Kawai Pascua, known as “Kavibes” in the entertainment world, brings more than a dozen years of dedicated experience to the music scene. Raised on the west side of Kauaʻi, she enjoyed a humble, country-style upbringing, and those grounded values continue to shape her everyday life and work ethic. Her first taste of the spotlight came in high school, when she and her best friend entered talent shows with a ukulele and spent afternoons jamming for friends and family. Guided by her faith in Jesus and grateful for His blessings, Kawai steadily gained exposure and eventually launched a solo career, playing three to five gigs each week. Over time she built meaningful relationships within the industry and expanded her sound, forming the Kavibes trio and later a full band. She’s opened for headliners including Katchafire, Ho’onua, The Vitals, and local Kauai favorites such as Revival and Kauai Kollab. Most recently, Kawai headlined Kauai’s largest block party, the Rice Street Block Party in 2025.

Branching out beyond performing, she began booking entertainment for a wide range of events, businesses, and shopping centers, bringing her professionalism and island charm to every engagement.

Early in her career she was mentored by a deeply experienced, intelligent, and loving figure with a sterling reputation in the music community. Uncle Brad, the original drummer of the legendary island reggae band Ho’aikane, took Kawai under his wing and helped shape her into the seasoned professional she is today. Without Uncle Brad’s guidance, she says she wouldn’t be where she is now—both in music and in life—a sentiment shared by many Kauai musicians who also learned from him.