Monday, November 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Easy Playing in Lahaina
Here are three videos on The Easy that was filmed in Lahaina at Ho'ike'ike, Hawaiian Heritage and Environmental Sustainability event on September 10, 2011.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Government Raids Gibson Guitars on it's use of wood. Trumped up charges?
With so many protected woods and ukuleles and guitars being central to Hawaiian music, this story needs to be followed. The new "TSA" type government programs from food safety to guitar wood, is reacting to issues that it should have dealt with decades ago and now all of a sudden these programs are sweeping in and doing outrageous things and interpreting the laws in an over-kill manner.
What this all the way through and then imagine the same scenario with foods, farms, fruit stands, small business, mom and pop shops and a whole host of other ways these acts by our government, in trying to protect us, are in fact putting a fear factor and control mentality out.
The fish and game are enforcing the lacy law as it relates to India and it's labor laws. This is not tied to the legality of the purchased wood or even conservation. Reselling the products, guitars and ukuleles will incriminate the person whether they had knowledge of the Lacey act or not.
No Judge, no jury, but a judge signed the ordered. Gibson just has no ways to appeal this or respond to it in court.
What this all the way through and then imagine the same scenario with foods, farms, fruit stands, small business, mom and pop shops and a whole host of other ways these acts by our government, in trying to protect us, are in fact putting a fear factor and control mentality out.
The fish and game are enforcing the lacy law as it relates to India and it's labor laws. This is not tied to the legality of the purchased wood or even conservation. Reselling the products, guitars and ukuleles will incriminate the person whether they had knowledge of the Lacey act or not.
No Judge, no jury, but a judge signed the ordered. Gibson just has no ways to appeal this or respond to it in court.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Wailuku Town's 1st Friday Main Street Event of August
The Wailuku Town 1st Friday Event each month is always a great place to run into neighbors, friends, visitors and just the community of Maui.
Jam packed with New Orleans Mardi Gras style activities, Market stret is literally buzzing with bands from one end of the street to the other. The street is sprinkled heavily with arts, crafts and food vendors and then it is a great chance to get in and visit the merchant of Wailuku Town. that in itself is a rare treat for many that work all day.
This month I finally got a chance to wander above Market Street and visit the restaurant/cafes that are also open and hosting bands on 1st Friday.
Here are some video on a band doing Jazz outside Iao Theater that was emceed by Pat Matsumoto of Gallery Ha and it's hard with the activities to get the info, so please leave me comments and tag the names of people, members of the bands or any other relevant information, even some unrelevant (within reason) is okay too.
I will add more posting on some other music and a magician that was there last night.
It's not all about the music at Wailuku Town 1st Friday, but it a big part of it. You can see other Wailuku Town 1st Friday events on this blog and http://empowermaui.blogspot.com or http://bit.ly/SoGood4Me for short.
Jam packed with New Orleans Mardi Gras style activities, Market stret is literally buzzing with bands from one end of the street to the other. The street is sprinkled heavily with arts, crafts and food vendors and then it is a great chance to get in and visit the merchant of Wailuku Town. that in itself is a rare treat for many that work all day.
This month I finally got a chance to wander above Market Street and visit the restaurant/cafes that are also open and hosting bands on 1st Friday.
Here are some video on a band doing Jazz outside Iao Theater that was emceed by Pat Matsumoto of Gallery Ha and it's hard with the activities to get the info, so please leave me comments and tag the names of people, members of the bands or any other relevant information, even some unrelevant (within reason) is okay too.
I will add more posting on some other music and a magician that was there last night.
It's not all about the music at Wailuku Town 1st Friday, but it a big part of it. You can see other Wailuku Town 1st Friday events on this blog and http://empowermaui.blogspot.com or http://bit.ly/SoGood4Me for short.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Haiku Hillbillies Midnight Moonlight
Haiku Hillbillies do a great sounding rendition of Midnight Moonlight.
Written by Peter Rowan, here are the lyrics:
If you ever feel lonesome, and your down in San Antone,
Beg, steal, or borrow two nickels or a dime, and call me on the
phone.
I'll meet you at Alamo mission, and we can say our prayers,
The Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mother will heal us as we kneel there.
In the moonlight, in the midnight, in the moonlight, midnight
moonlight.
