Hawaii Music News (United States)

Aloha International Piano Festival presents Kevin Kenner, winner of the 1990 International Chopin Competition, in recital; Kenner to give Chopin workshop for Hawaii's students and teachers

From the thrills of trumpeter Joe Burgstaller to the magic of classical guitarist Manuel Barueco, Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra spring concerts offer something special for everyone

Aloha International Piano Festival features concerts, masterclasses, workshops and competitions for piano fans in Honolulu; guest artists include Kevin Kenner, Jon Nakamatsu, Sara Davis Buechner, John Bayless, Lisa Nakamichi and Noriko Uenaka

Jeffrey Kahane injured in car accident and forced to withdraw from Hawaii Symphony concerts; conductor Jorge Mester and pianist William Wolfram tapped to replace Kahane on the podium and at the keyboard

Nanae Green, accomplished pianist and professional piano teacher, is relocating from the San Diego region to Honolulu, HI. An in-demand teacher in San Diego, Ms. Green will soon be available to take on new students in the greater Honolulu region.

$10 student tickets are available for all Hawaii Symphony concerts to full-time and part-time students with I.D. two-hours prior to each concert at the Blaisdell Concert Hall’s Ward Avenue Box Office.

Hawaii Theatre Center presents The Brothers Cazimero in a concert titled ISLANDS IN YOUR EYES on March 23, 2012 at the historic Hawaii Theatre; Concert Gives Nods To Hawaii, England, Manhattan, Japan, Tahiti And "I Land Of Me"

Teachers, students and music lovers all encouraged to attend December 28 masterclass at Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Studio with acclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner; admission is only $5

Celebrated jazz trumpeter Eric Miyashiro returns for one-night-only concert at Pearl City Cultural Center; McKinley High School and Hawaii Youth Symphony alum makes rare holiday appearance

The Green announces Hawaii tour dates in Honolulu, Kahalui and Lihue; adds free concert at Kahala Mall; Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts and iTunes Reggae charts with new release "Ways & Means"

Hawaii Theatre's tribute celebration to Auntie Irmgard features performances by Elua Kane, Ken Makuakane, Paahana and Puamana, plus hula by Halau Mohala Ilima and Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La

Exclusive to ABC Stores, "Island In Your Eyes" compilation features music of 10 of Hawaii's brightest stars, including The Brothers Cazimero, Raiatea Helm, Jeff Peterson, HAPA, Keali'i Reichel and Amy Hanaiali'i

Better Music Distribution is very pleased to announce the cooperation with Sound Refinery, a brand new resource for affordable premium quality instruments and sample libraries for use with Native Instruments KONTAKT software.

DRUMBOXES is a brand new drum modules line by Cinematique Instruments and is now available as individual Kontakt* Instruments. The first two available drum modules are Rude Boy and Electro Partner.

Aloha International Piano Festival presents Kevin Kenner, winner of the 1990 International Chopin Competition, in recital; Kenner to give Chopin workshop for Hawaii's students and teachers

Maestro Matt Catingub and Hawaii Symphony Orchestra tap music icon Jimmy Borges for concert celebrating music of Frank Sinatra and the Great American Songbook

From the thrills of trumpeter Joe Burgstaller to the magic of classical guitarist Manuel Barueco, Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra spring concerts offer something special for everyone

Aloha International Piano Festival features concerts, masterclasses, workshops and competitions for piano fans in Honolulu; guest artists include Kevin Kenner, Jon Nakamatsu, Sara Davis Buechner, John Bayless, Lisa Nakamichi and Noriko Uenaka

Jeffrey Kahane injured in car accident and forced to withdraw from Hawaii Symphony concerts; conductor Jorge Mester and pianist William Wolfram tapped to replace Kahane on the podium and at the keyboard

Nanae Green, accomplished pianist and professional piano teacher, is relocating from the San Diego region to Honolulu, HI. An in-demand teacher in San Diego, Ms. Green will soon be available to take on new students in the greater Honolulu region.

$10 student tickets are available for all Hawaii Symphony concerts to full-time and part-time students with I.D. two-hours prior to each concert at the Blaisdell Concert Hall’s Ward Avenue Box Office.

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra taps Chee-Yun to replace Ludwig, who has withdrawn due to a family illness; Chee-Yun selects Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto for April 6 and 7 performances

Hawaii Theatre Center presents The Brothers Cazimero in a concert titled ISLANDS IN YOUR EYES on March 23, 2012 at the historic Hawaii Theatre; Concert Gives Nods To Hawaii, England, Manhattan, Japan, Tahiti And "I Land Of Me"

Korean conductor Shinik Hahm makes Hawaii debut; American pianist Norman Krieger returns to Honolulu

Symphonic music returns to Honolulu's Blaisdell Concert Hall; concerts featuring Naoto Otomo and Lisa Nakamichi open Hawaii Symphony Orchestra inaugural season

Maestro Naoto Otomo and Hawai'i's own Lisa Nakamichi open 2012 spring season for newly-founded Hawai'i Symphony; multi-week season ushers in new era for classical music in Hawai'i

January 21 concert at Pearl City Cultural Center features High School Select Wind Ensemble and Honor Band Concert; celebrates the music, talent and accomplishments of Oahu's high school bands

Teachers, students and music lovers all encouraged to attend December 28 masterclass at Hawaii Public Radio’s Atherton Studio with acclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner; admission is only $5

Celebrated jazz trumpeter Eric Miyashiro returns for one-night-only concert at Pearl City Cultural Center; McKinley High School and Hawaii Youth Symphony alum makes rare holiday appearance

The Green announces Hawaii tour dates in Honolulu, Kahalui and Lihue; adds free concert at Kahala Mall; Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts and iTunes Reggae charts with new release "Ways & Means"

Savant Records, Honolulu, Hawaii, a branch of Savant Books and Publications LLC announces the release of R. Page Kaufman's contemporary trombone jazz CD, "Tropic of California."

