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

Feb
7
th
Turf Club

Nivrana (Nirvana Tribute), Dissident (Pearl Jam Tribute) and Pleezer (Weezer tribute)

Feb
6
th
Turf Club

Highway Heroes ⏤ A Tribute to the Outlaw Poets

Mar
28
th
Turf Club

Pert Near Sandstone

with Armchair Boogie and Triple Fiddle
Mar
27
th
Turf Club

Pert Near Sandstone

with The Fretliners and The May North