Jim “Kimo” West and T Dan Hofstedt performed Hawaiian Style "Slack Key" Guitar on 12/21/09

We were lucky enough to enjoy this wonderful duo on the 21st.   The style is laid back and relaxed, with each note played for maximum beauty by itself and within the composition.  The guitars "ring" under the skilled hands of these masters. who are constantly re-tuning the guitars to provide subtle color changes to the music.  A genuine treat, not to be forgotten.  And if you forgot, or missed it, here are some video clips of just SOME of what we experienced:



Jim “Kimo” West is an award-winning Hawaiian "slack key" guitarist and a veteran of Hawaii's famed slack key festivals where he has performed alongside noted players such as Ledward Kaapana, Cyril Pahinui, Ozzie Kotani, Makana, George Kahumoku and many others. He is known not only for his exciting live performances but also for his many original instrumental slack key compositions as represented in his catalog of five solo CD's.