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We’ve loaded the website up with lots of great things for you to enjoy including the latest scoops about the band, an updated calender of events and information about our brand new CD recording coming soon!
Nā Kama’s “E Ola Ke Ali‘i” (The Nā Kama Christmas Collection – Volume I) wins 2009 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Christmas Album of the Year!
Mahalo to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the true meaning of Christmas! Mahalo to the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA), all the radios for playing our music throughout the season, to all who were involved with the recording, to Milan Bertosa, Kawikanui Kahele, Kahu Kordel, Pacific Music Productions and to all of our family and friends! |
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 In-Stores, November 18, 2008!
“E Ola Ke Ali‘i” (The Nā Kama Christmas Collection – Volume I)
The men of Nā Kama (Brian Mersberg, Danny Naipo, Eric Lee) are proud to announce the release their very first full-length Christmas recording, "E Ola Ke Ali'i" (The Nā Kama Christmas Collection – Volume I)!
The 10-track CD features two previously released singles that have been revisited to include Danny Naipo, who was not a member of the group when these songs were originally recorded: "Christmas In The Islands" (composed by Randie Kamuela Fong) and "Mary's Little Boy Child" (composed by Jester Hairston), three instrumental holiday classics: "Hawaiian Santa," "Adeste Fideles" (O Come All Ye Faithful), and "Winter Wonderland", and a mixture of classic and original holiday selections for the season.
October 2008 marks Nā Kama's 10th Anniversary in Hawaiian music and making this Christmas recording was an opportunity to express our gratitude for all of our blessings over the last ten years, getting our first Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award, and paving the way for another ten years of music and fun, Nā Kama style! |
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| Live performances for the Christmas Season!
Catch Nā Kama at one of their performances as they play selections from their latest release: “E Ola Ke Ali‘i” (The Nā Kama Christmas Collection – Volume I). Pick up your copy of their very first Christmas CD. Meet the guys after their performance and have your CD autographed!!!
- Thursday, December 11 - Pakele Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel (6pm) "CD Release Party"
- Saturday, December 13 - Kahala Mall Center Stage (4pm) [Barnes & Noble to be set-up stage-side]
- Sunday, December 14 - Border's Windward Mall (12pm)
- Saturday, December 20 - Perry & Price Saturday Morning Show at John Dominis (8am)
- Saturday, December 20 - Sam's Club Pearl Highlands (1pm)
- Sunday, December 21 - Ala Moana Center Stage (12pm)
- Sunday, December 21 - Ala Moana Barnes & Noble (1pm)
- Sunday, December 21 - Border's Ward Centre (3pm)
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 Nā Kama's announces our new distributor:
Nā Kama proudly announces that Aloha Music International (AMI) has been retained as our new distributor. Mahalo nui to Steve Holmberg and Brandon Serrano (and you, too, John Gruhler!) for welcoming us into the AMI family. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with our new friends! |
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 Nā Kama performs in Glendale, California:
In support of the Asian American Drug Abuse Program, Nā Kama is honored to be a part of Showtime 2008’s 15th Annual Benefit Concert in Glendale, California. Also performing will be American Idol Star, Jasmine Trias and Hālau Keali‘i O Nālani (Kumu Hula, Keali‘i Ceballos). This event will be hosted by actress, Amy Hill!
Saturday – September 13th, 2008 |
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| Nā Kama “live” at Duke’s Waikīkī:
Come on down to Duke’s Canoe Club Waikīkī to celebrate Aloha Friday with Nā Kama! We’ll have our CDs to sell and autograph as well!
Friday – August 1st, 2008 (4pm to 6pm)
For more information, logon to www.dukeswaikiki.com |
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| Sunset Jam at Gordon Biersch:
Nā Kama joins Hawaiian 105 KINE for the Sunday Sunset Jam at Gordon Biersch, located at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Get a chance to win all sorts of really cool prizes. For more information, call 808-599-4877.
Sunday – July 20th, 2008 (5:30pm to 9pm) |
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| 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Gallery:
The 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards gallery is now available! Follow Nā Kama through this memorable evening, as they share “aloha” with their fellow artists in the music industry. Nā Kama presented the Haku Mele award to Cody “Pueo” Pata (for his original composition, “Mili‘ōpua”) and the Hawaiian Language Performance award to Hōkū Zuttermeister.
Mahalo to the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA), the Board of Governors and staff for allowing Nā Kama the opportunity to participate in this year’s Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards!
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| Congratulations to all the 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winners!
