Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio

It's raining here in New Zealand and I needed a change of sounds. pipeline2paradise took me from the monotonous kiwi accent and reminded me that we are an island in the sun too! It's so good to hear a variety of music from all over the islands instead of all the mainstream sounds that clog up the airways. Mean!!!

Waimihi Hotere (Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa)

What a treat to find your wonderful station. I have always loved the music of the islands, both Pacific and Caribean. There is nothing like this on commercial radio. Thanks for giving my old ears something new to listen to!

Shirley Stirrett (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)

Was "surfing" the internet and fell in your lap......AWESOME, your music puts this Haole boy right at home (just the right flava of music).....little of this and a little of that. Lived in Millilani 86-91 and would love to go back and retire some day (20+years).
Your station is my new home!

Micahel Firestone (Las Vegas, NV)

Of all the online Island radio stations, including KCCN, P2P is the best in terms of your variety. Too much Jawaiiann is too much Jawaiian. P2P has something for everybody, young, old, and like me - in between. It's easy to relate to the mix which is more genuinely and cumulatively Hawaiian, even the mainland covers which the younger folks do a lot of. Good job, dude!

Carla Fontanilla (Elk Grove, CA)

Braddah Pu'ukani...just have to say, P2P is simply awesome. Moving to the Pacific NW from Hawai'i, I missed Hawaiian Island Style music and KCCN did not do it for me. But, I got hooked once I started listening to you. It made it better being an Aiea grad like you. I listen to you all the time and it makes me feel like I'm back home. Keep up the good work.

Just wanted to let you know how important this station is to me. I am wrapping up my final semester in my master's program and I couldn't have put in the long study nights in silence. Once I found P2P there was nothing else that did it for me. If I can't hear the island music you play I just can't study. you truely helped me do this huge accomplishment in my life. Me Ke Aloha

Lei (San Jose, CA)

It is such a blessing to be able to "touch" home through your web station. I miss Ka'a'awa so much these days but listening to your station online helps ease the longing that I have in my heart. Soon I will return to my aina. God Bless. Mahalo nui loa.

Michael Dyer (Euless, TX)

I gotta tell you that this station is the best listening station out there. Not even KCCN or Island 98.s music can compare to what you play. Bradda keep doing what you doing. You taking out the competition hands down. Pipeline 2 Paradise is the best thing that happened to me. Ever since I moved up here in Vegas your station makes it fell like im home. NO ONE plays the tracks that you do. Keep it up GOD BLESS and ALOHA!!!

Jose Feliciano (Las Vegas, NV)

Pu'ukani your are doing a great job bringing the islands here to Nebraska via internet. I close my eyes and I am home. That is the best feeling in the world. Keep doing what you do and I will never be without my home.

James (Jimmy) Neill (Fremont, Nebraska)

Jimmy you hit the nail on the head! No matter how far away from the islands you are all you got to do is log on to Pipeline 2 Paradise radio, close your eyes, and instantly you're back home... clicking your heels 3 times not required! Play the music with pride! "There's no place like home!" -Pu'ukani

Hey Pu'ukani, Keep up the great work. I am filipino by blood but Hawaiian at heart. I have visited the islands often the past few years. I love it and can't get enough. I hate leaving it, but P2P has eased the hurt. I reside on the 9th island (Vegas) Whenever I tune to P2P and hearing all the island music it brings me back to where my heart is...Hawai'i Mahalo Brah!!!

John Manzano (Las Vegas, NV)

Howzit John. How ironic that I would be able to say the exact things you said above and be accurate. I know what you mean about the homesick factor. I gotta get back soon for at least a week to Hawaii and get into the ocean. In the meantime, Las Vegas is experiencing a huge revival in Hawaiian music and culture so stay tuned to P2P for the scoops. See you around town my braddah! -Pu'ukani

Thanks for the awesome music you are playing so I may listen to you every single day when I get home from work. Besides some of your merchandise I like, but you don't have any tank top for guys. Please will you let me know how can I get any of the tank top for guys? Again thanks for your love to broadcast great island music. Hang loose brother.

Eric "Sunshine" Benz (Keys, CA)

Aloha Eric! All my merchandise goes through Cafepress, so I'm limited to whatever they offer. I have however put in suggestions to the company for more men's tank tops. Currently we have muscle tees for purchase. If your name describes your lifestyle then maybe you can pick up a muscle tee, take a cruise in your benz, under the warm California sunshine! Minoakas and shakas to you! -Pu'ukani

Pu'ukani, I just came across your very manaias station. Sole, I am so hooked! I'm originally from SoCal(Carson) but I'm getting ready for the end of another semester at school on the east coast. P2P really helps me stay relaxed while working on papers and studying. Keep up the awesome work and fa'afetai lava mo le alofarings!

