“Lukela’s voice, Ekolu’s sound, they’re the total package.  It’s their passion with the island rhythm that puts smiles on faces, gets listeners stomping their feet to the beat, and makes you sing-a-long while driving in your car.  Ekolu’s one of the few E.F. Huttons in the industry.  The skip of the bass, the strum of a guitar, the kick of the drum, when they perform, when they sing, WE ALL LISTEN.”

--Robert K. Kekaula

It all began back in 1995 where 3 young and talented men of Maui, began their musical journey.
Lukela Keala, Akoni Dellomes & Makapu Hoopii attended Baldwin High School and was enrolled in the music class. Day after day they would have little jam session's but always tried to perfect what they played. As the year went by, their talents allowed them to perform in front of an audience for the first time at Brown Bags to Stardom. Although they took 2nd place to ballerina dancers (Ha Ha Ha!). It didn't stop them. Former Baldwin High school teacher, Kevin Brown plays a great role in their music history today. He was the ukulele and slack key guitarist teacher but also Lukela's uncle. He taught them the values of becoming a musician but most important, to be humble. Since then Lukela, Akoni and Makapu strived on to become the entertainers they are today.