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Funding Successful
This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 29, 2010.
Pledge $5 or more
PUA 'ILIMA LEVEL includes: Bill Tapia sticker (based on the CD artwork).
Pledge $25 or more
PLUMERIA 'PRE-ORDER' LEVEL includes all the above, plus: The CD itself, complete with artwork and colorful booklet.
Pledge $35 or more
WHITE KUKUI BLOSSOM LEVEL includes above premiums plus: a color facsimile of the original 1939 edition book entitled “Hawaiian Ukulele Instruction” with the island’s foremost ukulele instructor, William Tapia.
Pledge $50 or more
GARDENIA LEVEL includes all the above, plus: An original ticket from Bill Tapia's 100th birthday concert + A thank you in the CD liner notes.
Pledge $100 or more
RED GINGER LEVEL includes all the above, plus: An original poster from Bill's 100th birthday concert (the first 50 signed by Bill himself) + Gift pack of four Bill Tapia buttons (limited edition, 1" in diameter, each different).
Pledge $150 or more
ORCHID LEVEL includes all the above, plus: Bill Tapia T-shirt, specially designed by renowned artist Robert Armstrong (who's also creating the artwork for the CD).
Pledge $225 or more
RED PUA LEHUA LEVEL includes all the above, plus: A charming 17" sterling silver Rosabell necklace designed by Alyssa.
Pledge $700 or more
LOKELANI LEVEL $700 includes above premiums plus: An invitation for you and a guest to a private luau, hosted at Bill Tapia’s house by Bill and producer Alyssa Archambault. Dinner, entertainment – convivial company and an unforgettable evening of Hawaiian warmth and celebration (Those who cannot attend due to distance or for any other reason will be sent a beautiful Hawaiian gift basket).
Pledge $2,000 or more
BIRD OF PARADISE LEVEL $2,000 includes above premiums plus: Poster and ticket as mentioned above (in the Gardenia and Red Ginger levels) will be professionally matted and framed with archival materials + A hardcover book of stunning photographs from Bill’s 100th birthday concert.
Pledge $6,000 or more
YELLOW HIBISCUS LEVEL $6,000 includes above premiums plus: An embroidered hat from Bill Tapia’s personal collection + A red Bill Tapia model ukulele, hand-crafted by master luthier Lymana Ashikawa and signed by Bill (ukulele valued at $5,000).
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Alyssa Archambault is the founder of Paniolo Productions, a grass roots concert production company based in Los Angeles, CA. Over the last 10 years, her company has attracted thousands of beautiful people to performances by hundreds of talented musicians of all genres. Whether at festivals, theaters, or small intimate listening room venues, her passion for live music follows her everywhere she goes.
Paniolo Productions has several exciting projects currently in the works, including an online radio show, a live webcast concert series, and an annual music festival.
As an artist/designer, Alyssa is also in the process of designing and developing her own line of jewelry.
Official website: http://panioloproductions.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paniolo-Productions/73176582235
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/panioloproductions
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PanioloProd99
Hi John - Thanks for your note... we are currently in the cd artwork / layout phase. More details will be announced very soon, including the long awaited release date! Stay tuned! - Alyssa
Do you have any idea when you will be shipping our CDs?
Good Luck with the work now Alyssa!
"Slainte" from Ireland.
Regards,
Tony
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Hi Alyssa,
Thank you for a wonderful thing you are doing. I was fortunate enough to meet Bill in not so pleasant circumstances in hospital in January, while visiting the U.S. in January, after his hip operation. He is an amazing fellow and was talking about getting out to fulfill a music obligation that had been arranged for him in Hawaii. Incredible at his age. Looking forward to the CD. John from Australia.
Hi Alyssa ! Well it's now 1 AM here in Australia, and there is just 2 more Hours to go ! It's been Fun ! And I know I can Speak for Terry and Piko and all those who can say are Associated with Piko's ' Hawaiian Concert Guide ' Radio Internet Show. Mahalo for putting this Out there, and to Everyone for making this Possible, ESPECIALLY Uncle Bill Himself !
From Your No. ! FAN IN AUSTRALIA !!!!
Peter Hill
ALOHA FROM AUSTRALIA.
Thanks for letting me know about this. Glad I was able to sneak in under the wire.
All the best to you, and best wishes to Bill, too.
See ya down the pike.
Mark Nelson
Alyssa! Thanks for the friendly reminder! We're so glad to be a (small) part of this project. Congratulations on surpassing your goal and we're very much looking forward to our show with you. (Today is our release date!! The excitement keeps building!)