Arlene Claar (Silver Spring, MD)

Arlene fa'afetai lava to you for playing P2P loud and proud at your college. Island music always calms the nerves and helps one think clearer. Spread the word on Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio to all who seek mental getaways daily! When you graduate with honors make sure you give props to P2P! Fa soi fua! -Pu'ukani

What a breath a fresh air to hear some great Hawaiian music.I am working in a private medical clinic, in San Jose California. Working with people that have serious heart issues. I go into my office, shut the door, listen to hawaiian music,as I work on patients charts and regroup. Thank you for helping me get through the day, since California doesn't have any type of Hawaiian radio stations. This is the closest thing to Hawaii, I can get into, until I am there.

Laura Walk (San Jose, CA)

Laura I'm not a doctor and heck I don't even play one on the radio! For listeners like you who have stressful jobs I subscribe the following: take in 2 hours of Hawaiian Island music daily and call me in the morning! Like you said Laura, Hawaiian music has it's healing effects. I'm glad my station can provide that mini vacation for you at work. -Pu'ukani

Aloha Pu'ukani,bra you are the best.I listening to you everywere i go. Just to say keep up the good work. Malama Pono and Mahalo nui loa.

Kalani Robinson (Maryland via Ewa Beach)

Hey Kalani what a coincidence... I also listen to myself eveywhere I go! My good braddah I appreciate the affirmation and the support. That once again confirms, "You can take the boy from the island, but not the island from the boy!" A hui hou! -Pu'ukani

Hi Pu'ukani, Thank you for this great station. I'm at home now, because of the damage of severe stress. I discovered your internet radio station and the great music! It really helps me to relax while doing some surfing on the net or doing some ironing. Isn't the internet wonderful? Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to listen to this station. Good luck!

Pauline Aaij (The Netherlands)

Pauline, I'd like to think of Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio as the best remedy for ssstttreeesssssss! Nothing calms me down better than good ole Island music and I'm happy to know you feel the same. Ironing?...what is that? :-) Typical guy huh! -Pu'ukani

Mahalo Pu`ukani & Krew of P2P. Pacific Medical Services LLC listens to you all day long via the Internet. Thanks so much for making it possible and for keeping the Hawaiian Music afloat through anyways possible. Listening to P2P everyday is just as awesome as listening to our regular radio stations here on O`ahu but the only problem is that we're hooked with P2P. So Pu`ukani we got you on all day from 6am-5pm so Thank You! And please do keep up the great job, You're Awesome! CHEEHU! Much Mahalo.

Raynette Lacad (Honolulu, HI)

Wow, what an awesome endorsement Raynette! PURE ALOHAS going out to the entire staff of Pacific Medical Services LLC. How humbling to know you got P2P locked in throughout the whole day. And nevamind the other local stations... they repeat the same songs every hour and to much commercials. With Pipeline 2 Paradise you get no song repeated all day long and very few interruptions. I guarantee there's no better variety of Hawaiian Island music anywhere else. Raynette and the staff, mahalo for making the switch! -Pu'ukani

Just wanted to say "thanks" for the great music. As I sit freezing on the east coast, it warms my heart as the music brings back great memories of being in Hawaii……….can't wait to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Valarie Pepper of Camden, Delaware

Valarie, I was interviewed by a renown Hawaiian music source once and they asked me if I ever thought that internet radio would make a difference. My response was: When a Pacific Islander e-mails and tells me they are in freezing or sub-zero temperatures, living in a distant land, listening to Pipeline 2 Paradise radio and wishing they were in Paradise , how can you not believe and understand that this is a great thing and making a difference! It's feedback like yours that confirms to me that I've created something special. May the music of Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio whisk you away to your personal paradise daily.

Pu'ukani, you're doin' a great job with this broadcast. I've got to give you propz because here in Alaska, we don't have an island station...Okay, maybe we do on Sunday mornings from 9am to 12pm but that's it...Even with that, it's not as live as your broadcast...So I've got to give you propz because of the other fact that we don't get this kind of music up here in Alaska...Maybe we do after it's old for you guys...Maybe three to four months after it comes out then we will get it but by then, it's not on the hit list anymore... But again and again thanks for the music...And for putting it online so I can listen to it that way instead of having to wait until Sunday every week... Mahalo nui and fa'afetai lava!

Evangeline Morisa aka LitoTeine (Alaska)

Talofa Litoteine! I know how you feel. I actually live in Las Vegas and we also have limited Hawaiian Island music on the radio dial. I am however privileged to be a part of "The Little Grass Shack" radio show with Island Emory featured on 91.5 KUNV-FM Saturdays from 10AM - 2PM. It's Las Vegas' only Hawaiian program on the FM-dial.

