Hey Everybody,

thank you so much to all of you for your overwhelming response to this years concerts at the Hawaii Theatre. Last year was a blast and everybody had a great time, but this years response was even more amazing. I have to agree it was a fantastic show. I know we put on our best as we always do and it felt really good. I watched the Legends all three nights and they were "on the money". They were so honored and so happy to be a part of our show and they showed it. I enjoyed every minute and hope you folks did too. I know people weren't expecting it, but I know they were blown away. I could feel the love and respect in the audience and it was a beautiful thing. Cee and I just wanted to pay our respects to these icon that ruled Waikiki in their day and it was great to turn people on to them. They will never be forgotten!

We started off with our dear brother Kimo Kahoano. He played a big part in the show because he was there back in the day when the Legends were at their moment. Kimo laid it all down like no one else can. He's smooth and very enthusiastic and people were mesmerized. He is the best.

Jimmy Borges was flawless and took command of his performance like a real pro. Iva Kinikama was nervous the first night, but he pulled it all together the last two nights and kicked ass. He was having fun. Buddy and Sammi Fo were a little more laid back, but after living in Ka'u on the Big Island for years now, who wouldn't be. It was a culture shock for both of them and I can understand the change. They were terrific and they were so honored to be there that they played an extra song for everybody. As Buddy puts it, "we're gonna break the rules." Once a beachboy always a beachboy. Melveen Leed, well, she's always on. She's a master at entertaining. Her voice is better than it's ever been and she still connects with the audience like they're her best friends. The last night Melveen had a previous engagement and we certainly missed her, but Gabe filled her spot like an elephant sitting on a rose. At 79 he blew (saxophone) like he was 17. It blew me away how he has mastered his instrument and how true he is to his music. The song "Europa" was the best I've ever heard. Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! We thank them for being a part of our show and especially our lives. You guys "ROCK!"

Cee & I had our work cut out for us and we knew we had to be the best we could be and we gave it our all. We were feeling the love and our Friends & Fans were feeling it from us as well. It was magical. The sound in the Theatre was C&K friendly and even Cee and I were mesmerized by the sound we were putting out. We could feel every note that came out of us. Of course we had our favorite sound man, Joe Arias, making sure everybody heard it the way it should be heard. We had a ball.

We had a few of surprises, the first being Pauline Wilson. She is a little girl with a big voice and she did "Feeling Just The Way I Do," like I've never heard before. I love her. She performed with a group, back in the day, called "Aux" later known as "Seawind." What a group of talented musicians. They had a nine piece band and she sang with power and feel that took the band to another level. They have a new release coming out soon. Please check it out. You won't be discouraged.

Next, and also someone who has a new release out that you should add to your collection, we had none other than Grammy nominee, multi-HOKU award winner Amy Hanaiali'i. Amy is untouchable when it comes to style and grace. We all know her, we all Love her and we all enjoy her work. She sang "Here With You," and it was so smooth and easy as only she can do. Thank you to our sisters Amy and Pauline.

Well, that wasn't it for surprises. No not by a long shot. We introduced a new song from a our new CD, "C&K", a song called, "Smooth Sailin'. A free download that's been going crazy Worldwide. I'm sure everybody has the new CD by now and I hope you're enjoying every bit of it. We're very proud of it and after twenty years it better be good. O.K. so we introduce a new song and the first thing you hear is strings and as we start the song the back curtain opens and low and behold the most beautiful thing appears and that's the Kamehameha High School Symphonetta under the direction of Dr. Robert Hamilton. Ten musical student that gave their all to their love for music and their love for being a part of our show. This is one big reason we should all support music in the schools (my personal feelings). Cee and I totally appreciated their talent and their commitment to being with us. It was amazing! They played with us for the last five songs and everyone who was there couldn't believe it could get any better. Oh we love that.

All in all we were so happy with how smooth everything went and how every performer gave the best they could give. The audience certainly showed their love and we all certainly gave it. Two Hana Hou's ending with Cee and I and the strings on "All In Love Is Fair. It was chicken skin and a great way to close the night. Well, that's the part that everyone sees and loves, but it would'nt have happened without a lot of people behind the scenes.

Our "Dream Team" - my wife and our manager Lezlee Ka'aihue, our Operations Manager, Kimi Taniyama, Our Digital Media Giants, James Garrett, Neal Izumi, Bill Hale and Dara Ahfoon, our Stage Production Manager, Janet Maduli and of course our Master of Sound, Joe Arias! We thank these folks all for being a Big part of our journey.

And BIG MAHALO'S to our sponsors, Mitzi Lehano of OC 16 & Oceanic Time Warner Cable, John Aeto, Frankie B. & Mandy, from KUMU 94.7, our family at KSSK - Perry & Price, Sweetie and Christine, The Honolulu Advertiser, The MidWeek & Star Bulletin, PF Changs and Miller Lite, Our VIP Party Sponsors Steve Cole and Kona Brewing Company, Murphy's, J.J. Dolan's, and Paul Dexter of Ryan's and all our Golf Tournament Sponsors! Wow what a list! We love you guys. Hey thanks again everybody for making C&K Back In The Day "The Legend Series" a great success.

We love you... Peace

Oh, yea pick up the new CD, C&K...