Pilioha started in the early ‘90’s as a duo, first cousins Glenn Mayeda Jr. (bass) and Gary “Kalehua” Krug Jr. (rhythm guitar) always longed for the right person to blend not only with their music but also with their warm personalities. What they eventually found in 2001, was a young and talented lead guitarist, Kamuela Kimokeo, who not only gelled with them musically, but fit in as if he were a younger brother.
The name Pilioha literally means “a family relationship.” It is not only a fitting description of the trio, but a reminder to them of how important their relationship is with one another, as well as with their families.
