70's Nightclub Reunion V Pictorial
March 1st, 2009 by Rodney LeeThis past Saturday night was the 70's Nightclub Reunion V dance at the Ala Moana Hotel. Another sold out show. Rob Kimura of Greenwood and Candy Au of the Ala Moana Hotel did another bang up job to allow us MLCers relive our youth - even if only for 1 night.
The night started early for me, Paula, opso, Rod's Big Bro, NKHEA, and IKHEA. We met early, joined by BananaFysh and walked on over to Kiki's to get "primed" for the big night. Unfortunately, BananaFysh had a previous engagement and couldn't join us for the big dance, but the warm up party was fun with his company.
As 7:30 rolled around, we made our way to the Ala Moana Hotel where the MLCers were arriving, waiting to boogie down.
The night started off with Greenwood. They were solid!
Tiny introduces Greenwood!
Next up was New Experience. Lots for "funk" to dance to.
Then there was an important announcement that was made. Since us MLCers are not getting any younger - we didn't want to wait another whole year for the next 70's Nightclub Reunion dance. Tiny called up a special guest to make this important announcement.
Does this guy look familiar? That's Roy Yonashiro from Natural High. Maybe you remember those day as Hula Hut, dancing into the wee hours of the morning. Well, on Aug. 1, 2009 - Natural High makes their comeback debut at 70's Nightclub Reunion VI. Yes! We don't have to wait another whole year. Natural High! Can't wait to hear Roy sing EW&F's "Reasons".
Next up - White Light with their full horn section. Joy and company did a super job. Again.
4th band up Power Point! Last night I remembered something about Power Point from when they used to play at The Point After - each song went from one right into the next one. Hard to get off the dance floor as the music just kept on pumping. Here, Tiny introduces Power Point.
And the night wrapped up with headliner: Ashberry. Honestly, I never heard Ashberry until last night. Whoa. They play some get-down music. Their last song took me back. Take a listen to the song.
This song takes you back, doesn't it?
Lots of big names in the house too!
Besides the mayor, also seen making the rounds were Tony Ruivivar of S.O.S. as well as Richard Natto of S.O.S. LV. Guy Hagi and wife Kim Gennaula. And of course, Roy Yonashiro of Natural High. As well as a few of the old Point After waitresses. Check out Kim Gennaula, dressed for the event:
And nothing would be complete without some MLCer pictures.
NKHEA and IKHEA get down!
NKHEA was jubilant after the announcement was made that the Aug. 1 show line up will be:
Greenwood
Asian Blend
Glass Candle
Power Point
Natural High
It was quite a night to remember. The old songs. The big brass sections. The overflowing dance floor. A chance for us to relive the memories. Again, a big thanks to Rob Kimura of Greenwood and Candy Au of the Ala Moana Hotel for making this all possible. And to all the bands, willing to come together to make this happen.
Here's one final picture for my MLC readers.
Photo courtesy of Eileen Lee and the 70's Nightclub Reunion web site.
For more pictures, be sure to check out the 70's Nightclub Reunion web site.
*Pictures are being updated daily.
Tags: 70's nightclub reunion, Ala Moana Hotel, Ashberry, Asian Blend, Cancice Au, dance, disco, Glass Candle, Greenwood, Guy Hagi, Irwin Santos, Kim Gennaula, Midlife Crisis, Mufi Hannemann, Natural High, New Experience, Power Point, retro, Richard Natto, Rob Kimura, Roy Yonashiro, S.O.S., S.O.S. LV, Society of Seven, The Point After, Tony Ruivivar, White Light
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 am
Sounded like ya'll had a great time, especially NKHEA
....you can't miss him in the picture 
To tell you the truth, I don't remember any of the bands, maybe because I left the Islands in the 70's before they became well known. I wish I could make it for the Aug 1 reunion 
What assortment of songs did they play?
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 am
Yee Ha! You fellas had a lot of fun yeah? No wonder NKHEA was dragging yesterday.
Whoa, Natural High reunion?
Wow I haven't heard Reasons in years. Wow that going be another BIG Blast from Da Past..
Gotta go home and listen to that music. And more so, I cannot wait to meet up with you guys next week.
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
Wow Rodney, checked out some of the pics on the reunion page and get you with your VIP tag on the scrolling screen. Cool. You made BIG time
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:57 am
Morning all
Thanks UR, and AP for da invite
also thanks to Rod's BB, opso, and BF for da drinks and guuuuud fun 
Wish we neva have to leave early 
how much longer did it last afta we left 
Me and IKHEA no can wait for da August one 
NKHEA...counting da days till August
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:54 am
Good Morning Rodney and to all!
Great pictures!
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 am
Rod,
Thanks for the great nite and to N & I KHEA, Opso, Paula, and BF. It was a nite of so many memories, though I really wasn't into the club scene.
The music reminded me of great times and great friends, and even now with all the MLC's / WWD's / O&E, whom have become great friends.
