Faith Festival Hawaii

Musicians

"Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I will sing to the LORD, I will sing; I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel." Judges 5:3

******The following is a list of the musicians who participated in 2008.
2009 FAITH Fest line up is not yet finalized...check back in 2009******

WE ARE blessed TO ANNOUNCE
7 Simple Pieces
as our special guests at the 2008 festivall!!

Hope Mayo
http://www.myspace.com/hopemayo
http://www.hopemayo.com

Hope Mayo grew up in a very musical family, music surrounded her.She did not share her family’s interest in music, at the time.The extent of her musical performances consisted of singing in church choirs for holidays. Hope went away to college and met up with an elementary school classmate who led worship with his guitar.She decided to help him out thinking it would give her something to do.Her mother and grandmother bought her her first guitar.Hope says she started songwriting because she wasn’t good enough on the guitar to play any “real songs,” so she made up her own.A few years later she met up with slack-key artist Daniel Ho and they had an instant chemistry with writing music.Soon Hope was playing her first professional gig at the Waikiki Aquarium with Daniel’s band Kilauea. She continues to write music for other musicians in Hawaii and on the mainland. You can see Hope regualarly at the rRed Elephant Café in downtown Honolulu.Hope says, “The Lord has been good.

I have been blessed to be able to do what I love to do.”

Day One
http://www.myspace.com/jonathanfant
17 year old singer/songwriter/worship leader Jonathan Fant has been playing the piano since the age of nine when he took his first piano lesson in Mildenhall UK. Since then, his love for playing the piano has kept him on the keys, always exploring new playing experiences and songs. 4 Years of classical training left Jonathan with a desire to play music that glorified God explicitly. Worship music and playing in a band for the youth choir at a church in Texas fulfilled these desires to worship and perform. Jonathan's latest passion, songwriting, has been attracting attention locally on the island of O'ahu. With his all orginal EP Album labeled "Day One" coming out in early September, Jonathan is eagerly waiting for what God has in store for him next. He hopes you sincerly enjoy the music and that God would use this offering to bring you more into His redemption.

Revivals – S.T. Boys
http://www.myspace.com/revivalsministrystboys

Revivals Consist of 7 samoan brothers from the Island of Oahu. The Revivals ministry started in 1980. In 1995, they released their first CD. Since that time. the members changed, but still the work of God went on. The Revivals are members of the Samoa-Tokelau Seventh Day Adventist Church (Pastor MIke Asuega) & the S-T English Division(Pator Ieti Faletogo). They are blessed with the opportunity to share the word of God through music. The Revivals' mission is to not change people, but to help them recognize who he is and let the holy spirit do the rest. They believe they are humble servants trying to help finish God's work on earth so they can go home to heaven. "Peace Joy Happiness only through Jesus." For more info email them at revivalsministry_stboys@yahoo.com. or check out our my space page above.

the ministry

Kristian Lei
http://www.kristianlei.com
http://www.myspace.com/kristianlei
Born in the Philippine city of Cebu and raised in Hawai’i, Kristian Lei began her singing career at the age of 19. Without formal vocal training, Kristian was chosen to play the lead role of Kim in the Cameron Mackintosh Production of Miss Saigon in Germany. Her career took off and next she played the ingénue, Ti Moune, in the AAI Philippine Tour of Once On This Island. Later, she won the role of Tuptim in the Hawaii Opera Theatre Production of The King and I. In dedication to her younger brother, Joshua, Kristian is the Founder of Honolulu Broadway Babies - a non-profit organization that aims to build and support continuing educational programs for people who are developmentally challenged. From playing the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon to gracing stages in LA, New York, Utah, the Philippines and locally, Wai’anae beauty, Kristian Lei is back home to release her long and anticipated Christian/Inspirational album entitled, Take My Hand.The album was produced by WOMEN OF OUR WORLD. Founder/Director/Producer -- Honolulu Broadway Babies is a non-profit organization that produces Broadway Review Concerts, starring Principal Broadway/Musical artists from all around the globe. Its mission is to build and support continuing eductation for people who are developmentally challenged after high school. This organization is dedicated Kristian's younger brother, Joshua, who has mild cerebral palsy and is developmentally challenged.

sunday morning Chaos
http://www.myspace.com/sundaymorningchaos
SundayMorningChaos is an alternative/heavy/rock outfit that hails from Kailua, Oahu. They have been together for roughly 3 years and at their center is Jesus Christ. They pride themselves on being musically relevant to the styles and genres of rock music today, while remaining faithful to the call that God has placed on their lives.
SundayMorningChaos has played numerous youth camps, youth groups, community outreaches, as well as a nightclub or two. Each member of the band has a personal, real, relationship with Christ, which pushes them in excellence toward their Creator. Their vision is to encourage the saved, and at the same time, reach out to the wayward and lost soul. SundayMorningChaos remain relevant to today's youth and young at heart through prayer and thoughtful writing. Their heart is to glorify God in His purposes for them and those they play for.

