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Allman Betts Band rocks Americana with a bite

Founded by the sons of members of the Allman Brothers Band, the Allman Betts Band is led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts. Performing mostly original songs, they include some of their fathers’ songs in their shows, such as “Melissa” composed by Gregg Allman and Dicky Betts’ “Blue ...

Bassel & The Supernaturals, Syrian heart, Midwest soul

The leader of the Chicago-based band Bassel & The Supernaturals, Bassel Almadani, has described their music as “Syrian heart, Midwest soul.” “Being first-generation Syrian American, at the core of everything is this connection and this grief, both connected to my Syrian identity,” ...

Barry Wurst: New ‘Wuthering Heights’ is outrageous, loony and visionary

Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is the most bonkers, mainstream costume drama since Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” (2006), a take-it-or-leave-it mood piece and exercise in style as divisive and boldly delirious as this movie. It’s too ridiculous to consistently take seriously but too passionate in its performances and filmmaking to dismiss, either. The opening scene depicts a public hanging, toggling somewhere between provocation and self-parody, and the entire film proceeds in the same manner. With the upfront sexuality and F-bombs being the biggest additions, ...

Maui Community Band to open Spring Concert Series on Saturday

The 50-piece Maui Community Band will open its Spring Series Concerts at 2 p.m. March 7 at the Maui Mall Village in Kahului. Performances will continue at The Shops at Wailea at 4:30 p.m. March 14. The free entertainment features classical tenor Danny Brictson singing “Nessun Dorma” ...

Black Grace to bring its bold, beautiful dancing to Maui

One of New Zealand’s most famous contemporary dance companies, Black Grace, has wowed audiences around the world. The group will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Sunday. Acclaimed for blending Pacific, Māori and contemporary dance styles, Black Grace was founded by Neil ...