Music teacher by day, performer at night–Benny Uyetake is the Maui’s 'ukulele superman. His passion for entertaining started at a young age, and sharing his knowledge of music and performing is second nature. He grew up in Hilo, but today he lives in Haiku with his wife Debbie and two grandchildren. Whether he's headlining at the upcoming Maui Jazz Festival, taking students to … [Read more...] about Talking Story with Benny Uyetake
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This Weekend, Aug. 8-10: Lanai Slack Key Festival
The fourth annual Lanai Slack Key Festival is returning to the Pineapple Isle this weekend. Honoring the late Rev. Dennis D. K. Kamakahi, the three-day festival (it runs Friday through Sunday) will feature Kevin Brown, Benny Uyetake, Damon Parillo, Darren Lopez and special guests. Whether you find yourself in the Great Hall at Koele or learning the basics with Kevin Brown, … [Read more...] about This Weekend, Aug. 8-10: Lanai Slack Key Festival
This Saturday, June 14: IHOP Maui 26th Anniversary
Celebrate old and new beginnings with IHOP Maui this Saturday. The restaurant's turning 26, and will reveal a new look as part of its celebration. A blessing will be followed by live music from Benny Uyetake, slack key master Kevin Brown and 'ukulele virtuoso Sheldon Brown. Party with a side of pancakes. No Cover. 11am-1pm. IHOP (70 E Ka'ahumanu Ave., Kahului), … [Read more...] about This Saturday, June 14: IHOP Maui 26th Anniversary
This Thursday, June 5: Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival
While we realize this isn’t on Maui, we still think it’s worth a trip! The third annual Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival runs Thursday through Sunday. The eclectic mix of Grammy, Na Hoku Hanohano Award and Blues Music Award recipients at the festival includes Jason Marsalis, Skip Martin, Donald Harrison, Johnny Sansone and Benny Uyetake. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Red Water … [Read more...] about This Thursday, June 5: Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival
This Saturday, Mar. 15: A Celebration of Spring
Usher in spring with a panoramic view of Maui’s shores, Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning jams and Three’s Food Truck grinds this Saturday. Bring your blanket or chair and cozy up with the tunes of Paula Fuga, Benny Uyetake and Kevin Brown. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit the Maui Hulia Foundation, a nonprofit that helps foster sustainability by inspiring active, … [Read more...] about This Saturday, Mar. 15: A Celebration of Spring