Henry Kapono
Cover photo: Dukes Outrigger
Henry Kapono
“Kapono is one of the great island songwriters of his generation.” –Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He was inducted into the Grammy Museum in 2017. He has taken home 21 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s “Grammy”) including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement, and in 2021, Henry was honored by his peers with the Na Hoku Award for Contemporary Album, and by the general public with the Na Hoku for Favorite Entertainer. His most recent Nā Hōku Award in 2022 is for Anthology of the Year, with his album “Henryʻs Positive World”.
His original songs with a rock vibe celebrate his love for his family, express his pride in his Hawaiian culture, and share his joy in his home in the Islands! He has been at the creative forefront of contemporary Hawaiian music throughout his career – from the laid-back island rock of Cecilio & Kapono in the 1970s and 80s, to launching his solo career that produced over 20 albums and a world-wide fan base, to his groundbreaking collaborations that fused the power of Hawaiian traditions with driving rock rhythms and a soundtrack for the new century.
“Traveling on his lifelong path of Aloha, Henry continues to create a soundtrack of our lives, contributing to the common good with kindness, commitment, and unwavering passion for his home…” ~Generations Magazine 2023
The 50 YEARS OF THE SONGS of C&K LIFETIME PARTY & ANNIVERSARY TOUR celebrates Henry Kapono’s legacy spanning over five decades of music, leadership, and community support. From the era-defining & iconic songs of C&K to his award-winning & Grammy-nominated solo career, Henry continues to share his music with this “Once-in-a-Lifetime” tour pays tribute to The Songs of C&K in their original style and includes highlights of events & songs throughout Henry’s career.
Henry continues to produce new music, tour and is highly sought after for his creative vision, rich voice, and guitar mastery from acoustic to electric. Ever evolving, Henry is currently the Music Director for the upcoming film, Shaka – A Story Of Aloha and Co-Producer of a full-length documentary film, Home in the Islands, on the pop culture of music in Hawaiʻi. In addition to his debut as a film Producer, he is celebrating 30 years of performing live at “Duke’s on Sunday” on Waikīkī Beach, the 5th anniversary of the Henry Kapono Foundation he co-founded with his wife in 2018, and is the recipient of the 2023 Punahou Academy Alumni Association’s most prestigious “O” In Life Award in recognition of Henry’s exemplary community service.
“Cecilio and Kapono were Hawaii’s answer to Simon and Garfunkel…for several generations of listeners, those songs embody the sound of Hawaii, at least in part.” —The New York Times
The simple honesty of his lyrics and music touch the soul, his wildly talented guitar-playing shares his joy in being alive, and the gift of an evocative, plaintive balladeer’s voice haunts you long after he leaves the stage.
Tour Schedule
2024
TBA
Past Tour Dates
Legends: Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono, with Moanalani Beamer
Sat, Jan 27, 2024, Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland WA
Sun, Jan 28, 2024, Aladdin Theater, Portland OR
Presented by True West Presents
Thurs, Feb 1, 2023, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley CA
Fri, Feb 2, 2024, Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix AZ
July 2023 – 50 Years of the Songs of C&K Tour
Fri July 14 – Blue Note Napa, Napa CA
Sat July 15 – Water Street Plaza Amphitheater, Henderson NV
Presented by the City of Henderson
Tue July 18 – The Triple Door, Seattle WA
Fri July 21 – Musical Instrument Museum (The MIM), Phoenix AZ
January 2023 – Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono, with Moanalani Beamer, hula
Fri, Jan 13, 2023 – Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine CA
Sat, Jan 14, 2023 – The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas NV
Tues, Jan 17, 2023 – The Triple Door, Seattle WA
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 – Aladdin Theater, Portland OR
Presented by True West Presents
Thurs, Jan 19, 2023 – Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley CA
Fri, Jan 20, 2023 – The Sofia, Sacramento CA
Presented by SBL Entertainment
Sat, Jan 21, 2023 – The Tower Theatre, Bend OR
Presented by SBL Entertainment
Sun, Jan 22, 2023 – The Egyptian Theatre, Boise ID
Presented by SBL Entertainment
