Lazar Bear is proud to announce that Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band will be playing a Three Island Tour in mid October. This event is a fundraiser for Hawaiian Lifeguard Association
Jr. Lifeguard Program. Live auction for Signed Guitar, other instruments and donations
to The Jr. Lifeguard Program.
The Hula Blues Band came together when Taj moved to Kaua`i, Hawai`i back in '81. Fishin' with the guys and jammin', enjoying life. We eventually got together and did a few shows. First with Napali (Carlos Andrade, Patrick Cockett, Pancho Graham, Fred Lunt) on "A Prairie Home Companion," and eventually with the rest of the band on Mau`i and O`ahu. Our first road trip (albeit a short one) was on the Ultimate Rythmn and Blues Cruise down in the Carribean to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Grand Bahama Island. We played a few more times and in 1997, recorded the album - "Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band - Sacred Island." on Kaua`i. It was originally released in Europe by Tradtion & Moderne under the title - "Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues"
Tour dates: Oct. 13, Thursday – Oahu The New Show Room at Hawaiian Brian’s
1680 Kapiolani Street, 2nd. Floor (Validated Parking)
Venue: 808-946-1343 Tickets: $50. Adv. $55. Door Gold Circle $75. Gold Circle Tables
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 pm.
Oct. 14, Friday - Maui Maui Arts & Cultural Center
– Castle Theater – Kahului
Venue: 808-242-2787 Tickets: $40. $50. $60. Reserved
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
Oct. 15, Saturday - Big Island The Honokaa Peoples Theater - Honokaa
Tickets: $50. Adv. $55. Door $60. Gold Circle
Doors: 7:30 pm Show: 8:00 pm. Get your tickets early these events will
sell out! Info hotline: 808-896-4845
WILL-CALL | Oct. 13, Thursday - Hawaiian Brian’s
Online Special: $50.00 - discount online only
**Gold Circle "Tables": $75.00 - limited seating
WILL-CALL | Oct. 14, Friday - Maui Arts & Cultural Center
WILL-CALL | Oct. 15, Saturday - The Honokaa Peoples Theater
Online Special: $50.00 - discount online only
**Gold Circle: $60.00 - limited seating
Maui: MACC Box Office 808-242-SHOW (7469) or at www.mauiarts.org Big Island: CD Wizard - Hilo; Music Exchange - Waimea; Sound Wave Music - Kailua Kona; Taro Patch Gifts - Honokaa Honolulu: Hawaiian Brian’s Box Office 808-946-1343 - Kapiolani; Liquor Collection - Ward Warehouse; Hungry Ear - Kailua; Jelly's-Aiea; Good Guys Music - Kapahulu; Big Kahuna Motor Cycle Rentals 808-924-2736 - Waikiki; CR Imports (808) 845-8844 - 1249 Mookaula St.
Taj Mahal, the legend
Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music. Though his career began more than four decades ago with American blues, he has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the world – west Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Hawaiian islands and so much more. What ties it all together is his insatiable interest in musical discovery. Over the years, his passion and curiosity have led him around the world, and the resulting global perspective is reflected in his music.
The Hula Blues Band came together when Taj moved to Kaua`i, Hawai`i back in '81. Fishin' with the guys and jammin', enjoying life. We eventually got together and did a few shows. First with Napali (Carlos Andrade, Patrick Cockett, Pancho Graham, Fred Lunt) on "A Prairie Home Companion," and eventually with the rest of the band on Mau`i and O`ahu. Our first road trip (albeit a short one) was on the Ultimate Rythmn and Blues Cruise down in the Carribean to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Grand Bahama Island. We played a few more times and in 1997, recorded the album - "Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band - Sacred Island." on Kaua`i. It was originally released in Europe by Tradtion & Moderne under the title - "Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues"
