Jim Romano: Links

Pūlama: Pūlama is the vocal/guitar duo of Jim Romano and Paula Kauapālaukī Rudman. They sing and play the music of Hawai‘i in the San Francisco Bay Area. Pūlama is available for Weddings, Parties and other Special events. . .
‘Ōkupu Healing Arts: Pili (Lyn ‘Unihipiliowailelepualu Hilliard) is a traditional healer, musician, and kumu nalu (meditation teacher) in the tradition of ‘Ōkupu. ‘Ōkupu is a path of meditation and spirituality which is deeply rooted in the traditional values and aloha of Hawai‘i. It honors the Earth, the ancestors, and the wisdom and creativity of the individual. Pili has explored the infinite source of life, love, and awareness for more than forty years, and is known for his skill as a guide on the inner journey . .
MuscleTone Recording Studios: MuscleTone Studios opened in September 1987 in north Berkeley and offers 24 + track recording. 24 bit, 48/96k rates. Recording, overdubbing, editing, automated Mixing and CD Mastering. Recording technician extraordinaire, Derek Bianci specializes in acoustic (acoustic guitar in particular) small, and often live ensemble recordings. . .
Na Leo Nahenahe: The purpose of the group is to promote and preserve Hawaiian language, culture and song through choral music. The chorus annually presents concerts to the San Francisco community and has performed in such places as the annual Aloha Festival, the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival and Bethany United Methodist Church (the group's rehearsal home). The chorus has also performed with Hawaiian artists such as Patrick Landeza, Kawika Alfiche, Steven Espaniola, Pili Moreno and Pulama. . .
Aloha Leis: Last Valentines Day, our Hawaiian music duo, Pulama played Aloha Grams for seven couples and we also played for a wedding party. Aileen at "Aloha Leis" worked with us to provide beautiful lei for the Aloha Gram recipients and for the wedding party. It was a pleasure to work with Aileen. The lei were delivered on time, with care, and in excellent condition. Aloha Leis provided the bride with a special lei that wowed everyone at the wedding. We recommend "Aloha Leis" to anyone looking to add beautiful lei and aloha to their event. . .
Le Rivage Hotel: Le Rivage Hotel in Sacramento, California is a great wedding venue ! Everything you need for the perfect wedding at one location. This is a lovely wedding site on beautifully landscaped grounds at the river’s edge overlooking the marina. Le Rivage Hotel offers nice rooms, a restaurant, bar, ballroom, meeting rooms and spa, for the wedding party and guests. There is valet parking, and pleasant, helpful staff every where to open doors or help you find what you are looking for. Event coordinator, Shannon Hall will work with you to plan your event and make sure everything is perfect. shannonh@scottsseafood.net or call at (916) 379-5996. . .
Classic Hawaiian Designs: Exquisite Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry and Tahitian Pearls in 14kt and 18kt Gold, Silver and Platinum. . .
Live Oak Studio: Live Oak Studio in Berkeley, California. Expertise, professionalism, state-of-the-art equipment and a multi-platinum track record spanning more than two decades. . .
Tiki Tom's: Tiki Tom's on the Oakland Riviera. 300 29th Avenue Oakland CA 94601 510-532-9202 . .
Forbidden Island tiki lounge: Forbidden Island 1304 Lincoln Ave. Alameda CA 94501 (510) 749-0332 Located in the heart of Alameda’s historic Bay Station Shopping District, Forbidden Island features a wide array of classic and contemporary gourmet cocktails, served in an exotic & fun tropical atmosphere. Forbidden Island is a classic tiki bar interior evoking the legendary tiki lounges of the 1950s and ’60s, with bamboo huts, waterfalls, and much more. . .
Kaleo Cafe: Kale Cafe 1340 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 (between 14th and 15th Ave.) (415) 753-2460 Kaleo offers a friendly and relaxing atmosphere with great coffees from here and from the Islands, a well selected lunch menu, and an array of mouth-watering desserts. Enjoy Kaleo's signature drinks such as "The Kaleo-mel", Maui Sunset, and "The Fuzzy Hawaiian", just to name a few. The Cafe features a soothing 12-foot indoor waterfall, a cozy outdoor patio, and stylish loft seating with tasteful decor for those intimate conversations. In addition, there is free Internet access for our customers to keep in touch with friends and families from here and abroad. Browse among the many Hawaiian Arts & Crafts, Books, Novelties, and view the artifacts that are proudly displayed. Check the "Special Events" calendar here on our web-site to keep abreast of our many activities like Karaoke ("Cafeoke") Nite Fridays, Live Hawaiian Entertainment Saturdays, Ukulele Lessons Mondays, and much more. . .
Halau ‘o Keikiali‘i: Halau ‘o Keikiali‘i 423 Baden Ave. South San Francisco, CA 94080 Halau ‘o Keikiali‘i is a traditional Hawaiian Cultural Group based in San Francisco. Since 1994, our goal has been to educate the general public by learning about the Hawaiian people, the traditional customs, values and protocols. Besides having regularly scheduled classes, we strive to help perpetuate the rich culture of the Hawaiian people through stage productions held for the general public throughout the year, including educational workshops, performances and other cultural events. Kumu Kāwika Keikiali ‘ihiwahiwa Alfiche has been teaching hula and other aspects of Hawaiian culture since 1994 and has been a student of the Hawaiian culture all of his life. Kāwika is the Kumu for Hālau Hula (dance group), Halau ‘o Keikiali‘i, and Director for the Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center. Kāwika spends his life teaching and sharing his culture through the hula. . .
Kumu Hula Association of Northern California: . .
DaSilva Ukulele Co.: DaSilva Ukulele Co. in Berkeley, California is the workshop of Michael DaSilva where he makes high-quality , handcrafted ukuleles. You will also find the full-line of RISA Solid and Electric instruments and inexpensive beginner ukes. The shop is also host to house concerts, ukulele lessons and workshops, the occasional jam session and meetings of the Berkeley Ukulele Club. Check the Calendar for events. DaSilva Ukulele Co. also provides expert instrument repair, ukulele building classes and supplies. Just call or email if you have questions about these items. . .
Taropatch.net: The place where slack-key and ukulele students, fans and enthusiasts congregate. . .
Huapala: Hawaiian Music and Hula Archives. The online collection of Hawaiian song lyrics. .
PICA: PICA, the Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association was founded in 1995 in Northern California. It is comprised of interested volunteers whose mission is to develop and perpetuate through education, the histories, cultures, traditional and contemporary folk arts of Pacific Islanders. . .
San Francisco Bay Area Hawaiian Resources: Guide to local Hawaiian organizations, hula schools, musicians, businesses, and events. . .