Songs & Stories

This is an interview with comedian Augie T and was recorded at the Kahilu Theatre on September 16, 2022. You can read the accompanying article on https://bigislandmusic.net.

This is an exclusive backstage interview with the Hawaiian contemporary group Waipuna. It was recorded on September 10, 2022.

This is a podcast interview with music journalist and author Jon Woodhouse talking about his new book Music Legends on Maui: Conversations with Icons of Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues, Hawaiian, Soul & Reggae in Paradise. The book features more than 80 interviews compiled over 40 years. It presents intriguing profiles of many icons, from Willie Nelson, Prince, and Paul Simon to B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, and Joan Baez, with unique insights into their creative and spiritual paths.

This is an exclusive interview with the Hawaiin Boy Band Crossing Rain (aka XR) done at KWXX studios in Hilo, HI. You'll also hear fan comments and a short clip of their Hilo Palace Theater concert.

Raised at his grandfather’s ranch in Waimea, legendary Hawai’ian musician Keola Beamer and his wife kuma hula Moanalani returned home to kick off the Kahilu’s 2022/23 season in grand style. This is an exclusive backstage interview with the slack key master.

Enjoy an evening with critically acclaimed violinist, fiddler, singer-songwriter, and composer Chris Murphy—Violin Storyteller, performing at the Kahilu Theatre on Saturday, September 3, at 6 p.m. In this podcast, Murphy talks about what the audience can expect from his upcoming show.

This is an exclusive interview with Native American jazz vocalist Julia Keefe. It was conducted at the Kahilu Theatre on August 20, 2022.

This is an interview with the Maui-based jam band Kanekoa. It was conducted at the Kahilu Theatre before their concert on August 13, 2022

This is an exclusive interview with comedian Justine Smith conducted at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on August 10, 2022.

This is an interview with Cabaret cast members Kyra Gomes, Charles, Haines, and Larry Reitzer.