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Darryl Jones on life with the Rolling Stones

Proclaimed by Keith Richards as “one of the best bass players in the world,” Darryl Jones made his Maui debut on Sept. 5 at Hua Momona Farms in Kapalua, as part of the three-day Maui Music & Food Experience benefit for Lahaina. Jones subsequently teamed with fellow Rolling Stones’ ...

Megan’s 10 Best of Maui for 9-12 through 9-19

It’s a new week in Maui County and that means plenty of new events, festivities, and fun to be had on the Valley Isle. In an effort to support our beautiful Maui community, The Maui News is now listing our favorite Top 10 events each week to help build comradery and spread aloha to our ohana in Hawaii and elsewhere. Please keep us in mind for any events you have coming up so that we may help spread the word to our readers near and far. This week there’s plenty of excitement happening - from live music at Duke’s Beach House in West Maui to an adult hula competition at the ...

Jazz Maui presents “Mostly Duke” with Tommy James featuring the music of Duke Ellington at Sunset Jazz on Sept. 15

By The Maui News WAILUKU - Jazz Maui presents “Mostly Duke” with famed jazz pianist Tommy James from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory at 78 Ulupono Street in Lahaina. “Mostly Duke” features the music of collaborators Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. In addition to the standards such as “Take the A-Train” and “Satin Doll”, the performance highlights lesser-known gems including excerpts from the Ellington Suites, an award-winning album of their original compositions. On Sept. 15,Tommy James leads an all-star ensemble of ...

Community invited to Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center

The Maui News The Maui County Office on Aging invites the community to attend the Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center in Kahului. This event will bring together more than 30 local businesses and organizations offering information on services ranging from health, vaccinations, and home care to workforce development and vocational rehabilitation, legal issues, assistive devices and technology, voter education with the County of Maui Elections Division, caregiving and respite services. ASL interpreters will be ...

Mick Fleetwood, Ernie Isley Play at MACC

The Maui News / JON WOODHOUSE photo A historic night at the MACC’s Castle Theater on Sept. 7 saw musicians paying tribute to Jimi Hendrix performing classic rock songs like “Hey Joe,” “Purple Haze,” and “Foxy Lady.” A benefit for Lahaina and the work of the Hua Momona ...

The blues according to Steve Freund

Praised by Living Blues Magazine as “one of the most consistently creative guitarists playing blues today,” Grammy winning musician Steve Freund will perform at the ProArts Playhouse on Sept. 6 with Fast Freddy & The Blue Lava Blues Band and Sheryl Renee. Freund’s recording credits ...