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

Oct
2
nd
7th St Entry

Noeline Hofmann

Nov
11
th
First Avenue

The Faint

with Hercules & Love Affair
Oct
19
th
First Avenue

Biohazard

with Onyx, Bayway and Swollen Teeth
Sep
26
th
7th St Entry

Palmyra