Hawaiian Island native Kamaka Brown has been making people laugh on both sides of the Pacific for several years now. He’s a multi-talented writer, motivational speaker, comic, storyteller and entertainer.

Here is what just one reviewer said of the show:

“This is an offering from a sharp, professional comedian and talented story teller replete with a full cadre of supporting wits and players. This is a genuine musical presentation with a generous serving of funny stagecraft. What a delight they are. He and his musician friend weave a tuneful spell between stories of childhood thrills, vivid memories and unique adventures. All this from the perspective of soothing country life in sleepy Hawaii. Music is played. Philosophy is exchanged and native wisdom shared. And the music! If anyone in the audience does not like the soothing instrumental of a solo acoustic guitar they are "soul deprived" and seriously humor impaired.”

“If Can, Can. If No Can, No Can!” will be a very unique show. Kamaka brings to the stage a language spoken by contemporary people of Hawaii in story form.

Academically known as “Hawaiian Creole English” this language is a “toss salad” mix of the languages of the many ethnic groups that came to the islands to work in the fields. This “Pidgin English” (at first frowned upon by the “King’s English” purists) is now a recognized form of communication in Hawaii. Kamaka is fluent in “Pidgin English” and brings to the Avery Theatre original stories read in what some call “Hawaiian Ebonics.”

Brown is touring the Pacific Northwest with shows in California, Oregon and Washington as well as Southern California this summer.

This show will feature Oregon native, classical guitarist Joseph Thompson. Inspired by a recording of Andres Segovia, Joseph turned to the study of classical guitar. His first lessons in classical guitar and music composition were from the music director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Bernard Wendt, in Ashland, Oregon. Based in Ashland since 1975, Joseph has pursued his music career as a performer, teacher, and arranger/composer. He has performed many solo recitals and toured in the Pacific Northwest.

Show time is 7:30 PM. Tickets at the door: $20.00
Show is in the "Wine Tasting Room" at Paschal Winery.