Tim Coffman

Tim Coffman, songwriter, musician and producer is the visionary behind Ka Hula O Na Niu. Tim's musical career started in the 60s and blossomed into a four-decade career that has taken him from sharing the stage with rock music luminaries Steppenwolf and the Dave Clark Five to country legends Roy Clark and Jimmy Dean.

Coffman's natural progression from performer to producer began in earnest in 1984 when he opened a small recording studio and began building a solid reputation as a music producer and engineer. During the years that followed, Coffman produced hundreds of projects, including national commercials, and full length CDs.
In 1986, Coffman founded Rolltop Records as a way to promote the artists he was recording. Never content to rest on his laurels, Coffman has written and produced 5 CDs of his own original music, which includes; This Is Fun, Nonstop to Paris, Beach & Guitar, Music From Beach Boulevard, and The Rhythm of Paradise.

Recently the JPF International Music Awards nominated two of Coffman's songs for the 2009 song of the year in the Hawaiian music category. Both songs, Big Island Rodeo and the title track Ka Hula O Na Niu are included on this CD.

Na Mele O Pu'u Wai

Na Mele O Pu'u Wai (Music from the Heart) is a quartet made up of members of the Hawaiian Club and is led by Auntie Maelani Wilcox. Auntie Maelani (ukulele and vocals) is from the Big Island of Hawaii, and the famous musical Cazimero family. Jay Wittkop (lap steel guitar and vocals) has performed with the Honolulu and San Diego Symphony Orchestras. Richard Nery (bass and vocals) is from the Big Island of Hawaii and enjoys performing Hawaiian music. Wayne Papac (guitar and vocals) has embraced Hawaiian music and culture, and has performed professionally for many years.

Frank Leong

Frank Leong was born and raised on the island of Oahu. He started playing the Ukulele when he was about 10 years old and learned to play from the beach-boys on the beach at Waikiki. He blossomed as a musician during the late 50's and early 60's when the Lyle Ritz ukulele style was the craze. Leong has been playing music professionally for about 40 years. He leads a professional Hawaiian group and teaches Ukulele.

Herb Pililaau
Herb Pililaau was born and raised on the island of Oahu and comes from a well-known Hawaiian music family. As an adult he lived on Kauai for many years continuing his family's musical tradition. Herb currently performs with Frank Leong as a duo.

Sarah Maisel
Sarah Maisel is a Ukulele protégé of Frank Leong. For the last few years she has been perfecting her craft and with her rendition of "Waikiki" she demonstrates her amazing skills. Sarah received formal training as a young lady on the Piano and Violin.

Marchand Melcher
Marchand is a singer and songwriter whose family lives on the island of Oahu. During her early years she worked as a singing tour director in Honolulu. As Marchands career grew she began to travel and has preformed in numerous cities around the world.