More Reunions on the horizon!

First, congratulations to our Elton John ticket winners this week! I certainly hope you had as much fun winning them, as we had giving them away! I'll be spending this weekend cleaning out my personal email box, but it was worth it! Tickets go on sale tomorrow, and Uncle Tom will be doing a portion of his show from the Neil Blasidell box office tomorrow. For an "on sale day" update, be sure to tune in Uncle Tom's Rock and Roll Drive-in tomorrow.

Faces announced today that they'll tour in 2010 without Rod Stewart. The says they've been waiting for Rod, but can't wait any longer. The last two the group got together without Rod, Simply Red's Mick Hucknall sat in...not a bad substitute!

Kiss has announced they're planning a live stream for next week. Facebook, via UStream will broadcast the band's November 25th show at the Los Angeles' Staples Center. It'll be the first ever live web concert for KISS.

Happy B-day today to Joe Walsh (62), Norman Greenbaum (67) and my friend Susan Bruhl! She's married to Bill of the Bluwater Grill. If you happen to see Susan wish her a happy 24th b-day! (that'll get me a free dinner :))

Have a great weekend!

Looking forward musically to 2010!

Be sure to check out our news story of James Taylor and Carole King getting together for a tour next year. Both James and Carole have always been Hawaii favorites, and if you note that they'll be heading off to Austrailia and Japan...you got to believe that a Hawaii stop has got to come up in the mix. I'll keep my ear to the ground and let you know if anything develops.

James has a great DVD out that you really should pick up if you're a JT fan. It's one of my favorites when I kick back on a Sunday afternoon.

One more pair of tickets to see Elton John to giveaway on tomorrow's show. Best of luck to you. Again tickets go on sale this Saturday at 9 am. The question is already being asked "is their going to be a 2nd show....?" All I can say is tune in to Uncle Tom's Rock and Roll Drive-In this Saturday morning to find out!

Ed

Elton John is coming!

11/18/09

Thank you Uncle Tom for stopping in this morning and sharing with us the information on the Elton John concert. If you weren't tuned in Tom Moffatt Productions is bringing Elton John back to Hawaii to kick off 2010. The show happens Wednesday night January 6, 8 pm at Blasidell Arena. Tickets go on sale this Saturday November 21st at 9 am at the Blasidell Box office, all Ticket Master outlets, on line at ticketmaster.com or you can charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices range from $60 to $160. We gave away a pair of tickets this morning, and we have another pair on Thursday and a pair on Friday to giveaway.

A lot of new fans are asking "who is Ray Cooper?" Here some information that I found for you...Ray started his recording career in the '60's with the Who. He first worked with Elton in 1971,on his Mad Man Across the Water album. In the late 70's they toured as a duo in which Elton would play a solo set and then be joined by Cooper on percussion for the 2nd half of the show. Ray Cooper has also worked with America, Carly Simon, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones! Quite an impressive list!

For details on how to win tickets to Elton John and Ray Cooper before you can buy them, wake up with me on 107.9, Hawaii's KOOL Gold.

Thanks also to comediane, actress and comedy writer Wendy Cummings for making a stop by this morning. Wendy appears tonight at the Pipeline Cafe, 8pm. This is her first time ever visiting the islands, so if you can, check out her show. We'll be posting a bit of her visit on our Facebook wall later today.

So wake up with me tomorrow morning to win another pair of tickets to see Elton John in concert...see you in the morning.

Love in an Elevator...not any more!

Wow, according to this morning's news Steven Tyler is ending his association with Aerosmith and will soon be going solo. (Read the details at our website at 1079koolgold.com). Joe Perry is saying the band is already looking for a new singer. Those of you that got to see them here in Honolulu got to see what may have been one of their final performances! You gotta wish everyone involved the best...and thanks for the many years of great rock and roll!

I'm looking forward to seeing Loggins and Messina this weekend. The Blaisdell Concert Hall is a great venue to see these guys. There are still a few tickets available so get yours today. Speaking of concerts, I hear the Stylistics will be here for a New Years celebration, as soon as more information is available, you'll read it right here. Speaking of concerts something big may be on the horizon...we should have details maybe in a week or so.

And here's my favorite "Dummy of the Day" story...

