Smokey Robinson — Waikiki Shell, April 16, 2022 The influence of R&B on contemporary Americana music is undeniable. Artists such as Yola, Brittany Howard, and The Tedeschi Trucks Band showcase the style of music, combining elements of jazz and blues, having syncopated rhythms and a strong backbeat. Hawaii was honored to host R&B icon Smokey […]
Devon Allman, Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu, Hawaii April 01, 2022 Hawaii had been patiently waiting for Devon Allman for over two years. Initially the Allman Betts Band was scheduled to play the historic Hawaii Theatre. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the performance was postponed twice. Then, the Allman Betts Band went on hiatus. Finally, it was announced […]
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Keb Mo’, Blue Note Hawaii, March, 27, 2022 Keb’ Mo’ is no stranger to Hawaii. In recent years he has played regularly in the Islands. During this most recent visit to Hawaii the bluesman played three consecutive nights at The Blue Note Hawaii in Honolulu. Keb’ Mo’s career stretches back to the early seventies when […]
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Al Jardine, Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 24, 2022 Alan (aka “Al”) Jardine, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of the California-based group The Beach Boys. Jardine met Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, Mike Love and David Marks after his family moved to California. They formed The […]
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Streetlight Cadence, Blue Note Hawaii, March 20, 2022 Three years ago I experienced Streetlight Cadence (SLC) for the first time. The alternative folk group stood out because of their positive outlook, unique instrumentation, distinctive arrangements, and endless energy. A lot has changed, but much has stayed the same during the last three years. Although Jesse […]
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John Craigie, February 11, 2022 — The Republik, Honolulu, Hawaii In late 2019, reports were coming into Hawaii concerning a virus which was rapidly spreading within China. The first confirmed case occurred in the United States on January 11, 2020, in Washington. Rumors quickly spread about the potential effects this virus could bring to the […]
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Trampled By Turtles — October 07, 2021 College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT all photos by Carl Beust The band Trampled By Turtles, formed in 2003, from Duluth, Minnosota, brought their fast paced progressive style of bluegrass to The College Street Music Hall, in New Haven, Connecticut last week. The sold out show […]
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Newport Jazz Festival 2021 Highlights Day One and Two The 2021 Newport Jazz Festival was like no other. Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance was limited to 6000 patrons and half of the stages were eliminated. The Harbor Stage became a food truck/eating area and the Storyville indoor stage was eliminated […]
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Newport Folk On 2021 Part Two You Light The Rooms To The House Of My Soul Attendance to the Newport Folk Festival was decreased due to COVID-19 but the number of days was doubled. Folk On Part Two began just sixteen hours after Sunday’s memorable dance party finale featuring Chaka Khan. Could the second half […]
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Newport Folk On 2021 Part One This Is A Very Special Festival “This is a very special festival,” “There’s nothing really like this anywhere else in America,” – Beck performing at the Lawn stage on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 I would guess the majority of attendees of the Newport Folk Festival, dubbed “Folk On” for […]
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