Island Soul Session: Ho'oilo 2026 - Will Evans, Ku'ulei and Pohai

A Winter Gathering of Conscious Music
Aerial Arts Hawaiʻi · Hilo

Island Soul Session returns with an intimate winter gathering rooted in conscious music, presence, and connection.

Hoʻoilo is the Hawaiian season of rain, reflection, and inward turning — a time to gather close, warm the spirit, and listen deeply. Island Soul Session: Hoʻoilo 2026 is intentionally crafted to honor that season through music that speaks to the heart, the land, and the shared human experience.

This is not a typical concert. It is a listening room — warm-lit, candlelit, and designed for people who value depth, presence, and music that says something.

Expect soft amber lighting, candle clusters, and a room shaped for deep listening.
Island Soul Session Vol. 2 blends conscious lyrics, grounded musicianship, and the quiet magic of Hilo’s creative community.

This is music for the heart and the spirit:
slow the breath, drop in, and allow the artists to take you somewhere meaningful.

You’ll find:

• A warm-lit room made for presence
• Candle glow and soft, intentional lighting
• Thoughtfully arranged seating and open space
• Earthy acoustic textures
• Lyrics rooted in story, land, and feeling
• A conscious community gathering in one of Hilo’s most beautiful creative spaces

✨ Will Evans
A globally touring roots and conscious songwriter whose music weaves earth-awareness, soul, surf culture, and grounded rhythmic storytelling. Will’s songs invite reflection, connection, and embodied listening.

✨ Kuʻulei
A powerful and expressive Island vocalist whose voice carries emotional depth, cultural grounding, and a strong conscious presence. Kuʻulei’s performances are both intimate and expansive.

✨ Pohai
Elegant, modern, and introspective — a rising Hawaiʻi artist blending soulful Island energy with intentional acoustic expression and heartfelt lyricism.

✨ We.Are.Resonance (Opening)
An atmospheric duo offering meditative, indie-conscious soundscapes to gently open the evening and set the tone for deep listening.

Aerial Arts Hawaiʻi provides the perfect container for Hoʻoilo — open, warm, and presence-rich.
This space is designed for intentional gatherings, clean sound, and a shared sense of connection between artists and audience.

A conscious listening room only works when it remains intimate.

• Limited total capacity
• Limited VIP seating available

These sessions regularly sell out. Early reservation is strongly recommended.

This event is supported by Big Island Grown, uplifting Hawaiʻi Island’s creative ecosystem, conscious community, and local artistry.

Island Soul Session is a space to:

• Slow down
• Be present
• Listen deeply
• Gather with intention

Hoʻoilo brings the rain.
We bring the warmth.

We look forward to sharing this evening with you.

Info: Doors open. Feel free to chill, drink kava, visit the Big Island Grown tent and relax into the vibe.

Info: Opening the night is Hawaii'i based soul reggae funk band - resonance.

Info: Soul conscious roots featuring newest music from Hawaii born artist POHAI

Info: Hawaiian soul artist Ku'ulei will join us for a set of original music as she brings aloha 'aina center stage.

Info: Headlining our stage for the evening will be Will Evans. Through quotable folk-inspired lyrics, breezy grooves, and roots energy, it’s as if he’s giving you permission to be that pure self you can’t always be at work or even at home. The Rhode Island-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist also puts his words into action via his “Kind Folk” fan community, activating small acts of kindness, charity, and goodwill in tandem with performances nationwide.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Airhouse / Aerial Arts Hawai’i, 108 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, United States

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