Amy Hanaiali'i, Hawaii's top-selling female vocalist of all time, will bring aloha to Feinstein's at the Nikko this holiday season for two performances only - Wednesday, December 14 (7 p.m.) and Thursday, December 15 (8 p.m.).
Continuing the tradition of her ancestral roots, Hanaiali'i will take audiences on a musical journey - from 1930s New York City, to the silver screen of Hollywood, to the golden age of the Rat Pack, to present day Hawaii. Blending these genres with her contemporary original compositions, Hanaiali'i will also perform classic Christmas songs in Hawaiian.
Tickets for Amy Hanaiali'i range in price from $40- $60 and are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com.
Hanaiali'i's success as a recording artist speaks for itself and is evidenced by a multitude of awards and acknowledgements, including 5 GRAMMY nominations for Best Hawaiian Music Album. Amy's albums have also garnered 25 Na? Ho?ku? Hanohano awards - Hawaii's equivalent to the GRAMMY awards.
Hanaiali'i's range of multiple Na? Ho?ku? Hanohano wins showcases her varied musical depth over the years prevailing in the following categories: Female Vocalist of the Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Group of the Year, Christmas Album of the Year, Contemporary Album of the Year, and many others. Her diverse success, with cultural responsibility, provides clear recognition by Hawaii's music community and Amy's fans that her musical appeal is universally accepted. All of Hanaiali'i's albums have validated commercial success by consistently placing her at the top of the World Album Billboard charts.
Amy has played for multiple sold out crowds in Europe, Japan, China, all across America and French Polynesia. Hanaiali'i's Friends and Family album showcased a stunning duet with country music legend
Willie Nelson. Alongside and recording with the best, Amy also has performed live and opened for renowned artists like Earth, Wind and Fire,
Carlos Santana, Boz Scaggs,
Diana Krall, Joe Cocker and many more, her upcoming release features a duet with
Michael McDonald, that she wrote.
Hanaiali'i's talent emerges from a disciplined blend of classical training, fusing powerhouse vocalists, and honoring her family through her worldly heritage and rooted ancestral responsibility.
After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from United States International University- School of Performing and Visual Arts in San Diego, Amy spent time with her paternal grandmother, International Hawaiian superstar - Jennie Na?pua Woodd.
Undoubtedly her world famous falsetto training and strict pronunciation lessons gave Amy a beloved respect of Hawaiian Culture and Music, making her grandmother Na?pua one of Hanaiali'i's most influential people in her life.
Woodd, one of the original Royal Hawaiian girls in Waiki?ki? or Tu?tu? as Amy affectionately calls her, helped shape the entertainment scene of Hawaii as a Kumu Hula from Hawaii /Choreographer in Hollywood. Woodd worked on every Pacific-themed motion picture in the 1940's and 1950's and defines that cinematic genre. Also Woodd while performing on Broadway and the Lexington Hotel in New York City, met Hanaiali'i's grandfather Lloyd B. Gilliom.
He himself a musician who played trumpet and steel guitar with the likes of
Sammy Kaye,
Tommy Dorsey and other notable hands of that era- joined Woodd to build a rich tradition of Hawaiian Culture on both coasts of America. Amy is the caretaker and curator of much of the archived footage from this era and currently producing a show honoring the story of her lineage.
She is producing and starring in her own room at the Grand Wailea Maui called - The Hawaiian Room.
Ms. Hanaiali'i has a very successful wine in Hawaii from Napa - self titled Hanaiali'i. She has several vintages of Merlot and Chardonnay.
Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $35 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.
All seating at Feinstein's at the Nikko is cabaret style and available on a first-come, first-served basis within the section purchased. Guests who purchase the prix-fixe dinner at Restaurant Anzu will receive a complimentary section upgrade (subject to availability) and get to choose their exact seat locations within the upgraded section.
Guests of Feinstein's at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein's at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 394-1100.
For additional information on Amy Hanaiali'i, visit:
www.amyhanaialiigilliom.com. For additional information on Feinstein's at the Nikko, visit:
www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com.
