Kapali “Leadfoot” Long is a Native Hawaiian, “Hawaiiana-Americana, Country, and Blues,” singer-songwriter who is making big waves in the Country Music industry in Nashville, where he now resides. His songwriting and guitar playing are deeply rooted in his experiences, with a focus on authentic emotional expression and storytelling. His performances deliver truth, power, and the healing of music, lifting spirits and providing relief. 

Kapali is not only a passionate singer-songwriter with a five-octave voice, but he is also a highly skilled guitarist, known for his slide and lap steel playing. Kapaliʻs Hawaiian roots will take you straight to the origins of “Kika Kila”, or Lap Steel, where Kapali was mentored under master steel guitarist Alan Akaka(predecessor of Jerry Byrd (Patsy Cline, Hank Sr. Steel Guitarist). In 2016, Kapali’s guitar playing caught the attention of Gibson Guitars, and he has been a signed Gibson artist ever since. 

Kapali has opened for Artists like legend Robert Earl Keen, Ron Pope, and Howie Day. Kapali has played piano & guitar for the band Carolina Liar, Guitar for Nikki Lane, Lizzie No and was slated to be the guitarist for Muddy Waters' son, Mojo Morganfield, before his untimely passing. He has also played at major venues and festivals for his Artistry from; South By Southwest, Echo Park Rising in Los Angeles, Nikki Lane’s Horseshoe Stage at Stagecoach (1st Native Hawaiian to play Stagecoach), Gibson Garage Fest, WhiskeyJam (Nashville), The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville), 3rd & Lindsley, Grand Ole Echo (The Echo), Lancaster Roots & Blues, The Troubadour, Whiskey Jam & many more. Catch Kapali live!