Sharing the music is my passion and having appreciative listeners like you makes my venture so rewarding. Please spread the word to all the Island music lovers in Alaska that you know. Tell em Island music is alive 24/7 on "Your Island Music Connection - Pipeline 2 Paradise!" Fa'afetai lava to you for the respects and big ups! -Pu'ukani

Pu'ukani, you've done an awesome job with this "broadcast". As a frequent visitor to the islands, especially Maui, I've completly fallen in love with the music. For the last 10 years I listen only to Hawaiian music whether at work or at home in my workshop. I'm always tuned into some sort of Hawaiian internet stream. I just recently came across your site and I have to say you have the best mix of music for my taste. Lots of contemporary with a few traditionals thrown it. Keep it up! Mahalo nui!

Gary Plummer (Cave Creek, AZ)

Aloha Gary! My intentions originally when creating Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio was to assemble a playlist that I would enjoy listening to personally. I figured that even if no one else in the world vibed to the mixture of music I presented at least I would enjoy it. To my surprise thousands of people weekly have taken a liking to the musical presentation also! Mahalo nui for the compliments my Cave Creek friend! -Pu'ukani

Pu'ukani, thanks for everything you've done with this radio station. I can't tell you how much it's helped me get through my day.. just to hear some comforting music. Without your station, I don't know what I would do.

Ashley Nicio-Martinez (Huntington Beach, CA)

Ashley, the most dedicated and loyal listener of Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio! What can I say, but THANK YOU for all your support! You make what I do so worth while and rewarding. I know one day soon I'll be playing your music on-air. You better give me an exclusive interview when you hit it big time!! American Idol 2007.. look out because Ashley is on the way! CLAIM HOLLYWOOD GIRL! -Pu'ukani

Mahalo Nui Pu'ukani. P2P is part of my daily regimen on the weekdays here at work. Makes my time fly by, keeps me level-headed, and I can actually listen, and still pay attention to all my clients on the phone. (I work a call center). Trying to do that to hip-hop or rock just doesn't cut it. Plus it keeps me "rooted" to my heritage; close to da 'aina'. Mahalo Nui from the place with just as much sand and a little less water. Malama Pono!

Dezi Martin (Phoenix, AZ)

I tell you what Dezi, the next time you decide to make the trip across the desert sands to Sin City, a round of water is on me! Hey, that's the least I can do! Mahalo nui for the continued support of Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio Dezi! -Pu'ukani

Mahalo nui loa Pu'ukani! I'm out here in West Texas and haven't been home to Honolulu in five years. I'm sitting in my 13th floor office in the tallest building in Abilene, Texas, but no where is there a mountain. I clicked on to your station this morning and started crying. This Island valley girl is so homesick. Thanks for bringing home to me. I can see my home, Manoa Valley, through the music. Thanks so much!

Ginette Turner (Texas via Manoa Valley)

Ginette I hope you shed tears of joy due to the beautiful music and not because I sound terrible broadcasting. Just kidding girl. Listen I have three reasons you shouldn't cry: 1) You reside in the state of the NFL's greatest team- The Dallas Cowboys 2) The Texas Longhorns are National Champions, although Hawaii would kick their okole! 3) You can always log on to Pipeline 2 Paradise radio anytime you need your Island music fix 24/7! Keep your head up high my Manoa sistah, be proud of your roots, spread the aloha in everything you do, and most of all play Pipeline 2 Paradise radio loud and proud everyday! -Pu'ukani

Pu'ukani - this morning I decided I really wasn't into work, so I closed my office door and somehow found your internet station. What a thrill! I sat here for most of the morning remembering all the good times with my friends and family, all because of your station. Mahalo for providing it!

Jesse Fortney (Denver via Pearl City)

That's funny Jesse because everyday I too wish I could close my office door and get whisk away by the music. I'm glad the music evoked great memories for you. For me, every song I present has a certain memory attached to it. It may remind me of a person or place, a special moment, a backyard kanekapila or concert, or simply growing up in Hawaii. This is why I make sure I play a variety of music, that way every listener finds an opportunity to reminisce and get swept away everyday be it just for a few minutes. -Pu'ukani

I grew up in Ka'aawa, Kahalu'u and Kailua. Haven't been back in 20 years. Your station totally made my day, if not year! Thanks so much for this station and you continued passion to your heritage. I was a Kama'aina girl.

