ukulele, lap steel guitar, hawaiian music, new york city

Ukulele musician Josh Cho presents...

...NYC's most ukulele authentic Hawaiian Band, featuring, uke, lap steel guitar, Hawaiian lyrics, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, piano and drums.

Featuring Somewhere Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World performed live as a solo performance or with the full band. Click for live solo video clip.


The above picture was taken August 23, 2009, and is our most recent TRIO photo.
Pictured from left to right: Jorge Mesa, bass; Josh Cho, lap steel guitar, vocals and uke;
John Chang: acoustic-electic guitars.


The Band has performed at many of the Tri-State's most exclusive venues, including the Waldorf Astoria, Mohegan Sun Casino, Atlantica in the Hamptons, Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island, and recently performed live as a guest on Sirius Satellite Radio.
RECENT APPEARANCES (2009)




Bette Midler's 2009 Hulaween Bash, feat. Crosby, Stills & Nash: our Band played Cocktail Hour

Mohegan Sun Casino, performed as headline act to 3,000 guests

Sirius Satellite Radio - performance and interview on Aug. 21, 2009, 50th Anniversary of Hawaii Statehood

Our August 2009 tour included a 2-hour show at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT for 3,000 guests. The picture to the left was taken during that show.

Expect lots more entertainment in the coming months here with video updates, live performance feeds and recorded music offerings.

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Table of Contents
Latest Happenings with the Big Island Ohana!
Stay updated on new videos, sound files, CD releases and live shows with the Big Island Hawaiian Band Blog and RSS feed!

Henehene Kou Aka Live Ukulele New York Video Clip
Our new Henehene Kou Aka video showcases live playing by Josh Cho and the Big Island Hawaiian Band in two completely different environments.

Panini Pua Kea Live Audio & Video Clips Hawaiian Music (NYC)
Panini Pua Kea audio clip mp3 was just uploaded, featuring our performance on Sirius Satellite Radio on August 21, 2009.

Song of Old Hawaii Live Video Clip
Josh performs his solo Song of Old Hawaii on the lap steel guitar at a recent NYC cocktail hour.

Tiny Bubbles Live Video -- Hawaiian Ukulele Music
Tiny Bubbles is sung here to strumming ukulele with classic Hawaiian music trio backup from the Big Island Hawaian Band.

Polynesian Band NYC
Josh Cho's Polynesian Band Extravaganza starts with The Big Island Hawaiian Band!

Steel Drum Style Sound from One Hawaiian Guitar Player
We bring sounds of the Steel Drum to the Hawaiian band for a full spectrum of tropical vibes.

Puamana Live Video Clip
Our outro to Puamana done as a Ukulele Improv Jam, with acoustic-electric guitar and eletric bass backup band.

Puamana Lyrics Sung Live Video Clip Ukulele Band NY
Puamana lyrics sung in Hawaiian and performed with a Ukulele Band, with acoustic-electric guitar and eletric bass backup band.

Wedding March Played Live Solo Ukulele Video Clip Hamptons NY
Wedding March played solo on Ukulele brings the classical Mendelssohn tune to a whole new level of elegance with the Hawaiian influence.

Lap Steel Guitar Live Video -- Hawaiian Ukulele Band New York
Lap steel guitar music live from the Big Island Hawaian Band, New York's most authentic Polynesian band and hula dancers.

Ka Pua Ui Live Video -- Hawaiian Ukulele Band New York
Ka Pua Ui live from the Big Island Hawaian Band, New York's most authentic Polynesian band and hula dancers.

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Sand Played Live Lap Steel Hawaiian Trio Glen Cove NY
Sand instrumental played live on lap steel guitar by The Big Island Hawaiian Band Trio. Pardon the

Hawaiian Radio Interview on Sirius Channel 108
We just posted a sample clip from the radio show. Come check it out here at our Hawaiian Radio page.

Bach Prelude BWV 1007
Bach Prelude BWV 1007 was originally written as part of a solo Cello Suite. Yo Yo Ma is probably the most associated musician with this piece. Here it is on classical guitar ... and ukulele?

Chega De Saudade
Chega De Saudade (No More Blues) is a bossa nova piece written by the Brazilian master composer, performer and innovator, Antonio Carlos Jobim.

When I Fall In Love
When I Fall In Love sounds clips included, with ukulele playing the melody over jazz backing band.

Ukulele Player
Ukulele Player Josh Cho delights audiences and brides from all across the New York City region with his unique brand of music for weddings, luaus and special events.

Selected Performance Venues
For your review, a list of selected venues where Josh has had the pleasure of singing and playing his unique blend of tropical inspired music.


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