Join us at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Ballroom for an unforgettable experience on Kauai! The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show -&nbsp;The Blind Boys&nbsp;Christmas Show mixes&nbsp;holiday standards&nbsp;with selections&nbsp;from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album,&nbsp;Go Tell It&nbsp;On&nbsp;The Mountain&nbsp;and the spirited&nbsp;Talkin’ Christmas&nbsp;album.&nbsp;Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!&nbsp; The Blind Boys of Alabama&nbsp;are recognized worldwide as&nbsp;living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as&nbsp;Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including&nbsp;Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben Harper, Patty Griffin, and Taj Mahal.The Blind Boys&nbsp;released their latest album,&nbsp;'Echoes Of The South,’&nbsp;in August of 2023. It found the Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees coming home to Alabama to record in Muscle Shoals. The eleven-song collection is a portrait of perseverance from a group well-versed in overcoming incredible odds - from singing for pocket change in the Jim Crow South to performing for three different American presidents, soundtracking the Civil Rights movement, and helping define modern gospel music as we know it. The album garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations, and won for Best Roots Gospel Album.That win continued a run of GRAMMY® Award nominations from the two previous years. In 2021, the group’s collaborative recording with&nbsp;Béla Fleck, ‘I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free,’ was tapped in the Best American Roots Performance category.&nbsp;In 2022, they garnered another nod for their collaboration with the band Black Violin on 'The Message’ in the&nbsp;Best Americana Performance category.In March 2024, the definitive book on the Blind Boys of Alabama, titled Spirit of the Century, was released. It’s an insider history of America’s longest-running group and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues. Appearances on The View tv show and other major media outlets followed. After all these years, the Blind Boys show no signs of slowing down!

Blind Boys of Alabama

Felipe Brito Brazilian Jazz

Internationally recognized as one of the world's finest quartets, the American String&nbsp;Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all fifty states and has appeared in&nbsp;the most important concert halls worldwide. The group’s presentations of the complete quartets of Beethoven, Schubert, Schoenberg, Bartók, and&nbsp;Mozart have won widespread critical acclaim, and their&nbsp;MusicMasters&nbsp;Complete Mozart String Quartets, performed on a matched quartet set of instruments by Stradivarius, are widely considered to have set the standard for&nbsp;this repertoire.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recent seasons&nbsp;featured performances of the Quartet’s major project together with the National Book Award-winning author Phil Klay and the poet Tom Sleigh, which offers a groundbreaking program combining music and readings that examines the effects of war. The Quartet also collaborated with the renowned author Salman Rushdie in a work for narrator and quartet by the film composer Paul&nbsp;Cantelon&nbsp;built around Rushdie’s novel&nbsp;The Enchantress of Florence. These&nbsp;tremendously imaginative collaborations cement the American String Quartet’s reputation as one of the most adventurous and fearless string quartets performing today, as comfortable with the groundbreaking as with the traditional.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Quartet's diverse activities have also included numerous international radio and&nbsp;television broadcasts, including a recent recording for the BBC; tours of Asia; and performances&nbsp;with&nbsp;the New York City Ballet, the Montreal Symphony, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.&nbsp;Recent highlights include performances of an all-sextet program with Roberto and&nbsp;Andrès&nbsp;Díaz, many tours of South America, and performances of the complete Beethoven cycle of string quartets&nbsp;at the Cervantes Festival in Mexico and the Tel Aviv Museum&nbsp;in Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;The American’s additional extensive discography can be heard on the Albany, CRI,&nbsp;MusicMasters, Musical Heritage Society, Nonesuch, and RCA labels.&nbsp;Most recently the group released "Schubert's Echo," which pairs Schubert's monumental last quartet with works bearing its influence by Second Viennese masters Alban Berg and Anton Webern. This repertoire posits that the creative line from the First to the Second Viennese Schools is continuous – and evident when these works are heard in the context of each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;As champions of new music, the American has given numerous premieres, including George&nbsp;Tsontakis’s&nbsp;Quartet No. 7.5, “Maverick,” Richard&nbsp;Danielpour's&nbsp;Quartet No. 4, and Curt Cacioppo's&nbsp;a&nbsp;distant voice calling.&nbsp;The premiere of Robert Sirota’s&nbsp;American Pilgrimage&nbsp;was&nbsp;performed around the U.S. in the cities the work celebrates.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Quartet premiered Tobias Picker’s String Quartet No. 2 in New York City in celebration of the 90th&nbsp;anniversary of the Manhattan School of Music.&nbsp;&nbsp;Formed when its original members were students at The Juilliard&nbsp;School, the American String Quartet’s career began with the group winning both the Coleman Competition and the&nbsp;Naumburg&nbsp;Award in the same year.  Resident quartet at the Aspen Music Festival since 1974 and at the Manhattan&nbsp;School of Music in New York since 1984, the American has also served as&nbsp;resident quartet at the Taos School of Music, the Peabody&nbsp;Conservatory, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.They are joined by one of the world’s leading clarinetist, Stefan Schilling. He joined the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in 1993, and has performed with all the major conductors of the world. Professor Schilling teaches at the University of Music and Dramatic Arts in Graz, Austria, where many of this students have gone on to enjoy international careers in music.&nbsp;

