Classic Hawaiian Music Player Josh Kekoa Cho

Bringing positive Hawaiian music from the Classic Era and the laid back vibes of his tropic paradise home is Kekoa's primary mission. In fulfilling this mission, he has become the only New York City-area professional ukulele singer and lap steel guitarist born-and-raised in the Hawaiian Islands.

Josh Kekoa Cho brings the sounds of 1940s and 1950s era Hawaiian music, complete with dreamy steel guitar, baritone vocals ala Alfred Apaka, strumming ukulele and Live Polynesian Princess Hula performances. Perfect for Tiki gatherings in the spirit of Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic's style social cocktail lounge scenes.

Experience live Hawaiian Style Music with Josh Kekoa Cho and his popular solo act or his TRIO, QUARTET (as pictured below with hula Polynesian Princess, taken on August 21, 2011 in NYC), QUINTET OR SEXTET. It's all part of the package Kekoa calls his HAWAIIAN DREAMS BAND

Quick Bio: Josh Kekoa Cho was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He ventured to New York City in the 1990s to pursue a career in music. Along the way he's performed and taught guitar, piano, ukulele, steel guitar and classical guitar, in addition to attending the Aaron Copeland School of Music. Kekoa is a former student of guitarist-composer Frederic Hand. Authenticity Guaranteed: Josh Kekoa is the only Hawaii-born professional ukulele singer and lap steel guitarist in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area.

August 2011: Headline Act Daytop Strawberry Festival, Madison Ave. Street Festival (pictured above), featuring Polynesian Princess Hula show.

August 2011: Headline Act Flushing Town Hall Summer concert series, featuring Hula music from the Hapa Haole era, complete with group hula lesson prior to show.

Lani Kai Lounge and Restaurant, SOHO NYC, performed for Mainland wedding celebration of Hawaiian wedding.

2010 US OPEN Tennis Championships, Flushing Meadows, NY, performed with his trio on 4 separate occasions throughout this prestigious Grand Slam tournament

Angel Orensanz Foundation, Lower East Side, Manhattan NYC, wedding ceremony, performed classical Spanish guitar, ukulele and steel string acoustic guitar with vocals.

Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack, Long Island, NY, performed live with The Kende Trio at a private wedding ceremony.

Bette Midler's Hulaween Party, Waldorf Astoria, NYC--we played the cocktail reception, the main stage featured a live performance by Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT--our show was the headline act, in which 3,000 guests attended

Sirius Satellite Radio, New York Headquarters--Live performance and interview on August 21, 2009, the 50th Anniversary of Hawaii Statehood.

From One Island To Another

Inspiration for the band's Island mojo comes from Josh's roots on the Hawaiian Island of Oah'u, home to Honolulu, Waikiki and world famous surfing spots. Many of the songs Josh sings are reminiscent of the Golden Era of Hawaiian music, when Honolulu and Waikiki were the center of the Hawaiian music industry.

Our Tropical Polynesian Sound

The music mix comes from traditional ukulele and vocals, classic Hawaiian steel guitar, acoustic guitar and bongos.