Jacob Akana is a Hawaiian multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer from Northern California.
He was introduced to music in the 4th grade where he learned to play violin in the Redding School District. Akana began performing live at the age of 10 with the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association (C.S.O.T.F.A). Akana taught himself to play guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, piano, dobro, and ukulele. He is also a 5x State Flatpicking Champion and a 4x Western Open Flatpicking Champion. Akana performs in and runs sound for several bands and venues including his own project: The Jacob Akana Band.
He is an active community member, and works at the Cascade Theatre and Viva Downtown. Akana gives guitar lessons through a grant funded program at the Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility. He is also a Board Member and Event Coordinator of the Redding Roots Revival Music Festival. All are Non-Profit 501.c(3) organizations.
Jacob Akana is a Hawaiian multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer from Northern California.
He was introduced to music in the 4th grade where he learned to play violin in the Redding School District. Akana began performing live at the age of 10 with the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association (C.S.O.T.F.A). Akana taught himself to play guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, piano, dobro, and ukulele. He is also a 5x State Flatpicking Champion and a 4x Western Open Flatpicking Champion. Akana performs in and runs sound for several bands and venues including his own project: The Jacob Akana Band.
He is an active community member, and works at the Cascade Theatre and Viva Downtown. Akana gives guitar lessons through a grant funded program at the Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility. He is also a Board Member and Event Coordinator of the Redding Roots Revival Music Festival. All are Non-Profit 501.c(3) organizations.