Grammy Bound in 2011!

Hi folks. Thanks for visiting. 2010 was a great year and I am looking forward to 2011. Thank you for all your support.

I was fortunate to have lots of solo guitar performance opportunities in 2010. Concerts, weddings, parties, corporate events. If you have something planned and need a guitarist, please send a note!

Our trio, Pineapple Tree (comprised of myself, Hoku winner and former Pure Heart lead singer Jon Yamasato, and Hoku winner David Kamakahi), are just getting into the studio. We are looking forward to it.

Finally, I recently received exciting news. I’m a Grammy nominee for my engineering work on Jeff Peterson’s album, “Maui On My Mind.” Looking forward to attending the awards in February and seeing the spectacle!

All the best to you and your families in 2011!

Darin

2010 Hoku Award Nomination

I am pleased to announce that I’ve been nominated for a Hoku Award in the Engineering category for my work on Jeff Peterson’s “Maui on My Mind!” It came as quite a surprise. I am told that the award is selected by a panel from the National Academy of Recording Arts. Award ceremonies are on May 30.

There are some outstanding projects on the final ballot, so I’m just happy to be there! You can check out the album here:
http://www.mountainapplecompany.com/traditional/maui-on-my-mind