LIHU‘E — Is an all-boy band a good idea at an all-girl conference? Po‘ipu is about to find out, because Goodbye Elliott, a rock band with roots on the Big Island and some serious Los Angeles connections, is slated to
LIHU‘E — Is an all-boy band a good idea at an all-girl conference?
Po‘ipu is about to find out, because Goodbye Elliott, a rock band with roots on the Big Island and some serious Los Angeles connections, is slated to perform at Believe 2010, billed as Kaua‘i’s first all-girls conference, Friday and Saturday, at Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship.
The conference is for girls ages 10 and up, a press release states.
“I am so excited and privileged to bring to Kaua‘i the first all-girls conference,” said Kellie McEvoy, Believe board president.
“Girls from 10 and up can experience a high-energy, fast-paced mix of music, drama, prizes, stories and speakers,” she said.
“Believe will address some of the biggest concerns our youth struggle with in a difficult society. We hope to lead them into stronger relationships with their parents and a foundation of faith,” said McEvoy.
Tickets are $35 per person, meals included. Ticket outlets include Nukumoi Surf Company in Po‘ipu and Waimea, Kama‘aina Surf & Sport in Nawiliwili, and Kalaheo Coffee Company & Café.
Hailing from Kona on the Big Island is the Stimac family, owners of Kona Inn Children’s Wear in the Kona Inn Shopping Village and two-fifths of the band Goodbye Elliott.
Brothers Jonny Stimac (lead singer, songwriter, guitar, ‘ukulele) and Chris Stimac (lead guitar, ‘ukulele, steel drums, vocals) are joined by long-time friends Paul Gubser (bass), Ryan Johnston (songwriter, keyboards, ‘ukulele) and Jordan Lawrence (drums) in the band.
Another brother, Danny Stimac, along with Jonny Stimac, is producing the band’s planned 2011 CD, which will feature their niece, Mischa Stimac, on vocals.
The CD will also feature violinist Calyssa Davidson.
Award-winning producer Al Clay, known for his work with Pink and The Pixies, is mixing and mastering the new, full-length CD in his Pacific Palisades, Calif. studio, Westside Pacific.
Clay is also known for his work as score mixer on “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Madagascar” and “Batman Begins.”
Goodbye Elliott celebrates its fifth year as a band in 2010. See www.goodbyeelliott.com for more information on the band.
The Kaua‘i Believe 2010 board also includes Lynette Booye, treasurer; Kandice Poloa, secretary; Jennie Irving, Alicia Claytor and Sarah Hill. Youth Advisors are Sierra McEvoy and Katie Leota.
