
Henry Kapono: Summertime Tour
Get ready for a night to remember as Henry Kapono returns to the stage, bringing his brand-new music "Summertime" alongside the timeless classics you love.
This stop on the Summertime Tour features Henry’ and special guests, the legendary harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar, known for his iconic harmonica sound on hits like Low Rider and Why Can’t We Be Friends. In 2025, Lee Oskar was honored as an original member of WAR when the band received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame… and Kealoha, Hawai‘i’s first Poet Laureate, celebrated slam poet — and FUN FACT, a graduate of MIT in Nuclear Physics.
Experience a night of musical magic, powerful storytelling, and the spirit of aloha — all in one unforgettable show.
The Boys in the Band, Alx Kawakami (guitar & vocals), Will Tafolo (bass), and Wendell Ching (drums) round out the all-star lineup, delivering the energy and musical chemistry that make every performance unforgettable.
Presented by Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, the Summertime Tour is a featured spotlight of the Henry Kapono Foundation’s SummerFest Concert Series.

Native Hawaiian Henry Kapono is a GRAMMY nominated and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and captivating performances. Rising to fame in the '70s as one half of the iconic duo Cecilio & Kapono (C&K), Kapono continues to inspire sold-out audiences worldwide. Heading Kapono Inc., a premier entertainment company, he remains a leading figure in Hawai'i's music scene, releasing new music and playing to loyal fans across the globe. With a career spanning decade, he has expanded his roles to include film producer, music director, and community leader. In 2018, he established The Henry Kapono Foundation to support Hawaiʻi's music industry through programs, grants, education, and resources.



Around age of twenty Ken was faced with the difficult decision of pursuing a career in music or following in his older brother’s footsteps and becoming a dentist. Recently married and wanting to start a family, he opted for dentistry. Upon graduation from Loma Linda School of Dentistry, Ken started a successful practice in Fontana California, close to where he grew up, which he sold prior to opening another new office, Island Dentistry, in Laguna Beach California in 2002. All the while Ken retained his passion for music playing lead guitar with various bands in clubs throughout Southern California and especially in Laguna Beach where he has resided with his family for over 20 years.
Ken differs from other artist in numerous ways. Not only has he maintained an impeccable dental career spanning nearly three decades as well as compiling an impressive body of work musically, including 5 CD’s, and live performances that legends are made of.
His new CD will be coming out this summer: “Nowhere in the Rain”
Ken has always sustained a solid reputation in whichever community he has called home. Ken’s contagious love and zest for life shines through in whatever task he undertakes. Whether he’s performing dentistry, playing music, surfing or spending time with his wife Jody of 40 years or his children Lea & Tayber. Ken gives no less than 100% of himself, 100% of his time. Ken’s multifaceted lifestyle is easily recognizable in his music, be it a soothing melody to provide a healing touch, a rocking jam to lift the spirit, or a simple strummed lullaby to put his daughter Lea or son Tayber to sleep.
Ken’s music is a combination of soulful folk rock with a Latin and Hawaiian flavor. The lyrics, written by Ken, bask in the warm memories of family and friends, often giving thanks to GOD for the opportunity to take part in such an amazing life…. a life that he would like to share with the rest of the world through his music.