This Thursday Leon Russell will bring down the house at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. “I have yet to meet Leon, but am looking forward to it,” said local musician Randall Rospond, who’s opening for Russell. “He’s been an inspiration and hero from my high school years. Seeing him in that top hat and ‘Holy Trinity’ tank top–a classic Rock ‘n Roll image–when he was musical … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Learned About Leon Russell
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Rock and Brews and Gene Simmons and BS While MauiTime Turns 16
ROCK & BREWS & KISS & BS Paia is normally a sleepy little North Shore town, known for attracting a rich mix of Europeans, hippies and kite surfers. It’s a mellow place, with boutiques, curio shops and restaurants that provide an eclectic selection of foods from around the world. But now, the delicate strands that bind up Paia into such a colorful community are stretching–quite … [Read more...] about Rock and Brews and Gene Simmons and BS While MauiTime Turns 16
Lea Salonga and NOFX and Source and Catalyst Quartet
THURSDAY, FEB. 21 NRITYAGRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE – The New York Times calls it "A Modern Devotion to a Sacred Indian Ritual." Nrityagram is regarded worldwide as one of the foremost dance companies in India. Founder Protima Gauri converted farmland, now known as Nrityagram dance village, into an ideal setting for the study, practice and teaching of classical dance. Students live a … [Read more...] about Lea Salonga and NOFX and Source and Catalyst Quartet
Big Changes At The Sheraton Maui Resort And Spa
If you haven’t had the chance to see the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa’s renovations, completed at the beginning of the year, it’s time to stop in. The resort introduced new Executive Chef Greg Gaspar recently as Chef Bryan Ashlock moved on to Kauai after 30 years with Starwood Hawaii. Gaspar will be a breath of fresh air in the resort’s Food and Beverage department, and will … [Read more...] about Big Changes At The Sheraton Maui Resort And Spa
Rock of Ages New Movie Review
Music purists are a tough crowd to please. Nothing gets musicians more worked up than debating Bob Dylan acoustic or electric, old Beatles vs. “White” album Beatles, the merit of 80s keyboard pop or what truly defines Punk music. Here’s another coal to the fire: when youngsters give their karaoke best to classic tunes that defined a generation. This is where I come in. I never … [Read more...] about Rock of Ages New Movie Review