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Legendary Kauai Icon Larry Rivera Passes Away at 92
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 Larry Rivera, a legendary fixture of Kauai, Hawaii whose career spanned over seven decades and who worked alongside Elvis Presley in ‘Blue Hawaii’ has passed away at the age of 92. Also known as “Mr. Coco Palms,” Rivera was a key fixture of Kauai’s entertainment culture where he started his career i... 
ELI SMART Releases 'Aloha Soul' EP
by Michael Major - November 25, 2022 Rising singer-songwriter Eli Smart has released his new EP, Aloha Soul. Hailing from the Hawaiian island of Kauai, he was raised by a family of musicians and grew up on a diet of soul legends such as Gladys Knight, Jimi Hendrix, Prince and The Beatles. Smart moved to Liverpool in his late teens and ... 
ELI SMART Announces New EP & Shares First Single 'See Through'
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022 Hawaii via Liverpool’s rising star Eli Smart will release his new EP Aloha Soul via Geffen Records. Today he shares the latest single, the bonafide surf-rock smash “See Through”. Scuzzy guitar solos and Eli’s now trademark falsetto underpinned by an irresistibly jangly rhythm section that shuffles y... 
Brother Dege Hits the Road for First U.S. Solo Tour in 8 Years
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022 Fresh from a two-month tour of Europe, Grammy-nominated Brother Dege (Django Unchained original soundtrack | “Too Old to Die Young”) returns to the U.S. to launch an intimate solo tour. Dege will be diving deep into his catalog of dark, southern, Delta blues songcraft full of dreamy Dobros, Deep Sou... 
Jack Johnson Announces 2022 Summer Headline Tour
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021 Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson announced today headline North American tour dates for 2022. Johnson will be joined at various points on the tour by Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Ziggy Marley, Lake Street Dive, Durand Jones & The Indications, and Ron Artis II & Thunderstorm Artis... 
'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i Announces Postponement of Annual Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 15, 2021 The annual ‘Ukulele Picnic in Hawai‘i regrets to announce a postponement of its event, featuring local and international ‘ukulele musicians, to September 2021.... 
The Green Drops New Acoustic Album BLACK AND WHITE
by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2019 In early November 2018, The Green supported their old friend Bruno Mars for two shows at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The members of the Greenwere blown away when the sold out stadium sang along to their hits. But it was alittle seen video of the band warming up backstage for those shows that really d... 
The Green Drops Three New Tracks Off Their Upcoming Acoustic Album BLACK & WHITE
by Tori Hartshorn - February 26, 2019 In early November 2018, The Green supported their old friend Bruno Mars for two shows at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The members of the Green were blown away when the sold out stadium sang along to their hits. But it was a little seen video of the band warming up backstage for those shows that really... 
The Country Music Association Announces Nominees for the 2019 CMA International Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 07, 2019 The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2019 CMA International Awards, which honors industry executives and artists who have supported and made a difference to the growth and promotion of Country Music in the International market place. Nominees from Australia, Canada, Germa... 
Sublime With Rome Premieres Music Video For 'Wicked Heart'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2018 Ska-punk trio Sublime With Romehave just released their new music video for 'Wicked Heart'. Watch the music video premiering today exclusively with Billboard here. This is the band's first single off of their forthcoming full-length album, Blessings, out spring 2019 via 5 Music/RED MUSIC.... 
Christian McBride, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, & More to Play Blue Note Hawaii this June
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018 Summer is upon us and we're getting in the mood with the band of reggae legend Bob Marley, The Wailers, kicking off the month of June at Blue Note Hawaii. Another reggae icon, Maxi Priest, returns to the stage by popular demand and six-time GRAMMY(R)-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride makes his ... 
A Certain Smile Debut Second Pop Hit HOLD ON CALL From Their Debut Indiepop Album FITS AND STARTS
by Macon Prickett - February 09, 2018 Thomas Andrew is one of those humans who is pretty humble about his shenanigans but it's fair to say that, in addition to bringing the indie-pop fans of Portland, Oregon, closer together by taking over the turntables every week at the Toffee Club Sunday brunch and doing a radio show on Freeform Radi... 
Portland Indie-Pop Band A Certain Smile Debut Single MEXICAN COKE
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2018 Portland Indie-Pop Band A Certain Smile Debut Single MEXICAN COKE... 
Hawaiian Born Singer-Songwriter Jolivi Releases New Single 'Crooked Crown'
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2017 Hawaiian born singer-songwriter JoLivi has released her sophomore country single Crooked Crown today. Written by JoLivi and Mark McKee and also produced by McKee, the groovy tune holds true to JoLivi's fun-loving persona and reminds us to roll with the punches...
Green Day Kicks Off GMA's Summer Concert Series; Full LIneup Announced
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2017 ABC News' "Good Morning America" announced its 2017 Summer Concert Series lineup this morning, loaded with a wide array of award-winning, chart-topping artists.... |
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