The 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards was a night of excitement and joy! Many of Nā Kama’s friends walked home that night with awards in various categories. Nā Kama would especially like to congratulate Hōkū Zuttermeister, who without a doubt, shone bright like the “Hōkū” he truly is! Along with his CD, “‘Āina Kūpuna,” that recognized Robert Uluwehi Cazimero, winning in the Liner Notes Category, Hōkū Zuttermeister also won Hōkū Awards in five (5) other categories:
- Entertainer of the year
- Male vocalist
- Most promising artist
- Hawaiian album
- Hawaiian language performance
Nā Kama was invited to the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards to present two awards: Haku Mele and Hawaiian Language Performance. It was with great pleasure that we were able to present the Hōkū Award for Hawaiian Language Performance (that Nā Kama won last year) to Hōkū Zuttermeister. Congratulations once again to Hōkū and the Zuttermeister family! |
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| Nā Kama at the 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
The members of Nā Kama are honored to have been asked to present two awards at this year's Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. Tune in to KFVE on June 17th to watch the live broadcast of the awards show and see Brian, Danny and Eric announce the winners in the categories of Hawaiian Language Performance and Haku Mele.
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| Nā Kama IV:
Nā Kama is currently in-studio for their fourth release due before the end of the year. Although the proper title for the new CD is being kept quiet for now, Nā Kama promises yet another collection of music (both classic and new) in celebration of their 10th year in Hawaiian music! Stay tuned for more.
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 Nā Kama has a new home!
Catch Brian, Danny, and Eric every Wednesday night at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa “Tapa Bar” from 8pm to 11pm.
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| Merrie Monarch 2008:
Only in Hilo Town, will you find a collaboration of both Hula and Music at its best! We speak of none other than the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Mahalo to Kumu Hula, Kapua Dalire & Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea for inviting Nā Kama to come along and perform for the “kāne”. They danced to Brian’s original, “Ka Nalu Kua Loa” (from the latest CD, “Kamakolu”).
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| Back from Moloka‘i:
Nā Kama just came back from the “Friendly Isle” in support of their annual Ho‘omau Benefit Concert for Pūnana Leo O Moloka‘i.
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| Maoli Arts Festival 2008:
May is Maoli Arts Month, opening events at the Bishop Museum with great fun and entertainment such as Holunape, Weldon Kekauoha and Nā Kama!
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| Pakele Live Concert Series (Ala Moana Hotel – Pakele Lounge):
Nā Kama will be a featured artist on the weekly "Pakele Live Concert Series". Hosted by Hawaiian 105 KINE, catch two hours of NĀ KAMA magic and fun either live at the Ala Moana Hotel, or simulcasted "Live On The Web" (visit www.alohavideo.tv). [6pm - 8pm Hawaii Standard Time]
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 Nā Kama - 2007 Hōkū Award Winner!
We are pleased to announce that Nā Kama has won their first ever Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award! At this year's Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, Nā Kama's latest release, Kamakolu, garnered multiple nominations in the Haku Mele category (best original composition released for the first time): "Nani Wale Mānoa," written by Eric Lee, "‘Āina Wehi O Mā‘ili," written by Eric Lee, and "Ku‘u Pua Lovely," written by Hailama Farden.
Kenneth Makuakāne, multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and leader/founder of Hawaiian music group, The Pandanus Club, comments, "...three nominations for Haku Mele, that's very impressive."
"Although we didn't win for Haku Mele category, still just to be counted among the finalist is a great honor," says Eric Lee. "Hailama also noted that he doesn't remember any other artist who had all three entrees submitted for consideration, all make it to the final ballot! I couldn't believe it!"
Last year's Hōkū Award Winning group, Holunape, presented the award for excellence in Hawaiian Language performance on an album. The nominees were: Amy Hanaiali‘i (Generation Hawai‘i), Ho‘omālie (Only You), Nā Palapalai (Ka Pua Hae Hawai‘i), Keali‘i Reichel (Maluhia), ‘O Wai Lā (Wehiwehi Hawai‘i), Keali‘i Blaisdell (Keeping It Traditional), and Nā Kama (Kamakolu).
When Holunape read in unison, "Nā Kama - Kamakolu," there was a definite shock that went through Brian, Danny, and Eric. "There was at least a 10 second spot of silence on our table," says Danny Naipo. "No one could believe what just happened!"
"This was so unexpected," adds Brian Mersberg. "I kept exclaiming out loud: Wow! Wow! We won!"
"I almost fell out of my chair," jokes Eric Lee. "I've never imagined myself standing on the other side of that podium giving a speech. I was always the dreamer looking from the audience. I was very light-headed when I stepped up on the stage to receive the award with the guys."
Brian, Danny, and Eric all share the same joy and are very humbled to be considered among all the other Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners. Nā Kama thanks everyone who have supported their music over the years and expresses their deepest appreciation, gratitude, and heartfelt aloha.
On behalf of Brian, Danny, and Eric, Nā Kama would like to especially thank the following people:
- The Mākaha Sons (Moon, John, and Jerome)
- Hailama Farden
- Milan Bertosa and Maya Perry
- Kit & Gerry Ebersbach, Mollie & Max Ebersbach, and Pacific Music Productions
- Kaha‘i Topolinski
- Sharlene Oshiro & Associates
- Kawikanui Kahele and the Kahele ‘Ohana
- The Mersberg, Naipo, and Lee ‘Ohana
And to all of our extended families and friends, we thank you! |
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