Podcast art by Dietrich Varez: Click Hawaiian�?�®Art, �?�© 1996-2001 Varez/Coconut Info. www.coconutinfo.com.

Candy Diaz, Carly Smith and Kelli Heath of The Girlas talk to Chris Watson about their upcoming show at Kokua Fest, the power of myspace and, of course, their music.

For more information on The Girlas, visit their myspace site. Coming soon the Girlas will have free downloads of new tunes, and more.

We also want to thank John Heckathorn for mentioning us in his column in The Honolulu Star-Bulletin on Sunday.

For more, frequently updated, Hawaii travel information, visit our friends at Hawaiirama.

If you have questions or comments, you can post to our site or write us at volcanoradio@gmail.com.

Aloha and a hui hou!

Girlas music, from their CD Now Or Never unless otherwise noted,  in order of appearance: And I Go, Time Passes By-Hi/Lo (recorded live at Kapahulu Kafe), Nightshades, Crazy, Make You Mine, Time Will Tell, Crazy Love (recorded live at Kapahulu Kafe).

Podcast art by Dietrich Varez: Click Hawaiian®Art, © 1996-2001 Varez/Coconut Info. www.coconutinfo.com.

On the eve of their big show with Jack Johnson and Eddie Vedder at the Waikiki Shell next month, The Girlas sit down with Chris Watson at Kapahulu Cafe to talk about their music and play some of their tunes.

If the idea of six brilliant and funny twenty-something women slinging acoustic guitars intrigues you, tune in to Episode 11 later this week.

In the meantime, you can check out their album, Now Or Never, on iTunes by clicking here. 

Photo courtesy of The Girlas.

One year ago this month, as many as 10 million gallons of raw sewage were dumped into the Ala Wai Canal in Waikiki following a sewage line break.  In our exclusive investigation (at least we hope nobody else has been foolish enough to do this), Stewart has gone swimming in the canal to test whether it is in fact as clean as government officials now say it is.

We also talk to Charles Michael Brotman of the Big Island’s Palm Records about the albums Slack Key Guitar and the Grammy-winning Slack Key Guitar Vol. 2. Plus, we have Chris Watson on DeSoto Brown and a shout-out to teen surfing champion Carissa Moore.

Featured music from Slack Key Guitar and Slack Key Guitar, Vol. 2: Kiho’alu Jam/Sonny Lim, Celtic Summer/Bryan Kessler, Saddle Road/Kevin Teves, Dolphin Days/Charles Brotman, Keiki Slack Key/John Keawe, Noe Noe Uakea/Keoki Kahumoku, Julia’s Whisper/C. Brotman.

Podcast theme music composed and performed by Michiko Singh. Podcast art by Dietrich Varez: Click Hawaiian®Art, © 1996-2001 Varez/Coconut Info. www.coconutinfo.com. Blogpage photo courtesy U.S. Library of Congress.

Episode 5 -- Romancing Oahu, Pt. 2

Matt Catingub talks to Michiko Singh about his album Return to Romance in part two of our two-part RTR Valentines Week Special.  We have music from the album. And we pose the question: Who is cooler, George Clooney or Fred Friendly?

Anyone unconvinced of Matt Catingub's talents should view his website, where you can see pictures of the maestro with the  diverse range of musicians he has collaborated with. The list includes Elvis Costello, Glen Campbell, Louie Bellson and Lou Rawls.

The following is a list of the songs and artists apppearing in the episode, starting with the introduction music.  We have provided links to individual artist websites; just click on their names.

A Peaceful Night in Hawaii featuring Raiatea Helm, What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life featuring Amy Hanaialii Gilliom, The Very Thought of You featuring Amy Hanaialii Gilliom and Matt Catingub, My Romance featuring Raiatea Helm,  How Deep Is the Ocean featuring Kealii Reichel, The Way I Want to Touch You featuring Toni Tennille, I Can't Help Falling In Love featuring Na Leo and Matt Catingub, Honolulu (I Fell In Love With) featuring Matt Catingub and Na Leo.

Maestro Matt Catingub and music producer Allen Sviridoff are teaming on an enormously ambitious project: a multi-day jazz festival on Oahu on the scale of the Newport Jazz Festival. Their first 11-day Return to Romance festival begins next month with a roster of artists from Hawaii and the Mainland, backed by the 40-piece Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii. Sviridoff, the Grammy-winning producer of the soundtrack to the film Good Night, and Good Luck, talks about what’s coming.

You can find more informtion about the festival by visiting the Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii’s website. 

If you have questions or comments, please write us at volcanoradio@gmail.com, or post them on our website, www.volcanoradio.com.

Aloha and thanks for listening.

Podcast art used courtesy of Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii.

The Pineapple�s Legacy
  In the early part of the century, Sam Kamaka Sr. built a round-bodied ukulele, and a neighbor painted a pineapple on the soundboard. The pineapple ukulele went on to have a profound influence on the instrument.  Third-generation ukulele maker Fred Kamaka Jr. tells the story.

Kaneohe�s Joyful Sound
  In 1994, Honolulu firefighter Joseph Souza started crafting ukuleles in his home and selling them to his friends. Now Souza and his wife, Kristen, have a full-fledged factory tucked against the flanks of the Koolau Mountains.  Joe demonstrates the innovative ukes he is creating at Kanilea Ukulele.

  For more information, visit  www.kamakahawaii.com and www.kanileaukulele.com.

  Theme music composed and performed by Michiko Singh. Podcast art by Dietrich Varez: Click HawaiianÃ�®Art, Ã�© 1996-2001 Varez/Coconut Info. www.coconutinfo.com.

   Aloha and thanks for listening. If you have questions or comments, please write us at volcanoradio@gmail.com.