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Just like the episode title says, Brian Witkin is indeed a music industry swiss army knife. He's the CEO of the San Diego based Pacific Records label, leader of award winning Hawaiian music band Slack Key ’Ohana, a record producer, an entertainment and music attorney, an Ovation endorsed guitarist, and a columnist. He's also one of the friendliest guys you could ever meet. His boundless energy and enthusiasm permeates everything he's involved in. The music he makes with Slack Key ’Ohana is a wonderful mix of Hawaiian slack key and mainland Americana that goes down as easy as a Mai Tai. Enjoy this fun and lively discussion with Brian Witkin.
Read Brian's Music and the Law column here.
All Slack Key ’Ohana songs on this episode used with the permission of Brian A. Witkin.
”Slack Key ’Ohana” performed by Slack Key ’Ohana
written by Brian Witkin
© 2021 Pacific Records.
”Hawaiian Cowboy” performed by Slack Key ’Ohana with Billy F. Gibbons and George Kahumoku, Jr.
written by Brian Witkin
© 2024 Pacific Records.
”Slack Key Blues (instrumental)” performed by Slack Key ’Ohana with Rand Anderson
written by Brian Witkin and Rand Anderson
© 2025 Pacific Records.
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Host/producer: Rob Marnocha
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Opening theme: ”Aerostar” by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)
Closing theme: ”Close to Champaign” by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)
*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets
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Come on and go Hawaiian with Rob and his guests, Slack Key ‘Ohana. Brian Witkin and his musical family are here to talk about their fantasitic music (including their upcoming album), playing with Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top, award nominations and so much more. This will be a fun and lively discussion that you can be a part of via the live chat. Put on that lei, get yourself a Mai Tai, and light the Tiki torch for this one!
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