Scheduled Performers
Headlining the entertainment will be Patrick Landeza
Patrick Landeza, Hawaiian slack key guitarist extraordinaire, returns to Atherton Studios on the heels of receiving Hawaiian music’s highest honor, the 2013 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Slack Key Album of the Year. He made Hawaiian music history as the first musician based on the mainland to win this prestigious award. Landeza is a Hawaii Music Award winner and was recently awarded Listen for Life's "Musician of the Heart Award". Listen for Life was the organization that produced a world music concert for peace at NY's Carnegie Hall which Patrick was a part of. A musician, composer, author and producer, Patrick is a leading exponent of ki ho’alu, the Hawaiian slack key guitar style that Hawaiian cowboys developed in the 19th century when they loosened – or “slacked” – their guitar strings for a lower, more resonant sound. Born and raised in Berkeley to Hawaii-born parents, Patrick studied slack key from masters like Cyril Pahinui, Ray Kane, and Dennis Kamakahi. Patrick is not only one of the top slack key performers around, he is also a musical bridge between Hawaii and California – he plays, in his words, “traditional Hawaiian music with a Berkeley twist.” Patrick currently wrote a children's book entitled "Danny's Hawaiian Journey", a book that speaks about cultural identity. He also has a line of fruit jams and handmade jewelry that's available at all of his performances! Landeza teaches middle school social studies at St. Joseph, Fremont, and continues to tour and give lessons when not in school. |
Chinese Folk Music - China’s Spirit - Guzheng Ensemble
This group is a guzheng ensemble consisting of serious young musicians of all parts of youth performing modern arrangements on traditional melodies. These students train year round coming from all over the Bay Area. Their hard work and youthful professionalism has earned them much respect in the Chinese musical community. All students are trained by and all arrangements are written by guzheng soloist and CSME Director, Winnie Wong. |
Chinese Dance - Patty Chu’s Chinese Folk Dance Troupe
Patty Chu, an instructor and artistic director, blends the rich musical legacy with classical, folk and contemporary dances. The dance troupe has drawn frequent smiles from a variety of reviewers. Most of all, their graceful stage presence and technical skills always make a good impression on the audiences. |
Mongolian Dance and Music - Ger Youth Center
Ger Youth Center is a community based organization that conducts educational and cultural programs to preserve Mongolian language and traditions as well as exposing the Mongolian-American youth in the San Francisco Bay Area to Mongolian culture. Participants learn Mongolian language, history, traditional dance, chess and how to play traditional Mongolian musical instruments. Instructors are professional State Merit Artists and teachers. |
Polynesian Music - Bay Farm Ukulele
Bay Farm Ukulele is music group comprised of vivacious 6th graders and talented teachers from Bay Farm Elementary School. They love to strum and sing a variety of music, from traditional Hawaiian songs to current popular hits. All of the students were brand new to the 'ukulele and Hawaiian music when this group was formed 8 months ago by Bonnie Nelson and Barbie Wong. They are delighted to play for you. |
Korean Martial Arts - Intensity Martial Arts
Intensity Martial Arts is a professional martial arts school specializing in teaching Tae Kwon Do to children 4yrs and older and teaching Kickboxing / Mixed Martial Arts to adults. Tae Kwon Do, meaning the “art or method of fist and feet”, is an age old Korean combat art known for its dynamic kicking. Master Jeremy Keller and his students from Intensity Martial Arts will be demonstrating Tae Kwon Do's most basic to advanced techniques |
Hawaiian Dance - Halau Makana
Hâlau Makana is Alameda's "locally owned, locally grown" Polynesian Dance Company. Our performances this weekend represent Hawai'i and Tahiti, expressing both the relaxed, easy-going island lifestyles and happy-go-lucky fast-paced dances. Come along with us on a dance journey through Polynesia! |
Okinawan Dance Academy
Kinuko Monotake is the master at the Okinawan Dance Academy. Okinawan classical dance was performed to welcome and entertain envoys from China and Far East Asia during the trade period. This traditional folk dance is noted not only for the beauty of the dance but also for the elaborate costumes and bright colors. Kinuko told us it takes 4 hours to put on their make up. |
Drums - Okinawan Shimadaiko
Shimadaiko is a drum style most associated with Okinawa. The drums are usually made of animal skin pulled on steel rings. The pitch of the drum is controlled by ropes intertwined around the body of the drum. These drums are prettier and smaller than the more common taiko drums. |
Michael Sea and Tropical Rock
A local favorite, this band has been around for decades. Their sounds are always comfortable and always conjure up great memories of the good old days. Michael Sea and his band are from many parts of the Bay Area and they are here today to celebrate with us. |