Paddle to the Rising Sun

Honolulu, Hawai`i, December, 2000 . . . "Damien Farden and Tau Greig celebrate, in song, the gifts of Hawaiian living: early morning paddles, bountiful Hawaiian feasts, cherished people and places, and intimate moments of fond memory.  Their melodies weave a pleasurable mood that embraces countless emotions, embellished upon by their talented friends: Frances Ho`okano, Bryan Tolentino, Greg Sardinha, John Porlas, "Baba" Alimoot, Dwight Kanae, and Tony Ho.  The elegant simplicity of `Elua Kane awaits all who carry Hawai`i in their hearts."

Tau and Damien have been serenading audiences from here to Europe, Asia, and the mainland for almost 13 years.  The two are well-known for their large repertoire of hapa haole songs dating back to the 30's and 40's, but they also enjoy performing contemporary Hawaiian compositions like the Rev. Dennis Kamakahi's popular "E Hihiwai" and Jay Larrin's classic "The Snows of Mauna Kea."  They are also becoming known as songwriters in their own right.  Damien's first attempt at writing won the duo a Single of the Year award for their recording of "Ukulele Boy."  On this CD they debut three songs by Tau Greig.