Thurs, Jan 26, 2023 – Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix AZ
January 2022 – Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono, with Moanalani Beamer, hula
Fri Jan 14 Crest Theatre, Sacramento CA
Sat Jan 15 Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga CA
Sun Jan 16 Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos CA
Thu Jan 20 Swallow Hill, Denver CO
Fri Jan 21 Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix AZ
Sat Jan 22 Egyptian Theatre, Boise ID
Sun Jan 23 Tower Theatre, Bend OR
Wed Jan 26 The Shedd, Eugene OR
Thu Jan 27 Aladdin Theater, Portland OR
Fri Jan 28 Bing Crosby Theatre, Spokane WA
January-February 2020
With Keola Beamer and Moanalani Beamer
Thurs, Jan 23, 2020, California Center for the Arts, Escondido CA
Fri, Jan 24 and Sat, Jan 25, 2020, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas NV
Sun, Jan 26, 2020, Daniels Hall, Denver CO
Presented by Swallow Hill Music
Tues, Jan 28, 2020, Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix AZ
Thurs, Jan 30, 2020, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa CA
Sat, Feb 1, 2020, Aladdin Theater, Portland OR
Presented by True West Presents
Sun, Feb 2, 2020, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley CA
2019
Fri, July 19, 2019, The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano CA
With the “Dukes on Sunday” Band
Thurs, Mar 21, 2019, Irvine Barclay Theater, Irvine CA
Fri, Mar 22, 2019, Yoshi’s Oakland, Oakland CA
Sat, Mar 23, 2019, The Sofia, Sacramento CA
Presented by SBL Entertainment
Sun, Mar 24, 2019, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga CA
2018
Henry Kapono “Welcome 2 My Paradise!”
Featuring Henry’s “Dukes on Sunday” band and guest artist Johnny Valentine!
Showcasing all the classics plus songs from Henry’s new CD WELCOME 2 MY PARADISE!
Thurs, July 12, 2018, Daniels Hall, Denver CO
Presented by Swallow Hill Music
Thurs, July 26, 2018, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
Fri, July 27, 2018, The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sun, July 29, 2018, Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Phoenix AZ
Wed, Oct 10, 2018, Regattabar, Cambridge MA
Sun, Oct 14, 2018, The Bitter End, New York NY
Presented by CEG & T Presents
Tues, Oct 16, 2018, Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, Minneapolis MN
Thurs, Oct 18, 2018, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago IL
With Special Guest Johnny Valentine – Showcasing all the classics plus songs from Henry’s new CD WELCOME 2 MY PARADISE!
Sat, July 14, 2018, Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts, San Rafael, CA
Summer Nights Music Festival – Presented by Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
Sun, July 15, 2018, Blue Note Napa, Napa, CA
Tues, July 17 and Wed, July 18, 2018, Jazz Alley Seattle, Seattle, WA
Sun, July 22, 2018, Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR
Wed, July 25, 2018, SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, Santa Barbara, CA
Wed, Oct 10, 2018, Regattabar, Cambridge MA
Sun, Oct 14, 2018, The Bitter End, New York NY
Presented by CEG & T Presents
Tues, Oct 16, 2018, Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, Minneapolis MN
Thurs, Oct 18, 2018, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago IL
2018 – Legends: Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono
Thurs, Jan 11, 2018, The John G Shedd Institute, Eugene OR
Fri, Jan 12, 2018, The Triple Door, Seattle WA
Sat, Jan 13, 2018, Aladdin Theater, Portland OR
Sat, Jan 20, 2018, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas NV
Sun, Jan 21, 2018, Daniels Hall, Denver CO
Mon, Jan 22, 2018, Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix AZ
Wed, Jan 24, 2018, Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley CA
Thurs, Jan 25, 2018, Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom CA
Fri, Jan 26, 2018, Blue Note Napa, Napa CA
Sat, Jan 27, 2018, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga CA
Sun, Jan 28, 2018, Cal Poly Arts, San Luis Obispo CA
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018, The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica CA
Fri, Mar 30, 2018, Artist to Artist, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului HI
2017 – Legends: Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono
Thurs, Sept 14, 2017, Blue Note Hawai’I, Honolulu HI
Thurs, Oct 10, 2017, Valdez Civic Center, Valdez AK
Fri, Oct 13, 2017, Discovery Theater, Anchorage AK
Island Boy Official Video
Home in the Islands
The Peace I See