Ukes In Paradise Contest
Keoki’s Paradise restaurant hosted the second annual Keoki’s Ukes In Paradise Contest on July 28. Contestants were grouped into four age brackets ranging from kindergarten through high school. A thrilled audience watched as the contestants stepped in front of the crowd and played their hearts out. A few renowned ukulele artists also took to the stage to show off their talents, including Kaua’i recording artist Madison and her uncle Tyler Riley who provided entertainment during an intermission. Local uke player Aldrine Guerrero astounded the crowd to close out the performances. While all participants won prizes, the top winners took home 10 brand new ukuleles.
Photos by Daniel Lane
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- Emily and Kara Reynolds, Erin Cody, and Debbie and Karen Reynolds
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- Miriam Rita, Richard Love, Linda Pieratt, David Rita, Kristy and Kainoa Love, and Wayne Pieratt
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- Aldrine Guerrero
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- Enoka Mose, Dona Kanahele, Ekena Mose, and Nalani and Kinohi Kanahele
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- Tonni, Madison and Tyler Riley
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- Elia and Esaias Mose
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- Garrett and Suzie Oshiro, Joey, Jakob, Ellie, Lia, Eme and Kevin Richards
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- Aldrine Guerrero, Sam Kamoa, Olamon and Kepa Kruse
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- Kekoa and Kanoe Kanahele, Kaleuhano and Kaimana Castaneda, Devan Kaye and Johnny Kanahele Jr.
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- Tyler and Madison Riley
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- Keegan, Derek and Westy Kessler
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- Eloani Mose and Chailan Kanahele
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- Christine, Samantha and Sabrina Murphy, Kalei, Lynette and Makena Buhk, Steve and Shane Murphy, and Ryan and Monika Buhk
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- Valri and Ken Kriner
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- Travis and Melanie Raposo, and Lrae Malapit