So com'n everyone get out and get down, try to save Aug. 1st and boogie down and shake that booty.
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:25 am
Largo - thanx for the invite to this wonderful event. was so much fun!
wow! you captured some great pix! no wonder you was all ova da place snapping away!
and thanx also to Paula, the KHEA's, Rod's Big Bro and BF for a great time!
and mahalos for picking up da tab at the primer at Kiki's. you neva have to do that.
and also for letting me borrow Paula.....and to Paula for dancing with me. she can really boogie down that girl! think i pulled my hammy trying for keep up.
NKHEA - hah! you sure know how to ham it up for da paparazzi eh?
BF - see......you shoulda come inside......instead of leaving after da primer.
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:27 am
Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning! Looks like you guys had a great time.
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:50 am
Rod, tanks for your great pictures! Wow, the joint was jumping, can feel'em! You and Paula are the king and queen, you are a great couple! NKHEA sure is a party animal. Love it! I tink I need oxygen tank if I go.
March 2nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
looks like you all had fun! i wanted to go... next time! ankles is right, it sure is easy to spot NKHEA in the pictures!!
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
snow; no can help wen you da best looking guy dea
NKHEA...looking guuuuuud
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Looks like NKHEA screaming "someone throw me some Advil".
BTW NKHEA, did you see Alice that night?
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
COhiba; no I waz yelling at you dat you missing out =o)~ and I neva see Alice dat night, da beea's took care of dat
NKHEA...goin dinna
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Hmm... songs. Tower of Power's "You Ought To Be Having Fun" and "You're Still A Young Man". Chicago's "Make Me Smile". What else. Come on you guys, help me out...
As the Aug. date draws near, I'll have a certain song that Natural High used to play - for you folks to name.
Was networking outside
You folks only missed a couple of songs. Was so much fun, yeah? Just like the olden days.
Thanks M! I was busy snapping photos so opso stepped in for me and kept Paula dancing. But I did dance couple slow ones. And a couple fast ones.
Thanks for coming out Big Bro. Great to hear that you had a good time. And plus, you needed to get out of the house too.
Always good fun to have you there, opso. And thanks for keeping Paula dancing while I was taking pictures for the blog. She had good fun dancing. I can only dance so much before I have to hit the inhaler.
** cough, cough **
When NKHEA and opso is there, it's always good fun. I think I know what it is: As we get older, we just no care!
You can borrow my inhaler. Even had parking next to the dance floor for the walkers. Nah, we not that old.
Ho, da buggah can dance. He reminds me of Mick Jagger in his younger days - rubber man.
Helps when you da only guy there, too. Eh? j/k
Alice? I don't remember any Point After waitresses named Alice.
C0hiba - you HAVE to make it to the Aug. 1 one. Promise?
Alice who? Da kine beea goggles Alice?
March 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 am
NKHEA - oooh, oooh... i neva say nuttin'! wuz rodney! hee hee...
March 3rd, 2009 at 1:27 am
Hey Largo!
Mahalos again for pupus and beverages at Kiki's! You is too generous!
Oh, and thanks for letting this young whippersnapper (sorta
) hang out with you folks!
Geez, I knew I should have gone to Longs and bought all the Salon-pas they had in stock! I could have made a killing selling that stuff outside in the ballroom after the dance! haha!
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:00 am
Rodney; you really no get the Alice joke
you know see Alice try think what that sounds like see Alice 
snow; go to sleep already
BF; no wanda afta I no could find any Salon-pas
NKHEA...goin take his Geritol now
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
Happy Girls Day Paula!
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Largo, wife has a conflict on Aug 1. But I will try to be there. Lemmeno when you need a commitment on tickets. Maybe Alice can come, if NHKEA sees her.
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Ahh, now I see (alice).
Paula says Thank You, M. So sweet you remember Girls day.
Bumbye. I let you know as the time gets closer.
March 4th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Thanks for the great photos and play-by-play! Sorry to have missed it yet again. Sounds like it was a blast and everyone looks like they had a great time. Heh, I miss full brass sections! And "Reasons" is such a great song and not played enough by anyone. I think I hear it maybe once a year, if that, on the radio.
March 6th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Thanks Uncle Rod for getting my dad out and having some fun with him...he sure did surprise me when he called and told me where he was...makes me kinda worry though...my dad, at a club, dancing?! i guess there is a first for everything. thanks again...
March 8th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Thanks for posting these pics! I still haven't had the chance to look through the 1000's posted on the reunion website. We went last year and hope to go in August. Two of my favorites will be playing: Glass Candle and Asian Blend...woweeeee!!
P.S. I have a "midlife Kauai-sis" blog. [I live on Kauai, but grew up in Honolulu]: http://midlifekauaisis.blogspot.com ...hmmm, MLK?!?!
March 9th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Hey Rod!
Thanks for including us in your gallery! Had a blast that night and was good to catch-up with you after last year's brief encounter on the dance floor! Can't wait till the next one!
Aloha,
jt