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Ramon Camarillo
- Kailua Kona, HI
- Hawaiian Entertainment
- Travels nationwide
- Please contact us for a quote
Overview
Ramon provides traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music for all occasion wherever you may be. Hula dancer and additional musicians are available including Hawaiian steel guitar and bass. Sound system included at no additional charge. We are willing to travel overseas to give your event a true Hawaiian feel.
22 Reviews
Hula dancer Kamaka and Ukulele musician Ramon were outstanding! They not only accommodated all last-minute changes but also adjusted their rate to fit the client's budget. Adding an extra performer at no charge was beyond generous. Their communication was seamless, and their kind nature made them a joy to work with. The performance exceeded all expectations, truly enhancing the event's atmosphere. They are the best partners a coordinator could ask for. I eagerly look forward to our next collaboration and would give them 6 stars if possible! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Caribbean/Island Music, Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
mahalo for your generous review. We also look forward to any opportunities to work with you in the future. We are happy to travel when his gig schedule permits.
take care and have a happy and successful 2024
Ramon set the tone for our wedding perfectly. Thrilled to have him as a part of such a special day!
Caribbean/Island Music, Ukulele Player
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Mahalo for your review. I enjoyed meeting your family and guests too. I wish you much laugher and aloha.
The performance far exceeded our expectations. It wasn't just ukulele music and hula dancing but a history lesson as well. We expected to sit around and listen while we talked and enjoyed appetizers but instead found ourselves fully engaged in the performance. Beyond the great music, great hula dancing and entertaining stories Ramon and his wife were so very kind. We felt an instant connection to them both as they were so personable and genuine. My family would highly recommend booking Ramon and his amazing wife for a performance you will remember for years to come.
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
mahalo nui for your kind words. We enjoyed meeting your family as well and hope to see you all again.
enjoy the rest of your vacation and be sure to take some time to just relax. aloha, Kamaka
Ramon and Kamaka and friend came to our Airbnb on my birthday celebration and performed our entertainment. It was such beautiful music with the most sincere and friendly people. They made you feel like Family. And did not seem like hired help. My grandson was mesmerized by kamaka. And she was so patient and loving towards him. Her dancing was beautiful. Ramon's voice was lovely. I could not have asked for a better intimate birthday celebration. I highly recommend them to any large or small group gatherings. Would love to see them here in California.
Hawaiian Entertainment, Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player
Exceptional musicians and lovely hula dancing with instruction
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player, Hawaiian Entertainment
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Ramon's Hawaiian music group for a dinner party, and I must say, they were absolutely fantastic! The husband's ukulele playing and singing brought a touch of classical Hawaiian music to life, while the wife's hula dancing added elegance and grace to the performance.
Together, this talented duo created a magical atmosphere that left our guests smiling. Their performance was a great celebration of Hawaiian music and dance, and I highly recommend them to anyone.
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Mahalo for letting us be part of your reunion. We enjoyed meeting you and your friends. Everyone was so nice. Hopefully we can meet again if you come back to Kona or maybe in the Bay Area!
This was amazing I can't say enough about how special Ramon and his wife made this day. For Eva and 28 family and friends. Everyone just stopped and sat down to enjoy. I would have them back again they where that wonderful. I would say stop looking and book them now. They will add a super special feeling to your day. Thank you for coming and making my grandmother day even more special.
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Mahalo e Amber for your comments. It was our honor to be part of such a special event and we enjoyed meeting your grandmother and your family. Everyone was so friendly.
We wish you all the best.
Three small Oceanside dinner party for my 35 year old sons bday. Perfect accompaniment and he brought a hula dancer
Caribbean/Island Music, Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Mahalo e Kelly,
It was so nice to meet you and your family. Thank you for letting us be part of such a special occasion. I hope we can meet again. Stay safe and take care of one another. Kamaka
The song election and the hula dancing were exactly what I requested. A lot of good memories of Don Ho and Kui Lee. It was wonderful to see the performers all enjoyed themselves while doing the show.
