The Hawaiian Connection

Al Tringali moved to Bainbridge Island from Honolulu, Hawaii just three years ago, and we are very pleased to call him our friend. He brings with him the heart and soul of his native home. He is our Hawaiian Connection.

Tringali started playing Hawaiian music around 1970 after taking a course in Hawaiian slack key guitar from Keola Beamer. He has been perfecting his musical talents ever since.

Al Tringali - Upcoming Performances

7/17/10 4:00pm Aloha 'O Na Kupuna Festival
          All day music & hula from 9:am to 9:pm
          at the Kennedy High School in Burien

Best link to Aloha Festival information I've found: Here

7/31/10 9: to Noon. Bainbridge Island Farmers Market

Link to BI Farmers Market: Here

8/15/10 Tringali will teach slack key guitar
Ukulele Festival on Vashon Island
          10:am to 9:pm at Camp Burton, Vashon Island
          7:pm concert features Herb Ohta Jr. and Michael Powers.
          get your tickets early

Link to Vashon Ukulele Festival: Here
or check out Seattle Ukulele Player's Association (SUPA): Here

9/12/10 1:15pm to 2:00pm - Live Aloha Hawaiian Festival
          at the Seattle Center
          Music & hula from 9:am - 5:pm

Link to Aloha Festival: Here
About Al Tringali

When I play with friends I usually call us Ke Kai Malino. That is anywhere from 2-many players. Of course I sit in from time to time with other players in Western Washington who already have a group name too. I started playing around 1972 with my professional career starting in the 1980s. I played mostly for art gallery openings, parties and fund raisers. I took some lessons but for the most part I am self taught. I moved to Bainbridge in 2007. I often perform with Gregg Porter (bass) and Herb Kai ('ukulele). Gregg is usually found MC'ing the many Hawaiian music shows around town when artists from Hawai'i choose to play here. Herb is originally from the island of Hawai'i and settled in the area Puget Sound many years ago. He is a native Hawaiian who is active with the Suquamish tribe and has been instrumental in bringing Keola Beamer and Carlos Nakai to the area for concerts that helped the tribe's fundraising efforts. We collectively make an effort to preserve Hawaiian music and make an attempt to present it with an aura of respect and authenticity. It is my pleasure and honor to present the music of Hawai'i to any and all who appreciate it and enjoy the cultural aspect of the music.

Al Tringali's Facebook: Here