Kings of Spade is appearing at Charley’s Saloon in Paia this Friday, so we got cozy with Kasi Nunes, the band’s lead vocalist. MAUITIME: Why did the band come together? KASI NUNES: I was bartending at Anna Bananna’s Pub and jokingly got asked to come up and sing a song with the house band. As it happened we all knew “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns N Roses and launched into it. … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Kings of Spade Vocalist Kasi Nunes
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Talking Story With Americana Musicians Robin and Linda Williams
The husband wife duo of Robin and Linda Williams is proof that you can successfully mix business with pleasure. For the past four decades, the duo has found fame in broadcasting, recording and touring. Much of their fame comes from their involvement in the public radio show “A Prairie Home Companion.” Blending folk, country, bluegrass and gospel, the Williams have toured with … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Americana Musicians Robin and Linda Williams
Chef Mike Lofaro Works Magic At Humuhumunukunukuapuaa At The Grand Wailea
From the moment you step foot into the Grand Wailea's Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, you’re in for an exotic treat. Built like a Hollywood set, the restaurant is a series of small dining rooms connected by hallways that stretch over a fish-filled lagoon. All of it is thatched hut-style. Carved tikis greet you at the door and palm trees surround the property. Servers wear mu’u mu’u and … [Read more...] about Chef Mike Lofaro Works Magic At Humuhumunukunukuapuaa At The Grand Wailea
Talking Story With Hula Grill Executive Sous Chef Ryan Luckey
It’s hard to believe that Chef Ryan Luckey, who cranked out the amazing cuisine that helped put Pineapple Grill in Kapalua on the map, got his start in the restaurant business as a dishwasher. We’ve followed his illustrious career from restaurants like Erik’s Seafood Grotto, Red Lobster and Kapalua Grill and Bar. Nobody has seen places come and go on the Westside like Chef … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Hula Grill Executive Sous Chef Ryan Luckey
Your Horoscope
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Remember the story of the Velveteen Rabbit? It was a stuffed toy that longed to be real. I sometimes imagine you burdened with a similar craving. Not that you’re fake—au contraire! But you are aware that many people project a warmer, fuzzier image onto you, instead of seeing the “real you.” This week, show off your true nature, even if it shocks some … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope