, go inside and stand for a moment.. Get under the sun and feel it's rays on you! I think of it as God's arms wrapping around you and embracing you.. Feel the warmth and feel the confidence that everything that worries you and everything that keeps you down will soon melt away even if it's for just that bried second.. Just take note and light in knowing that what you are feeling is positive.. Close your eyes and raise your face to the sun and feel it on your face and know this is LIFE and it's worth exploring and living to the fullest no matter what our circumstances may be! If you don't have the sun out in your area find a quiet spot,close your eyes and meditate your mind and use inner most joy light up your soul..Take a deep breath then smile.. =) I hope this all helps at least some of you get through.. It has helped me just to write this for you.. It's my little therapy and getaway from this world to do so.. Remember folks, SHINE ON! I Love You All..- RJ Lanui Kaneao <br> <br> PS.. If you have time, please checkout the song I am about to link to..It's called SHINE ON.. It helps me! =) Not so much the verses but the chorus makes me feel a whole lot better all the time.. Have a amazing day folks..Aloha
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477242011-12-28T14:00:00-10:002011-12-28T18:46:00-10:00Trying some new stuff..Blues/Rock ala:John Mayer
<p>Just thinking of new innovative moves for the Hawaii music industries.. Gotta always regenerate and find things to keep u progressing..=) Hope y'all like it!
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477232011-12-23T14:00:00-10:002011-12-24T11:19:18-10:00MERRY CHRISTMAS
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<div class="text_exposed text_exposed_root" id="id_4ef6a2c5803c61a52902060">It's Christmas eve and it's that time when Families are getting together and having their Christmas dinners and some wait for morning and others wait for midnight to open all their gifts.. For myself, all I wanna be doing is just holding my son. And that's what I plan to do. The one constant in my life no matter how many heartbreaks, let downs and misfortunes my life encounters I remain strong and<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> humble because of him. He depends on myself to be his Rock and his Provider. I've seen more disappointment then one heart can normally handle but I brush it off and cling to my son just as he clings to me. Sometimes it takes so much bad things to happen to you to realize the good things that's always been there. And for myself I've reached that spot a couple of years back. And I promised myself never ever to let that happen again. Thus I have found new inspiration,faith,love and zen in my family,close friends and of course my child. In finding this new outlook I've also found that I wanna reach out, I wanna share my experiences and my pet peeves etc.. And that's why I'm always here sharing with you. I forgive the one's who have trespassed against me, the one's who dragged me through the dirt countless times and just mistaken my aloha as a weakness. I try and give as much and hope to the one's that I feel need it most and try to inspire through what I say. Sometimes I feel like I'm vehicle to transport a message to people who may need it most. Although I do come with baggage or sin's of my own to barter, I realize what I may have done in the past is far out measured by many. I've been blamed, ridiculed and made out to be less then kind. And for those measures I can truly and honestly say I have none done anything to hurt or maliciously encounter anyone. This status/blog comes in the awakening once again of my true purpose or goal I feel I need to convey. So I ask humbly, to those of few who have time and space in your hearts.. Reach out to the one's that you may no of that has no one this holiday season, especially tonight and tomorrow. Maybe some of you have family that you may have family or friends that you need to make a mends with. There's no better time then the present to do so. And chances are is that they feel the same way. Why not be the one to extend the olive branch or sorts. Always remember JOHN 8:7 “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at HER/HIM.” All I'm asking is to show some compassion and love this Christmas and in exchange I will do the same. I will leave you with these words off the top of my head for it's how I truly feel at this moment. " I love you all, I will never ever try to be more then I can be".. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and let us not forget why this is the true season "FOR GIVING". Cause as you put those two words together you get "FORGIVING"! Jesus forgave and so should we. I extend my love over seas,mountains,continents and the universe. There is no man on this earth that will not have some kinda faith. Please have a safe and wonderful Christmas everyone and please remember what I've asked humbly and do so if you are able to. Mele Kalikimaka =) <br> -RJ LANUI KANEAO ♥ XOXOXOXOXO</span><span class="text_exposed_hide"><span class="text_exposed_link"><a>See more</a></span></span>
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477222011-12-23T14:00:00-10:002011-12-23T17:23:01-10:00Last nights amazing blessings
