Ever sat down in a commercial airliner and thought that the seat fabric might make a great pair of pants? Or a bustier? It may seem slightly unusual, but Hawaiian Airlines–which recently changed out the cabin seats in its interisland fleet–thought that fashion students might help them deal with their now overwhelming supply of old seats. "In March, Hawaiian began … [Read more...] about Hawaii designers turn old Hawaiian Airlines interisland airline seats into high fashion
Erin Smith
Saturday, Nov. 22: Erin Smith CD Release Party
Erin Smith, the former lead vocalist for The Throwdowns, returns to Maui for the release of her new solo CD American Boy this Saturday. Fueled by a season of change, Smith wrestles with disappointment and independence in this new chapter of her music. Smith will be accompanied by Oahu’s Kings of Spade and Sing The Body. The official after party (10:30pm) continues at Diamond’s … [Read more...] about Saturday, Nov. 22: Erin Smith CD Release Party
Talking Story with Erin Smith about American Boy
Erin Smith made her name on the Maui music scene playing guitar and vocals with her band The Throwdowns, and regular acoustic gigs on the happy hour circuit at the South Shore Tiki Lounge, Cool Cat and Ambrosia. Her enthusiasm, spunk, guitar skills and voice were bright spots of talent and shows at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center and Mulligan's on Blue were always packed with … [Read more...] about Talking Story with Erin Smith about American Boy
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Female Musician on Maui: Erin Smith
Best Female Musician Erin Smith No surprise here, since Erin Smith is the best female musician currently playing on Maui. Her song "Kihei Town" remains an anthem not only for South Maui, but for a whole lifestyle. She and her band, The Throwdowns are getting bigger and doing more gigs throughout the state. They were up for a Na Hoku award this year, but lost out to … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Female Musician on Maui: Erin Smith
MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Female Musician on Maui: Erin Smith
FEMALE MUSICIAN Erin Smith http://thethrowdowns.com http://twitter.com/erinsmith808 This femme fatal--the frontwoman for The Throwdowns foursome--seems to get feistier as the weeks fly by. Erin Smith’s always got her cherub’s nose to the go-getter grind; hard work that’s paid off by catapulting her and her pop comrades into the limelight. Though a Canadian cutie, she … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Female Musician on Maui: Erin Smith