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Band Bio
Ron Cabanada
Born and raised in Hawaii, Ron grew up surrounded with Hawaiian
music and culture. He always had music in his house and enjoyed his time singing in the school chorus. Ron lived in San Francisco for a while where he applied his previous knowledge of steel guitar and studied classical guitar and ukulele. Ron discovered his true
passion in singing. From the shower to the car and now to the stage, this is where he is most comfortable. Now living in Chicago, he
played with different groups but has finally found a home with
Hoapili. Ron is the driving force behind the band, Hoapili.
Kaleo Lee
Kaleo was born and raised in Chicago to a family rich with musical talent. He began learning bass guitar and Polynesian drumming at seven years of age. After attending a Polynesian Luau, he became interested in learning the art of the Samoan Fire Knife Dance which eventually turned into a 30 year career. Along the way, Kaleo learned to play guitar and began singing in the late 80's with different Polynesian Entertainment Groups in the Chicago metropolitan area and was a ten year band leader for one of Chicago's largest Polynesian entertainment groups. Today Kaleo has partnered with two musical greats to form our fresh new sound of Hoapili.
Michael Cozzarelli
From the fourth grade, 'Uncle Mike' started learning to play trumpet
and performed with many Symphony's, Concert Bands, Orchestra's,
Jazz Bands and Jazz Combos. At 17, Mike began singing with a Jazz
Choir. He eventually became a member of several Choruses
and performed at weddings. In time, he began learning to play guitar and piano. Mike lived with the Lee family during college breaks and
became immersed in the Hawaiian culture and today he brings decades of music theory and stage experiences to Hoapili. Michael continues to be the foundation to the Hoapili blend with his soothing sound of bass
guitar.
Contact Information:
Brian Kaleo Lee 847-774-4056
Ron Cabanada 808-371-2789
Mike Cozzarelli 847-345-8665
