The Village HI

Dan Sheehan: A Love Letter to Hawaii, Grit, and the Heart Behind Holo Holo Festival


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Rocky sit's down with Dan Sheehan, a festival promoter and community builder from Ewa Beach for an in-depth conversation about music, culture, and resilience.


From humble beginnings as one of the few white kids in a local Hawaiian community to creating the Holo Holo Festival—a celebration of island music and unity—Dan shares the personal and professional journey that shaped him.


In this episode, Dan opens up about:

🎶 Growing up in Ewa Beach and learning grit through adversity🌺 How Holo Holo became a “love letter to Hawaii” and island culture

💔 The financial setbacks that tested his faith and resilience

🤝 The power of team, trust, and community in festival promotion

🧠 His mental health practices, family life, and finding balance

💡 The “arena” mindset—showing up and fighting for what matters

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The Village HIBy Rocky Savaiigaea, SEA FOAM