BEST BAND (Tie) Ekolu/Gomega Their latest album, Ekolu Music, won Reggae Album of the Year at this year’s annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. That’s pretty cool because the album is a follow-up to their album, Back to the Valley, the Trilogy, which also won a Hoku Award. Not too shabby for the three Maui boys of Ekolu who’ve been crooning their contemporary Hawaiian … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Band on Maui: TIE Ekolu/Gomega
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Rock Band on Maui: Voodoo Suns
BEST ROCK BAND voodoo suns Your vote for best rock band was formed four years ago by lead vocalist Anastasia Gilliam and guitarist Nils Rosenblad. They combine rock, R&B and blues, playing original music, as well as some covers with their unique twist. And when you see them live, it’s kind of hard to take your eyes off the stage—Anastasia’s powerhouse vocals belies her … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Rock Band on Maui: Voodoo Suns
MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Band that Plays Songs They Wrote: Willie K
BEST BAND THAT PLAYS SONGS THEY WROTE Willie K Everybody loves Willie K. He’s a singer, songwriter and musician, and whether he’s wielding his electric guitar, slack key or 12-string, it’s hard to mistake his immense talent in any genre. Be it traditional or contemporary Hawaiian, rock, reggae, jazz, salsa, country and even those normally irritating Christmas … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Band that Plays Songs They Wrote: Willie K
MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Band That Plays Songs Someone Else Wrote: Willie K
BEST BAND THAT PLAYS SONGS SOMEONE ELSE WROTE Willie K I mean, he’s so talented, he can sing and play the hell out of anything! [SC] … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best Band That Plays Songs Someone Else Wrote: Willie K
MauiTime Best of Maui 2003: Best Hard Rock/Metal/Punk Band on Maui: KHRINJ
Best Hard Rock/Metal/Punk Band KHRINJ For over five years, the guys of Khrinj have rocked you hard, all over the island, and these days they’ve never sounded better. Now you show them your appreciation by voting them the best original Hard Rock Band – good job, Maui! There is something to be said for musical diversity and Maui Time readers know that when it’s time to … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2003: Best Hard Rock/Metal/Punk Band on Maui: KHRINJ