Introducing "Augie Rey" Biographical Report
Augie Rey's new Cd "This is my Paradise" has been nominated for a Hawaii Music Award as "Adult Contemporary Artist of the year, 2003"
AUGIE REY and his multi-talented group can only be described as SUPERB in the musical entertainment world. AUGIE REY'S talents are displayed in his own arrangements of top tunes, and his original compositions, including ROCK, POP, LATIN SALSA, COUNTRY, JAZZ, BLUES, CONTEMPORARY HAWAIIAN, and VARIETY music. AUGIE REY has performed in numerous nightclubs, recordings, television shows, commercials, and concerts, among them the following:
Night Clubs (Mainland)
Sheraton Hotel (Los Angeles)
Biltmore Hotel (Los Angeles)
Nick's Fishmarket (Beverly Hills)
Disneyland Hotel (Anaheim)
Flamingo Hotel -Sky Room (Las Vegas)
Caesar's Palace- Nero's Nook
(Las Vegas)
Showcase Nightclub (San Francisco)
El Condor (San Francisco)
Imperial Gardens (Los Angeles)
Latitude 20 (Los Angeles)
Seven Seas (Hollywood)
Hollywood Palladium (Hollywood)
HAWAII
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Sheraton Moana Hotel
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
(Trappers,Spats, Harry's Bar)
Kahala Hilton Hotel (Maile Lounge)
Ilikai Hotel (Opus One)
Hilton Hawaiian Village (Garden Bar)
Holiday Inn Waikiki
(Captain's Table)
Hawaii Prince Hotel (Captain's Room)
Ala Moana Hotel
(Nicholas Nickolas the Restaurant)
Waikiki Gateway Hotel
(Nick's Fishmarket)
Reef Towers Hotel
(Polynesian Palace)
Hale Makai Hotel
(P.W.'s Spot,Sugar Mill Lounge)
Reef Hotel (Alice's Restaurant)
Merry Monarch (Waikiki)
Beef and Grog (Waikiki)
Red Noodle (Waikiki)
Rex's Restaurant (Waikiki)
Chart House (Waikiki)
Bully Hayes (Waikiki)
ACTING ON TELEVISION SHOW & COMMERCIALS
Hawaii Five-O (National TV)
Big Hawaii (National TV)
Danny Kaleikini Show (Local TV)
Don Robbs Show - Guest Host - (Local TV)
Hawaii Stars (Judge) (Local TV)
Chaminade College Drama Group,
West Side Story, & Improv Actors Group
MDA Telethons
Variety Club Telethons
Primo Beer (TV Commercials)
Phisohex (Radio Commercials)
Carlton Shoes (Radio Commercials)
Hawaiian Sun (Radio Commercials)
Perry & Price Radio Show - KSSK
KCCN Luncheon Show - KCCN
RECORDINGS
Solo: In The Mood
Solo: This is my Paradise
Donald Byrd
Bobbi Humphrey
Jackson Five
(Sky High Productions)
CONCERTS
George Benson
Herbie Mann
Tower of Power
Doobie Brothers
Deodato
Brewer & Shipley
The Spinners
Roberta Flack
Hawaiian Pop Festival
Pacific Concert (Guam, USA)
Sunshine Crater Festival
(Diamond Head Crater)
On a personal note, Augie Rey is of Puerto Rican, Cuban, Spanish, French & Chinese heritage. He was born in New York City, but has spent most of his life in Hawaii. The local residents have adopted him as a "Local Boy". For over 34 years he has been one of the most popular singer/entertainers in the islands. His special brand of music is contagious, and a dancers delight. He also has a loyal and dedicated following.
Augie Rey plays keyboards, congas & timbales, and brings it all together with a mellow, exciting, and vibrant voice that appeals to all types of crowds.
Augie Rey has appeared and recorded with some of the greatest -- and no wonder -- he is one of them!
Augie Rey, with his group "The Little Big Band" is unique, prominent, and the most refreshing sound today. He is currently appearing at the beautiful, prestigious Royal Hawaiian Hotel in the Mai Tai Bar, on the beach at Waikiki. He was nominated for a No Hoku Hanohano Award & Hawaii Music Award.
For Bookings, please call:
Augie Rey Entertainment, Inc.
(808) 839-7311 1-800-277-0888
Web Site: www.augierey.com
E-mail: augierey@hawaii.rr.com
ADDITIONAL BIO INFO:
Augie Rey has had numerous Concert Appearances throughout the Western U.S. with the famous Latin American band of RENE TOUZET. This composer/pianist is world famous in the Latino World, recording over 35 albums. Augie Rey was the lead singer in his 17-piece orchestra. Having performed in the Hollywood Palladium, with the famous Machito y Graciela, La Lupe, Tito Rodriguez, Johnny Martinez, Orquesta Santurce, Vicentico Valdes, Rene Bloch, Willie "Baby" Rodriguez, Ray Medina & the New Latin Breed, Mongo Santamaria and many other local bands, is a source of pride for him.
