Songwriter Showcase Event 4
Sunday August 18th, 2024, 7:00pm At ProArts Playhouse Kihei
Mailani
Born and raised in Kailua, O’ahu Mailani’s musical & vocal stylings emerge from a not so forgotten past where Kani Ka Pila happened every evening after dinner in her family home. She started to sing at the age of 3. Her first professional recording took place at the age of 16 for her cousin’s band as a background vocalist for SOULFREE.
She later went on to write songs with her high school friend of heart throbs and breakups in the award winning group Keahiwai.
In 2009, Mailani released her first solo Hawaiian album as it reached levels of success & garnered her first Female Vocalist OTY Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award in 2010. She has performed for sold out crowds throughout the islands, America, Japan , Mexico, South Korea, Australia & even Ireland.
Mailani was a speaker in Hawaii’s first ever TEDx talk about the significance of knowing where you come from; for her it is Hā Wai & ‘Ī -
Beyond her awards & travels Mailani upholds her cultural integrity & responsibility in speaking her language & in giving back to her community young and old. One of her most proud achievements was sharing and teaching ukulele and singing Hawaiian Songs at Pohai Nani: a care home for kupuna.
Rabbit
Rabbitt is an eclectic soul sister you won't be able to resist. A soul siren, Rabbitt reveals herself through smart songwriting, bold mixing and sexycool swagger. With a rich and dreamy voice, and an impressive range to back it all up,
Rabbitt's songs are showered with cool funk fluidity to keep you grooving. She respects this era of cultural influence and is thrilled to share original music as well as familiar songs that pay homage to the communities that shape us. Rabbitt delivers a natural groove and fresh breath in modern r & b with eclectic compositions and dynamic songwriting to celebrate all generations.
Rowdy Love
Stina Lynn and Aaron Jernigan are the heart of Rowdy Love. They are both talented creatives, prolific songwriters, singers, and guitarists, co-creating and writing their own original tunes. Their music crosses genres influenced by rockabilly, folk, ska and blues.
These two have been playing music together for a decade and have honed their craft. They both bring raw talent and emotion to the stage, keeping you guessing what feels their next song may hold. They perform as a duo and with their full band.Since living on Maui she has been a Music, Dance and Poetry Arts Educator in the Schools and at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
Wes Furumoto
Wes: I'm just a local boy from the island of Maui in the middle of the big blue Pacific Ocean and have been gifted with the talent to sing, play music and write some good songs. My roots are in Hawaii where my music has grown into a beautiful mongrel mix of influences just like the people who live here- East, West, Hawaiian, Haole, Indigenous, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Folk, Blues, Jazz and whatever else tickles the ears. I am a singer/songwriter and play many different stringed instruments including slack key (Ki Hoalu) , modal and open tunings on guitar. Last year, I was nominated for the Na Hoku Hanohano Music Awards in the category of Best Acoustic Contemporary Album of the year for Under Da Mango Tree, Beside Da Mountain Stream-The Maui Years. My musical influences include Gabby Pahinui, Keola Beamer, Olomana, Taj Mahal, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Mississippi John Hurt, Joni Mitchell, Buffy St. Marie, Robbie Roberson, Ry Cooder, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Leonard Cohen, Leo Kotke, John Fahey, U2, the Grateful Dead, the Incredible String Band, Indian ragas, Madi Gras Indians, pow wow drumming, Celtic tunes, Walt Whitman, e e cummings, William Blake and various delta blues street singers, gypsy guitar players, outlaw country singers and midnight gospel choirs.
