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Jimmy Buffett / Escape artist
February 19, 2009 ‘My teachers called me a daydreamer,” Jimmy Buffett wrote in his best-selling memoir, “A Pirate Looks at Fifty. more »»
Kenny Rankin sings ‘this picture in the eye of my heart’
February 12, 2009 One of the great song interpreters of our time, Kenny Rankin can mesmerize an audience with his soulful magic. A superb romantic balladeer, he often enriches familiar songs with new lif. more »»
The great guitar of Rick Vito
February 5, 2009 Taking the stage Friday night at Stella Blues in Kihei, Rick Vito will front a trio featuring bassist Lenny Castellanos and drummer Kris Thomas. more »»
Ozomatli: The band that rocks the world comes to the MACC
January 29, 2009 Celebrating President Barack Obama’s inauguration, a number of artists were invited to contribute songs for the CD/DVD, “Change Is Now: Renewing America’s Promise. more »»
Jake be nimble
January 22, 2009 Jake Shimabukuro’s affection for The Beatles has led him in the last few months to record with classical cello legend Yo Yo Ma and pop star Cyndi Lauper. more »»
English legend STEVE WINWOOD is still the man
January 15, 2009 At age 60, Steve Winwood is creating more vital, new music than any of his legendary contemporaries. Last year this extraordinarily talented musician released one of his best albums in decades. more »»
Island soul permeates local musicians’ new CDs
January 8, 2009 “Cloud Warriors” Keli‘i Tau’a & David Kauahikaua, Tiki Records T he combined talents of a respected kumu hula and composer whose early recording projects included chanting with the Gabb... more »»
Looking back over a year that rocked
January 1, 2009 Gliding on stage to a rapturous reception, Cyndi Lauper kicked off 2008 with a crowd-pleasing show at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. more »»
Peter Kater makes his Maui debut
December 18, 2008 For his latest CD release, “In a Dream,” Grammy-nominated pianist Peter Kater collaborated with Sting’s longtime guitarist, Dominic Miller. more »»
The real Neil back at the MACC
December 11, 2008 Before veteran entertainer Neil Sedaka conquered the world as a pop singer, he initially aspired to find acclaim as a classical pianist. more »»
MAUI BEAT: A world of music and a $3 million violin await audiences this weekend
December 4, 2008 The exquisite tones of an antique Stradivarius violin will enhance to the enjoyment of a special Maui Pops Orchestra holiday concert on Sunday in Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. more »»
Fleck the halls!
November 27, 2008 Those familiar with the jaw-dropping virtuosity and imaginative vision of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones would probably not be surprised to discover that this multi-Grammy-winning band has recently... more »»
More together than ever
November 20, 2008 To spur interest in their 35th anniversary tour, Cecilio and Kapono recorded their first new, original song in many years. more »»
Salaam Ensemble
November 13, 2008 A concert by the Salaam Ensemble tonight in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater offers a rare opportunity to hear authentic Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Greek and North African music... more »»
Paul Oscher
November 6, 2008 In the summer of 1967, an eager 18-year-old harmonica player named Paul Oscher was invited to sit in with Muddy Waters and his band at a New York club. more »»
Papa Mali stirs up the voodoo gumbo at Charley’s
October 30, 2008 It has all the makings of one of the year’s most memorable shows when voodoo funk musician Papa Mali teams with legendary Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and acclaimed spin wizard DJ Logic on... more »»
The Pan-Pacific Polynesian pulse of Te Vaka
October 23, 2008 Blending contemporary influences into their traditionally-based sound, the Polynesian group Te Vaka has thrilled audiences around the world with its spirited music that incorporates powerful log dru... more »»
Amy Hanaiali‘i puts her faith and talents in ‘Aumakua
October 16, 2008 ‘Aumakua: “As gods and relatives in one, they give us strength when we are weak, warning when danger threatens, guidance in our bewilderment, inspiration in our arts. more »»
‘A great rock show does a lot’: STYX
October 9, 2008 Before Styx keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan joined the popular rock band in 1999, he had enjoyed great success in his Canadian homeland. As a solo artist he had scored several No. more »» |
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