John Keawe headlines Kohomua Music Series

The Kohomua Music Series at The Ranch continues Saturday with a performance by John Keawe.

Keawe is a self-taught slack key guitarist and songwriter who was born on Hawaii Island. He has received numerous awards for his musical works and has released 12 CDs, three performance DVDs and two instructional DVDs during his solo career that has spanned 22 years. His wife, Hope, is a hula dancer and has become an integral part of his music.

A benefit for The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s lone food bank that serves more than 12,000 residents monthly via its 100 partner agencies, the performance, hosted by ChoiceMART, takes place from 4-6 p.m. at Kealakekua Ranch Center in Captain Cook. It is the second of four music events planned the second Saturday of the month through February.

Admission to Saturday’s concert is free with the donation of two cans of nonperishable food items for The Food Basket.

Coolers will not be permitted at the outdoor concert, but attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets for laying on the grass lawn. Beer, wine and pupu will be available for purchase.