2023: 2nd Place - The Old Mission Rotary's "So You Think You've Got Talent San Diego"
2024: Winner - Studio West's "Rising Stars Showcase"
Makena has performed in and around San Diego at multiple venues.
Recent bookings: Sauced Pizzeria, The Camp Store Carlsbad, The Roxy Encinitas, The Timken Museum of Fine Art, Beaumont's La Jolla, Leucadia Farmers Market, Private Parties, and Celebrations of Life.
A mesmerizing and soulful piano player/vocalist performing classic cover songs from several eras and artists.
Makena puts his own unique twist on familiar songs to create memorable performances.
Complete PA system to fill a large room or can plug in to available sound system.
We were very happy to see Makena at the Campstore Carlsbad. He is such a talented artist and has a great variety of music. Looking forward to seeing him again!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
A soulful mix of recognizable cover songs from multiple eras, sometimes with a unique twist. A very engaging performance of classic rock songs and oldies, with a drop of pop mixed in. Songs in a typical set include artists like: The Eagles, The Beatles, Journey, Elton John, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Chesney, Pink Floyd, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Bruno Mars, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Van Morrison.
Makena is a soulful vocalist and plays piano and guitar. Piano is his main instrument. He plays a wide variety of covers spanning several decades of hits and artists. From pop, classic rock, a little blues, a touch of country, and more, his set list never disappoints.
Makena began performing professionally in 2021 and has built a following in San Diego and North County.
He has performed in multiple venues, private parties, corporate events, and public spaces in San Diego, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, Coronado, La Jolla, and Beverly Hills.
In 2022, Makena was named one of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego.
In 2023, Makena was runner up in the Old Mission Rotary's San Diego's Got Talent competition.
PA system and all equipment needed to play to a large room or venue, or can plug in to an existing sound system.
| June 02, 2024 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Leucadia Farmers Market |
| May 19, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Timken Museum |
| November 02, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Venue Booking |
| September 21, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Booking - Cocktail Hour |
| August 21, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Venue Booking - Brunch |
| August 20, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Venue Booking |
| August 14, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal |
| July 16, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Venue Booking |
| July 10, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Venue Booking |
| July 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Birthday Party |
The Beatles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Adele, Journey, Bruno Mars, John Legend, Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Frank Sinatra, Chris Stapleton
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