Hawaii Theatre's tribute celebration to Auntie Irmgard features performances by Elua Kane, Ken Makuakane, Paahana and Puamana, plus hula by Halau Mohala Ilima and Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La

Exclusive to ABC Stores, "Island In Your Eyes" compilation features music of 10 of Hawaii's brightest stars, including The Brothers Cazimero, Raiatea Helm, Jeff Peterson, HAPA, Keali'i Reichel and Amy Hanaiali'i

Better Music Distribution is very pleased to announce the availability of Sound Magic’s Supreme Piano 2, includes four of the world's most stunning and finest grand pianos in one attractive virtual instrument collection.

Cinematique Instruments turns 2 offers - for a limited period - 6 special INSTRUMENT PACKAGES that were specially compiled by friends of them: Frank Lebeouf, Guy Sigsworth, Jumpel, Theodore Shapiro, Rene Dohmen and David Buckley. Save up to 50%!

Better Music Distribution is very pleased to announce the cooperation with Sound Refinery, a brand new resource for affordable premium quality instruments and sample libraries for use with Native Instruments KONTAKT software.

DRUMBOXES is a brand new drum modules line by Cinematique Instruments and is now available as individual Kontakt* Instruments. The first two available drum modules are Rude Boy and Electro Partner.

The Lucky Bean Piano, a virtual German vintage upright, with a mellow, resonant and superb sound created with Sound Magic’s NEO Hybrid Modeling Technology.

Cement is a sequencer based pattern generator. It is designed to allow the user to create cementing textures, crawling patterns or a fundamental for your musical idea.

Geiger Counter is a sequencer based pattern generator. It is contrary to Cement a non-harmonic percussive module that is best suited to lend your music production a contemporary percussive color.

Better Music Distribution is very pleased to announce the latest release from our partner Sound Magic, the Rose Whisper Piano, a virtual version of a $400.000.00 Fazioli "Brunei" Concert Grand Piano with Sound Magic’s NEO Hybrid Modeling Technology

"Hula," a collection of Robert Cazimero’s favorite music for hula, tells the story of the people of Hawaii; Cazimero's voice is so distinctive that whether he performs solo or as The Brothers Cazimero, he is instantly recognized.

2011 Aloha International Piano Competition Winners Announced; Honolulu music festival kicks off concert series Sunday, June 12 with free Pianomania Encore concert

Contestant submissions for the 'Ka Himeni Ana' 27th Annual Hawaiian Music Competition are being accepted from now until July 15, 2011.

Pianists Jon Nakamatsu, Sara Davis Buechner, Lisa Nakamichi, Noriko Uenaka, Sean Botkin, John Bayless and Norman Krieger featured in concerts, free events and masterclasses at Aloha International Piano Festival

Concert pianists Jon Nakamatsu, Sara Davis Buechner, Norman Krieger, John Bayless, Sean Botkin, Noriko Uenaka and Lisa Nakamichi all set to perform at Aloha International Piano Festival finale concert

The Poetic Guitar Series is made up of three separate acoustic guitars: Poetic Guitar Rainlotus ; Poetic Guitar Landscape, ; Poetic Guitar 8 Strings

A favorite with local Honolulu audiences and music students, acclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner returns to Aloha International Piano Festival for an evening brimming with glorious music and exciting conversation.

Aspiring pianists encouraged to apply for Honolulu piano competition, as well as Aloha International Piano Academy, by April 30, 2011 deadline

Pianomania Encore, a free community concert at Honolulu's Aloha International Piano Festival, to feature 70 young pianists conducted by acclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner, plus Hawaii premiere of new work by American composer John Bayless

Na Palapalai, Amy Hanaiali‘i and the Slack Key Masters of Hawai’i, Keola Beamer and Raiatea, and Kainani Kahaunaele all nominated for Album of the Year

Pianists Jon Nakamatsu, Sara Davis Buechner, Lisa Nakamichi, Noriko Uenaka, Sean Botkin and Norman Krieger featured in concerts, free events and masterclasses at Aloha International Piano Festival

Oahu’s Hotel St. To be taken Over By Flash Mob For The Nicky B Le Grand Music Video

Anuhea will be performing 2 songs to the sold-out stadium audience. A portion of her performance will be televised as part of the national Fox broadcast.

Visiting Maui soon? Wedding party in town? You need the sound of the islands. A ukulele.

The Pu'a Foundation is presenting its eighth annual film and forum event "Na Leo O Ke Ola - Celebrating the Voices of Life" in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani and her legacy on Saturday, November 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Washington Place.

LCHT presents their second annual Halloween Bash – a must see for children and adults! The event is the production of Frankenstein Follies at the Lead Center in downtown Kona.

Maui performer turns it up to deliver full-fledged rock show at Mulligan’s on August 6.

Crooner Brian Evans opened the show as comedian David Spade performed to a sold out audience in Lahaina on the island of Maui.

The music industry is an ever-evolving business that has to adapt to the changing needs of its audience and the larger role online distribution has played in the past decade.

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Metallica: The Club Dayz 1982-1984 is a collection of photographs of the legendary rock band Metallica that were shot by renown metal photographer Bill Hale during the band’s formative years in the Bay Area club circuit between 1982 and 1984.

Roseanne Barr performed with Brian Evans this past Friday at The Hard Rock Cafe in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.

The long running Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series will commence a hiatus or temporary break in its weekly shows beginning September to renew and improve the show, resuming weekly performances on December 30, 2009.