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BIO
Joe Kingston
Musician, Vocalist, Songwriter, Recording Artist
"Kingston sings with exuberance, engaging freshness,
and an emotional authenticity that sells whatever he's singing."
-John Berger,
Honolulu Star Advertiser
"Kingston was a big hit as guest vocalist with Del Courtney and his 14 piece big band at Blue Tropix on Kapiolani."
-Dave Donnelly,
Honolulu Star Bulletin
"Joe Kingston handles lounge standards with the debonair attitude of those famous young crooners of yesteryear."
-Spotlight's Oahu Gold Magazine
Since the mid 80s, Joe has performed in Honolulu as a soloist and in various combos.
He plays ukulele, guitar, upright bass, electric bass, and pedal bass.
Joe mostly works solo, playing ukulele and pedal bass to accompany his vocals.
He also collaborates with other musicians on occasion. Joe plays Hawaiian, classic rock,
contemporary, swing, jazz, and oldies.
Besides performing at hotels, bars, restaurants, weddings, conventions, and private functions,
Joe has also played the following:
-Dinner cruises:
Star of Honolulu
Navatech
Windjammer
-Cruise Ships:
S.S. Independence (American Hawai'i Cruises)
S.S. Constitution (American Hawai'i Cruises)
M.S. Patriot (United States Lines)
Norwegian Star (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Pride of Aloha (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Pride of America (Norwegian Cruise Line)
-Tours:
Hawai'i outer islands
New York
Rhode Island
California
Pohnpei
Japan
-Numerous live radio performances (including interviews)
Joe has released four albums on the Flying Mongoose Records label:
-On The Swing Shift (2001)
-World That Swings (2005)
-Songs For Trixie (2009)
-Love Doll (2018)
In the 2018 Laveen Stage songwriting contest
(based in Arizona), Joe won in two categories:
Best Christmas song ("Red Eyed Reindeer"), &
Best Comedy song ("Break song").
Ukulele, electric bass & upright bass lessons are available upon request.
Inquiries (bookings, recordings, etc.):
joekingstontown@yahoo.com
VIDEOS
Sunny Afternoon
Waipahe'e Falls
Hilo Bay
Video
PHOTOS
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