The Randall Rospond Trio would very much like you to attend their official CD release party this Friday, but lack the resources to call everyone on the island individually. And you might want to go, too–the Trio will play at Stella Blues in Kihei from 7:30pm through 9pm, leaving you plenty of time for dinner either before or during the show. There'll be special guests, too, … [Read more...] about This Friday, Feb. 21: Randall Rospond Trio CD Release Party
Haiku Hillbillys
This Firday, Jan 24: Haiku Hillbillys at the Steel Horse Saloon
Maui’s Haiku Hillbillys are making their way to Wailuku for an evening of funky folk and bluegrass. Made up of Randall Rospond (guitar), Rand Coon (banjo) and Thomas Goodlunas (violin), the Hillbillys have become a Maui staple. Catch them at Steel Horse Saloon this Friday for a special appearance. No Cover. 8:30pm- 11:30pm. Steel Horse Saloon (1234 L. Main St., Wailuku), … [Read more...] about This Firday, Jan 24: Haiku Hillbillys at the Steel Horse Saloon
This Sunday, Nov. 3: Haiku Hillbillys at Casanova
The Haiku Hillbillys will be rocking out for a cause this Sunday at Casanova in Makawao. Grab your dancing shoes and head over for a hints of bluegrass, a tinge of funky folk and whole lotta rock. Joining the lineup will be Miss Meaghan Owens. Contributing to her unique country tones will be violinist and mandolin player John Pollock. Opening the program will be Edward Burns. … [Read more...] about This Sunday, Nov. 3: Haiku Hillbillys at Casanova
So You Think You Can’t Dance to Hillbilly Music?
I received an e-mail yesterday from/about the Haiku Hillbillys, who -- after six year of bookings at Makawao's Stopwatch Bar & Grill -- have been discontinued from further performances. You can read the letter for yourself below, where Randall Rospond on behalf of the 'Billys say that Stopwatch management deemed their music "un-danceable." I've contacted the Stopwatch and … [Read more...] about So You Think You Can’t Dance to Hillbilly Music?
Maui Humane Society’s Barktoberfest, Oct 16
Bark It Here: Saturday (October 16), 5-9pm, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali, $65 Adults/$35 Keiki Maui Humane Society's popular fest heads West for the first time, upping the ante with activities at their primary fundraising effort for another year of "building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach and the prevention of … [Read more...] about Maui Humane Society’s Barktoberfest, Oct 16