Performing at last year’s Mana‘o Radio BarryFest were Haiku Hillbillys Rand Coon (from left), Tom Conway, Randall Rospond, Jimmy C, John Pollock and Geoff Coolidge. Sandra Conway photo

With a broad repertoire of original material ranging from to sweet bluegrass to Allman Brothers-style rocking jams, the Haiku Hillbillys stand out as a unique presence on Maui’s music scene. Led by Randall Rospond, the Hillbillys are about to release their debut CD, which they will promote with a party at Charley’s on Oct. 10. This versatile work showcases the talented group in a live and studio setting, with six tracks recorded at Charley’s, two on Mana‘o Radio and four in the studio. Besides Rospond, who composes most of the group’s songs, the band comprises Rand Coon on guitar, banjo and vocals; John Pollock on violin, mandolin and vocals; Tom Conway (of Gypsy Pacific) on lead guitar; Geoff Coolidge on bass, Jimmy C on drums and vocals, and Klaus Simmer on keyboards. Depending on the venue, the musicians perform in a variety of combinations from a duo through the full seven-piece band. “Tommy and I do a duo, and the violin player and I do a duo,” Randall explains.