PATRICK LANDEZA & SONS

Patrick Landeza returns to Yoshi’s for an unforgettable evening of Hawaiian music, hula, and aloha. Patrick Landeza & Sons features Justin Firmeza on Hawaiian steel guitar and keyboard, along with Danny Landeza on bass guitar, continuing a powerful family tradition on stage. Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Month with an evening rooted in culture, story, and song.

A Native Hawaiian born and raised on the mainland, Patrick’s musical journey began with the cherished songs passed down by his mother, Frances Kawaipūloʻu Kuakini O’Sullivan Landeza, who grew up in Hoʻolehua, Moloka‘i. These songs became his cultural compass, guiding him toward the rich tradition of kī hō‘alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar). Patrick was fortunate to study and connect with legendary masters, including Cyril Pahinui, Raymond Kāne, George Kuo, and Dennis Kamakahi, whose mentorship helped shape his deeply rooted and expressive style.

Today, Patrick Landeza is recognized as one of Hawaiian music’s leading ambassadors. A two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient (Hawai‘i’s equivalent of the GRAMMY Awards), he holds the distinction of being the first artist born and raised on the mainland to receive this honor. In addition to his performing career, Patrick is an author, educator, producer, and cultural practitioner dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian music and values for future generations.

Patrick Landeza & Sons represents that living legacy. Performing alongside his son Danny and longtime collaborator Justin Firmeza, Patrick shares both traditional slack key classics and original compositions, blending Hawaiian tradition with jazz influences and contemporary storytelling. Together, they carry forward the music entrusted to Patrick by his family and mentors, ensuring its vitality for generations to come.

This special performance promises an evening of heartfelt music, family connection, and the enduring spirit of aloha.