If you ever feel sorrow for the deeds you have done,
With no hope for tomorrow in the setting of the sun.
And the ocean is howling of things that might have been,
And that last good morning sunrise will be the brightest you've ever
seen.
In the moonlight, in the midnight, in the moonlight, midnight
moonlight.
If you ever feel sorrow for the deeds you have done,
With no hope for tomorrow in the setting of the sun.
And the ocean is howling of things that might have been,
And that last good morning sunrise will be the brightest you've ever
seen.
In the moonlight, in the midnight, in the moonlight, midnight
moonlight.
Written by Peter Rowan, here are the lyrics:
If you ever feel lonesome, and your down in San Antone,
Beg, steal, or borrow two nickels or a dime, and call me on the
phone.
I'll meet you at Alamo mission, and we can say our prayers,
The Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mother will heal us as we kneel there.
In the moonlight, in the midnight, in the moonlight, midnight
moonlight.
If you ever feel sorrow for the deeds you have done,
With no hope for tomorrow in the setting of the sun.
And the ocean is howling of things that might have been,
And that last good morning sunrise will be the brightest you've ever
seen.
In the moonlight, in the midnight, in the moonlight, midnight
moonlight.
If you ever feel sorrow for the deeds you have done,
With no hope for tomorrow in the setting of the sun.
And the ocean is howling of things that might have been,
And that last good morning sunrise will be the brightest you've ever
seen.
In the moonlight, in the midnight, in the moonlight, midnight
moonlight.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Haiku Home to the Hillbillies
Yes Dorothy,
Haiku does have Hillibillies. While Hawaii is not known for it's Hillbilly music, it should be. The Haiku Hillbillies have been a mainstay in the Maui Music scene for quite awhile. I love their music, but then I love most any music.
I guess that Country, Hillbilly, Blues, Hawaiian and even Celtic music all have common roots if you trace back their lineage. They have definitely evolved into their own wonderful styles. The Haiku Hillbillies music is no exception. They have a great flair and give the music such a personal touch. Their playing is tight and it seems as if they are reading each other's minds as they blend and progress through each song.
I don't know that I've been able to video all of the Haiku Hillbillies together yet, I do have this recent footage of Randall and Rand. Enjoy!
Randall Rospond: lead vocals, guitar ....
Rand Coon: vocals, banjo, harmonica, guitar ....
Klaus Simmer: keyboards ....
Kerry Sofaly: drums ....
Jonathan Starr: bass ....
Haiku does have Hillibillies. While Hawaii is not known for it's Hillbilly music, it should be. The Haiku Hillbillies have been a mainstay in the Maui Music scene for quite awhile. I love their music, but then I love most any music.
I guess that Country, Hillbilly, Blues, Hawaiian and even Celtic music all have common roots if you trace back their lineage. They have definitely evolved into their own wonderful styles. The Haiku Hillbillies music is no exception. They have a great flair and give the music such a personal touch. Their playing is tight and it seems as if they are reading each other's minds as they blend and progress through each song.
I don't know that I've been able to video all of the Haiku Hillbillies together yet, I do have this recent footage of Randall and Rand. Enjoy!
Randall Rospond: lead vocals, guitar ....
Rand Coon: vocals, banjo, harmonica, guitar ....
Klaus Simmer: keyboards ....
Kerry Sofaly: drums ....
Jonathan Starr: bass ....
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Maui Meets Arizona -Starngers Become Friends Through Music
Johnny Felipe of Maui met up with a visitor Jim Doeden from Arizona. While Johnny kills time musically waiting for his son to get off work, Jim is a musician with his own CDs.
Both men are a young 71 and 72 years old. Just wish my camera card held out longer.
Mahalo to both men for the entertainment.
One reason I always keep my camera handy.
Both men are a young 71 and 72 years old. Just wish my camera card held out longer.
Mahalo to both men for the entertainment.
One reason I always keep my camera handy.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
The Opening Of Moth At Wailuku's 1st Friday Event
The Wailuku 1st Friday celebration took place on the 1st Friday of the 1st month of 2011 and where I got to see for the 1st time the band called MOTH. It was truly an experience. Much more video to follow.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band Opened and Moth came flying in!
Moth was a freakin amazingly surprised, I never Expected such a performance
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