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Defining An Era

Mahimahi | Palau | 08/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Beamer's music defines an era. A certain time - the late 1970s; and a certain place - Hawaii. I was a student at UH-Manoa during that magical period and will never forget the sights and sounds of life in peaceful Mo'iliili near the university, with the razzle-dazzle of Waikiki just a short walk, or a 25-cent bus ride, away across the Ala Wai Canal. "Honolulu City Lights" was my favorite, though I also recall endlessly humming "Kaliponi Slack Key" (also featured in the film, "Big Wednesday," which debuted in 1978). Nowadays, living in Palau and Guam, I pass through Honolulu often on my way to/from the mainland. I still hear the Beamers, even while sitting in the Honolulu airport departure area! Talk about going "mainstream." Thankfully, their music has also since been enshrined with Hawaii's finest. As it should be. A real Hawaiian treat!"

Thanks!

Mahimahi | 11/09/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have listened to the Beamers (Keaolo and Kapono) since their days in the Territorial Tavern. Their albums bring back fond memories of my days in Hawai'i, but Honolulu City Lights nearly moves me to tears. This is a great album with not one bad cut."