"White Christmas" impromptu performance with Eric Lee

Monday night jam at the Hula Grill (Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach), a bunch of my friends stopped by including Alan Akaka and this vocal monster, Puka Asing!

He joins me on stage for an impromptu rendition of "White Christmas". No practice...just press...!

Mahalo to Nanae Funada for capturing this magical moment on video!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!





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Eric Lee's newest release, “Anthology: 1994 - 2014” debuts at #5 on www.mele.com!!

Mahalo for all of your continued support!! \m/

Get your copy here at www.ericleehawaii.com or at www.mele.com!

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Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 10: Eric Lee's 20th Anniversary Tr...

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The final installment of the weekly vignette series. Here's a sneak-peek into the DVD Documentary, "20th Anniversary - The Musical Journey of Eric Lee", which will be a bonus addition to the 2-CD Anthology!

Eric Lee latest release: Anthology 1994 - 2014
Available Tuesday, November 4, 2014!

Mahalo to all who participated in this documentary with me:
Palani Vaughan and the King's Own, Rodney Bejer, Moon Kauakahi, Jerome Koko, Hailama Farden, Horace K. Dudoit III, Brian Keolalani Mersberg, John Kaha'i Cummins, Kenneth Makuakane, Kenneth Makuakane, Damien Freitas, Mento Mele Apana, Billy V, Billy V-Hawaii, Hiapo K Perreira, Kimo Artis, Karl Zinsman Jr., Cory Cordeiro, Lionel Barona, Alfred Ekau Jr., Milan Bertosa

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 9: Tahitian Inspiration

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 9: Tahitian Inspiration

This week’s vignette: featuring interviews by yours truly, along with musician/friend Rodney Bejer and high school classmate/friend Hiapo Perreira - enjoy our stories (including one from Tahiti) as we look behind two of my songs that will be featured on the 20th Anniversary Anthology. One song has already been previously released on the Crossroads album, another will be making its debut on the Anthology album!

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 8: A Wish Fufilled Ka Nani Mae ‘Ole

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 8: A Wish Fufilled - “Ka Nani Mae ‘Ole”

A beautiful story behind one of my songs that was written in the earlier part of my career, recorded later in my career, and re-recorded for the Anniversary project with one of my favorite Hawaiian idol celebrities - Robert Cazimero.

This weekly series presented by LEE ENTERPRISES.
More to come - stay tuned!

Interviews with myself and Milan Bertosa describing how it all came to fruition.

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 7: The Magic in Music

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 7: The Magic in Music

Friends of Eric Lee share their mana'o on Eric's versatility with the different genres of music he plays, the influences behind them, and the results of such magical moments while performing.

This weekly series presented by LEE ENTERPRISES.
More to come - stay tuned!

Interviews with Horace K. Dudoit III, Jerome Koko, Brian Keolalani Mersberg, Milan Bertosa, Karl Zinsman Jr., Mento Mele Apana, and Rodney Bejer - Mahalo so much for sharing your time to be a part of this series!

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 6: Eric Lee's 20th Anniversary Tra...

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Narrated by Hau‘oli Akaka, The Musical Journey of Eric Lee takes you back to where music began for Eric, growing up, performing for the first time in High School, recording as a professional, and all of the experiences with other musicians, places, and memories...20 years in the making!

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 5: Passion and Dedication to Craft

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 5: Passion and Dedication to Craft

A collaboration of interviews from some of Eric's dear friends who give first-hand accounts of his passion in his music and dedication to his craft.

This weekly series presented by LEE ENTERPRISES.
More to come - stay tuned!

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 4: First Recorded Haku Mele (Hawai...

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 4: First Recorded Haku Mele (Hawaiian Song Composition)

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Interviews with Eric Lee & Hailama Farden about their first published composition, "Nā Nalu Ha‘i O Mā‘ili".

Go back in time with Eric as he reminisces of the days growing up on the West Side of O‘ahu, how the beach was very significant, and teaming up with a Hawaiian celebrity in the recording sessions of this song.

This weekly series presented by LEE ENTERPRISES.
More to come - stay tuned!

Eric Lee’s Video Vignette Series Part 3: Anniversary Trailer 001

Here's my first of three trailers promoting the release of my 20th Anniversary CD, which will include a bonus DVD of my documentary "The Musical Journey of Eric Lee" - coming soon!




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Tonight's Hula Grill performance has been graced with a visit by some members of Kamehameha's Class of 1991! A very nice treat to see them! Mahalo for coming by tonight!

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DOWNLOAD NOW! "Hāli‘ali‘a Aloha" - Eric Lee (feat. The The Mākaha Sons)!

and be sure to leave a rating/comment for others to read about!

iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/halialia-aloha-feat.-makaha/id899611528

Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Halialia-Aloha-feat-Makaha-Sons/dp/B00LVRYLBA/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1406625152&sr=1-1&keywords=Eric+Lee

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Available TOMORROW on iTunes and Amazon! Pre-Order Now to get your copy automatically!

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Eric Lee’s Weekly Vignette Series Part 2: Recording with The Mākaha Sons

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Eric Lee’s Weekly Vignette Series Part 1: A 20-Year Legacy

Eric Lee’s Weekly Vignette Series Part 1: A 20-Year Legacy





Eric Lee & Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award engineer Milan Bertosa talk about the beginnings of Eric’s 20th Anniversary Project.





This weekly series presented by LEE ENTERPRISES.
More to come - stay tuned!







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Eric Lee - Hali‘ali‘a Aloha single (featuring The Mākaha Sons) "Pre-Orde...