Andrew Burwitz has been arrested for endangering safety by reckless use of a firearm, four counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, and criminal property damage. You see Andrew attempted a drive by shooting of his ex's home...however Andrew made a major mistake...he forgot to roll his car window down! Police were able to trace the broken glass to Andrew...dummy under arrest!

Have a wonderful Hawaiian Day!

It’s a Lifetime Party….

I had a chance to check out the new C & K show in the Monarch room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and as I said it marked their return to Waikiki after some 30 plus years. What a kick off to what should be a successful run for all of us! Cecilio & Kapono still hold the magic as entertainers, musicians and song writers. From the beginning to the end of the show, I was held captive to the songs, their presence and their music. Your favorite songs are there, well as many as they could fit into and hour and 10 minute performance plus some new jewels as well. And here’s where I got real excited….they ended this show with a song from their new CD. The song is called “Smooth Sailing” and from the moment they started singing I knew I was listening to a new C & K classic! Cecilio and Kapono will be appearing every Thursday night through December in the Monarch Room of the majestic Royal Hawaiian Hotel! What a combination! Tickets by the way are just $25! Do yourself and that someone special in your life and make plans to take in C & K, it’ll be an unforgettable evening, I promise!

Have you won your key to our Suzuki Retro style TU-250 yet? You’ll have another chance on Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day…we’ll be taking the bike to the Big City Diner, Kailua from 3 pm to 5 pm. Come by and see the bike, say hello and register to win!

They're back where they started!

Aloha and thanks for stopping by...

Tonight marks the return of Cecilio & Kapono to Waikiki! Waikiki is where most discovered C&K, at a place called the Rainbow Villa, all those years ago. I had just started in radio then, and remember being asked by my friend Carl Smith who at the time was running the Columbia Records, Honolulu office to listening to something in his office. He was excited and came by the studio's (we shared the same floor at 765 Amana Street, 5th floor back then) and said I had to hear his new test pressing. It was a test pressing of the new C & K album! I can't remember who was on the air down the hall, but I know we were first to get it on the air. It was an exciting time in both the music business and radio. I had a brief conversation with Henry this morning about tonight's show and they are really excited about this return to Waikiki. They'll be two shows every Thursday night through December with a break for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I hope you get a chance to stop by and enjoy the magic of Cecilio & Kapono. There's a great shot of C&K, Kamasami Kong and me at Castle High posted on our web site, check it out at 1079koolgold.com

Frank Delima has done it again! He's got a new song out call "Furlough". Funny bit. You can download it at frankdelima.com While you're there make a donation to Frank's effort to help our youngsters.

You can hear highlights from both my conversations with Frank and Henry on my Facebook page. You access it, you'll need to be a member of Facebook and tag me as a "friend". Let me know if you need help on the technical end of all this...I've great friends who can walk you through the process.

Ed Kanoi
Mornings, 107.9 Hawaii's KOOL Gold

By the way a shout out goes out to our international listeners that have sent in emails! With the switch to our new player, they're able to pick up our stream again! Thanks for listening and we'll get to your request, I promise!

Tuesday notes and Norton Buffalo has left the building...

Aloha and thanks for checking in...be sure to wake up with me every weekday morning on 107.9 Hawaii's KOOL Gold!

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for the rock fan in your life...check this out!

AC/DC's "Backtracks" Drops Next Tuesday

AC/DC's box set "Backtracks" is available for fans next Tuesday. The Aussie band has revealed that the "ultimate collection" is packaged inside an amplifier that actually works. Included are three CDs consisting of both studio and live tracks, as well as the DVDs "Family Jewels" and "Live At The Circus Krone." Other goodies in the deluxe set include a 164-page coffee-table book, an 180-gram vinyl LP, original memorabilia reproductions of three fine art lithographs, the "Lock Up Your Daughters" tour flyer, the 1977 "Let There Be Rock" European tour poster, an Angus "Beanie" sticker, and the King Street Studios multi tracks for "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." The "Backtracks" collection is available November 10th.

Norton Buffalo has left the building...