When he first came to Hawaii in 1970 he formed one of the first Salsa Bands in Waikiki. However, he found it hard to find enough work, and changed his repertoire to include a variety of music. But he never lost sight of his Hispanic Heritage. To this day he continues to support any endeavor to unite the Hispanics of Hawaii. He is a member of The United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii, HACER, & the Puerto Rican Heritage Society, and a staunch supporter of "Que Pasa Hawaii" television show.
Also, at 11 years of age he performed at the famous "Apollo Theater" with a group who later became well known as the "Dell Vikings" and had a hit record called
"Come Go With Me ".
During the early 60's while in the Navy, he formed a Salsa Band, and a Blues Band, while also playing baseball for the Navy District All-Star team. When he got out of the Navy in 1963, he was signed by the California Angels and assigned to their Rookie League team in Santa Barbara. He played one year before a knee injury put him out of play, at which time his musical career took hold and never returned to his dream of playing professional baseball.
While in Hawaii he also performed at Chaminade University Drama Production of "West Side Story" and was member of the Drama Team.
About his new CD release
October 2003 his new CD "This is my Paradise" was released at a Grand Party in The Monarch Room at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The celebration was for his 60th birthday party for the benefit of Special Olympics. A charity near and dear to Augie's heart. The line-up of Entertainment was a Who's Who in Hawaii's History. Danny Kaleikini, Jimmy Borges, Tony Ruivivar, Melveen Leed, Dick Jensen, Nephi Hannemann, Iva Kinimaka, Al Waterson, Kimo Kahoano, Carol Kai, Jan Brenner, Brickwood Galuteria, Ginny Tiu, Rene Paulo, Bo Irvine, Keahi Conjugacion, and his daughter Tahiti. "This is my Paradise" has been nominated for a Hawaii Music Award as "Adult Contemporary Artist of the year, 2003"
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.augierey.com
Track List:
1. This is my paradise
2. Love isn't easy
3. Mahalo for the sunshine of your love
4. Everybody Salsumba
5. If love is just a feeling
6. I want some love insurance
7. At Last
8. Pennies from heaven/Goody Goody
9. Hey Mamboman
10. Tus Ojos
11. Golden Lady
12. Music speaks louder than words
Other Genres:
Augie Rey's new Cd "This is my Paradise" has been nominated for a Hawaii Music Award as "Adult Contemporary Artist of the year, 2003"
AUGIE REY and his multi-talented group can only be described as SUPERB in the musical entertainment world. AUGIE REY'S talents are displayed in his own arrangements of top tunes, and his original compositions, including ROCK, POP, LATIN SALSA, COUNTRY, JAZZ, BLUES, CONTEMPORARY HAWAIIAN, and VARIETY music. AUGIE REY has performed in numerous nightclubs, recordings, television shows, commercials, and concerts, among them the following:
Night Clubs (Mainland)
Sheraton Hotel (Los Angeles)
Biltmore Hotel (Los Angeles)
Nick's Fishmarket (Beverly Hills)
Disneyland Hotel (Anaheim)
Flamingo Hotel -Sky Room (Las Vegas)
Caesar's Palace- Nero's Nook
(Las Vegas)
Showcase Nightclub (San Francisco)
El Condor (San Francisco)
Imperial Gardens (Los Angeles)
Latitude 20 (Los Angeles)
Seven Seas (Hollywood)
Hollywood Palladium (Hollywood)
HAWAII
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Sheraton Moana Hotel
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
(Trappers,Spats, Harry's Bar)
Kahala Hilton Hotel (Maile Lounge)
Ilikai Hotel (Opus One)
Hilton Hawaiian Village (Garden Bar)
Holiday Inn Waikiki
(Captain's Table)
Hawaii Prince Hotel (Captain's Room)
Ala Moana Hotel
(Nicholas Nickolas the Restaurant)
Waikiki Gateway Hotel
(Nick's Fishmarket)
Reef Towers Hotel
(Polynesian Palace)
Hale Makai Hotel
(P.W.'s Spot,Sugar Mill Lounge)
Reef Hotel (Alice's Restaurant)
Merry Monarch (Waikiki)
Beef and Grog (Waikiki)
Red Noodle (Waikiki)
Rex's Restaurant (Waikiki)
Chart House (Waikiki)
Bully Hayes (Waikiki)
ACTING ON TELEVISION SHOW & COMMERCIALS
Hawaii Five-O (National TV)
Big Hawaii (National TV)
Danny Kaleikini Show (Local TV)
Don Robbs Show - Guest Host - (Local TV)
Hawaii Stars (Judge) (Local TV)
Chaminade College Drama Group,
West Side Story, & Improv Actors Group
MDA Telethons
Variety Club Telethons
Primo Beer (TV Commercials)
Phisohex (Radio Commercials)
Carlton Shoes (Radio Commercials)
Hawaiian Sun (Radio Commercials)
Perry & Price Radio Show - KSSK
KCCN Luncheon Show - KCCN
RECORDINGS
Solo: In The Mood
Solo: This is my Paradise
Donald Byrd
Bobbi Humphrey
Jackson Five
(Sky High Productions)
CONCERTS
George Benson
Herbie Mann
Tower of Power
Doobie Brothers
Deodato
Brewer & Shipley
The Spinners
Roberta Flack
Hawaiian Pop Festival
Pacific Concert (Guam, USA)
Sunshine Crater Festival
(Diamond Head Crater)
On a personal note, Augie Rey is of Puerto Rican, Cuban, Spanish, French & Chinese heritage. He was born in New York City, but has spent most of his life in Hawaii. The local residents have adopted him as a "Local Boy". For over 34 years he has been one of the most popular singer/entertainers in the islands. His special brand of music is contagious, and a dancers delight. He also has a loyal and dedicated following.
