Pink Martini Maui gig: Thursday, March 4, 7:30pm at the Castle Theater, MACC, Kahului, 242-7469 or mauiarts.org Web site: www.pinkmartini.com Essential tracks: “Ninna Nanna,” “And Then You’re Gone,” “Sympathique” Imagine how pop would sound if it met a time traveler and a linguist, and later, all three of them decided to go out for drinks. Do that, and you’ve got a pretty good … [Read more...] about Pink Martini
The Meaning of Matisyahu
Maui gig: Sunday, February 28, 5pm at the Lahaina Civic Center (Opening acts: Ooklah the Moc, The Throwdowns and The Alliez) Web site: www.matisyahuworld.com Essential tracks: “King Without a Crown,” “We Will Walk,” “Jerusalem” Beards are the ultimate facial accessory. You can pierce, pinch and color all you want, but when it comes down to it, the beard was there first. … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Matisyahu
Leo Waiau
Web sites: www.myspace.com/leowaiau www.purevolume.com/leowaiau To state the obvious: Maui has a lot of reggae/roots bands. Black, red, green and yellow are plastered all over our luscious landscapes and draped along our beautiful beaches. I’m pretty sure it’s mandated that, to live on Maui, you have to have memorized at least one Bob Marley song. I’ve got nothing against … [Read more...] about Leo Waiau
Permaculture Group Native Christmas Tree Sale
This is such an awesome idea that I can’t even make fun of it. Instead of cutting down a tree this Christmas or buying an imported one, you can decorate a live, potted and locally grown tree, courtesy of the Makawao-based Permaculture Group. And when the holidays are over, you can plant it! This is good because: a) you’ll be helping the environment; b) you’ll be giving native … [Read more...] about Permaculture Group Native Christmas Tree Sale
Mickey Avalon
I’m kinda embarrassed to say this, but I’m a huge fan of Mickey Avalon. He reminds me of my last boyfriend: dark, lewd and full of substance abuse and criminal charges. I’m surprised his performance here isn’t getting more press coverage (Avalon, not my ex—but hey, if Avalon is interested in being my next ex-boyfriend, that’s fine with me, too). Avalon’s music focuses heavily … [Read more...] about Mickey Avalon