American String Quartet & Clarinetist Stefan Schilling

Join us for an all-Beethoven program celebrating the 200th death anniversary of this formidable composer! Daniel is joined in the second half of the program by String of Hawaii, founded by violinist Kaycee Milne. The String Quintet will join forces with Daniel for an exhilarating performance of Beethovenʻs Piano Concert in C Major.Daniel Adam Maltz is a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.danieladammaltz.com/tcp/what-is-a-fortepiano">fortepianist</a> based in Vienna, Austria.He is the leading fortepianist of his generation, performing in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.danieladammaltz.com/tour">50+ cities per year</a> as a sought-after recitalist, concerto soloist, director, and Lied accompanist. He is also an esteemed educator, visiting 60+ universities as a guest artist and clinician.Daniel specializes in Viennese Classicism — especially the works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert — performed on the Viennese fortepianos of their time. He brings his expertise in the Viennese sound, culture, philosophies, and performance practices of the Classical era to his interpretations.Called “the foremost performer in the world of the fortepiano” (Aspen Daily News), critics say Maltz imbues “[Beethoven’s] tenderness, longing and frustration into the very notes" (Orlando Sentinel), “It was a privilege to hear an artist of this caliber” (The Antic Arts), and praise his “lavish but tasteful” playing (Classical Sonoma).He debuted at Carnegie Hall (Weill) at age 22 and hosted Classical Cake, the podcast about Viennese classical music and culture.Daniel studied fortepiano performance at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna and the Royal Academy of Music in London. He refined his command of historical practices through private study with Ingomar Rainer.

Celebrating Beethoven with Daniel Adam Maltz and Strings of Hawaii 

Bring your whole crew of family and friends to a night of pure comedy joy! KCA is partnering with the Rice Street Business Association to present this unique night of comedy. Michael Yo is an Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, and host known for his relatable, high-energy stand-up that blends family dynamics with pop-culture observations. Often describing himself as a "Blasian" comic (born to a Black father and a Korean mother in Houston, Texas), his comedy heavily emphasizes his multi-cultural upbringing, his marriage to his white wife, and his life as a father.Stand-Up Comedy SpecialsYo has released three prominent comedy specials that trace his evolution from a Hollywood insider to a family-focused headliner:<ul><li>Blasian (2018): His debut stand-up special focusing on his identity, growing up mixed-race in Texas, and navigating cultural expectations.</li><li>I Never Thought (2022): A highly personal special that covers marriage, parenting, and his harrowing, near-fatal battle as one of the early severe COVID-19 patients in the ICU.</li><li>Snack Daddy (2025): His third special, which highlights the hilarious struggles of aging past 40, "gentle parenting" vs. old-school parenting, and how he earned the title "Snack Daddy" at his kids' school.</li></ul>

Comedian Michael Yo

Join us for the return of Vibe &amp; Vogue where couture and music enliven your senses. Internationally renowned Haute Couture designer Louda Larrain joins concert pianist and model Monica Chung at the Hale Lihue Community Center on Rice St.&nbsp;

