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Taimane’s Hawaii Theatre Debut: The Elements

Tracy Chan,

Local ukulele musician, singer and songwriter Taimane Gardner made her triumphant debut at the iconic Hawaii Theatre last night, in a two-act performance that featured original music and some of her most popular covers, with beautiful performer collaborations that included…

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Foreseeable Futures CD Release Party

Tracy Chan,

Words by Kate GreennagelPhotos by Tracy Chan Local acoustic indie duo Foreseeable Futures celebrated the release of their full-length debut album “Stories” Friday evening at The Studio at Hawaiian Brian’s. The couple, known for being both ridiculously good-looking and ridiculously…

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A chat with Ron Artis II

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Courtesy Stefanie Riedel – Absolutely Loved Photography By Kate Greennagel Special to Nonstop Ron Artis II and I first crossed paths at the Ryan’s Light 3rd Annual Music Night Fundraiser this past December as he was getting ready to play.…

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Here are the It Kids from Erin Smith Vocal Coaching

Tracy Chan,

Local singer-songwriter Erin Smith and Star 101.9’s Kevin Jones hosted a night of music featuring talented young singers and songwriters in her vocal coaching program. Youngsters taking the stage to sing covers or original music, backed by Smith’s band, included…

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Kings of Spade’s new album & Motown V-Day show

Frolic Hawai‘i,

By Kate GreennagelSpecial to NonstopPhotos by Tracy ChanFans of local music have really been looking forward to blues/rock band Kings of Spade’s second, self-titled album. With production complete, the rock quartet, which has opened for Bon Jovi, Daughtry, Everclear and…