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The 23rd annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival took place on Sunday at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay. The lineup included notable artists such as LT Smooth, John Keawe, Brother Noland Keale and more.

The 23rd annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival took place on Sunday at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay. The lineup included notable artists such as LT Smooth, John Keawe, Brother Noland Keale and more.

Slack key lovers braved the heat and threat of rain to listen to the smooth sounds of guitar and ukulele carry through the air.

For information about the “Kona Style” Festival, visit slackkeyfestival.com.