Vibe & Vogue

<h2>Kelli O'Hara Tony Award-Winning Actress.</h2><h2>Kelli will be singing an evening of yours and her favorite songs.</h2>This event is now sponsored by and has accommodations provided by Outrigger&nbsp;Kaua'i Beach Resort.&nbsp; If you need to book a hotel room, please go here:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.outrigger.com/hawaii/kauai/outrigger-kauai-beach-resort-spa">https://www.outrigger.com/hawaii/kauai/outrigger-kauai-beach-resort-spa.</a><h2>Kelli O'Hara has established herself as one of Broadway's greatest leading ladies. The Tony Award winner, Emmy, SAG, and Grammy-nominated actress has appeared in twelve Broadway shows for which she has garnered nine Tony Award nominations. She won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, along with Grammy, Drama League and Outer Critics nominations for her portrayal of Anna Leonowens in The King and I. O’Hara’s other Broadway credits include Kiss Me Kate, The Bridges of Madison County, Nice Work if You Can Get It, South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The Light in the Piazza, Sweet Smell of Success, Follies, Dracula, and Jekyll &amp; Hyde. O’Hara received an Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Katie Bonner in Topic's hit web series, The Accidental Wolf, and can currently be seen on HBO’s The Gilded Age, which was nominated for a SAG award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Season 2. Additional film and television credits include Showtime's Master of Sex, 13 Reasons Why, Blue Bloods, All My Children, All the Bright Places, Peter Pan Live!, Sex &amp; The City 2, Martin Scorsese's The Key to Reserva, The Good Fight, N3mbers, and Car Talk. In 2015, she made history as the first artist to make the crossover from Broadway to Opera when she made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Lehar's The Merry Widow opposite Renee Fleming and in 2018 returned as Despina in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte. She was last seen at The Metropolitan Opera in the world premiere of Kevin Puts’ The Hours as Laura Brown, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording. O’Hara is a frequent performer on PBS's live telecasts, The Kennedy Center Honors, and performs often alongside The New York Philharmonic and The New York Pops. Along with her two Grammy nominations, her solo albums, Always and Wonder in the World, are available on Ghostlight. O’Hara recently completed a critically-acclaimed limited Broadway engagement of the new musical Days of Wine and Roses, which also garnered rave reviews during its Off-Broadway run at The Atlantic Theatre Company. She won the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical in addition to receiving Tony and Drama League Nominations for her role. Kelli just finished a limited run on Broadway in the play Fallen Angels, which earned her an additional Tony Award nomination.</h2>

Kelli O'Hara: Direct from Broadway Sponsored by Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort

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2026-27 Season Tickets

Begin the 2026–2027 season with an unforgettable evening as the Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia returns to the stage under the baton of internationally renowned conductor Tito Muñoz.Experience Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World," one of the most beloved and frequently performed orchestral works in the world. Composed following Dvořák's visit to America, this iconic masterpiece reflects the spirit of discovery, hope, and cultural inspiration. The concert will feature the acclaimed chamber orchestra arrangement by Iain Farrington, bringing fresh intimacy and brilliance to this timeless work.Adding to its remarkable legacy, a recording of the New World Symphony even accompanied astronauts on a historic journey to the Moon, symbolizing humanity's enduring spirit of exploration.Consider upgrading to Premium seating + post-concert backstage Reception where select Sinfonia musicians will jam together! Join us as we launch a new season of extraordinary music with one of the greatest symphonic works ever composed. Whether you're a lifelong classical music enthusiast or attending your first concert, this powerful performance is the perfect way to begin the season.

