Kainalu is a psychedelic funk recording project by independent multi-instrumentalist and producer, Trent Prall. Drawing influence from modern psychedelia and classic Motown artists he grew up listening to, Kainalu’s unique sound has gained international appeal. Kainalu’s core is rooted in Prall’s Japanese-Hawaiian heritage; the word roughly translating to ocean waves, but more personally the concept of the ocean rising and breaking down the islands through time and the impermanence of life. Kainalu explores this meaning through both its sound and visuals. Joined by a guitarist, Joe Waldbillig, bassist, Evan Nelson, and drummers, Matthew Allen and Julian Russell. Prall creates a more jam-oriented live interpretation of his recorded music.

Past Shows


Jun
30
th
2023
7th St Entry
Jun
30
th
2023
7th St Entry

Kainalu

Ginseng Hourglass Tour
with The Get Together and Nina Luna
Sep
7
th
2019
Turf Club
Sep
7
th
2019
Turf Club

Static Panic

with John Chuck and The Class and Kainalu

More Shows

Aug
15
th
Armory

The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse

May
18
th
First Avenue

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays
Music of Queen + More for Kids

with Minnesota Queen
Sep
19
th
Palace Theatre

Ethel Cain

with 9Million
Jul
20
th
Turf Club

American Aquarium

with Kristina Murray