Cool Tropical Jazz: Dalton Tanonaka's '70s Salute to Our Troops

August 12, 2005 is right around the corner and will be here before you know it. Here's something that was passed on to me by my high school classmate Melanie. Thanks Mel. We are truly so blessed to live in a land that is free and a big part of our freedom is because of the sacrifice of our troops. See you there. By the way, anyone with a web picture of the Soulz? Been searching the web but haven't located one yet. Give me the website and I will try to add the picture on to this blog.

The King Pins with promoter Dalton Tanonaka

ELVIS IS IN THE HOUSE...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 6, 2005, LES "ELVIS" HEE TO APPEAR AT '70S SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS

The former lead guitarist of the Orient Express will be joining the oldies lineup at the "'70s Salute to Our Troops" benefit event August 12 at the Renaissance Ilikai Hotel. Les Hee will join former group leader Liz Damon and other guest performers in the evening's program. Hee was known for his dead-on Elvis impressions, and promises to appear in full costume. "I can't wait to wipe his sweat," says Jan Heiser, a committee member of the sponsoring Hawaii '72 organization. Damon will be performing her big '70s hits including "1900 Yesterday" and "Me Japanese Boy." Other bands in the lineup will be the King Pins, Flashback, Greenwood and the Soulz.

The evening will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds from the event wil go toward a homecoming celebration for the Hawaii Army National Guard's 29th Support Battalion. Tickets are $30 ($20 tax deductible), and can be purchased at the Ilikai or by calling 944-6372.

For more information, go to http://www.hawaii72.com/.
CONTACT: Dalton Tanonaka, 728-0669