Bobby Moderow, March 2, 5:00 PM At The Pono Hawaiian Grill, Santa Cruz

Bobby Moderow, Jr. is a renowned slack key guitar and falsetto artist. Born and raised on the island of O'ahu, he was a member of the prestigious Honolulu Boy Choir from ages 9 to 12. At 18 he become a protégé of the renowned late slack key guitar master Raymond Kane. Moderow studied with "Uncle Raymond" for three years, and later embarked on a solo career, performing at the original Roy's restaurant for 12 years. Three years after starting at Roy's, Moderow created the group Maunalua. With his Maunalua brothers, Moderow has released four albums, winning a total of six Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. They have performed all over the world, including at the inaugural luʻau for President Obama; the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian; and solo several times at the Grammy® Museum. Moderow believes that education is a huge part of entertaining - "education through entertainment" - so he also teaches. The award-winning artist Makana was one of his students, and he has taught elementary school children at the Grammy® Museum for the past few years. He is currently teaching at the University of Hawai'i West Campus on O'ahu. Moderow returned to his solo roots with the 2019 release of his debut solo album, "Inspired". The album contains a mixture of original songs inspired by the Hawaiian culture and his friends and family, and covers of other songs that inspire him, both Hawaiian and Country. Moderow continues to perform with his Maunalua brothers while performing an increasing number of solo gigs throughout Hawaiʻi and the continental United States.

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