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Hawaiian Style Musicians for Luau Parties and Wedding Events

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Google
5.0 stars
1 reviews
Yelp
4.8 stars
54 reviews

Description

This Hawaiian style musician trio brings authentic island music to luau parties, wedding ceremonies, anniversary celebrations, and corporate events across the San Francisco Bay Area, Hayward, San Jose, Monterey Bay, and the Peninsula. The act has performed across mid-state California since 1995 with a 4.81 star average across 54 Yelp reviews and 95 plus GigSalad bookings.

The musician set blends ukulele, steel pan drums, slack key guitar, and traditional Hawaiian vocals into a relaxed island sound. Suitable for ceremony processionals, cocktail-hour ambient music, dinner background, and luau-themed reception entertainment. Performances scale from solo ukulele to a full island trio with vocals.

What is included

  • Live Hawaiian style music featuring ukulele, steel pan drums, and slack key guitar
  • Traditional Hawaiian vocals with songs from Hawaii, Tahiti, and Polynesia
  • Solo, duo, or trio configuration scaling to event size and budget
  • Authentic Polynesian costuming for the musicians
  • Self-contained performance with own PA system for outdoor venues
  • Standard set length 45 to 60 minutes; multi-set bookings available

Performance options

  • Solo ukulele player for intimate ceremony or cocktail-hour music
  • Duo with ukulele and steel pan drum for medium reception settings
  • Trio with vocals, ukulele, and steel pan for full luau entertainment
  • Ambient island background music throughout dinner and reception
  • Hawaiian vocal numbers for ceremony processional or first dance

Event types served

  • Luau parties and tropical themed celebrations
  • Wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and reception background music
  • Anniversary parties and milestone celebrations
  • Birthday parties and family gatherings with Hawaiian themes
  • Corporate galas with island themes and holiday parties
  • Retirement community gatherings and senior celebration events

Past California bookings include

  • Anniversary party in San Carlos
  • Retirement community event in Los Gatos
  • Dinner party in Concord
  • Corporate event in San Jose

Performance specs

  • Show length: 45 to 60 minutes per set, scaling to multi-hour with multiple sets
  • Audience age: all ages, family friendly content rating
  • Indoor or outdoor: both venues work; outdoor needs shaded staging area
  • Languages: English with Hawaiian vocabulary in vocal numbers
  • Setup time: 45 to 60 minutes for PA system and instrument staging
  • Performance area: 12 by 12 foot clear space for the musician trio

Travel and logistics

Based in the East Bay and available across mid-state California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Monterey Bay within a 200 mile radius. Service area spans Hayward, Pleasanton, San Jose, Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, and surrounding regions.

Booking notes

Starting rate from 850 dollars per musician booking, with pricing scaling based on duration, ensemble size, and special song requests. The booking holds the date once the deposit is confirmed through the Events in Minutes platform.

Why this listing

The combination of authentic Hawaiian musical heritage rooted in three decades of California performance since 1995, a 4.81 star Yelp average across 54 verified customer reviews, and 95 plus GigSalad bookings across the Bay Area points to an island music trio that delivers an authentic Polynesian sound for any celebration.

Weekly Availability

Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Trio Trio
  • Tropical Tropical

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Travels to Customer

Available for on-site service in these regions: Hayward, CA

Cancellation Policy

Strict

  • Full refund: Up to 30 days before
  • 50% refund: 15-30 days before
  • No Refund: Within 15 days

Rules

EIM Standard Booking Terms

Applied when the vendor has not published custom terms. These are the default Events in Minutes marketplace terms designed to protect both customers and vendors. Vendor-specific details are confirmed in the booking thread.

All Communication and Payments On-Platform

  • All booking communication, quote acceptance, and event coordination must go through the Events in Minutes platform message thread.
  • All payments, deposits, and balance settlements must be processed through the Events in Minutes marketplace. Off-platform payment requests should be declined and reported.
  • On-platform transactions are covered by EIM payment protection, dispute resolution, and refund mediation. Off-platform arrangements are not protected.

Booking Confirmation

  • Booking is held once the customer accepts the quote and the deposit is processed through Events in Minutes.
  • The vendor confirms event details within 1 to 2 business days through the booking thread.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

  • Cancellation refunds follow the policy attached to this package (Strict, Moderate, or Flexible).
  • Reschedules are subject to vendor availability; weather and force majeure reschedules are accommodated per the marketplace policy.

Trust and Safety

  • Vendor identity, business contact, and liability insurance status are verified on the package details.
  • Customers are responsible for venue permits, parking, and providing a safe and reasonable performance environment.
  • Disputes, damage claims, and policy violations are handled through the Events in Minutes resolution channel.

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Can we customize this package?

Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

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Can you support large corporate events or multi-service bookings?

Yes. Events in Minutes supports corporate team-building, offsites & retreats, holiday parties, conferences, and private celebrations. You can bundle venues, catering, bar service, DJ, staffing, AV, and more into one seamless booking.

Suitable for: Anniversary, Holiday Party, Retirement, Birthday, Engagement, Milestone Celebration

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