Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival

Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort Exhibits and Behind the Scenes

Vintage steel guitars from the 1930s and later was presented at the festival. Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz and Paul Moody were on hand to answer questions. As with many festivals, the festival store was staffed by Sandy Sardinha and Linda Mentzer. Sound engineer Kent Tanigawa and livestream engineer Chris Febo provided audio and video services.

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  • Sandy Sardinha and Linda Mentzer staffed the information and sales table.
  • Paul Moody assisted Geri Valdriz at the vintage steel guitar exhibit.
  • Exhibit docent Geri Valdriz discusses the steel guitar with festival guests.
  • 1950s Magnatone Amerloha with pearloid finish, otherwise known as Mother of Toilet Seat.
  • 1940s Recording King Regal.
  • 1949 Rickenbacher Ace.
  • 1950s National Model 1033 ResoPhonic Resonator.
  • 1935 Rickenbacher A-22 Frypan.
  • From Left: Alan Akaka, Teoni Palacio, Luna Makane’ole, Heuʻi Bandmann, Kawena Palacio, and Kawahinemaikalewa Kajiwara Palama.
  • Sound engineer Kent Tanigawa from Audio Visual Technology LLC.
  • Livestream enginner Chris Febo from Hawaii Tech Services LLC.
  • Chris Febo.
  • Kent Tanigawa and assistant running the sound board and lighting.
  • Chris Febo controlling the livestream cameras and feed.

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