Hilo’s Mark Yamanaka will headline his first Palace Theater concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21.
Hilo’s Mark Yamanaka will headline his first Palace Theater concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21.
Yamanaka became a Hawaiian music A-lister after his 2010 debut album “Lei Pua Kenikeni” earned four Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. And in 2014, he earned a staggering five Hokus for his sophomore release “Lei Maile.”
“There are so many great songs and I always say to come down to five nominees and out of those five get chosen out of 100, it’s pretty large,” Yamanaka said.
“What a special treat for Hilo to welcome Mark in his first appearance on our stage,” said Morgen Bahurinsky, the Palace executive director.
Yamanaka’s unique stylings include engaging falsetto and yodeling. Writing his own mele and offering new takes on other composer’s tunes, Mark brings old and new songs that will engage listeners of all ages.
“Mark Yamanaka is a remarkable example of raw, undeniable talent embodied in a humble musician, composer and vocalist,” says the Mountain Apple Company website.
Advance ticket prices are $20 general admission, $25 side reserved and $30 center reserved. All tickets are $5 more the day of the show. Advance tickets are available at the Palace box office from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Call 934-7010 to charge by credit card.