I had a chance to see him with the Steve Miller Band on their visits here and finally got a chance to met him after an after concert party on their last visit, when he made a stop at Jimmy Buffett's new place in Waikiki. It turns out that Norton Buffalo and Kap'n Paul (my former morning show partner) were grow up together. He got up and jammed with the Pirahna Brothers. What a musician and nice guy too! I was sad to read this morning that Norton passed Friday night from cancer. He was 58. If you didn't know Norton appeared on 180 albums and spent 33 years as a member of the Steve Miller Band. Besides Steve he worked with just about everyone in the music business. Norton's life will be celebrated January 23 at the Fox Theatre in a benefit concert starring the Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood and Bonnie Raitt. (That's Norton in the top right picture) Thanks Kapn Paul for introducing to one of your boyhood friends!

Ed Kanoi

107.9 Hawaii KOOL Gold

Monday Monday!

Aloha and I hope you had a wonderful Halloween weekend. Hopefully the "out of sight, out of mind" theory works, but I'm running out of places to hide the candy from my boys!

If you haven't heard, Sony is extending the "limited engagement" run for "This Is It". I've also heard that once the run is over, it'll soon be on video in time for holiday gift giving!

Elton John hopes to be back on the concert trail by the end of the month. He's got more dates scheduled in the "Face To Face" tour with Billy Joel. For more details on this story, be sure to visit the station web site at 1079koolgold.com. Let wish Elton a speedy recovery.

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert was incredible from the reviews I've read. Here's the story from Metro News:

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Icons Visited Madison Square Garden At "Rock Hall 25" Celebration On Friday

The music industry is still buzzing over the star power at Friday's "The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" concerts. Night two of the Madison Square Garden shows to mark the Hall of Fame's quarter-century mark featured collaborations and legends. Hall of Famers U2, Aretha Franklin, Metallica and The Jeff Beck Band were among those who participated in the festivities. A few surprise guests also joined in. According to "Rolling Stone," Patti Smith, the Black Eyed Peas and Bruce Springsteen jammed with U2. Also joining the Irish rockers was Mick Jagger. The Rolling Stones frontman sang "Gimme Shelter" with Bono. Aretha Franklin -- "Rock Hall 25's" sole female artist -- welcomed her son Teddy, who played in her band. Annie Lennox and Lenny Kravitz also joined the Queen of Soul on stage. Metallica's A-list friends included Ozzy Osbourne, Ray Davies of The Kinks and Lou Reed. Jeff Beck shared the stage with Sting on "People Get Ready." Guitar legend Buddy Guy also supported Beck at the show, as did ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons. Beck ended his set with an instrumental rendition of The Beatles' "A Day In the Life" that drew standing ovations.

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I read somewhere that the concert will be televised at a later date. When I get that date and more information, I'll pass it on to you.

Talk to you tomorrow morning.

Ed

This Is It!

Good morning and thanks for tuning in...Yesterday I had the chance to attend the premiere of Michael Jackson's movie "This Is It". Here's my suggestion, if you are a true fan, of course you'll go see the movie...however, if you have only one favorite MJ (as they call him in the movie) go see this movie! I been a fan of Michael's songs, I've watched, like so many others, his career splash across the world, and then listened in disbelief to the news stories surrounding his personal life. I never had the chance to attend a Michael Jackson concert, now I wish I did. It must have been an incredible experience to see him live. So that being said, I went to this premiere not really knowing what I was going to see, almost an "ok fine, it's Michael Jackson, bla bla bla attitude.

As I watched...these thoughts filled my head....

The only previous comment I'd heard from someone in the halls here at the station, was that "someone said Michael look tired"...I didn't see that. I saw a man in rehearsal, maybe not doing "the performance thing", or energy we'd see on stage later...but an artist at work. It's a side very few of us get to see, what goes into making these shows happen. I came away even a bigger fan. More appreciative of what he was trying to do with the gifts he obviously had been given. "This is It" shows Michael at work, doing what we've come to love and appreciate him for...Then you have to remember Michael was 50 years old and he still had it! He was up there on the screen and on that stage, among dancers half his age and showing them how it's done...and they loved it too! That was great to see. There's a point in the film that I personally loved, because it showed his creative genius...a moment when the man known for making sounds, knew when to use silence...pure magic.

