Slack Key 'Ohana is a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaiian Grammy®)-nominated band performing harmony-rich original songs in the Hawaiian, Hawaiian-country and Hawaiian-pop styles, along with its own interpretations of traditional Hawaiian classics.
Formed in 2020 in California, Slack Key ‘Ohana embodies the true meaning of the word “’Ohana” in Hawaiian: family. On lead vocals, slack key guitar and lap steel is lifelong musician and Ovation Guitars endorsed artist Brian Witkin. On vocals and ukulele is his mom, Romero Creations (ukuleles) – endorsed Carol Witkin. On vocals, U-bass and keyboards is his dad, Joe Witkin. Joe performed at the original Woodstock Festival in 1969 as a founding member and original keyboardist for Sha Na Na, and is a Kala U-Bass- endorsed artist. Pacific Records artist Kela Sako, from Hilo Hawaii, adds additional lead vocals and harmonies to the band. Slack Key ‘Ohaha is joined for some performances by pedal steel virtuoso Rand Anderson, and by Brian’s brother, Pacific Records artist Sean Witkin on drums. Hula dancers, sisters Alana and Allyssa Godoy (more ‘Ohana!) round out performances with beautiful Hula.