Keli’i Kāneali’i Live

When in Hanalei on Friday evening I always drop by the Tahiti Nui to see Keli’i Kāneali’i perform. Last night did not disappoint. He does two sets, nearly an hour each, mixing original compositions, other Hawaiian music including songs from his days with Hapa, and other pop/jazz in the mix;
all 12 string guitar with vocals.

The bar venue is not ideal for the performance - it's somewhat noisy - and I get the impression few people there know who he is or know the music beyond the familiar pop selections.

The Nui is a great bar, very relaxed and authentic. It's lively without becoming overwhelmingly loud and raucous. I recommend the Caesar Salad though last nights was a little off from what I have had in past, hope it was just an aberration and not a decline.