Started by Jason Miller in order to support a talented group of musicians
in the Hawaiian islands... Hawaiian Express is involved in making music
available through live concerts with both local and visiting bands, as well as
recordings that have been on everything from cassette tapes, to vinyl records,
to CD's and DVD's. I also work hard to host a Hawaii concert calendar that is
dedicated to live 'alternative' music throughout the state. When possible,
I promote shows, sponsor shows, and even support shows that I have
nothing to do with. The biggest self-produced event to date is the annual
Sailor Jerry Festivals in January & June. If you'd like to know more,
visit the links below or send an email!     Aloha... jason

LINKS:


























EVERY JANUARY & JUNE













FLYERS --- Here's a gallery with many of the shows I've organized or sponsored since 1995





Bands -- Check on your account balance any time.
        Scroll down for a link to the best email.

*** 808SHOWS FRIEND CLUB ***









 

Rumors - I have heard some doozies... about myself and others. Be sure to fact check though.
When you run them to ground they tend to be based upon nonsense, misinterpretation, hurt feelings, or someone with an
axe to grind... and whatever it is.. it's almost never said about the person TO that same person... so maybe talk to the person first?


 

~ ~ Hawaiian Express Records ~ ~

We have teamed up to release nearly 200 total albums to date!!





* This is how we celebrated 25 years in 2020 *




Amazon Music Playlist HERE







* Then celebrated 30 years in 2025!!! *



Amazon Music Playlist HERE













Messages like this offer a little glimpse into why donating my time and
energy and funds has continued to roll on year after year:

"Hi Jason, I just wanted to thank you... I've been going through, what seems
a limitless amount of music Hawaiian Express has to offer...
I'm appreciative of what is available, from Go Jimmy Go live @ ktuh
to hwnexp compilation volume 1 (CLASSIC)
to Monday Night Live @ ktuh compilation,
to albums from the 86 list, power pellets, unit 101, grapefruit,
the sticklers (one of my favorite local punk bands of all time!), etc, etc.
i cant wait to see the Raymonds, the Pettyfords, Mistermeanor, and
countless more... I cant thank you enough for you efforts & drive on
giving the local alternative scene past & present, a platform to be heard...
I might not be able to get out to shows as much as I use to, but this is
the next best thing! I am forever grateful & keep up the great work...
I will check in now & again hoping for new content... thanks again!
-- E.Morimoto, July 2020."

Want to get involved??   Reach out!   Maybe we can team up on something.
Here's some of the easiest ways... and we always like to hear from musicians too.



         

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Mahalo for the interest & support!!!

Dec. 2024:
We're baaaaacccckkkk!
For a little over a year, control over the .com URL was out of our hands. Sorry.
Our concert calendar is now here --- 808shows.NET




Yeah, this site looks dated. We started in 1995 and kinda like the website to stay looking that way!
(Thanks for all the support over the decades!!!)
We would consider an upgrade one day though if you've got talent & interest.






























Note: newspaper article error -- Hawexp.com should be HwnExp.com