So why not let Hawaii come here?
Wayne Hobbs, the area’s master of the steel guitar, will preside over a luau Saturday night at Casey’s Restaurant, 2205 Park Road, that will make you swear you’re in Waikiki.
An authentic hula dancer named Leilani even will be on hand.
The steel guitar is the backbone of Hawaiian music — just like it’s the core of classic country music.
So, naturally, Hobbs has played with some of the best in both worlds.
The New Carlisle resident once backed the likes of Marty Robbins and Jerry Lee Lewis, playing the Grand Ole Opry hundreds of times by his count — but he also was a member of Don Ho’s band in Hawaii.
Raise your Mai Tai to the late Ho.
The man embodied the Hawaiian sound, even though his steel man was from Ohio.
Go figure.
The night’s $30 ticket includes a buffet beginning at 6:45 p.m. that includes kalua pig, mahi-mahi and more.
The show starts at 8:15.
Reservations are required by calling (937) 322-0397.
Contact this reporter at amcginn@coxohio.com.
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