Deirdre Buffington (Morehead City, NC)

Deirdre, no matter how long you've been away from the islands you're still of the islands. Your house may be in North Carolina, but your home is always Hawai'i. To know that Pipeline 2 Paradise radio could possibly have made your year is quite humbling. Mahalo for your sincere affirmation and for recognizing the passion I put forth everyday towards the presenatation of Pipeline 2 Paradise radio. Take care my kama'aina friend! -Pu'ukani

I just wanted to thank you so much for having your station online. I myself am full blooded Samoan from American Samoa, but I truly love all Island music. I work nights and it's hard to find anything good on the radio, let alone a radio online. I stumbled across your radio station and I have it on every night I work and it makes my mood a lot happier and I look forward to coming to work. Fa;afetai lava for the music and keep the Island jamz coming! Tofa!

Myrna Matina (Utah)

Hey Myrna if I can make people look forward to work through my station then I definitely know I'm doing something right! Many of my close friends are Samoan and growing up I was exposed to many Samoan selections. As I often say musically, every once in awhile I'll jump in to my canoe and take a trip around the Polynesian triangle visiting the sounds of other Polynesian cultures. The Samoan songs I have in rotation reminds me of the many times my friends and I would sit outside on the stairs of our housing apartments and sing with one ukulele until the sun went down. Ahhh... the good times! All Island music moves, but Samoan music to me uplifts! No wonder Samoan people are known as "The Happy People!" Tofa Soi Fua! -Pu'ukani

I am haole but Hawaiian at heart and I want to tell you how thankful I am to have found your radio station. We went to Maui on vacation in 1999 and we loved it so much we decided to move there. We lived there for a couple of years, but SO SADLY we had to move back to the mainland. I am SO homesick and your music gets me through until we can move back again. We are desperately trying!! I sit and close my eyes and I almost feel like I'm there again. I listen to P2P all day at work and when I am at home on the weekends. Mahalo and keep up the great work.

Elizabeth Piepenbring (Virginia via Maui)

Mahalo Elizabeth! Everyday more and more people worldwide are discovering the music of Pipeline 2 Paradise radio. I get the most gratifying feeling when warm-spirited people like you take time to send me an affirmation. I said it before, "Global ALOHA" is my mission for sharing the music. I have that same "HOMESICK" feeling everyday Elizabeth and the music definitely keeps me sane until I move back! God bless you my friend and mahalo once again for your kind words. -Pu'ukani

"I'm impressed that you answered my email ... you're awesome! I love your station and listen to it daily on my computer. It's a breath of fresh air and a change of pace from the same 'ol, same 'ol tunes they play on other stations. I love the mix and the variety."

Selisa Wright (Oakley, CA)

Selisa, I personally reply to every e-mail I receive and also do my best to answer them on a timely basis. I truly appreciate it when my listeners take time out of their busy schedules to e-mail me and share their mana'o! In fact it humbles me to know that what I do makes a difference in people's lives. In regards to not playing the same 'ol tunes every other hour... I'm glad you noticed! I too hate to hear the same songs being rotated hour after hour. I'm proud to announce that Pipeline 2 Paradise Radio has increased it's playlist and is currently featuring a 16 HOUR NO REPEAT music set around the clock. It features all-time favorites from every facet of Hawaiian Island music. No other Hawaiian station can make the same claim and that's why I believe Pipeline 2 Paradise radio will soon solidify its spot as the #1 source for listening to Hawaiian Island music on the internet! -Pu'ukani

"I enjoy listening to Pipeline 2 Paradise online. It's the first online radio station that I've listened to without it stalling my computer or making it run slow. I can actually enjoy listening to music and work online at the same time." -

Melanie Dabaluz (Mililani, HI)

I always have Pipeline 2 Paradise radio running around the clock. Whether I'm surfing the internet, updating my website, or simply checking e-mails the broadcast has never froze up on me. Much respect goes to LIVE 365 - the online server which powers Pipeline 2 Paradise radio. Mahalo Nani-girl for being a loyal listener! - Pu'ukani

"I'm actually Peruvian but now am living here in the Catalan islands. I found your station surfing the net and was instantly captured - great vibes always! It's making me remeber the feeling of the spectacular islands of magical Hawaii... with P2P I'm already feeling the sun warming my shoulders on the shores of the sea with a nice good spliff of exquisite Pakalolo. Thanks and a Happy new year to everyone!"

"Some of my most favorite memories of our many trips to Hawaii always involved the music and it's so hard to fall in love with a music style and not be able to access it when you get home from your trip. Thanks to you, I can listen here at work or at home everyday and hear the songs I love so much and be introduced to new ones as well. You are making the rest of our time here in Huntsville much better! Mahalos from the haole girl!"