We all love a homegrown hero, but Chino LaForge is not your typical prospect. A class clown turned comedy professional, he moved from Maui to pursue his big dreams in LA, leaving behind his hard-earned Maui legacy: the Power Up Comedy shows. Lucky for us, those blossoming local shows still draw LaForge back home to perform from time to time. The Maui High grad has returned from … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Comedian Chino Laforge
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Lei Nāhonoapiʻilani: Songs of West Maui: Interview with producer Zachary Lum
A new songbook and CD celebrate and elevate the culture, places, and stories of West Maui We always hear that ancient Hawaiians did not have a written history but I think that’s a bit misleading. Hawaiian ancestors may not have recorded words on paper, but they knew their history and passed it down through generations in oral traditions. One of the ways they documented was … [Read more...] about Lei Nāhonoapiʻilani: Songs of West Maui: Interview with producer Zachary Lum
MauiTime talks story with comedian Eddie Izzard
Can one man make the whole world laugh? Eddie Izzard thinks so. His Force Majeure Tour has so far taken him to 25 countries on five continents . And now he's coming here to treat Maui to a one-night-only show. His visit will take place right after Bali and Singapore and just before his Belfast and London appearances, where he'll perform in German, French and English. We caught … [Read more...] about MauiTime talks story with comedian Eddie Izzard
Talking story with Ron Artis II and Thunderstorm Artis about their upcoming Maui Arts and Cultural Center show
Ron Artis II and his brother Thunderstorm have been lighting a fire under Oahu's North Shore music scene. Now they will perform at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) on Saturday, Apr. 9. Recently I interrupted Ron's busy schedule long enough to find out more about his music and new album What Music Means to Me. MAUITIME: How did you make the switch from Artis Family … [Read more...] about Talking story with Ron Artis II and Thunderstorm Artis about their upcoming Maui Arts and Cultural Center show
Phys. Ed. Rentals release InstruRentals: Interview with Aydin Say and Trevor Arnholt
The Phys Ed Rentals consists of two guys: Trevor Arnholt and Aydin Say. It's an extracurricular activity for the two, who keep busy with other artsy stuff during the day. This Friday, they're dropping their latest release, called InstruRentals. It's an all-instrumental disk with 24 tracks of their own flavor of hip-hop, funk, punk and rock. Some of the songs reference their … [Read more...] about Phys. Ed. Rentals release InstruRentals: Interview with Aydin Say and Trevor Arnholt