manny lagod
AND THE KOLOHE'S
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*HAWAIIAN SOUNDS
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*MUSIC TO TAKE YOU BACK
*TRUE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
About Manny LAgod
Born and raised in Hawaii, Manny Lagod is a former vocalist and bass player with Don Ho & The Alii’s Show. He has performed at the Las Vegas Holiday Casino, Kono Hawaii in Santa Ana, and served as a personal manager to Barry Kim and entertainment director at Surf Hotels in Hawaii. Influenced by jazz, Manny is also a songwriter and arranger.
He won the "Male Singer/Songwriter of the Year" at the 16th Annual International Los Angeles Music Awards.
An original member of Don Ho and the Swinging Alii’s show at Duke Kahanamoku’s, Manny has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts (HARA). Army and Air Force Veteran.
Instrumentation: Manny Lagod (lead vocalist), keyboard, Fender bass, drums, and guitar. Performs solo or with backing trio, The Kolohes.
Don Ho & The Alii’s (with Manny on bass)
Manny Lagod and The Kolohes
“WORKING FOR MY WIFE’S NEXT HUSBAND”
“WORKING FOR MY WIFE’S NEXT HUSBAND”
By Manny Lagod, produced by Frank McIlquham.
Manuel Lagodlagod – Lead / Backing / Bass Guitar
Frank McIlquham – Drums
Alan Lee – Ukulele and Background Vocals
Max Komine – Rhythm Guitar and Background Vocals
Lisa Haley – Fiddle
Recorded at: Sunlight Digital, Los Angeles
Mixed by: Allen Kaufman
Mastered by: Tim Kirk
Work Title: WORKING FOR MY WIFES NEXT HUSBAND
Release date: 20-Oct-2023
Label: Frank & Co
ISRC#: TCAHL2301957
UPC: 859778133812
BMI Work No: 063447778
frank@therockclub.net
manny.lagod@yahoo.com
“LA”
Manny Lagod Unveils Captivating New Single, “LA”
LA
Personnel:
Manuel Lagodlagod – Lead and Backing Vocals and Bass Guitar and Horns
Carter Ariste – Drums
Alan Lee – Ukulele and Background Vocals
Max Komine – Rhythm Guitar and Background Vocals
Recorded at: Sunlight Digital, Los Angeles
Mixed by: Allen Kaufman
Mastered by: Tim Kirk
Music Ownership: Manuel Lagodlagod
Producer: Frank McIlquham
frank@therockclub.net
manny.lagod@yahoo.com
“SOMETHING” BY MANNY LAGOD
Discography: Manny's CD "Something" is in the top 10 radio playlists in Tucson, Williamsport, Hartford, and Maine. Available on CDBaby.com. He recorded and toured with Don Ho Show and The Aliis, and his song "Something" was the #1 track on the Oasis Jazz Volume VI #3 Sampler.
Awards: 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award by HARA.
Don Ho and the alii’s
Don Ho and The Alii’s: Musical Legends
Since the 1960s, The Alii’s have been iconic figures in Hawaii's musical history. The group's original members included Rudy Aquino, Benny Chong, Joe Mundo, Manny Lagodlagod, and Al Akana, with later contributions from Carlos Barboza, Bobby King, Danny Couch, and L.D. Cabral. They were prominent showroom entertainers and recording artists, performing with Don Ho at Duke Kahanamoku’s.
Key Contributions and Achievements:
- Signature Song: "Tiny Bubbles" (1966), performed at the 2005 Pro Bowl halftime show.
- Hit Songs by Kui Lee: "I’ll Remember You," "Lahainaluna," "One Paddle, Two Paddle," "She’s Gone Again," and "If I Had to Do It All Over Again."
- Novelty Hit: "Who Is the Lolo (Who Stole My Pakalolo?)" (1978).
- Humorous Cover: Peter Gabriel’s “Shock the Monkey” for the 2002 compilation "When Pigs Fly."
Popular Songs:
- “Pearly Shells (Pupu A’o ‘Ewa)”
- “E Lei Ka Lei Lei”
- “By the Shack, by the Sea”
- Bilingual “Silent Night (Po La’i E)” from his Christmas album.
Don Ho and the alii’s
- "The Don Ho Show Live From Hawaii"
- "East Coast/West Coast"
- "Hawaii Ho!"
- "Home in the Country"
- "Tiny Bubbles"
- "I Think About You"
- "Live at the Polynesian Palace"
- "Suck ’em Up"
- "You’re Gonna Hear From Me"
- "Instant Happy"
- "The Don Ho Christmas Album"
- "Hawaii Right Now! Don Ho Presents The Alii’s"
- "Don Ho’s Greatest Hits"
TV SHows
Television Appearances: Starred in a short-lived TV show on ABC (1976-77) and guested on numerous shows including "Hawaiian Eye," "Batman," "I Dream of Jeannie," "The Brady Bunch," "Fantasy Island," and "Live! With Regis and Kathy." Featured in various recent TV shows such as “Grand Ole Opry,” “The Nick Cannon Show,” and “Insomniac with Dave Attell.”
The Alii’s Reunion
On January 15, 2017, two generations of The Alii’s reunited for a special concert at the Scottish Rite Event Center in Long Beach, California. All nine members—Al Akana, Rudy Aquino, Nathan Aweau, Carlos Barboza, Ben Chong, Danny Couch, Bobby King, Manny Lagod, and Joe Mundo—performed, taking the audience on a musical journey from the days of Don Ho to the present.
Background:
- Formation: The Alii’s were formed in 1961 as a musical group representing Hawaii in the U.S. Air Force.
- Joining Don Ho: After serving at Bolling AFB in Washington D.C., they joined Don Ho in 1964.
- Split: The group split in 1973, with the first member leaving then.
Legacy:
- Showroom Entertainers: They were prominent entertainers and hit recording artists for two decades.
- Key Members: Original members included Al Akana, Rudy Aquino, Benny Chong, Manny Lagod, and Joe Mundo. Later members Carlos Barboza, LD Cabral, Danny Couch, and Bobby King contributed to their success in the '70s and early '80s.
- Awards: Don Ho received the Sidney Grayson Award in 1979, the predecessor of the current Lifetime Achievement Award.
Manny Lagod