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<p>As a artist,role-model and a dad I am always blessed whenever I am able to give something to someone that will help them along their journey or quest. Tonight I had the honor to share the stage with some pint size superstars in the making. I was blessed with having the great enjoyment of listening to some little kids sing their hearts out on-stage as part of the entertainment at tonight's communit<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">y Christmas Program/Ho'olaulea/Party.. They were amazing and it warmed my heart to see them doing their thing. It took me back to when I was one of those kids so eager,anxious and in love with what they do. At the end of our segment of the show as I got ready to leave I was asked to take a picture with a very beautiful and talented little girl. Her name is Sheyecie and she is 6 yrs. old. I remembered her performance from earlier in the night and I told her how wonderful she did and asked her age. As she told me I told her I was around her age when I started. It was such a humble and pure moment that I will always remember because her beautiful smile as i told her this. A few hours passed and I'm sitting at home putting my own little one to bed I get a FB notice of a comment on my status. It was from Sheycie's mother. She said thank you for the picture and for sharing those words with her daughter. Sheyecie Told her Mom that she will be famous cause she's starting to sing at about the same age I did. And at the end of her post she writes "Thank you for blessing our little girl".. My heart dropped! =) A few tears dropped from my eye's cause this is a beautiful moment many artist strive for. To inspire someone even total strangers is such a blessing to myself I cannot even begin to explain how beautiful but still humbling it feels. Indeed all the kids that perform tonight were amazing and I wanna encourage all of them to keep it up and to humbly ask all their parents to support them in whatever way possible. It means the world to them, I don't know where I would've been today if I didn't have the support from my parents. Till this day they are the rocks that my sisters and myself cling to. But as I sit here and share this with you I cannot express how much love is flowing through me right now. Like I've stated before "I'm in love with love in it's every form".. I truly believe giving is much better then receiving and life is so much more gratifying when you can share something with someone that will help them through and hopefully help catapult them to endless levels. I am so amazed by what a few wise but sincere words can do for anyone. I wanna thank "Positive Motion" for backing me up tonight. In many ways I feel so proud of you all for what you have all accomplished. I felt like a proud older brother up there with you all and to know I had a big part in helping you all get to this level is a amazing feeling. It's been months since the last time we gigged together. Let's not wait so long for the next one. I cannot wait to get started on the new album. Indeed I love you all "higher then the clouds and never come down"! =) Remember kids "stay focused,positive and live with God in your hearts". Other then that folks if you have time, go checkout my new "Official" website rjkaneaomusic.com.. Visit my on-line store,blogs,YouTube.com link and all my sponsor's links on there.. Happy Holidays Everyone- RJ Lanui Kaneao
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477212011-12-21T14:00:00-10:002011-12-22T04:20:25-10:00Thurday's blog
<p>I'd argue or debate the decisions some ppl make in their lives.. But I myself ain't perfect, so who am I to judge? I can go on for days on end about how we should be living and thinking but if I don't practice what I preach then all I've said don't mean anything but hot air! I'd much rather lead through example then trying to beat it into someones head about the power of a positive attitude, being<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> respectful and loving God. But if they are not willing to hear what anyone say's then you start to question if it's worth the heartbreak to stick around and watch to see someone breakdown. But it's absolutely amazing what the power of a physical presence can do for someone more then words.. A hug or embrace can speak volumes more then preaching to a lost soul. Holding of a hand and a firm but sincere look in the eyes and very heartfelt "I love you & that's why I tell you this" is much better then ranting on about the does and don't does.. I have friends and family that I wish I had the sense & ability in this aspect back then to help them.. But now they're gone and I can only pray that I don't have to go through that again. This Holiday Season has heightened my sense of well-being.. For a couple years already I've been on this road of trying to be positive and taking the righteous road & so far it has blessed me in so many ways.. Just to believe is half of the struggle I had to learn..But I find so much comfort in knowing that for every negative thing that has come in I have flipped it to a positive or learned bundles from it.. My only wish for this Christmas is that for everyone to be safe and love each other.. For broken families to get back together and for the lost to find the faith and light.. Life is too short and living it is too beautiful to be missed because of misfortunes in our lives..
