Chase Kauhane’s story is one of resilience, family, and purposeful creativity. Raised on Hawai‘i’s Big Island in a musical household of nine siblings, he grew up surrounded by kani kapila—family jam sessions and songwriting. But at age 14, when his father left, Chase and his brothers faced a defining trial: living in tents while learning construction skills to build their mother’s home on the slopes of Mauna Kea. That season forged endurance, brotherhood, and a deep dependence on God.
Out of that hardship came music with meaning. Chase and his brother Carl eventually formed Olelo, a band that draws listeners in with its Hawaiian roots while carrying a message of culture, legacy, and hope. Their songs have found homes in films and shows on Netflix, but Chase emphasizes that music only has power when it carries purpose.
In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, Chase shares how timing, patience, and faith—like farming or fishing on the islands—have guided him as a musician, husband, and father. From serving people first in the music industry, to giving back by rebuilding homes in Lahaina after the Maui fires, his story reveals that legacy isn’t about spotlight moments but about building people, ohana, and community.
For men balancing faith, family, and calling, Chase’s journey offers clarity: put ohana first, keep business at arm’s length, create space for God to move, and trust His timing.
Chapters
00:00 – Farmers, Fishermen & Patience
01:20 – The Birth of Olelo
03:02 – Growing Up by Kilauea
04:47 – A Family of Nine Musicians
05:31 – Writing Songs with Every Sibling
06:56 – Building Mom’s House on Mauna Kea
08:46 – Music with Purpose
10:43 – From Mentorship to Maui Homes
13:31 – Lessons in Timing & Patience
17:13 – Seasons, Rest & Social Media
19:41 – Songwriting as Farming
22:34 – Creating Space for God to Move
25:19 – Reframing Hard Seasons
27:44 – Ohana First, Always
31:18 – Relationships Make the Music World
32:53 – Following Chase & Olelo
About Chase Kauhane
On Spotify: Olelo – https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lSBO5iwiuH2qFyJoF0KIi
Website: https://chasekauhane.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chase_kauhane/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OLELOmusic
About Teko Bailey
Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention.
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Instagram: @IamTekoBailey
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