Kauai Concert Sinfonia Presents Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 "New World Symphony" with Conductor Tito Muñoz

Join us at the beautiful Sheraton Coconut Coast Kapaa Luau Pavilion for a special night of Jazz! Born and raised in Honolulu, Noel Okimoto has been playing professionally since the age of ten. Noel’s primary instrument is the drum set, but is also an accomplished orchestral percussionist, vibraphonist, composer and clinician. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Percussion from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Noel has played in Hawaiʻi, the mainland USA, and internationally with Freddie Hubbard, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Stan Getz, Bobby Hutcherson, Richie Cole, Bill Watrous, Ernie Watts, Bud Shank, Barney Kessel, Lew Tabackin, Sadao Watanabe, Wynton Marsalis, Ronnie Cuber, Makoto Ozone, Jeff Richman, Larry Coryell, Nestor Torres, Gene Harris, Take 6, David Benoit, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Steve Allen, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Bob Hope, Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Dionne Warwick, and Jake Shimabukuro, among others. He was also a member of the Gabe Baltazar Group for five years. He retired as the percussion section leader of the historic Royal Hawaiian Band after many years of service to the City &amp; County of Honolulu.&nbsp;Okimoto recorded an award-winning jazz CD in 2004, entitled ‘Ohana, that received a 4-Star review in Downbeat magazine and positive reviews in other national and international publications.

Noel Okimoto Ohana Jazz

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THANK YOU KAUAI!Be the first to hear about Kauaʻi Concert Associationʻs 2026-2027 Concert Season lineup! Dive deep with Ensemble Henrietta as they take you on a musical journey that reflects KCAʻs commitment&nbsp;to provide a flourishing year of events. Enjoy a beautiful evening with us, and discover just how far your support goes. Tickets include a reception of food and wine, in addition to the concert. Extremely limited seating available; get your tickets now for A Night of Chamber Music - Fundraiser for the Kauaʻi Concert Association!KCA is thrilled to welcome cellist Jonah Kim to Kauaʻi! Kim is widely regarded as one of the finest cellists in the world today. Critics praise Kimʻs performance as a&nbsp;“flawless delievry of Herculean demands” [The Strad] where he&nbsp;“dives into the music with courage underpinned by formidable technical prowess, with which he achieves a dazzling performance” [All About the Arts] Concert Program includes:Julius Röntgen Op. 100 Piano QuintetRobert Fuchs Op. 57 Sieben Phantasiestücke&nbsp;Joseph Suk Op. 3 Ballade &amp; SerenadeRebecca Clarke Morpheusand more! With a special guest appearance by Nā Hōku ʻŌpio&nbsp;“Young Stars” Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra winner, cellist Brian Park.Monica Chung, pianoKaycee Milne, violinMahjinka Stebbins, violinDrew Ricciardi, violaJonah Kim, cello

A Night of Chamber Music - Fundraiser Event for Kauai Concert Association

<h2 style="text-align: center">WE ARE BODYTRAFFIC</h2><h4 style="text-align: center">BODYTRAFFIC draws on the creative spirit of its Los Angeles home to deliver performances that inspire a love of dance worldwide. Founded in 2007 and led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, the company champions contemporary dance, inspires audiences, and drives positive change. BODYTRAFFIC enriches the city’s cultural fabric through educational and community outreach programs, striving to get the world moving.</h4>BODYTRAFFIC Unplugged is an intimate performance program from the Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company, featuring three repertory works performed with minimal lighting and no sets to showcase the dancers and choreography in their purest form. It highlights the company's "no-fuss, just dance" ethos, serving as an electrifying showcase of their artistry.

BODYTRAFFIC Unplugged

Contemporary Jazz Composer &amp; Guitarist from the San Francisco Bay area debuts on Kauaʻi!

Ray Obiedo's Latin Jazz Ensemble

Native American Storyteller &amp; Flutist Laughing Fox performs 1 night only! A member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Laughing Foxʻs work as both a visual and performance artist is varied and tied together by the traditional teachings of the Anishinaabe people, which is respectfully incorporated into his work. Special guest appearance by pianist Monica Chung. This event is at Hale Lihue on Rice Street.&nbsp;Laughing Fox will be visiting Kauaʻi for a week-long Residency where he will perform for and interact with students all across Kauaʻi. He will visit Kalaheo Elementary, Namahana School, Kapaʻa Middle School, Island School, Eleʻele Elementary, and many more! This is the first time Kauaʻi Concert Association is bringing in an artist for a week-long Residency to provide free Outreach Education Services to Kauaʻi schools. Please consider supporting this special opportunity for the community!Please note that this event is not included in KCAʻs Spring 2026 Season Pass. If you are a Season Pass holder, you will need to purchase a ticket for this event separately. Thank you!