It's sad that Michael never made it to London, but then again for whatever reason, if he did, we wouldn't have gotten a chance to see this side of Michael Jackson. Go see "This Is It" and enjoy and remember one more time, the true artistry of Michael Jackson.

5 More Candy shopping days till Halloween

Tuesday October 27...

Please welcome aboard Randy Miamoto (Ran Da Man) who'll be joining us for Sports every Monday and Friday and an occasional mid-week report. Randy is also hosting his own sports show every Sunday afternoon at 2 pm, called "The Sunday Sports Page", hear it on our sister station KHNR-AM 690. Randy's pick to win the World Series: well he says he likes the Phillies, but he thinks the Yankees will take it. The World Series gets underway tomorrow and we'll talk to Randy tomorrow to get more of his thoughts on the Series and other interesting sports notes. Tune in about 6:45 or so for his report.

We're also giving away tickets to the Shock House this week. The Shock House opens tomorrow night at 6 pm at Blasidell Mansion, 777 Ward Avenue. Tickets available at the Blaisdell Box Office. Listen for our scary mystery voice contest at 6 am. Congratulations to Donna of Honolulu that guess today's scary mystery voice as David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat & Tears.

Tomorrow's guests include award winning comedian Don Barnhart who'll be making you laugh at the Pipeline Cafe tomorrow night for Comedy Wednesday's. Doors open at 7 and the show gets underway at 8. If you haven't tried it yet, the Pipeline is a great place for dinner and a show.

Music News:

U2 brings back "The Biggest Rock Show Ever" next year. For presale information visit their official website at www.U2.com. Here is the list of 2010 announced dates so far:

June 6 Anaheim CA US Angel Stadium
June 12 Denver CO US Invesco Field
June 16 Oakland CA US Oakland Coliseum
June 20 Seattle WA US Qwest Field
June 23 Edmonton CA Commonwealth Stadium
June 30 East Lansing MI US Spartan Stadium
July 3 Toronto ON CA Rogers Centre
July 6 Chicago IL US Soldier Field
July 12 Philadelphia PA US Lincoln Financial Field
July 16 Montreal QC CA Venue
July 19 New York NY US New Meadowlands Stadium

And finally, I hope to check out the premiere of "This Is It", later today. Check here for a full report and be sure to tune in to 107.9, Hawaii's KOOL Gold!

Happy Monday!

Welcome back to start of another great week! I can't believe the holidays are right around the corner! Before we get into the latest music news and more I've got to thank Gene W. Doo M.D. and Hugh Hazenfield, M.D. As you may have noticed, I've been having a problem with my voice for the last few months. To be honest, I thought these 30 plus years of fun would have to come to an end. However with the help of Dr. Doo and Dr. Hazenfield, we figured out what was going on and, as hopefully you can tell, the treatments are working! Thanks guys! You are the BEST!

We've added a lot of new KOOL music to our mix and I would really love to hear your thoughts about it, so if you get a moment, drop me a line at edkanoi@msn.com or just respond here. It's hard to believe but even the late 80's and the 90's are moving into the KOOL Gold mix! Of course your favorite "oldies" will always be there with Uncle Tom's Rock and Roll Drive, every Saturday morning at 8 am.

Today's Music News 11/26/09:

Eric Clapton is bowing out of one of the biggest concerts of the year. Eric says he won't be taking part in the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts because he has to undergo a minor medical procedure for gallstones. Rock Hall reps are wishing him well and plan to announce a replacement soon.

Elton John is down for a couple of dates due to illness. According to his website, the Rocket Man is recovering from a bout with the flu. Sir Elton John is instructing fans to keep their tickets and he has further announcements coming...

I'm looking forward to seeing "This Is It" the new Michael Jackson movie. I'll be attending a special premiere on Tuesday, so I'll have a review for you on Wednesday morning's show. The movie opens nationally on Wednesday. It is getting positive reviews from members of the late "King Of Pop's" family. Jackie Jackson has seen the film and she says it is "truly riveting" and goes on to say "Michael is electrifying!". The film will at the theatre for only 2 weeks so make plans to see it.

