On Stage with “The Green”

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Damon

The winners of the Reggae Album of the Year for the 34th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards was the group “The Green“.

"The Green" - 2011 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner Reggae Album of the Year

It just happens to be that “The Green” is my favorite group right now so I was thrilled to hear that they would be performing at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Performing at the Awards Ceremony

They rocked the Convention Center that night!

Side view of their performance at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

What many folks might not know, is The Green’s self-titled debut album was named iTunes Best Reggae Album of 2010!

The Green

Well I was fortunate enough to be allowed into the Convention Centers Main Ballroom at 3:30 for their sound check and that was a hoot!

The Green Sound Check

I asked lead singer Caleb Keolanui if I could come on stage and he said come on up!

On Stage with The Green

They played some chords while the sound folks at the convention center tweaked the audio so that it would be the best it could be for both the television audience as well as the live audience.

Sound Check with The Green

The Green then busted out a couple songs for just the few folks that were in the room at the time.

Sound Check

This was the second time that I’ve gotten to check out The Green in person.

On Stage with The Green

Later in the evening after the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards were over… members of The Green were spotted at The Shack in Waikiki for an after party that I’ll be posting about soon enough.

Caleb Keolanui enjoys a cold one at The Shack

I’d like to thank The Green for allowing me access to their sound check and for just being a great band in general.

You can click on the pictures below for a larger view.

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