Songs & Stories

This is an interview with legendary guitarist Stanley Jordan. It was done at the Hilo Palace Theater on June 3, 2022, before his tribute to Jimi Hendrix concert.

This interview with the legendary John Crus was recorded at the Kahilu Theatre on May 28, 2022, before his second show at the venue.

Show Notes:  This is an interview with piano prodigy Joey Alexander, and it was conducted on May 25, 2022, at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. You can find Songs & Stories on all major podcast platforms, including Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Listen and download for free. The show also airs weekly on KONA 100.5 FM in Kailua, Kona.

This is an interview with Hawaiian music legend Robert Cazimero. It was conducted at the Kahilu Theatre on May 21, 2022, before his evening concert. Toward the end of the podcast, you'll find bonus material with Robert talking about the 1974 Waimea Music Festival and the double album that was released of the concert.

Dating back to 1954, Honokaʻa Western Week is among the most highly anticipated Big Island festivals. To honor a century-old paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) heritage, the town of Honokaʻa serves up a unique cultural blend of rodeo sports, high-energy events, music, food, and education every May. This interview with several of the 2022 Western Week talent show contestants.

This is an interview with Prince Dance Company's Angel Prince. It was done on May 6, 2022, and we discussed the new dance musical "Wild Things."

It’s been three years since ukulele virtuoso Taimane has graced the Kahilu Theatre’s stage, and Waimea welcomed her back last Saturday with a warm round of cheers and applause. This interview was recorded on April 30, 2022 backstage at the Kahilu Theatre.

This is an interview with singers Ronnie Moss and Jessie Peck of The Spinners. It was done on April 24, 2022 at the Kahilu Theatre in Waimea shortly before their concert.

This is a collection of interviews with the organizer and several of the musicians at the Best of Kona Festival, April 16, 2022. 

At last Sunday’s sold-out performance at the Palace Theater, the highly talented cast of Avenue Q gave their final bow to an appreciative crowd. The show won Best Musical, Book, and Score at the 2004 Tony Awards and was filled with an assortment of puppets, people, and a few monsters.

This interview with Larry Reitzer took place on April 3, 2022.