Keola Beamer - Kalena Kai from his album Wooden Boat

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Guitars: Keola Beamer & George "Keoki" Winston

Keola here plays the steel string guitar in the F Wahine Tuning (C-F-C-G-C-E), tuned up one half step to sound in the key of F#, and George plays the eight-string steel string guitar tuned G-C-D-G-D-G-B-D, tuned down one half steps to sound in the key of F#. "Kalena Kai" was written in the early 1900's by Charles E. King. He called it "Bath House," because there was a favorite bathing place that Hawaiians enjoyed, near an area called "Watertown" on the island of O'ahu. The setting is oceanside and Keola and Keoki give it the happy treatment of a fun filled outing. In this instrumental arrangement, the guitarists extend a special aloha to Sonny Chillingworth (1930-1994) for his everlasting contributions to the Slack Key guitar.

About the album:
WOODEN BOAT features original contemporary and traditional music with a variety of accompaniment. This beautiful music reflects images of the land, the sea and the poignant legends that bridge the generations of an Island family.