I had the honor of working with Brandon Onishi during one of the most difficult and emotional times in my life -- my mother's funeral. From the very beginning, Brandon was incredibly kind, professional, and easy to work with. He communicated with me by phone and text, which made everything simple and smooth during a time when I had so many things on my mind. We were able to quickly secure the date, and the booking process was very easy. I paid the deposit through Venmo and the balance at the event. On the day of the service, Brandon handled everything beautifully. His setup and breakdown were effortless, and his music created such a meaningful atmosphere throughout the entire evening. During the funeral program, his music added a level of comfort and reflection that truly touched everyone in attendance. What made the day even more special was the music he played during the dinner reception afterward. It brought warmth to the room and allowed family and friends to gather, share memories, and celebrate my mom's life together. One moment that meant so much to me personally was when Brandon took the time to learn a song just for the service -- "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. Hearing that song played live during the service was incredibly emotional and moving. Many people who attended told me how powerful and beautiful that moment was. Later on, Brandon shared with me that he now performs that song at other events because of how meaningful it was. Knowing that a small piece of my mom's memory continues through the music he plays is something that means a lot to me. If you are ever looking for someone to provide music for a special event, I cannot recommend Brandon Onishi enough. His professionalism, talent, and genuine care truly made a difference on a day that meant everything to my family. read more

We were incredibly fortunate to have Brandon Onishi perform at our wedding ceremony, and he was nothing short of amazing. He played a beautiful guitar/ukulele hybrid and sang with a wonderful voice that set the perfect tone for our day. His music added so much emotion and warmth to the ceremony, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how great he was. Brandon was also fantastic to work with. His communication with us was clear, easy, and always professional. On the wedding day, he coordinated seamlessly with everyone on site, from us to our officiant, making everything feel effortless. His calm, friendly presence and reliability gave us complete confidence. If you're looking for a ceremony musician who brings talent, heart, and professionalism, Brandon Onishi is an incredible choice. read more

Kai Maloʻo played for my daughter's graduation party and were amazing. Multiple guests were so impressed that they asked me for their information. Brandon made everything very easy and stress free, he even put together a playlist with songs of my daughters choosing to play after the performance. He is friendly and professional. I would definitely book them again! read more

The first time I heard Brandon perform, his music struck a chord in me (no pun intended) and I instantly became a fan. I wholeheartedly endorse Brandon. His music stands out because he's not merely a musician, he's an artist who sings and plays from the heart and connects with this audience. I attend as many of his public performances as possible, and if I had an upcoming private event I would absolutely hire him. Marie B. read more

Great communication, on time, phenomenal attitude on top of sounding great. 300 person outdoor picnic. Brought his own speaker and set up because the facilities didn't have power. Highly recommend! read more

we hired Brandon for our wedding reception in August 2024. He played and sang specifically for our cocktail hour. Sweet, simple, professional and thoughtful local talent - exactly the vibe we were going for ! Book Kai Malo'o entertainment for your next event! read more

Where do I begin... Well I booked Brandon months in advance to play some sweet tunes for my suprise enagement. From the start he was understanding, thoughtful, and insiteful. He helped me out a ton! Brandon and his team are beyond incredible! They went above and beyond for us and made our special moment that much more memerable! Thank you Brandon! read more

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He entertained at our small wedding reception and was very responsive to our requests to play songs we wanted. We wanted upbeat songs to dance to and also found pieces on his phone such as a DJ would do when it wasn't in his repertoire. read more

Response was quick unfortunately the company wasn't available for the date and time requested.

At the last minute my son wanted live Hawaiian, local pa'ina music for his graduation party. I was running out of time and options (party 6 days away) for my budget and then I came across Kai Malo'o Entertainment's website. Filled in the form, crossed fingers. Next day, first thing in the morning, Brandon messages me inquiring further, gathering details, will check availability. Later that afternoon, he locks the date in. Thank the Lord! The Kai Malo'o duo is in! 2.5 hours of nahe music including his sound system for a great price! I had use of the mic when needed. I shoulda asked if he could emcee, lol. Communication was easy, and he's so nice! Very professional. He arrived an hour early to set up and sound check. Music was perfect- not too loud, just right. He and Dusty are talented guys with great voices. It truly felt like we were at Anyplace lounge having pupu! Relatives and friends were asking me who these guys were, they wanted to keep them in mind for their parties! Needless to say, Kai Malo'o Entertainment is awesome! Easy-going, professional, great energy, just good vibes all around. Hands down they are my go to for live musicians. Highly recommended. read more

Gotta check these guys out! They play at Haleiwa Joe's every other month- just saw them last night. They have a really mellow old school vibe that mixes Hawaiian music and indie/soft rock. Perfect for cocktail parties and weddings. They're super responsive and affordable. They don't charge an arm and a leg like most of the other musicians I've hired. Overall a great band for a great value. read more

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Hired them for my baby's 2st birthday. They were 1/2 hour early to setup so you get the full time of playing music. They played Hawaiian music that was wasn't too over powering so people could still talk story. Had great feedback from all attendees. Would definitely recommend/hire again. read more

Planning a wedding has its moments. Planning a wedding long distance has it moments with the added stress of not being able to meet with a vendor in person and having to deal with the time difference. However, Brandon made things easy as could be. He is very responsive to email, responding to inquires multiple times a day. Once we had everything figured out (e.g. logistics, payment, setup location, etc.) he sent over a contract that reflected what was discussed. The group is great and offers samples on their website. We used Kai Malo'o as background music during our cocktail hour and our guests were surprised and found them very enjoyable. However, once we started our formal program and it was time for them to go, you could not even hear them clean up. They packed their belongings and were out like ninjas. They were courteous and great professionals. If you are looking for someone to perform at your event, give them a call. read more

I hired Kai Malo'o for my wedding reception, which was a cocktail party, and then 2 years later for my baby's first birthday party. They were very professional and worked with me to understand the type of event I was having. They visited the venues ahead of time to understand the layout and determined the best way to set up their equipment to work with the space and with my needs. The type of music they chose for my events were perfect for the setting. They also took requests so my guests could hear some of their favorite songs. I will definitely hire them again and will cintunue to refer them to others. read more

Brandon and Shea were great! They added amazing ambiance to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They are very easy to work with and they even learned a new song for us. All of our guests were very impressed and loved listening to Kai Malo'o. I'd highly recommend them for your wedding or any other event! read more

These guys are DAAAA BEEEESSST! They played for my son's graduation. Everyone was impressed on not only how super cool these guys are, but also on how professional, timely, and most importantly how AWESOME they sound! I also really appreciated that they were willing to work with our last minute plans and changes for the party. They were excellent on keeping the communication lines wide open, they are very organized and very professional. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would. :) I would definitely recommend Kai Malo'o for your entertainment needs. MUCH MUCH MAHALOS GUYS!!! read more