“I just love what I can get out of the guitar, the lilting sound and full-body richness of the tone,” says acclaimed Hawaiian steel guitarist Alan Akaka. “It conjures up Hawaii.” This esteemed musician will join fellow artists at the ninth annual Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival, ...
One of America’s most respected roots musicians, David Bromberg has played with an impressive array of artists from Bob Dylan and George Harrison, to the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia and Willie Nelson. Heading to Maui for a concert on Saturday, Bromberg talked about his most recent album, ...
Two very gifted female artists will perform this weekend, Colbie Caillat on Friday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului and Heather Nova on Sunday at Seabury Hall in Makawao. Reviewing Caillat’s latest album, a USA Today critic enthused: “If there were a Grammy Award for Happiest ...
An internationally acclaimed player of the ancient Aboriginal didgeridoo, Stephen Kent has pioneered its use in contemporary music for more than 30 years collaborating with leading musicians such as Brazil’s Airto Moreira, India’s Zakir Hussain, jazz legend Wayne Shorter and Door’s ...
One of the most popular blues and roots music artists performing today, Tommy Castro is looking forward to teaming up again with Willie K at the BBQ Bluesfest on Friday and Saturday in Lahaina. “I saw his show at a festival in Colorado,” says Castro. “What a talent, what a voice. ...
One of a handful of artists performing for decades who can still be counted on to release vital music, the iconic guitarist/singer Bonnie Raitt sounds as fresh as ever on her most recent album, “Dig in Deep.” “If we don’t know how to do this better by now we should just be hanging it ...