Tales of Laughing Fox

Syrian-American band performs Jazz-infused Funk, Soul, Rhythm &amp; Blues

Bassel & The Supernaturals

Grammy Award-winning string quartet; Artists in Residence - Harvard UniversityProgram:Fellow Traveler, by John AdamsString Quartet in F major, by Maurice Ravel“Death and the Maiden” String Quartet in D minor, D.810, by Franz Schubert

Parker Quartet

This unique classical &amp; contemporary program&nbsp;involves 2 pianos and an alarming number of percussion instruments. Program:Igor Stravinsky, The Rite of SpringBela Bartok, Sonata for 2 Pianos &amp; PercussionBe prepared to feel the hall rumble…Jordan Schifino, percussion -&nbsp;Hawaiʻi Symphony OrchestraBrad Davis, percussion -&nbsp;Hawaiʻi Symphony OrchestraDr. Jonathan Korth, piano -&nbsp;University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Professor of PianoMonica Chung, piano -&nbsp;Kauaʻi&nbsp;

THE RITE OF SPRING - 2 Pianists & 2 Percussionists

This party celebrates International Haute Couture designer Louda Larrain and concert pianist Monica Chung as they collaborate for a night of Live Art &amp; Music, complete with Audience Participation. Libations &amp; Snacks available for purchase. Limited tickets available. Venue: Hale Lihue 4286 Rice StreetCouture Designs &amp; Set Design: Louda LarrainConceptual Design &amp; Music: Monica ChungParty Art: Eve ParkerPercussion crew: Neil Yukimura, Billy Quebido

This party celebrates International Haute Couture designer Louda Larrain and concert pianist Monica Chung as they collaborate for a night of Live Art &amp; Music complete with Audience Participation. Food &amp; Libations available for purchase. Limited tickets available.

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear this award-winning female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe. They will share traditional songs, Afro-jazz and gospel, complete with traditional percussion and authentic dance movements.&nbsp;

NOBUNTU

Grab your Season Tickets today! One free concert is included in your purchase. Limited time only, season tickets are available for purchase now through the day of our 51st Season Gala Concert - Mahler Symphony No.1 TITAN on Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

2025-2026 Season Tickets

Celebrate the genius of Miles Davis in&nbsp;Kind of New, Kind of Blue. The first half of the evening explores Davis’ spirit of innovation through brand-new compositions and adventurous arrangements by DeShannon Higa, carryingMiles’ restless creativity into the present.Then, journey back to 1959 as the band performs the iconic&nbsp;Kind of Blue&nbsp;album from start to finish — a timeless masterpiece that continues to define the sound of modern jazz. Bold, fresh, and reverent, this is more than a tribute; it’s a living conversation with one of the greatest artists of all time.Kind of New, Kind of Blue&nbsp;is more than a concert — it’s an encounter with jazz’s past, present, and future. A night where invention and tradition meet, reminding us why Miles Davis’ music remains not only timeless but endlessly alive.HE BAND:DeShannon Higa, bandleader, trumpet (playing the role of Miles Davis)Reggie Padilla &gt;&gt; alto sax (playing the role of Cannonball Adderley)Larry Cook &gt;&gt; tenor sax (playing the role of John Coltrane)Ethan Capone &gt;&gt; piano (playing the role of Bill Evans)John Kolivas &gt;&gt; bass (playing the role of Paul Chambers)Abe Lagrimas Jr. &gt;&gt; drums (playing the role of Jimmy Cobb)

