(Edit Pick) BEST LOCALLY PRODUCED PODCAST The Stewart Bedasso Show Podcasts are a curious thing. Tech and gadget podcasts seem to thrive, but for those of us who don’t drool over the latest Apple iThing or follow every development in the Microsoft/Yahoo merger talks with religious fervor, podcasts present a far more difficult prospect. A good place to start, at least on … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Locally Produced Podcast on Maui: The Stewart Bedasso Show
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Radio Station on Maui: Wild 105.5
BEST RADIO STATION Wild 105.5 Whoo-hoo! To me, this is by far the most exciting vote that’s been cast in all of Best of Maui history. But then again, I am extremely biased. As most of you know, every Monday morning I visit Wild 105.5 to do the Ed & Greg Show. Naturally, I’ve known for a few weeks now that their radio station beat out all the others to win Best of … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Radio Station on Maui: Wild 105.5
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Place to Dance on Maui: TIE Casanova/Jacques
BEST PLACETODANCE Tie: Casanova/Jacques Man, I hate ties! What’s up with that? I’m not sure if I trust it. We need a winner. Since both Casanova and Jacques are indisputably great places to get your groove on, I propose a dance-off! Heck, let’s really spice it up and make it a break-dancing competition or maybe ballroom? What would you guys rather see? On second thought, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Place to Dance on Maui: TIE Casanova/Jacques
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Musician on Maui: Kanoa Kukaua
BEST MUSICIAN Kanoa Kukaua of Gomega Original, inspiring and a creative genius, Kanoa Kukaua of the group Gomega has been crowned best Musician on Maui. Born and raised in Hawaii, Kukaua has managed to release a solo CD, Makein Thru The Breakthrough. Much respect has gone out to Kanoa for his experimentation with funk and Jawaiian style music. As lead vocalist of Gomega, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Musician on Maui: Kanoa Kukaua
MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Band on Maui: Gomega
BEST BAND Gomega The name Gomega translates as “to go big,” and this is exactly what the band has been doing since around 2000. Funky beats are mixed with familiar local rhythms to create a fresh, ingenious sound that had been absent from the local scene before this band’s appearance. Gomega’s goal is to escape the trendy expectations of the music industry and produce … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2008: Best Band on Maui: Gomega