Stories
Project Monday at Jazz Minds
Every week, a group of musicians calling themselves Project Monday gather at Jazz Minds cafe in Honolulu. The result is a hot mix of Latin jazz fusion a la Blue note during it peak era. No other clubs out there are doing this kind of thing right now. You can't find jam sessions like this in Honolulu, where some of Hawaii's best musicians collaborate in a wide-open platform with no restraints.
Harry's Music Store Now Open
Has anyone been to the new Harry's Music Store location at 3270 Waialae Ave? After 6 months of being closed, Harry's Music Store is finally open.
Steve and Teresa "Catching a Wave"
Talented songwriters keep your attention, but gifted songwriters capture your imagination. When Steve and Teresa released "Catching a Wave", they gave Hawaii one of the greatest gifts of all time. Their classic acoustic jam transports you inside the barrel of a perfect wave filling your spirit with what can only be described as poetic energy.
No Place Like Home: Exclusive Mixtape
Last year, I thought the Fitted x Aloha Got Soul collaboration would breed the only mixtape I'd release for Aloha Got Soul in 2012 (if you're curious, it's on its the way... patience!). With No Place Like Home—my fourth mixtape of the year—I'm sending you on a journey through the beautiful places of Hawaii, as seen through the eyes of local musicians. Whereas the 1x10x100 mixtape series showcases the funk-soul vinyl I found at Harry's Music Store (not Hawaiian music, but music found in Hawaii), this aural landscape of warming, loving sounds is a tribute to the places Hawaii's musicians...
This August: Hawaii Record Fair 2012
I can't wait for the Hawaii Record Fair on August 5th, 2012. Admission is $3. But, bring a friend along and it's $5 for two people. Nice! Interested in selling? Volunteering? Hungry Ear owners Dennie and Ward are seeking your help. More info inside.