Biography
when the tall palms wave aloha
June in Honolulu is a Berlin-based Hawaiian slow jazz ensemble devoted to the dreamy golden age of Hawaiian music. Inspired by the sounds of the 1920s to 1950s, the band blends vintage island songs, jazz, swing, and original compositions into a nostalgic atmosphere filled with tropical longing, moonlit melodies, and the spirit of aloha.
Formed by singer and songwriter June Kater and steel guitarist Chad Wizzly through a shared fascination with the enchanting world of old Hawai‘i, the ensemble is deeply inspired by legendary musicians such as Sol Ho‘opi‘i, Dick McIntire, Andy Iona, Tau Moe, and King Benny Nawahi. Their music is a loving tribute to the timeless beauty and magic of the islands.
Together with vibraphonist Philip Andronic and double bassist Fine Huff, June in Honolulu creates a sound somewhere between swaying palm trees, old Hawaiian postcards, and moonlit hotel lounges by the sea. Sweet steel guitar melodies, drifting vibraphone textures, warm harmonies, and gentle swing carry listeners far away from everyday life to a distant paradise of slow dances, ocean breezes, and South Sea dreams.
Moments seem to drift into as infinite vastness and time will cease to exist. Sunsets take your breath away and leave you with a deep sense of beauty. Moonlight falls like a silver curtain over a smiling land and a peaceful sea. Scents of a thousand flowers float across the valley and swirl around in every pore. That is how Ted Bliss would introduce the exotic Magic Island in an old time radio show when he dreamed of a far-off paradise. Somewhere in time, somewhere in paradise, where the band wants to take you.
With their debut album South Sea Memories, the band bows respectfully to the artists and melodies of Hawaiian music’s golden era, keeping the music alive with love, devotion, and sunshine. June in Honolulu are: June Kater – vocals, guitar · Chad Wizzly – Hawaiian steel guitar · Fine Huff – double bass, vocals · Philip Andronic – vibraphone
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Upcoming shows
Dusty Ballroom
August 30th • 6pm
Klunkerkranisch
Karl Marx Strasse 66, Neukölln Arcaden, Berlin, DE 12043
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Sweet Music
We recorded a little album! South Sea Memories is a musical postcard from another time – with shimmering Hawaiian steel guitar, warm vibraphone sounds, and the voices of June and Fine. It features seven vintage songs we love, originally by artists like Dick McIntire, Andy Iona, and Sol Hoʻopiʻi – all part of our live repertoire. We hope you like it.