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Mahalo e Samson for the nice review. We appreciate your allowing us to be part of such a special event and meeting your friends and family. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel welcome. I hope to see you on a future trip to Hawaiʻi, or maybe one of our trips to CA.
aloha
Ramone, Randy, and Kamaka performed for my husband’s 70th birthday party. They were a hit! Having them perform made for a magical night which our friends are still raving about. I will hire Ramone again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much again 💕
Ukulele Player
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
mahalo e Diane for letting us be part of Mervʻs birthday celebration. Your family and friends were so welcoming. We had a great time too!
Ramon and his beautiful hula-dancing wife were a fantastic duo. Great entertainers and lovely people — would definitely hire agin!
Caribbean/Island Music, Hula Dancer
Ramon and his wife Kamaka were amazing.
Great communication, fast response, very professional.
They made my moms memorial so special.
I will definitely call on him again in the future.
Thank you so much for everything.
Mahalo
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player
Ramon and his wife were lovely. They came early to set up and brought battery powered speakers so they didn't even need to tie into the power. Ramon played for most of our outdoor wedding. They were a pleasure to talk to and professional in every way. Guests keep coming up to us saying they loved them. Can't say enough good things.
Hula Dancer, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Thank you so much Kai. It was a privilege to be part of your special day. And we really enjoyed talking with your friends and family. Hope to see you, or your mom, the next time you are in Hawai'i. Stay in touch. RakuRamon@gmail.com.
Ramon performed at a wedding thst I managed and he was wonderful. He was easy to work with, very responsivery to my client and very accomodate Nguyen in all musical requestd they had for him. I will definitely call on him again in the future!
Hula Dancer, Hawaiian Entertainment
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Thank you so very much. We enjoyed working with you as well. I would highly recommend your company for any future events.
Ramon and Kamaka were wonderful! They were professional, on time and our attendees at the event just loved their performance. They were quick to respond as we planned and even checked in with me earlier in the day on the event to let me know when they would arrive at the venue. They were so polite and kind. Highly recommend them!
Hawaiian Entertainment, Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Thank you so much Katie. We enjoyed working with you as well. I hope we have a chance to travel to Washington to work together again. Much aloha and try to stay warm.
Ramon and Kamaka were a delight for our Residents here at Arden Courts. They played a variety of songs- and could feel the crowd. They were very interactive and were not afraid to have a good time with us. I would love to have them back again and would recommend them to any event you may have in mind.
Hawaiian Entertainment, Ukulele Player
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Thank you so much. We had a great time and am glad that your residents did too! We would love to come back any time.
Everything u could ask for, they will make your celebration one to remember !! Our guest are still talking about them !! Truly great people and I couldn't be happier on my vow renewal day! We love u both ! Rose and bill krieger ❤️
Hawaiian Entertainment, Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player
The live music as well as hula performance and lessons MADE the party. Ramon and Kamaka were gracious, professional, and beyond friendly. I highly highly recommend them for any event.
Hawaiian Entertainment, Hula Dancer
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your party. We really enjoyed meeting your family and friends. Everyone was so welcoming. We had a great time as well.
The beauty of Ramon and His lovely wife touched everyone with the beauty of Aloha. His music and her dance was a gift of God's Hand to our wedding which was in the making for 50 years. Pure Aloha without my guest having to buy a ticket to Hawaii.😊 I am so Blessed they performed at my wedding. They brought such joy and happiness. A beautiful experience that touches your soul. In our World we need more Aloha and with this couple performing at your event you will have it. I am blessed I have Ohana. Aloha Ke Akua. (GOD is Love). Rev. MaryAnn Brown (Makakehi)
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Aloha e Mary Ann
Mahalo nui loa for allowing us to be part of such a special event. We wish you and Bob many more years of love. Malama pono, Kamaka
Ramon provided beautiful ukulele music for our outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He took our special requests for bridal entrance and exit music - playing lovely renditions of "In My Life" by the Beatles and "Wouldn't it be Nice" by The Beach Boys that perfectly fit the vibe of our event.
Ramon's wife, Kamaka, was incredibly professional and responsive in coordinating all of the arrangements. The pair showed up promptly on schedule for wedding day, and were generally warm and kind people to have at our special event.
