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ABOUT US
Barry Sless and Stephen Inglis
Pedal Steel and Slack Key Guitar
After a mutual friend set them up with what was meant to be a one-off duet
performance in January 2024, their chemistry was immediate and
undeniable. It was clear from the start that Barry Sless and Stephen Inglis
had found the right ingredients for a special musical dish. Hawaiian Slack
Key Guitar and the Pedal Steel share many deep roots, but are seldom if
ever heard together.
Their maiden voyage included traditional Hawaiian songs, Inglis originals,
favorites from the Grateful Dead and Dylan songbooks played with a
Hawaiian style and much more. Both Barry, Stephen and everyone in
attendance agreed that the music felt effortless, captivating, vibrant and
full. It was clear that this would be the first of many shows to come. Since
that maiden voyage the pair has toured California, Oregon, Washington,
Alaska and Hawaii and have continued to expand their repertoire.
Barry has been making frequent trips to the Hawaiian islands over the past
few decades as a member of The David Nelson Band and other acts, which
has kindled his love of Hawaiian music. He was a frequent member of Phil
Lesh’s touring bands from the early 2000’s and currently tours as a
member of Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros, Moonalice, and continues in the
31st year of David Nelson Band.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Stephen plays Grammy-nominated Hawaiian
slack key and is equally at home playing improv-rock on the electric guitar.
He is the 2021 recipient of the Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award (honoring those
who perpetuate the art of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar) giving him his third
nod at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards; Hawaiʻiʻs highest musical honor.
One of those is for the duet album with the legendary Dennis Kamakahi;
Waimaka Helelei, which is on permanent display at the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, DC. Barely out of his teens, Stephen formed a
group with legendary Grateful Dead drummer, Bill Kreutzmann.
Each performance promises to offer high level artistry hosting an intimate
evening of original compositions, Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan
interpretations, and dynamic improvisations that span genres from
traditional Hawaiian to Psychedelic Americana.
JOIN US
Upcoming Shows
• 07/30/2025 - Mountain High Pizza Pie, Talkeetna, AK• 08/02/2025 - Salmonfest, Ninilchik, AK
• 08/03/2025 - Salmonfest, Ninilchik, AK
• 08/04/2025 - House Concert, Homer, AK
• 08/07/2025 - House Concert, Anchorage, AK
• 08/08/2025 - TBD, Soldatna, AK
• 08/09/2025 - Blueberry Fest, Girdwood, AK
• 08/17/2025 - Alaska State Fair, Palmer, AK
Previous Shows
• 01/29/2024 - Peri’s Fairfax, CA - SETLIST• 03/09/2024 - The Eleven, Papa, HI - SETLIST
• 03/10/2024 - The Eleven, Papa, HI - SETLIST
• 04/22/2024 - Peri’s Fairfax, CA - SETLIST
• 04/23/2024 - The Greenroom Social Club, Placervilee, CA - SETLIST
• 04/25/2024 - House Concert Mill Valley, CASETLIST
• 04/30/2024 - Dukes, Honolulu HI - SETLIST
• 05/01/2024 - Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 05/01/2024 - Wai’alae Country Club, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 05/02/2024 - Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, HI -SETLIST
• 05/03/2024 - Moana Surfrider, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 05/04/2024 - The Blue Dragon, Kawaihae, HI - SETLIST
• 05/05/2024 - Honoka’a People’s Theatre, Honoka’a, HI - SETLIST
• 05/06/2024 - Mulligan’s on the Blue, Kihei, HI - SETLIST
• 06/05/2024 - Felton Music Hall, Felton, CA - SETLIST
• 06/06/2024 - Crazy Horse Saloon, Nevada City, CA - SETLIST
• 06/07/2024 - House Concert, San Rafael, CA - SETLIST
• 07/12/2024 - Oregon Country Fair - The Ritz Stage, Veneta, OR
• 07/14/2024 - Oregon Country Fair - Horse Corral Stage, Veneta, OR
• 07/16/2024 - House Concert, Bellvue, WA
• 07/17/2024 - Ohana Eastside, Issiquah, WA
• 07/18/2024 - Whirled Pies, Eugene, OR
• 07/19/2024 - Weisinger Family Winery, Ashland, OR SETLIST
• 07/29/2024 - Palace Theatre, Hilo, Hi - SETLIST
with Rob Barraco, Pete Sears and Wally Ingram
• 07/30/2024 - TBD, Maui, Hi
with Rob Barraco, Pete Sears and Wally Ingram
• 08/01/2024 - Blue Note, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 08/03/2024 - Salmonfest, Ninilchick, AK - SETLIST
• 08/04/2024 - Salmonfest, Ninilchick, AK - SETLIST
• 08/05/2024 - Barnhill House Concert Homer - SETLIST
• 08/06/2024 - Alice’s Champagne Palace, Homer, AK - SETLIST
• 08/07/2024 - Alpenglow, Girdwood, AK - SETLIST
• 08/08/2024 - Mountain High Pizza, Talkeetna, AK
• 08/09/2024 - Hillside House Concert, Anchorage, AK - SETLIST
• 08/15/2024 - Hatcher Pass Lodge Palmer, AK - SETLIST
• 08/16/2024 - House Concert, Anchorage, AK - SETLIST
• 08/17/2024 - Everett’s Wasilla, AK - SETLIST
• 08/18/2024 - Carlo Creek Festival Denali, AK - SETLIST
• 08/19/2024 - Alsaka State Fair, Palmer, AK
• 09/20/2024 - Equinox Island Hop, Porter Pavillion, Kilauea, HI - SETLIST
• 09/21/2024 - Equinox Island Hop, The Eleven, Papa Bay, HI - SETLIST
• 09/22/2024 - Sunhine Daydream Festival, Mokuleia, HI - SETLIST
• 10/10/2024 - The HopMonk, Sebastopol, CA - SETLIST
• 10/11/2024 - The Green Room Social Club, Placerville, CA - SETLIST
• 10/12/2024 - The Farm Stand, Forrest Knolls, CA - SETLIST
• 10/13/2024 - House Concert, San Rafael, CA - SETLIST
• 10/16/2024 - Peri's Saloon, Fairfax, CA - SETLIST
• 10/17/2024 - Sierra Nevada Big Room, Chico, CA - SETLIST
• 10/18/2024 - Humboldt Brews, Arcata, CA - SETLIST
• 01/26/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
• 02/20/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - The Hamilton Live, Washington, DC - SETLIST
• 02/21/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - 118 North, Wayne, PA - SETLIST
• 02/22/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY - SETLIST
• 02/23/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - The Newton Theatre, Newton, NJ - SETLIST
• 02/24/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis, MD - SETLIST
• 02/26/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Space Ballroom, Hamden, CT - SETLIST
• 02/27/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Portland House Of Music, Portland, ME - SETLIST
• 02/28/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, NY - SETLIST
• 03/01/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River, MA - SETLIST
• 03/02/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - The Iron Horse, Northampton MA - SETLIST
• 04/10/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Cornerstone, Berkeley, CA
• 04/11/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - HopMonk, Sebastopol, CA
• 04/12/2025 - Skeleton Krewe - Felton Music Hall, Felton, CA