Steel guitar music started on the island of Oahu — and teachers there are working with the next generation of students to continue the tradition. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Quincy Cortez ...

During his workweek, Dom Franco wears what he calls a white bunny suit, making wafers for Intel. On Sundays, he's a worship pastor at Calvary Chapel in Southwest Portland. Fridays are free, and that's ...

Quincy Cortez plucks at a slim black box laid across his legs, his fingers flashing silver. Steel strings twang with each pull from the metal rings — wearable guitar picks — adorning his right thumb, ...