NEW AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT BEACHSIDE
The Beach Bar at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is the new hot spot for guests and Kama’iana to enjoy their afternoons amidst live entertainment and the relaxing waves of the ocean. Talented local musicians such as the David & Kamuela Duo and Randy Allen will delight guests with their performances of a variety of music including: Traditional Hawaiian, Hapa-Haole, and Island Contemporary. Guests can now enjoy live afternoon entertainment daily from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Featured musical guest Randy Allen has been playing music professionally since 2002. His passion for music started in high school where he picked up guitar, ukulele, and singing. He started a local group “First Verse” and in 2005, their debut album, “From the Top” reached #5 on local radio station Island 98.5. Randy Allen performs as a solo guitarist with his remarkable relaxing vocals, at various venues on Oahu. He has a very unique acoustic lounge sound with influences from R&B, Soul, Pop, Oldies, Rock, and Local Contemporary Music.
The David & Kamuela Duo features David Asing, a multi-talented musician who plays guitar, ukulele, bass, and vocals. He was born into a family of talent musicians, and performs regularly in the hotels of Waikiki, restaurants around town, and private weddings. Kamuela Kahoano, The youngest son of a legendary Hawaiian icon Kimo Kahoano, is one of Hawaii’s newest rising and upcoming stars. As a duo the two compliment each other to create a variety of music that is sure to delight those in attendance.
The new afternoon entertainment complements the popular, Unwind… A Westin Evening RitualSM, which features the tastes, sights and sounds of Hawai‘i. The program has been rolling-out across all Westin Hotels & Resorts worldwide and each hotel’s unique Unwind is tailored to the local culture and environment. Unwind evening entertainment is offered every night at the moana and features the Hawaiian duo and hula dancer from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Acoustic guitar and contemporary Hawaiian soloists perform nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The new entertainment options are a revival of the resorts legendary live performances in the past. The world-famous “Hawaii Calls” radio program, created in 1935 featured live musical performances at the Moana courtyard that were broadcasted to radio stations all over the world. Hosted by Webley Edwards, the show featured musical talents like Alfred Apaka, Haunani Kahalewai, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Boyce Rodrigues, Lani Custino, and Pua Almeida. Hawaii Calls was so popular it is often credited with making many Hawaiian performers household names across the U.S. and around the world.
Weekday daytime entertainment 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (M-F)
Weekend daytime entertainment: 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Sat-Sun)
Nightly Unwind entertainment: 6 to 11 p.m.
Entertainment subject to change without notice. Click here for the Entertainment Calendar.
