Tavana in Concert
Event Info
August 20, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tavana is a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist from Honolulu, Hawaii, known for his unique one-man band performances where he simultaneously plays guitar, banjo, lap steel, or ukulele while using his feet to lay down various grooves with electronic drum triggers. His music blends soulful, island-inspired rock and blues, creating a rich and immersive live experience without using any looping technology. Tavana has gained acclaim for his dynamic live shows and has opened for notable artists such as Alabama Shakes, Shakey Graves, and Xavier Rudd.
In 2009, he performed the iconic Hawaiian anthem "Hawaii 78" with Pearl Jam’s frontman Eddie Vedder at the Hawaii Theatre, a collaboration so powerful it was released on a limited vinyl for Pearl Jam fans. Tavana’s work has been recognized with nominations such as Best Rock Album at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. He is celebrated for his extraordinary musicianship and his ability to evoke the spirit of Hawaii through his original compositions and performances.
See him perfrom live on the Island of Hawaii at the Blue Dragon Tavern!