Friday (June 4), Castle Theater, MACC, 7:30, $35/$45/$55 Technically, “Tower of Power” is a boy band, with a testosterone-injected name backing their brand of urban soul music. Peppered with delicious blues rhythms, their albums showcase the richness of a well–developed, diversely talented group of musicians. Since their 1968 start in Oakland, California, Tower of Power has … [Read more...] about Tower of Power
Archives for May 2010
Totally Tubular: Iao Theater Goes ’80s
Get MauiTime's DA KINE CALENDAR listings HERE! Friday (June 4), Iao Theater, Wailuku First Friday, 7pm, Free If your closet is anything like mine, it’s more alter to nostalgia than receptacle for anything wearable today. But if you wait long enough, most things come back around. (Well, some things… I could do without stirrup pants, thanks.) Recent resurfacing of ’80s styling … [Read more...] about Totally Tubular: Iao Theater Goes ’80s
Your Horoscope
Gemini (May 21-June 20) In an episode of Doctor Who, the doctor and his companions were presented with a choice between dream and reality. They were forced to confront their desires, which might otherwise compel them to remain in the dream they wanted to be reality. Sound familiar? Of course, both situations before you exist in reality—nevertheless, one is still partially … [Read more...] about Your Horoscope
Mana Maoli Collective
Na Lei Na’auao—an alliance of 12 Hawaiian culture, community and environment-based charter schools—is supported by something with a bit more might than the roadside car wash. Backing this hui is yet another: the powerful, talented Mana Maoli Collective. With mana meaning “divine or miraculous power” and maoli meaning “native, indigenous and true,” the name suits this group of … [Read more...] about Mana Maoli Collective
Lee Ritenour
Do you smoke cigars, lounge on $30,000 pianos, or slink around dark corners like the Pink Panther? OK, new question: Would you like to? Well, the logistics for that sort of thing are left up to you, but Grammy winner Lee Ritenour will certainly put you in the mood. Nicknamed “Captain Fingers,” Ritenour specializes in accessible jazz-fusion and contemporary crossover … [Read more...] about Lee Ritenour