Kind of New, Kind of Blue: A Tribute to Miles Davis 

The Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia opens KCAʻs 51st Concert Season with Maestro Tito Muñoz conducting Mahler Symphony No.1 "Titan."&nbsp;The Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia is Kauaʻi’s FIRST professional orchestra, with musicians from Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Big Island, and the mainland. Limited-availability, post concert reception backstage with the artists. Advanced purchase only. Includes beverages, heavy pupus and dessert. This year, the artists are:Tito Muñoz, conductorViolin I:Nelly Kovalev, concertmasterKaycee Milne, assistantViolin II: Rachel Saul Schifino, principalMahjinka StebbinsViola:Alexander Peña, principalDrew RicciardiCello:Joshua Nakazawa, prinicpalKaren HallBass: Shawn ConleyFlute:Julia RichterOboe:Mike AlbertClarinet: Melanie Yukumoto, principalBass Clarinet: Max ArakakiBassoon: Kevin HallFrench Horn:Jamie Sanborn, principalColton HironakaTrumpet:Farley SangelsPercussion:Jordan SchifinoHarmonium: Daniel WelchPiano:Monica Chung

51st Season Gala: Kaua'i Concert Sinfonia - Mahler Symphony No.1 "Titan"

The Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia opens KCAʻs 51st Concert Season with Maestro Tito Muñoz conducting Mahler Symphony No.1 "Titan."&nbsp;

Kaua'i&nbsp;Concert Association hosts a Fundraiser Concert at the home of Gary Ide &amp; Rommel Rodriguez. Your support allows us to create and reach far into the Kauaʻi community and beyond. Join us for A Night of Chamber Music with Monica Chung &amp; Ensemble Henrietta as we prepare for a one-of-a-kind 2025-26 Concert Season. We look forward to enjoying the concert, heavy pupus, and drinks with you in celebration of the Kauaʻi Concert Association!&nbsp;5pm Heavy pupus &amp; drinks; 6pm ConcertADVANCED TICKET SALES ONLY. NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. $150 ticket price includes a donation of $50 per person.5174 Lopaka Paipa Blvd. Koloa, HI

A Night of Chamber Music with Monica Chung & Ensemble Henrietta

A world-class saxophonist, flutist, composer and educator, Don Braden’s jazz career has spanned over 40 years. He has toured the world with jazz greats Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock and the Hancock Institute, and many others, and has performed in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall, Saturday Night Live, Harvard University (where he studied Engineering as an undergrad), and countless jazz festivals and clubs. He has played on over 100 CDs as a sideman and has produced 23 as a leader, the most recent being his critically acclaimed Earth Wind and Wonder and the recently released In the Spirit of Herbie Hancock and Chemiatry, co-led with bassist Joris Teepe.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 20, 1963, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Braden's first exposure to music came from his parents' record collection, and from radio. Although there were no musicians in his family, he showed a strong interest in music early on. At age 13, he started playing tenor sax in middle school band class, and two years later, joined his first professional band — influenced by and performing the music of "contemporary Jazz" groups like The Crusaders. After being introduced to acoustic jazz in high school by band director Ernie Sanders, Braden studied for years with saxophonist Mike Tracy and also attended Jamey Aebersold’s Summer Jazz Workshops. He went on to be chosen first chair for the McDonald's All-American High School Jazz and Marching Bands, and to receive a Yamaha Instrument Award (given to an outstanding All-American Band member).After his acceptance to Harvard University in 1981, Braden divided his time between studying engineering and performing at jazz clubs around the Boston/Cambridge area and with the Harvard Jazz Bands. In 1984, he took time off from Harvard to more deeply explore jazz (and some engineering) in the “real world” of New York City. While working part-time as a computer programmer, he landed his first gigs with the Harper Brothers Quintet, with organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, and then with legendary vocalist Betty Carter. After touring with the Wynton Marsalis Quintet for over seven months, he recorded with Betty Carter on her Grammy Award-winning album, "Look What I Got" (Verve-Polygram). Following tours in Europe, Japan and the Americas with Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, and many others, Braden became a member of the Freddie Hubbard Quintet from 1989 to 1991, then the Tom Harrell groups from 1993 through 1997. Since then he has worked with the Mingus Big Band, Kenny Barron, J. J. Johnson, the Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, and many others, as well as with his own groups.