Yours in Art,
Mike + Ruthy
Well Folks. if you Noticed that The Number of Backers went from 100 to 99 that was me ! I tried to enter my New Address but It always insists on asking for my American Zip Code, 10 Digit Phone Number and US State Grrrrrrrr. So I canceled Everything ! Then came in and had to Start from Scratch which is what I did !!!!! Phew......... I still live in Brisbane, New Hampshire, 03275 ! What a Joke .
Haven't Heard from Piko ? IS he with us ? One of the 12 Backers going to be wearing the T.Shirts ?????? Hmmmmm ? Did he Match Our, $150 Pledge ? And what about my Fellow Aussies Hmmmm ? This is a Chance in a Lifetime for a piece of HISTORY.
STILL Plenty of Time Left. Is NOT about the Money It's about Uncle Bill's Dream and Alyssa's wish to fulfill it ! And How Lucky are We.......... C/Mon Let's Add the Extra $471.00 to Make it an Even $14,000.00 !!!!!!!
Hey Terry. Haven't heard from Piko ??? Just listened to the PODCAST of Piko's Internet Radio Show, ' Hawaiian Concert Guide ' ( http:www.hawaiianconcertguide.com ) and now I know why . As his, part of California has been affected by the HEAT - WAVE , affecting his Phone line & Internet Connection. Pity he never got to watch us get to the Goal and indeed still exceed it . Can you Call him ? Or Someone let him know ? He's got an I-PAD though , so he should know ?
Hey Folks, It still not too late to tell your Hawaiian Music Lover Friends to Pledge ! We still have 8 more days to go ! They will kick you for not letting them know !!!!
Especially now that It's now Guaranteed ! Thanks Everyone !
Peter from Australia.
I'm so happy that this project is funded. Looking forward to receiving my White Kukui!
Congrats! It appears as though you've made your goal!
Am I reading this correctly? it says $12,594 pleged of $13,000 goal. Almost there. Someone stepped up with a $6,000 pledge. WOW. OK Peter and Piko. I matched Peter's pledge. Only $406. to go.
Hey Piko & Terry Guess What.......... I'll be wearing a Bill Tapia T.Shirt will you ????
New Match Challenge........ Imagine what Bill is Like ? if Alyssa is nervous , and I was Shaking like a Leaf as I adjusted my Pledge to $150.00 . Lets put this to Bed and Give Bill a good Nights Sleep !!!
ALOHA from Australia.
Hawaiian Concert Guide host, Piko really wants his t-shirt... let's raise his challenge!!! (Thanks Terry for your last bump!)
OK, Piko & Peter....and all you Hawaiian Concert Guide Fans... I am now at $90 and climbing, match that. Mahalo Alyssa for being on the show.
OK Piko, I have matched Peter's $80. Thanks Peter...
OK Cameron Murray of Sydney, Australia & John Penhallow of Balmain, in NSW Australia ' Good On Ya ' for getting behind this Exciting Project ! I am Sure you have heard Uncle Bill Play otherwise you wouldn't be here. So I ask you to ' Match Me ' ( Just this Once ....) as I CALL in our American Friends $70 and Raise it $10.00 . So Piko Terry & Friends " How do ya Like those Apples !!! It's now $80.00
This is fun Terry and Piko! Keep it going! Higher, higher, higher! :-)
OK Piko, back to you for another $10. I am up to $70...
Mahalo to Listener Peter from Briasbane Australia!! He has upped the match challenge to $60!!! The pledge from the Hawaiian Concert Guide is going up accordingly! Anyone else up for the challenge?!?!
Piko
MATCH CHALLENGE!!
Aloha mai kakou!! I call upon ALL Hawaiian Concert Guide listeners to help out Alyssa and Uncle Bill with this most worthwhile project! So far, a few have kicked in at the $50 Gardenia Level. If anyone of my listeners donate more than $50, I will personally up my pledge to match!!
Piko
We can make this happen! I have faith in you Alyssa- I'll start pulling all my contacts together and spreading the word!
Arthur Godfrey picture has been replaced. Thanks Keith for that observation!
Great project. But I think the picture you use when mentioning Arthur Godfrey is actuall Ukulele Ike. (aka the voice of Jiminy Cricket.)
I'm really excited for you Alyssa. It's a win/win project all the way.
What an excellent project! Bill is a legend and wonder.