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Most of the members of the original Hawaiian-based Kapalana have come and gone. In fact, only one from the original band, DJ Pratt, still carries the songs and music of the islands– but the ever-evolving Kapalana provides an unforgettable, timeless island experience wherever they perform in concert.

Romancing Island Style with Kalapana, comes to California just in time for Valentine’s Day. The memorable island experience hits shore on February 10, 2012 at Carson Civic Center, and then on February 12 at The Jacobs Center in San Diego. Tickets are only $25 (Kamaina Style) for everyone. Tickets Feb. 10 in Carson, call (310) 920-0203; San Diego Feb. 12 tickets call: (619) 750-4061. Doors open at 7 p.m. at both venues. Tickets are also available on eventbrite.com .

Once upon a time– in 1973, childhood buddies, David John (DJ) Pratt and Carl James Malani Bilyeu auditioned at the Rainbow Villa for the newest popular duo, Cecilio & Kapono.

Malani had solo gigs at the Oar House in Hawaii Kai and DJ was downstairs at Chuck’s in Sunlight. They got together, wrote a few songs, rehearsed and formed a name, Kalapana, playing their first show at Chuck’s in Hawaii Kai. Though they couldn’t gain consensus on what their band name meant, here are some meanings that resonated:

• sprouting money
• beat of the music
• Dove
• Black Sand

The band grew and so did its popularity as it began opening acts for popular concerts featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, the Moody Blues and Sly & The Family Stone.

Decades later, the band has traveled the globe, released many albums and CDs, and continues to delight audiences with as the symbol,  inspiration and positive direction for Contemporary Hawaiian music and muscians today.
(Kalapanamusic.com)