Hoaloha Mele & Halau Kamakahiwaokalani

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                                                             Halau Kamakahiwaokalani was formed in 1972 by
                                                             Kumu Hula Kamakahiwaokalani (Onie) Huihui
                                                             Rendall. The purpose of the Halu is to perpetuate
                                                             the Hawaiian culture through the teaching of the
                                                             hula, both Kahiko and 'Auana.

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                                                              The group has performed all over the state and in

                                                              Oregon and Idaho. The Halau is a way of life and 

                                                              a way to stay in touch with the culture and food
                                                              of Hawaii.

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This is the second year the group will perform at Sunset.

2021 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

Eddie Manzanares

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                                                             Eddie Manzanares (Spanish vocals & acoustic
                                                             guitar) is an experienced Latin jazz musician.
                                                             Originally from Mexico, he has performed for
                                                             audiences in Mexico, South America, France, Italy,
                                                             Spain, Germany and many more locations.

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                                                              His music style is a combination of Latin-jazz,

                                                              Bossanova and Rumba Flamenca. He also loves to

                                                              perform salsa, cha cha cha, Son Cubano and Son
                                                             Montuno for your dancing pleasure.

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Eddie's band, Cafe Blanco, joins him at Sunset at Southridge.

Stompin' Ground

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                                                              Stompin' Ground is a high engery country rock
                                                              band from the Tri-Cities. They specialize in newer
                                                              country, classic country and rock n' roll.

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                                                              The group is know for its high energy enthusiasm,
                                                              passion and love for music and crowd participation.
                                                              They boast more than 100 years of combined
                                                              music experience. Stompin' Ground regularly
                                                              performs at The Branding Iron and is a staple at
                                                              the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo. They also have done shows with James Otto, Trick Pony, Old Dominion, Sawyer Brown, Parmalee and many others.

Melissa Cunnington

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                                                              Melissa Cunnington makes her debut at Sunset
                                                              Southridge this year. She is a professional singer
                                                              and performer.

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                                                              She has recorded three albums and performs,
                                                              often at wineries in the Walla Walla area. She also
                                                              has performed with the group 3-Way Street from
                                                              the Tri-Cities.
                                                              
                                                              Her music interests include jazz, blues, R&B and pop. She is known for her ability to go from a soft and sultry tune to a full and belting song.  Audiences never know what song is going to come next.

The Shades

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                                                              The Shades return to Sunset at Southridge for
                                                              another year of great music ranging from ZZ Top
                                                              to Katy Perry and everything in between.

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                                                              The group is comprised of Bobby Nelson (guitar
                                                              and vocals), Faith Martin (lead singer and guitar),
                                                              Josh Mears (drums) and Rick Wiltse (bass guitar
                                                              and vocals).
                                                              
                                                              The Shades are a classic rock, pop and Top 40 cover band which plays throughout the Northwest. Fun fact: The original Shades group was formed in 1982 in Seattle by guitarist Bobby Nelson and relocated to the Tri-Cities in 1994 with new players.