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keoladonaghy
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Jeff Dayton on “Stories With A Beat”
While we have a bit of a break from Grammy FYC work and await the final ballot’s appearance, we'd like to share this episode of "Stories...


keoladonaghy
Sep 14, 20231 min read
A‘ea‘e: Enhance Edition Now online!
We are thrilled to announce that an updated edition of our debut recording is out, and it includes two new mele that make it eligible for...


keoladonaghy
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Jeff Dayton UK Tour: Sept 15-25, 2023
Our very own Jeff Dayton will be performing at venues across the UK for the next week and a half. If you live in that part of the world...


keoladonaghy
Sep 9, 20231 min read
A‘ea‘e Joins The Grammy Party
Yes, folks, we have thrown our cowboy hat in the ring and have entered our debut release in the Regional Roots category for the 66th...


keoladonaghy
Aug 12, 20231 min read
West Maui and Upcountry Wildfires
The members of A‘ea‘e are devastated about the fire, destruction, and loss of life in the West Maui and Upcountry Maui fires. Our...


keoladonaghy
Aug 5, 20231 min read
Case Hardin Hits #1 With Jeff Dayton Co-composition “Stoned”
The members of A‘ea‘e are back in their respective studios working on the final tracks we will use to “top off” our debut release, and...


keoladonaghy
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Group Member Profile: Kenneth Makuakāne
Outside of our collective work with A‘ea‘e, each member of our group has a notable history in Hawaiian music and in other areas. Kenneth...


keoladonaghy
Jul 14, 20231 min read
Jeff Dayton Minnesota Peformances
Our own six-string slinger Jeff Dayton has a series of performances happening in Minnesota starting on July 16, 2023, and ending on...

keoladonaghy
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Photos Of A‘ea‘e’s Performance At Nā Hōkū Hanohano 2023
We‘re blown away by these photos taken by Kat Wade at the performance on Saturday. The looks on Jeff, Tarvin, and Māpu's faces are...

keoladonaghy
Jul 2, 20231 min read
A‘ea‘e Honored In Two Categories at the 46th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awa
A‘ea‘e Honored In Two Categories at the 46th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awa On July 1, 2023, at the 46th annual Nā Hōkū Awards, A‘ea‘e was...


keoladonaghy
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards This Saturday, July 1, 2023!
We are honored and stoked to be among the entertainers performing at the 46th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards - Hawai‘i's biggest night in...


keoladonaghy
May 27, 20231 min read
Bailey Zimmerman Most Streamed Country Debut… Ever
The gents of A‘ea‘e are mighty impressed with this young man's debut release, and apparently so are many of you out there. He definitely...

keoladonaghy
May 25, 20231 min read
The End of An Era
We all saw this coming; we just didn't know when it would be. CD Baby will be discontinuing the sale of physical CDs from their website....


keoladonaghy
May 24, 20231 min read
One Week Remaining To Vote For Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards!
There is just one week and a few hours remaining to vote for the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. To our HARA friends - if you haven't voted yet,...


keoladonaghy
May 23, 20231 min read
Ho‘omaika‘i e Iam Tongi!
The gents of A‘ea‘e extend their heartfelt congratulations to Iam Tongi for his incredible win and selection as this season’s American...

keoladonaghy
May 23, 20231 min read
“Before The Color Dried”
I almost forgot to share this video from the green room at Blue Note Hawai‘i before our performance. Jeff Dayton was talking to Tarvin...


keoladonaghy
May 21, 20231 min read
Our First Performance
A‘ea‘e's first performance as a band wasn't at Blue Note Hawai‘i on May 7. 2023, but at Ka Waihona O Ka Na‘auao School in Nānākuli the...


keoladonaghy
May 20, 20231 min read
Jeff Dayton Co-Composition At The Top Of Texas Charts!
All of us in A‘ea‘e are thrilled at the news that the Jeff Dayton composition (along with Dayna Shereck) “Stoned” has made it to the...


keoladonaghy
May 20, 20231 min read
The Star-Advertiser’s Write-Up On The Nā Hōkū Hanohano Final Ballot
Mahalo to the Star-Advertiser’s John Berger for the write-up and shout-out to A’ea’e. We're stoked to be mentioned among such illustrious...


keoladonaghy
May 19, 20231 min read
Māpuana Makia Recognized As API Narrator You Should Be Listening To
Māpuana Makia is more than an accomplished actress with a regular role on the Disney+ series “Doogie Kamealoha, MD.” She is also a...
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