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477202011-12-19T14:00:00-10:002011-12-20T02:55:14-10:00serenity! Children of today are leaders of tomorrow
<p><span class="translationEligibleUserMessage">Serenity it's such a peaceful word! Calm and Tranquil is amazing qualities of this word.. I woke up kinda late this morning and sat on my bed for a bit, walked around then sat again and watched my son sleep.. He seem so peaceful and comfortable that I chose not to even wake him.. As I sat there I thought about when I was his age and the things I use to be in to, things I use to do and things I use<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> to think about and I was taken back by thinking how the world has changed. Indeed now they have so much more to think about on a local and global scale. Although they are far more advanced with technology and the web will most defiantly give them any source of info they may need for any given subject.. There is something that was lost or skipped between generations.. I know my parents and their parents before them probably thought the same about us but now we are living literally in a world where our minds are broadened and we are totally more perceptive and receiving of what once was unthinkable or even taboo in some situations! I sat back and thought "wow, how interesting it must be to be a child nowadays".. I see a lot of me more and more in my son everyday but the angles are kinda different.. I've been told ever since he was a toddler up until now by his teachers, that his thought process is very unique and it's a rare to find his qualities in kids his age who will process things the way he does.. But I don't know whether to chalk that up to him always being around adults, having a lot of technology available to him at home or just him being a chip off the old block! lol.. But whatever it is, he makes me proud.. And in this world where they were raised with the afghan conflict and the iraq situation almost as "children of a war era", I am happy to know that they can seek the truth much more comfortably and at ease as we could never. It goes without saying that we still need to shield them from whatever we might find to be harmful. But broadening their minds can only make them and the world a more peaceful place.. Knowledge is Power! A closed mind will resort to sorting out a problem with only a closed fist! The more we all know the better off Ourselves and the World will be and become! We need to believe in our children "teach them well" and let them become our leaders of tomorrow.. Serenity will be found by what our children will teach us in return.. Just my point of view of it all, Much Alofaz Everyone- RJ Lanui Kaneao</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="fcg"> — </span></span></p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477192011-12-18T14:00:00-10:002011-12-18T23:28:46-10:00What I have to say today...
<p>I've been reading so many supportive messages,comments and little tweets on fb and twitter.. And all I can say is "thank you".. I've been writing a lot of thoughts down lately and baring my heart to the world and letting ppl know that they aren't alone in their struggles.. I feel so honored that I can touch so many ppl and help them cope with whatever it may be that is ailing their spirits.. By no means am I trying to counsel ppl and tell them what to think or do but I'm simply giving my point of view in it's most honest and purest form. It's seems my deep faith in the inedible and our faith and destiny is what pours over to everyone and really hits a spot.. But quite honestly what I speak or write about is something we all know, but we either choose not to see or are so blinded by whatever situation we're in that we are not thinking clearly.. Focus has always been a issue with me and I've always had a attitude of "when the time is right" it'll happen! I guess that's why my albums were so released so far a part.. Which i don't think was really a bad thing but it probably had severe effects on the progress of my career.. All in all I am very happy that MY WORDS has helped ppl and touched ppl.. I guess a crowning moment where I came to the realization of many things is when I was watching "Michael Jackson's" THIS IS IT movie.. And no matter how upset Michael would be or how much he disagreed or seem to have been.. He always followed up a disagreement or any words with this "I LOVE YOU or IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE". And that shoud be the basis of whatever we do nowadays.. So many evils trying to bring us down that we all need help and we all need each other whether we are willing to admit it or not.. We are all not perfect and in many ways even our destinies may not seem perfect but it's faith and it lies where it lies and nowhere else.. Just know there's someone who loves you out there in this big universe and it doesn't matter if you've done bad in societies eyes or you just feel like you're worth nothing.. YOU ARE LOVED.. Cause "I LOVE YOU".. Friend or Foe I will never turn my back if you choose to be righteous.. Part of love is to be forgive sometimes and offer the olive branch which leads to humbleness.. After that everything comes! Love you all and I appreciate all of your support - RJ Lanui Kaneao</p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477182011-12-14T14:00:00-10:002020-01-22T10:16:50-10:00long days-beautiful ppl-what a life!