And speaking of the holidays, Motown is releasing "The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection", a two disc compilation featuring a total of 51 tracks to warm your holiday season. Highlights include a Jackson 5 cover of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," The Four Tops singing "Merry Christmas Baby," The Supremes doing "Joy To The World," and Boyz II Men harmonizing on "Let It Snow." Other stars in the mix include Stevie Wonder, The Spinners, Smokey Robinson, and the Temptations. The collection should be in your favorite store in the next day or so, if it isn't already.

And Happy B-day to my son Ezekiel who'll be 3 tomorrow! That's him at the top of this page.

THANKS FOR THE CALLS!

Aloha to all my listeners out there! Thank you so much for listening, and especially thanks to those of you who have been responding over the last two weeks to our New Music Mix! Mahalo nui for the calls! Remember . . . if there's anything you think we should add to the mix, call me or drop me an email at edkanoi@msn.com.

We're now giving you a chance to "Fall in Love All Over Again". . . with a special Valentine's evening with Kenny Rankin! Kenny will be here in concert Saturday night, February 14th, at the Hawaii Theatre. Your evening could include dinner for two, flowers, candy and even special transportation to dinner and the concert! I'll pick and play a "Love Song of the Morning", then later in the show I'll ask you to tell me what that Love Song was. Answer correctly and you'll win a Kenny Rankin CD and you'll qualify for the Valentine's Evening Giveaway.

Have you seen our new logo? Check it out! I think it's, well . . . kool! Our web site is going through some changes too. Our new Web Master Geebz is planning on putting a video camera in the studio this week, so you can not only listen, but watch too! I'm not too sure if I like the idea (yes he does, he LOVES it!!! Asst. PD) . . . but we'll see what happens! Check the web site for updates.

Our Half Price Deal this week is from Sergio's Italian Resturant in Kapahulu. Don't forget you can score a $50 gift certificate for just $25 this Friday morning at 9 am. Everyone who's been there has been RAVING about it, so listen this week to win a gift certificate with the Quiz Question of the day, or be ready to buy one at half price on Friday morning.

Once again, to all my Loyal Listeners . . . Mahalo for listening!

ED KANOI

107 9 is now Hawaii's "KOOL GOLD"!

Aloha!

I'm finally able to take a breath and a moment to let you know what's been happening and what's going on at Oldies 107.9. But first -- let me say "HAPPY NEW YEAR"! I hope you had a chance to spend time with your family and friends. The older I get the more I realize how important that is!

On a personal note, I have to thank Jeff Coelho, Raphael, and Bart DaSilva for sitting in on "Mornings with Ed Kanoi" during my recent medical leave. Toward the end of the year, my voice was getting a "hoarse" sound to it that wouldn't go away. Dr. Doo (he was Don Ho's voice doctor for years) found a small spot on my vocal cords that had to be removed and tested. Thank God it wasn't cancer, and as you can hear . . . I'm back on the radio! In fact, I just got back from one of my post-op checkups and everything is healing well!

KOOL GOLD!

....The times, they are a changin' (Bob Dylan)....

Yes they are, and I think for the better! The one common element that occurs whenever I get into a conversation about music and radio is the fact that everyone hates to be called "old". They love the music we play, but hate the fact that it's on the "Oldies" station. Well, we can't stop time, but we can certainly reframe it! Basically that's all our name change is meant to be. The music focus is shifting a bit too as we get older...I mean cooler! You'll hear a lot more of your favorites from the 70's and even a few tunes here and there from the 80's -- after all, 1980 was 29 years ago! Of course your favorites from the 50's and 60's will be there too. If they weren't, my "older"(she's gonna kill me!) sister Verna would be all over my case. Give us a listen, and please let me know what you think! (I meant my "cooler" sister Verna, really!)

Uncle Tom's Rock and Roll Drive In

Tom Moffatt was recently celebrated as one of our of living treasures here in Hawaii. He is truly now the "hardest working man in show business"! Pull into Uncle Tom's Rock and Roll Drive In every Saturday morning at 8:00 on 107.9, Hawaii's KOOL Gold!

By the way, many thanks to those of you who called in with your kind words during our Black Friday broadcast. Remember, you can depend on us to be on the air as soon as possible, and to bring you the most accurate information available. So whenever emergencies happen, remember you can count on us. We'll be there for you. Despite all this new technology, when it comes to one-on-one communication, you can depend on us -- it's a responsibility we take seriously!