The 411

One Song Ends, Another Begins

Melissa Moniz — 2011-06-22T10:00:41+00:00

I was just a few weeks out of college when I took that first drive to the MidWeek Kaneohe office. My resume in hand with fresh markings that proudly noted my B.A. in journalism and English, I was hoping to be considered for a part-time position unrelated to writing that would possibly lead to a full-time writing opportunity.

Summertime Outdoor Concerts

Melissa Moniz — 2011-06-15T10:00:57+00:00

Fun in the sun is just what these musicians have in mind. Here’s a peek at some outdoor concerts happening this summer.

The Big Neighbor Island Hoku Haul

Melissa Moniz — 2011-06-08T10:00:01+00:00

It was all about representing the Neighbor Islands at last week’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.

Waipuna’s World, All That Violin Jazz

Melissa Moniz — 2011-06-01T10:00:57+00:00

It’s been a busy past few months for Waipuna with Merrie Monarch, their Mother’s Day Brunch Concert, Mele Mei, Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, weekend gigs - and somehow they manage to hold down day jobs.

Album Fulfills A Promise To Mom

Melissa Moniz — 2011-05-25T10:00:33+00:00

Kuana torres Kahele‘s debut solo album Kaunaloa already sold 2,000 copies and it doesn’t release until July!

A Weekend Of Hoku-winning Music

Melissa Moniz — 2011-05-18T10:00:11+00:00

Don’t miss out because this week is all about Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning musicians putting on performances that are free - and everyone is invited!

Nesian NINE, Pinoy Power And Kimie

Melissa Moniz — 2011-05-11T10:00:52+00:00

It will be one big family affair at Don Ho’s this Saturday as Nesian Nine, a close-knit band of nine family members from Oahu, celebrates its first ever Nesian NINE Fest. Also joining the band is Trey Smoov, their cousins from Carson, Calif.

Mele Mei: Hawaiian Music Month

Melissa Moniz — 2011-05-04T10:00:18+00:00

Hawaii is stepping it up, and this year instead of just May Day, we’re having May Month.

Trey Songz And Mom’s Day Music

Melissa Moniz — 2011-04-27T10:00:04+00:00

Get ready, ladies (and gentlemen), because the sexy and talented Trey Songz is performing live for the first time in Honolulu.

Augie’s Girl Keeps On Gigging

Melissa Moniz — 2011-04-20T10:00:42+00:00

As the youngest daughter of Hawaii legendary singer Augie Rey, Tahiti Rey was born with a passion and gift for music. Which she turned it into her full-time career three years ago when she hit the studio to record her debut album Acoustic Beauty.