Stephen Inglis
Guitar Slinger/Word Singer
Stephen Inglis is a versatile artist. He crosses genres, yet his
music always radiates integrity.
Born and raised in Honolulu, he plays Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitar. He
records and tours with the most respected traditional musicians.
Stephen is the 2021 recipient of the Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award (Honoring those who perpetuate
the art if Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar) giving him his third nod at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards;
Hawaiʻiʻs highest musical honor.
2021 seeʻs Stephen showcasing his electric guitar chops and rock and roll side with two
singles and videos: Music Is A River and Nothing Left To Prove.
His duet album with legend Dennis Kamakahi, Waimaka Helelei ia 2012 winner of the
aforementioned award , and the CD 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.
Along with his strong respect for tradition, Stephen is a creative innovator. His album Slackin
on Dylan opened up new territory for slack key, winning him a Hawaii Music Award. He has
made three albums of his own singer-songwriter originals, acoustic and electric. His latest
album, “Cut The Dead Some Slack” Grateful Dead interpreted Slack Key style,
has been garnering rave reviews worldwide.
Stephen lives the music life to the full: club gigs, concerts, festivals, touring, recording. He has
played to sold out crowds at esteemed venues such as The Barns at Wolftrap and the Freight
and Salvage in Berkeley. Stephen keeps expanding his musical range. And he is a great
collaborator, always open to finding common ground in melody and harmony