Best Band The Throwdowns The Throwdowns definitely know how to throw down and MauiTime’s readers agree. Maui’s go-to source for rock is always popping up in our local music scene, putting on great shows but still leaving the audiences wanting more. The Throwdowns have found themselves on the same stage with big names like The Fray and Train, just to name a few. Complete … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Band on Maui: The Throwdowns
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Talking Story With Ola Shaw Of The Throwdowns
Mix two parts locals and one part Canadian and you get The Throwdowns. Reminiscent of No Doubt’s girl to guy ratio and following the likes of Paramore, the Maui band has been rockin’ out island stages alongside big names (The Fray, Matisyahu, Train) for a few years now. Known for their lively and explosive performances, Erin Smith (vocals), Ola Shaw (guitar) and Ian … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Ola Shaw Of The Throwdowns
Erin Smith Does Stella Blues Supper Club
Three-time Na Hoku Hanono nominee, lead singer of The Throwdowns and former Maui resident Erin Smith will appear on the Stella Supper Club Stage this Friday. The recent transplant to Oahu’s East shores is now a Fruit Punch Hawaii columnist. Her much-anticipated new album, which included work done in Canada, will partner Smith with the team that produced Arcade Fire’s acclaimed … [Read more...] about Erin Smith Does Stella Blues Supper Club
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Band on Maui: The Throwdowns
Best Band The Throwdowns What can I say, except that MauiTime readers know how to rock. The Throwdowns have been around a few years now, and they put on an electrifying show. I guess you could label them rock/pop/island music, but what does that tell you? All that can really be said is that their songs “Shake Your Bones,” “Heart Attack” and “Stolen Car” will rock your … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Band on Maui: The Throwdowns
The Throwdowns Celebrate Their New CD With A Maui Arts And Cultural Center Concert
The Throwdowns came to my hospital room bearing a blister-packed toy mustache and a white wicker basket stuffed with gerbera daisies. It was November 2009 and the Maui-based band was on Oahu opening for The Fray and Panic at the Disco at Waikiki Shell, meanwhile I was at Kaiser Moanalua enjoying fever-induced hallucinations and my first rounds of chemotherapy for acute … [Read more...] about The Throwdowns Celebrate Their New CD With A Maui Arts And Cultural Center Concert