All of our guests loved the music. It was just right for a low key, outdoor event focused on friends and family. We would highly recommend Ramon for any wedding.
Cheers,
B & N
Ukulele Player
We hosted a luau for my father in law's 80th birthday celebration. He's originally from Hawaii and since we couldn't invite 50 people to Hawaii, we decided to bring a taste of Hawaii to him. Ramon and Kamaka certainly did that! The music and dancing was wonderful, they were so friendly and nice, and really made us feel like we were in Hawaii! I would invite them back in a heartbeat to any Hawaiian events we host!
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Mahalo nui Paola. We had such a wonderful time meeting your family, especially dancing hula with your girls. I am so glad that you were happy with the music and hula. Hope we have a chance to meet again at a Hawaiian event here in the area. A Hui Hou!!
I highly recommend Island Melodies for your next Luau or Party! It was such a pleasure to listen and watch both of these Hawaiian natives perform. This was our 1st Annual Hawaiian Luau in our backyard and I couldn't have asked for better performers. They were absolutely amazing! Not only did Ramon play for 3 straight hours without taking any breaks, he did it during an Excessive Heat Warning! The Hula dancer was outstanding as well. She ever took the time to teach our guests (Adults & children) how to hula! Together their show was fantastic and they definitely brought the (hot) Island of Hawaii to our Luau! My guests enjoyed themselves and were raving about the performers. Again, I highly recommend Island Melodies..You won't be disappointed with this duo! Thanks again. Dannielle Ramos Rash
Hula Dancer, Ukulele Player
Response from Ramon Camarillo:
Thank you so much for the kind words. Ramon and I had such a good time. Thank you for giving us a chance to share a little Aloha. - Kamaka
Booking Info
Price Range: Please contact us for a quote
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
I provide live Hawaiian ukulele music to complement your event. My style is traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. Check out the video files or visit my webpage to hear samples of my music. I can provide additional musicians for larger events and/or a hula dancer.
I have my own equipment and power source at no additional charge. So there is no need for you to provide either.
I am happy to take requests for special occasions. If I don't already play the song, I will gladly learn it if I have enough time before your event. Feel free to ask.
About
Born and raised on O'ahu, Ramon began playing ukulele in 4th grade. His first paid gig was at 17 playing for a formal dinner at a local McDonalds restaurant, linen tablecloths and all.
In 1996, he moved to the East Coast and began playing music with Halau O ‘Aulani under the direction of Kumu Hula Wayne Panoke. This is where he found his love of Hawaiian music.
Ramon has performed in many well-known venues in Hawai’i, throughout the mainland and internationally including:
- Appearing monthly at Nico’s Pier 38 and Kailua
- Pakele Live
- The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC;
- On the main stage during the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of American Indians;
- In Reims and Paris, France during the Joan of Arc Festival
- For the Georgia O’Keefe art exhibit at the NY Botanical Garden
- Annually at Mayor’s Cup Regatta for Access Sports America in Boston, MA
- Bangladesh, Katmandu, and Dubai as a Cultural Attaché with the State Department
Check out his website to see when and where you can see and hear him live.
Additional Booking Notes
Sound system included at no additional charge.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
December 05, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 29, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
June 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 06, 2024 • 9:30am - 11:00am | Surprise |
April 25, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Surprise |
February 18, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 23, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 05, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 26, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 03, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
May 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
January 05, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 05, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 07, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 04, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Birthday Party |
December 08, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
January 26, 2019 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Aloha Vista Restaurant at Kona Country Club |
January 16, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Sam Choy's Kai Lanai, Keauhou |
February 19, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Clare and Don's Beach Shack, Falls Church, VA |
January 29, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Clare and Don's Beach Shack, Falls Church, VA |
Set List
We provide a large variety of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. Our songs list includes songs made famous by Gabby Pahinui's Hi'ilawe to Braddah IZ's Over the Rainbow. Sets can run up to 3 hours with no repeat songs.
Influences & Inspiration
My influences include Gabby and Martin Pahinui, Eddie Kamae, Ohta-San, Moe Keale, Makaha Sons, Braddah IZ, Don Ho and Gary Aiko.
Setup Requirements
We provide all necessary equipment.