He is a recent winner of the Hawaii Music Awards, a two-time Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian “Grammy”) nominee and a two-time winner of the LA Treasure Award for his contributions toward the perpetuation of ki ho’alu. <br /> Kimo is also well-known as long-time guitarist for multiple Grammy-winning musical satrist, ʻWeird Al" Yankovic. Their recent CD, "Mandatory Fun" debuted at #1 on Billboard / Soundscan as is currently nominated for another Grammy. Look for Kimo on the "Mandatory Tour" this year, May-October">