Events and News

The 35th Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, Hawai`i’s version of the Grammys is coming May 27th! With live telecast on KFVE. Willie K has been nominated for three (3) categories MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR, ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR & FAVORITE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR. Favorite Entertainer of the Year is the only category that [...]

The Mauka to Makai event this past Saturday (4/14/12) was a big success! The Willie K Ohana was on hand and Willie K provided some sounds for everyone to groove to. Stay tuned to this website for more Willie K action in the community!

The Coalition for the Betterment of Hawaii’s Ocean Life has recently named Willie K as their spokesperson! The coalition was formed to help protect Hawaiian waters from tsunami debris originating from Japan. Although the surging waters have subsided, a new challenge begins as debris makes its way closer and closer to the islands of Hawaii. [...]

The BIG NEWS in the Willie K Ohana is the release of a Willie K Signature Ukulele! It’s made by Oscar Schmidt and will be available for uke lovers all over the world! Below is the press release from Oscar Schmidt. Congratulations Willie K! *** Oscar Schmidt is proud to release the OUWK100K, Willie K’s [...]

Here’s some footage from Willie K’s Grand Celebration on Maui in 2011. We had much to celebrate as it was Willie K’s birthday and CD Release Party!

From Midweek.com > Old Friends Nov. 09 2011 Willie K by Chris Fleck At a recent performance on Maui, a fan told musician Willie K (pictured at left with daughter Antoinette) that what impresses him so much is that he is constantly reinventing himself, a comment that Willie K couldn’t have agreed with more. “You [...]

September 10, 2011 Willie K’s new album “Warehouse Blues” is now available! Click on the music page to hear a demo and order your CD today! As the album title implies, you can expect lots of high-energy blues – Willie K style! We’re celebrating the album’s release (among other things) with ‘A Grand Celebration Willie [...]

August 2011 Willie K makes an appearance in the upcoming movie, You May Not Kiss The Bride. Filming began in Hawaii back in March, and there’s lots of excitement surrounding the movie! Here’s some of the facts: Directed by Rob Hedden. With Mena Suvari, Rob Schneider, Vinnie Jones. The story is about a mobster who [...]

JUNE 29, 2011 “GET A JOB” AWARDED BEST COMEDY AT 2011 DETROIT WINDSOR FILM FESTIVAL “GET A JOB!,” the hilarious, heartfelt motion picture comedy starring Willie K and Eric Gilliom was honored with one of the top prizes as “Best Comedy” at the 2011 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival held June 22-26 In Detroit, Michigan. [...]