Augie Rey plays keyboards, congas & timbales, and brings it all together with a mellow, exciting, and vibrant voice that appeals to all types of crowds.
Augie Rey has appeared and recorded with some of the greatest -- and no wonder -- he is one of them!
Augie Rey, with his group "The Little Big Band" is unique, prominent, and the most refreshing sound today. He is currently appearing at the beautiful, prestigious Royal Hawaiian Hotel in the Mai Tai Bar, on the beach at Waikiki. He was nominated for a No Hoku Hanohano Award & Hawaii Music Award.
For Bookings, please call:
Augie Rey Entertainment, Inc.
(808) 839-7311 1-800-277-0888
Web Site: www.augierey.com
E-mail: augierey@hawaii.rr.com
ADDITIONAL BIO INFO:
Augie Rey has had numerous Concert Appearances throughout the Western U.S. with the famous Latin American band of RENE TOUZET. This composer/pianist is world famous in the Latino World, recording over 35 albums. Augie Rey was the lead singer in his 17-piece orchestra. Having performed in the Hollywood Palladium, with the famous Machito y Graciela, La Lupe, Tito Rodriguez, Johnny Martinez, Orquesta Santurce, Vicentico Valdes, Rene Bloch, Willie "Baby" Rodriguez, Ray Medina & the New Latin Breed, Mongo Santamaria and many other local bands, is a source of pride for him.
When he first came to Hawaii in 1970 he formed one of the first Salsa Bands in Waikiki. However, he found it hard to find enough work, and changed his repertoire to include a variety of music. But he never lost sight of his Hispanic Heritage. To this day he continues to support any endeavor to unite the Hispanics of Hawaii. He is a member of The United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii, HACER, & the Puerto Rican Heritage Society, and a staunch supporter of "Que Pasa Hawaii" television show.
Also, at 11 years of age he performed at the famous "Apollo Theater" with a group who later became well known as the "Dell Vikings" and had a hit record called
"Come Go With Me ".
During the early 60's while in the Navy, he formed a Salsa Band, and a Blues Band, while also playing baseball for the Navy District All-Star team. When he got out of the Navy in 1963, he was signed by the California Angels and assigned to their Rookie League team in Santa Barbara. He played one year before a knee injury put him out of play, at which time his musical career took hold and never returned to his dream of playing professional baseball.
While in Hawaii he also performed at Chaminade University Drama Production of "West Side Story" and was member of the Drama Team.
About his new CD release
October 2003 his new CD "This is my Paradise" was released at a Grand Party in The Monarch Room at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The celebration was for his 60th birthday party for the benefit of Special Olympics. A charity near and dear to Augie's heart. The line-up of Entertainment was a Who's Who in Hawaii's History. Danny Kaleikini, Jimmy Borges, Tony Ruivivar, Melveen Leed, Dick Jensen, Nephi Hannemann, Iva Kinimaka, Al Waterson, Kimo Kahoano, Carol Kai, Jan Brenner, Brickwood Galuteria, Ginny Tiu, Rene Paulo, Bo Irvine, Keahi Conjugacion, and his daughter Tahiti. "This is my Paradise" has been nominated for a Hawaii Music Award as "Adult Contemporary Artist of the year, 2003"
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.augierey.com
Track List:
1. This is my paradise
2. Love isn't easy
3. Mahalo for the sunshine of your love
4. Everybody Salsumba
5. If love is just a feeling
6. I want some love insurance
7. At Last
8. Pennies from heaven/Goody Goody
9. Hey Mamboman
10. Tus Ojos
11. Golden Lady
12. Music speaks louder than words
Other Genres:
- EASY LISTENING: Crooners/Vocals
- LATIN: Salsa
- MOOD: PARTY MUSIC