<p>Aloha folks..Just trying to keep y'all up to date here! =) man oh man, it's so close to winter break for my son that I'm excited! No more waking up at the crack of dawn for a couple weeks to perform my daddy duties (breakfast,getn his clothes together etc)..=) No complaining cause I'd rather have him here then not! IDK how I'd be without him. He is my life line and my soul inspiration.. But my days are most defiantly long.. So if you look at my navigation var you'll see that I added my sponsors and special friends links in there. Please feel free to visit these people and companies.. These special few are most dearest to my heart and if you know me or support me these are people you need to know! They are who I am.. Big ups to RVCA,VANDAL INDUSTRIES & BJPENN.COM, You can now visit their on-line stores right from my page. Also, much love and a extra special on-line hug =) to the beautiful Danielle Zirkelbach! Her website link is now up on my nav bar so please visit her site. Look at her amazing art and visit her store and purchase! Suppost a local artist that is surely amazing! Amazing enough that I use her art as inspiration when sitting in my studio creating... Other then that! ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER DOLLAR! LET'S DO THIS..Just listening to my ritualistic John Mayer that get's my head right.. Then taking on my day..Love you all!-RJ</p>
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477172011-12-12T14:00:00-10:002011-12-12T18:16:29-10:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRODIGY
<p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER BJ PENN.. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!</p>
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477162011-12-11T14:00:00-10:002011-12-12T03:40:20-10:00Monday dec.12,2011
<p>WOW, Took awhile but I finally figured out this store thing on this website..What a learning experience! Got good news from my publisher also.. I guess xmas will be special after all =) Thank you Bobby Pileggi for all you do.. You are truly a angel..lol.. Gotta start pushing these sales for iTunes also..Promotions are everything so a fluid campaign is in full press.. Promoting new website and iTunes.. Let's do this folks..If y'all wanna help out where you can.. You can link this website or my iTunes "best of me" store on your status's on facebook or myspace,twitter etc..Much love everyone.. Aloha-RJ</p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477152011-12-09T14:00:00-10:002020-08-30T02:27:15-10:00Karma Gig tonight Kiani's bday bash (RECAP)
<p>It was a fun night lastnight..Finally got to play with my real back-up band after months of gigging with other band around the state etc.. We were a little rusty but pulled through nicely.."Like riding a bike" =) Damon was always awesome..And Kiani rocked the stage.. Good to have her in the mix once again.. Love this girl like family! I was raised her mom,uncles and aunties... So she's pretty much like my niece.. Have good day everyone, I'm off to my show at the Marriott..Aloha </p>
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RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477142011-12-08T14:00:00-10:002022-02-02T01:53:05-10:00Jazz Guitar Blog
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<p>Keeping it Real! Practice,PRactIce and more PRACTICE never makes you perfect but you do get better..</p>
RJ KANEAO MUSICtag:rjkaneaomusic.com,2005:Post/61477132011-12-08T14:00:00-10:002011-12-09T01:14:32-10:00Karma Gig tonight Kiani's bday bash
<p>Heading to Hilo later today and playing at Karma Nightclub tonight..Hope all goes well.. My heart,condolences and sympathy goes out to the family that lost a dear family member last weekend at a incident across the street from the establishment due to a violent altercation. I understand your struggles.. But please understand that "the show must go on".. I've heard all week about porotesting etc taking place outside of the nightclub and y'all every right to do so.. But I just want everyone to be safe and not have to worry about being harassed etc while trying to show up to enjoy the show... I say this with all respect and love! Other then that I'm just trying to finish up the website and get everything moving.. See you soon Hilo! Aloha...RJ</p>
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