Larry Dupio at Hula Hulas + Singing Competition!

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at Hula Hulas for live music by Larry Dupio from 6pm-9pm! Admission is free and all are welcome.

Larry grew up in Kailua and Kalihi on Oahu, graduated from Farrington High School, served honorably in the Navy during the Vietnam era and later got his music degree from Leeward Community College.    

The Big Island of Hawaii holds a special place in his heart because he was able to nurture his talent and won the support of a loyal following.   A crowning event was when he earned the 'Keepin the Blues Alive' award from the Hawaiian Blues Society.  In Hawaii, Larry had the awesome opportunity to play music alongside these giants in the industry ~ Charlie Musselwhite, Johnnie Johnson, Canned Heat, John Mayall, Ford Brothers, Davy Jones, Johnny Lang, Jessie Collin Young, Commander Cody, Ziggy Marley, David Lindley, Radiators, Papa Michigan and Jimmy Cliff.

The Dupio family also lived in the Pacific Northwest for ten years.  Larry was fortunate to be a part of the prestigious Portland music scene.  During that time, he won Guitar Center’s “King of the Blues’ contest and traveled to Seattle to represent Portland.  He was  nominated as ‘Best Guitar Player’ in the Cascade Blues Association’s ‘Muddy Waters’ contest in Portland, Oregon.

The sound of the surf, the smell of the fragrant flowers and the radiant rainbows of Hawaii were beckoning the Dupios back home to Hawaii.  Larry is back on the Big Island of Hawaii and his incredible music journey continues.

Larry has recorded six albums thus far ~ LOCAL BOY LARRY DUPIO, RAINBOW RASTASAN, ALL FIRED UP, LIGHTNING LARRY DUPIO, ELIMA and most recent LIGHTNING STRIKES HILO.  LIGHTNING was a finalist in Hawaii's 2014 Na Hoku Hanohano awards in the R&B category.   Seven of his songs from the LIGHTNING album were chosen entries by the different Grammy committees in 2014 and were placed in six different categories.  These seven songs made it to the first ballot.  ELIMA was also recognized by the Grammy committees in 2015 and was placed in eight different categories on the first ballot.  Larry brought home a Na Hoku Hanohano for LIGHTNING STRIKES HILO, 2018 Rock Album of the Year. Go to www.larrydupio.com or https://soundcloud.com/larry-dupio.com to hear all these originals.

Hoping to 'GRAB A GRAMMY IN 2019!"   I M U A!

GUIDELINES FOR SONG COMPETITION

1. We’ve deleted the submission of your recording. Just come on down to Hula Hulas.  There will be a sign up sheet if needed, otherwise, make sure you talk to Larry during the break (either before 6 p.m. or after the first set which usually ends about 6:50 p.m.)
2. Your song choice should be a Blues standard. A Blues tune that the band can play is preferred so that they can accompany you.
   3. Plan to perform during the second hour at Hula Hulas (7 to 8 p.m.)
3. Song contest started on November 17th and will continue every month thereafter.  We’re hoping for at least seven contestants and will plan for the FINALE in June, 2019.
4. The audience will determine the winner every month.  The singer who receives the loudest, most enthusiastic cheer and applause will win! Encourage your ‘cheering’ section to save your date and come out to support you on the night you plan to sing.
5. Depending on the amount of participants, we'll plan a FINALE SING OFF next year when all the contestants will have the opportunity to perform on the same night.  After the audience chooses their winner and if there’s a tie, the judges will be the tie breaker.

PRIZES:

$25 cash or dinner certificate for the winner each month!

Grand Prize Winner will receive a one night hotel stay in Hilo plus dinner and a movie for two!

Questions?  Please email us at info@larrydupio.com See ya at Hula Hulas!