Dave Abrahams
I’m a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter specializing in Hawaiian slack key guitar (ki hōʻalu). In 2003, after decades playing rock, jazz, and bluegrass, I was introduced to the rich tapestry of Hawaiian music and it captured my heart. I’ve studied under some of the great Slack Key masters, including Keola Beamer, Ledward Ka’apana, George Kahumoku, Jr., Sonny Lim, and Jeff Peterson. Besides performing solo, I play guitar and ukulele in Ka La’i O Mele, a popular Bay Area band, and frequently accompany 4-time grammy winner George Kahumoku, Jr. at his Northern California shows.
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Ka La’i O Mele @ Pono’s DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ
Saturday August 22, 2026
W/George KahuMokU @ RossMoor, WalNUT CREEK, CA
Saturday August 22, 2026 5-8:30PM
ALOHA IN THE REDWOODS With George Kahumoku, JR
Saturday September 5, 2026 4-8PM
CALI 10th ANNIVERSARY W/ George Kahumoku, JR @ PONOʻS DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ
Sunday September 13, 2026 4-9PM
Ka La’i O Mele @ Pono’s DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ
Saturday September 26, 2026 6-8:30PM
Ka La’i O Mele @ Pono’s DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ
Saturday October 17, 2026 6-8:30PM
Get In Touch
I’m based in San Jose, California, and available for bookings in the greater Bay Area. Even just to say hello, I’d love to hear from you. Ask to be put on my mailing list! Either fill out the form below, or email me directly at aloha@daveabrahams.com.
