When you hear that a Nelson is set to play Charley’s, we know whose grizzled, twinkling visage you conjure up. Not so fast; we’re talking about the younger Nelson, 21-year-old Lukas. Raised on the road in Willie’s famed Honeysuckle Rose bus, Lukas inherited his father’s gift. But he’s also his own man—and his own musician. And, along with his band, Promise of the Real, he’ll be appearing at the popular Paia watering hole for two shows this weekend. With a sound that’s described as part “American heart’n’soul” with tinges of Latin, blues, country and funk, this is an outfit not be missed. “When we formed the band, we promised to be real and that’s where the name came from,” says Nelson. “It’s going to go for the rest of my life. I’m not doing it to get famous; I’m just doing it because I like playing.” P.O.R.T.A.L. opens the Friday show; Marty Dread and special guests open on Saturday. 579-8085, charleysmaui.com
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