Hula club dances to its own band
Eachweek,HuiOHulamembers dance to the music provided by their own house band.
BandleaderLarryYamashiro says teaching ukelele lessons is his favorite pastime.
Joining Yamashiro is bassist Ron Hom, who loves baseball, bowling and golf. Though Hom is the only band member who was not born and raised in Hawaii, he definitely has the aloha spirit.
Though Carrie Kumabe plays many different instruments and is well-known in local musical groups as an accomplished bass player, for Hui O Hula, she plays guitar. When she’s not making music, she enjoys camping and riding off-road bikes with her husband, Kevin.
Pete Kahele is another amazing multi-instrumentalist. He began performing with popular entertainers in Waikiki in the ’50s and currently plays steel guitar for the hula group. Kahele is also active in numerous Southern California organziations and Hawaiian groups.
All LWers are welcome to listen to the band’s Hawaiian music and join the dance lessons at 1 p.m. twice a week—upstairs in Clubhouse 6 on Tuesdays and at Veterans Plaza on Thursdays. Those who want to “walk in and hula out” may come on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m., when basic steps are taught. For additional class information and performance schedules, call (562) 431-2242 or email Jojo@huiohula.com.
