Hawaiian Island Creations THROW DA SHAKA



Hawaiian Island Creation’s THROW DA SHAKA Concert 2009 was held at the Waikiki Shell with Diamond Head as a back drop on Saturday January 17. The concert benefited the Konishiki Kids Foundation.


We were blessed with beautiful weather. Hard to believe that it was rainy and windy the day before. The gates opened at 4:00 and people started to trickle in. Many enjoyed their beers, snacks and bento with friends on the lawn. This relaxed atmosphere continued to backstage as the musicians talked story and enjoyed waiting for their turns to perform. Really a neat atmosphere!


The Waikiki Shell before the concert.
The Waikiki Shell before the concert.
Diamond Head as the back drop, can’t ask for a better spot!

Staff members snack between setting up.
Staff members snack between setting up.
We asked them how the flavor was…ONO!

 Here’s Konishiki, founder of the Konishiki Kids Foundation
Here’s Konishiki, founder of the Konishiki Kids Foundation
as well producer of Lost Coast Sound.

Members of the band Nesian N.I.N.E. wait back stage for their turn.
Members of the band Nesian N.I.N.E. wait back stage for their turn.
Can’t see any tension here.




The concert started around 5:00 p.m. Lina Girl, popular DJ for KCCN FM100, appeared on stage and introduced the first group, Resilience. Other local groups followed, Nesian N.I.N.E., Rebel Souljahz, Manao Company. And then it was Lost Coast Sound’s turn.

White smoke ascended on stage, the sound of sirens could be heard throughout the crowd. And then the young men rushed to the stage carrying the flags of Hawaii, Tonga, Guam, Fiji, Australia, The Philippines and Japan-a Sea of flags. Then there were fireworks as the excitement grew among the audience.

Through the white smoke you could see the band Lost Coast Sound and their singer Siaosi. As Siaosi sang his powerful song the entire crowd rocked. They all danced to the beat of the reggae music. Everyone was feeling good.


An entertainer in her own right, multi-talented Lina Girl
An entertainer in her own right, multi-talented Lina Girl
of KCCN FM 100 stirred the crowd.

Everyone, adults and children, swayed to the music
Everyone, adults and children, swayed to the music
and enjoyed their time at the concert.

Siaosi responding to the crowd’s cheers sang fervently.
Siaosi responding to the crowd’s cheers sang fervently.
Sweat poured from his forehead.

Manao Company, a band of young musicians,
Manao Company, a band of young musicians,
is popular with many hit songs and an accomplished career.

The crowd roared when Siaosi sang his hit song
The crowd roared when Siaosi sang his hit song
“Be Like That”.

Siaosi’s Tongan roots were represented in his stage
Siaosi’s Tongan roots were represented in his stage
performance. A traditional Tongan dance was performed,
unique costumes and all.




Next to perform was Kiwini of Lost Coast Sound. The crowd went wild as he came out on stage dressed in a black suit and sunglasses…cool. Siaosi and Laga Savea sang back up. The crowd danced and sang along to his familiar tunes such as “You Left Me”.

Then came Laga Savea, performing “Roots Satisfaction” and “Remember When” with Siaosi and Kiwini. There was a Polynesian dance act midway. They danced to Laga’s music. The audience, many of Polynesian ancestry, went wild and the cheers got louder than ever.

The last Lost Coast Sound musician to perform at the Throw Da Shaka Concert was none other than the ever popular Fiji. Not only did he excite the audience but also the other musicians. J Boog and Siaosi collaborated on Fiji’s songs and created a totally different Fiji sound for everyone to hear. Fiji continued singing his tunes and the crowd sang along. They danced, jumped and cheered creating a happy mood in the entire arena. And even after Fiji left the stage, the audience continued clapping and yelling “Hana Hou” asking for an encore.


Fiji looked sharp in a black suit, red tie and dark glasses.
Kiwini looked sharp in a black suit, red tie and dark glasses.
The audience cheered as Kiwini sang his hits.


Beautiful harmony was created by Laga and the chorus.
Beautiful harmony was created by Laga and the chorus.



The Polynesian dancer quietly appeared on stage
The Polynesian dancer quietly appeared on stage
creating a brilliant and mysterious atmosphere
to Lost Coast Sound.

J Boog and Fiji, a wonderful collaboration of a young musician
J Boog and Fiji, a wonderful collaboration of a young musician
and his mentor.

Kiwini sang willfully over the cheering audience.
Kiwini sang willfully over the cheering audience.
His clear voice and the rhythmic music could be heard all
through Waikiki.

Laga took his suit off, swept away by the energy of the crowd.
Laga took his suit off, swept away by the energy of the crowd.
The audience was moved by his strong voice and
expressive mannerisms, all from his heart.

Everyone cheered as Fiji appeared on stage.
Everyone cheered as Fiji appeared on stage.
The roar exploded as if a dome had enclosed the cheers
of the open stage area…that loud.

People from the front area to the lawn area were all standing up
People from the front area to the lawn area were all standing up
and going wild. The night that Waikiki rocked!




Chris, a happy and excited spectator, said, “The music was a nice blend of Reggae, Island and R&B. It was a great concert!” It seems like they all wanted to stay at the Waikiki Shell and continue to party.


Part of the proceeds from this concert will go to the Konishiki Kids Foundation. Your donation will be used to support Konishiki Kids and its programs. Thank you very much for your coming to our concert.


Lost Coast Sound Official Website
www.lostcoastsound.com
You can download their music.


[ Here's information of the concert ]