Available now for "PRE-ORDER":




Eric Lee's brand new single "Hali‘ali‘a Aloha" (featuring The Mākaha Sons).




iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/halialia-aloha-feat.-makaha/id899611528




Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Halialia-Aloha-feat-Makaha-Sons/dp/B00LVRYLBA/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1406625152&sr=1-1&keywords=Eric+Lee

Mākaha
Sons をスペシャルゲストに迎えた、Eric Lee の新しい曲 “Hali‘ali‘a
Aloha”  iTunes　で今ご利用できます！

 



Eric Lee ハワイアンミュージック２０周年記念のCDに１３年ぶりにスタジオにもどった Mākaha Sons が参加します。














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Eric Lee: "Hali'ali'a Aloha" (featuring The Mākaha Sons) - Commercial 001

Today's video shoot for my Anthology takes me and my older brothers back to our old stomping grounds - Tumbleland, Mā‘ili Beach Park.

Mahalo Errol Kia'i Lee & Eddie Lee for taking part in this with me.

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Eric Lee Anthology 001 - Promo Ad

At the Hōkūlani Waikīkī...

Showtime #1 of 2...Happy Aloha Monday, Everyone!

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Another "master" artist I'm privileged to have a part of the project! Mahalo nui, Gaylord Kalani Holomalia!

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Up and at it early today!

Happy Aloha Wednesday, Everyone!

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Great session tonight! Mahalo to Milan Bertosa for always doing a great job! To Gaylord Kalani Holomalia for accommodating us with an awesome place! To the Ka‘ala Boys (generation 1) reunion tonight - Keoki V. & Rodney Bejer - mahalo for going another round with me...I know Braddah "E" is smiling proud on us right now! To Lionel Barona, for conducting the interviews, and big mahalo to Kaha‘i Topolinski, Horace K. Dudoit III and Hailama Farden for taking time out of your busy schedules to stop by!

Calling it a night to an early start back in studio tomorrow! Good night y'all!

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Happy Aloha Friday the 13th, Everyone!

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Hau‘oli Lā ‘O Kamehameha!

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Happy Aloha Thursday, Everyone!

The next three weeks is going to be a VERY exciting roller coaster ride for me. In between my gigging, I'll be putting the nose to the grindstone for what's to come in the near future.

Wish me luck and I'll keep everyone posted with the progress here along the way...  👍😉

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Getting ready to perform for the Hilton's new timeshare tower "The Grand Islander" groundbreaking ceremony.

Happy Aloha Tuesday, Everyone!

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My office for the next hour; quick wedding here at Sherwood, Waimānalo. LOVE my job!

Happy Aloha Wednesday, Everyone!

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Hawai‘i Lantern Floating Festival 2014

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We were fortunate to have the opportunity to meet Her Holiness, Shinso Ito after this year's Hawai‘i Lantern Floating Festival.

(photo courtesy of Billy V)

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I'm so sorry, my friends. I'd love to sing all of the songs I enjoy doing - unfortunately, this gig only allows me 2 hours. Shall we just enjoy the time we have together for the now?

Happy Aloha Friday, Everyone!  =)

[At the Moana Surfrider Hotel's Beach Bar]

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Getting ready to hit the stage with the Sons to support Kapua Dalire-Moe and her hālau as they prepare for Merrie Monarch!

Pau Hana Lounge is crankin'!!

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At the Moana Surfrider Beach Bar! It's Aloha Friday! I'm jamming 'til 2:30pm! A-doo-bee-doo, etc. etc. etc.

Happy Aloha Friday, Everyone!

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Hula Grill serenade: on-deck and ready to roll tonight from 7pm - 9pm! Awwryte!

Happy Aloha Monday, Everyone!

Happy St. Patrick's Day too!!

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Happy Aloha Monday & Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my Irish families and Irish lovers out there!!

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Just finished setting my sound system here at Bishop Museum for Kamehameha Fcu's Annual Meeting/Dinner. Gonna be fun seeing some familiar faces from "up on the hill"!

Get ready for some Hawaiian/Contemporary serenade - Eric Lee style! (with friends, Rodney Bejer & Eric Folk)

Happy Aloha Saturday, Everyone!

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Just got asked to sub in today at Moana Surfrider Hotel's Beach Bar from 12:30pm - 2:30pm.

Come stop by if you can for some lunchtime music serenade!

Catch me and da Beej (Rodney Bejer) later tonight at Royal Hawaiian's Mai Tai Bar from 6:30pm - 9:30pm!

Happy Aloha Wednesday, Everyone!

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Remembering Nihon on this day, 3 years ago - that changed lives forever.

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Rain or (moon)shine, I'm on stage at Moana Surfrider Hotel's Beach Bar tonight from 7:30pm - 10pm!

Happy Aloha Saturday, Everyone!

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Landed safe and sound and 30mins early! Good to be home!

Mahalo e Ke Akua!

Btw - I'll be playing at Moana Hotel Beach Bar today from 3pm - 5:30pm (if nothing else changes) Buwahahaha!!!!

Happy Aloha Sunday, Everyone!

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A little Narita Airport din-din, and ready to go home!

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Success, people! I've managed to leave Ochanomizu without purchasing any instruments, however I did find a few vintage CDs, including out-of-print Hawaiian CDs that were only released in Hawai‘i on either vinyl or cassette.

Mission accomplished! Time to head to the airport and back home. Otsukaresama deshita!

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Leaving Japan tonight...but first, my friend is taking me to Ochanomizu - candyland of musicians, where one finds blocks and blocks of vintage instrument stores.

Lord, help me if I find something that wants to follow me home! LOL!!

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Last night in Japan! Dinner with very classy style!

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Ready to hit the stage to sing for our soloist at the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition in Japan! Gambarimasho!!

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Tonight's dinner...we are stomped and ready to hit the sack! Recharging the batteries for Keiki Hula Japan Competition tomorrow!

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Tonight's restaurant also featured a wide array of cow tongue on display! Yikes!

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