Or1ginal
http://www.myspace.com/or1ginalmusic

Born in St. Louis, MO. raised San Jose, CA. & now residing in Waianae, HI., Alvin P. Mikaele is here to make a bold statement about his faith through his songwriting & live stage show antics as the artist known as OR1GINAL. This moniker based on a passage in the book of Genesis fits this emcee to the spirit & letter of the law. Known for his CLEAR rhyme delivery amidst a big frame & hype energy, OR1GINAL crafts songs that touch mind, body & soul. He was the head songwriter at his home church for the ministry Posse On A mission that used the RAP element of Hip Hop to reach with the Gospel. Under his leadership, the ministry released 5 mix tapes to spread their message of hope. His 1st album of original songs came in 1997 entitled "UNASHAMED" & it set a personal standard of the lyrical & spiritual life he would lead as an emcee, laying everything on the line for the cause. After a 6 year hiatus, his follow up in 2003 "IMPLOSION" renewed his strength & love for soul winning & the craft. His latest album 2006's "OR1GINALLY SPEAKING," set a benckmark in artistic measure as OR1GINAL ventured out to the highways & byways to where his true calling is but never forgetting his roots in his relationship with Jesus Christ. OR1GINAL is currently working on his 4th album set for a July 2007 release.

Inside Out

http://www.myspace.com/thebandinsideout

Inside Out is the collaboration of four musicians for Christ. Our mission is simple, and yet, perhaps, the most complex and significant mission man has ever been given... The Great Commission: To give freely to a dying world with what we believe to be the only antidote for the sin disease, Jesus Christ. We wish to empower the body of Christ with the truth that we are facing a great crisis in this controversy between Christ and Satan. Today's youth is being bombarded from every angle, ambushed from every television channel and attacked from every magazine stand telling them how to be, how to dress, how to talk, and how to act. This is all in an effort to take their focus away from Jesus whom the Bible says, "left an example that we may walk in his footsteps." This is an impossible task to accomplish when we are walking in the footsteps of sin. We call ourselves inside out for one reason, because it is the only way to completely surrender to God. Transformation into a new being does not start with a decision. It does not start with us. It starts with the touch of God, which begins, resonates, and radiates from the Inside Out. Inside out is Marcos Torres, Alex Kelley, Patrick Draugn, andWayne Katz.

Marilyn Kim with the Kanikapila Singers
leeward Community College

Shane Konno
http://www.myspace.com/ukuleleboy808
Shane Konno enjoy's playing the ukulele. "There's still so much to learn" Is his attitude in his pursuit
of Music. Born and raised here in hawaii. He just hopes to touch someones life hopfully making them smile through his song's. Playing ukulele is so relaxing and soothing, "I'm thankful that God has blessed me with my hands that I may continue to play the ukulele" "Dream, Believe, and chase it"...."With God all things are possible"
It's a Blessing to be apart of FAITHFEST!

Mario Nanguse

has been involved with music since his youth.He is a passionate, hard working, and focused individual who always strives to be the best at everything he does.Mario started his musical training at the age of 11, and two years later, he became one of the main pianists for his home church.Proud of his Mexican heritage, he has toured in many cities in Mexico as a pianist for the Recording Artists Eluzai, Sinai, and Kidush Hashem.Currently, Mario plays regularly as a pianist for the CentralHonoluluChurch and he accompanys singers Kristian Lei and Nicolette Blount.. He played for the Annual Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Conference for Resort Quest Hawaii. Mario arranged and played on the “Conversations with God” CD with singer, songwriter Nicolette Blount.

Nicolette Blount
http://www.myspace.com/nicoletteblount

Nicolette has been singing since a young age and has studied music for many years. She didn't start singing for Christ until eight years ago when she finally gave her heart to Christ after many years of abuse, substance abuse, rape, and rebellion. The ministry God has put in her heart is to reach those who think it is too late (drug addicts, victims of abuse, etc..). She says, "God never gave up on me, no matter how hard I ran away and He will never give up on you. You are His child." She hopes that people will find Jesus and be renewed through the songs He has given her. Her CD Conversations is a compelation of just that...Conversations with God from her heart or from hearts of others that she has interpreted in song. 2 Corinthians 12:9 "Each time He said, "My grace is all you need. My pwer works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power fo Christ can work througn me."