Photography by Tracy Chan and Loraine Ho.
On April 18, Ka Lamakua launched its second poetry event, Poet Trees, at Manoa Gardens. The venue came with access to new equipment on the cheap-- microphones, a 8-foot screen projector, sound mixer, and speakers. Since the event was an open-mic, we just needed the performers to appear.
Keith Fernandez induced mass hysteria .
After the audience was sufficiently soaked in alcohol, Keith Fernandez broke the ice by breakdancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” With all the events going on that evening – a Hawaii Hall concert and Earth Day at the Sustainability Courtyard—Fernandez’s enthusiasm snagged new audience members and impromptu performers.
Poet Trees sustained its momentum for over three hours, drawing in a variety of guest performers and some of Ka Lamakua's regular contributors. Thanks to all who participated!
Dylan Little, musician/poet/photographer extraordinaire, provided onlookers with sonic waves of acoustic goodness.
Freestylers Bali Fergusson and Michael Hamilton get their karmic flow on.
Hawaii Slam competitor Jonathan Larson blew us away.
Ka Lamakua's Associate Editor Tracy Chan tells tales of misdeeds and tentacles.
Check out Poet Trees on Facebook for more visuals and stay tuned for the next Ka Lamakua event!
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