Don Braden Quartet

Jason Blake: ExposedAn Evening of Songs, Stories and FriendsThis event is a fundraiser for Kauai Concert Association and Kauai Pride.Join Kauai’s own Jason Blake in an evening of songs, stories and friends as we prepare for Pride month.A live band consisting of:Rose Alfiler, PianoRon Margolis, DrumsPaul Koulbanis, GuitarMike Latif, BassKaycee Milne, ViolinBarry Toy, TrumpetAdditional vocalists will include voice teacher Dolly Kanekuni and James Norman from The Quake.Jason will sing both favorite songs you’ll sing along to along with a few songs you’ve never heard. He’ll sing duets with both a female and male guest and share funny and touching stories from his life and coming out.The band will be paid as professionals but all singers are donating their talents for this cause.All profits will be equally divided between Kauai Concert Association and Kauai Pride.One night only and you don’t want to miss this once in a decade event!

Jason Blake: Exposed

ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE KCC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!Anat Cohen wins Clarinetist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards!"Anat does what all authentic musicians do: She tells stories from her own experiences that are so deeply felt that they are very likely to connect listeners to their own dreams, desires and longings." - Nat HentoffEver charismatic, prolific and inspired, Grammy-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. The New York Times writes, “Ms. Cohen on the clarinet was a revelation. Using the clarinet’s upper register, she could evoke infectious joy. In the lower register, her playing could conjure a deep, soulful melancholy. On up-tempo numbers, her improvisations weren’t just bebop fast; they had a clarity and deep intelligence that is really quite rare. She made it look effortless, even as she was playing the most technically difficult of all the reed instruments… she took my breath away.”For more information, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.anatcohen.com/">https://www.anatcohen.com/</a>.

Grammy-Nominated Anat Cohen Quartetinho

ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE KCC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making.Growing up in New York City, Clayton started piano lessons at age 7, and the next year was accepted into The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program—a full scholarship program for under-represented students—where he lingered to watch student recitals and fell in love with music. He advanced to Juilliard’s elite Pre-College at age 10—with the help of his teacher at the time, Beth Nam, who gave him countless extra lessons without charge—to study with Matti Raekallio, Hung-Kuang Chen, and Ernest Barretta. Clayton practiced on a synthesizer at home until he found an old upright piano on the street that an elementary school had thrown away; that would become his practice piano for the next six years, until the Lang Lang Foundation donated a new piano to him when he was 17.He credits the generous support of community programs with providing him musical inspiration and resources along the way. As he describes it, the “Third Street Music School jump-started my music education; the Young People’s Choir taught me phrasing and voicing; Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program introduced me to formal and rigorous piano training, which enabled me to get into Juilliard Pre-College; the Morningside Music Bridge validated my talent and elevated my self-confidence; the Boy’s Club of New York exposed me to jazz; and the Lang Lang Foundation brought me to stages worldwide and transformed me from a piano student to a young artist.”Clayton graduated from the Harvard-New England Conservatory (NEC) dual degree program in spring 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard and a master’s degree in piano performance from NEC under Wha Kyung Byun. And his accolades along the way have been bountiful: in addition to being the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022, he was named 2022 Gilmore Young Artist; 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts; Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist; Gheens Young Artist; and Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.

Cliburn Piano Competition Finalist Clayton Stephenson

Use code DAVID for special presale offer!With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.&nbsp;David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections of personal essays, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and his most recent book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, each of which became an immediate bestseller. The audio version of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls is a 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album. He is the author of the NYT-bestselling collection of fables entitled Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary (with illustrations by Ian Falconer). He was also the editor of Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules: An Anthology of Outstanding Stories. Sedaris’ pieces appear regularly in The New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are over ten million copies of his books in print and they have been translated into 25 languages.David will read from some of his latest writings for one night only. He also stays after to autograph any existing book purchases or those purchased the night of the event.

David Sedaris on Kauai

NOW AT THE KCC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!PROGRAM:Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 5 in D major op. 70-1Toshio Hosokawa: Trio (2013)---intermission---Dvorak: Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor op. 90FINOnly five times in history, the ARD international music competition has awarded the first prize for piano trios. Aoi Trio won this prestigious first prize in 2018, which made a breathtaking start to their international career. Aoi Trio was founded in 2016 by Kyoko Ogawa (violin), Yu Ito (cello), and Kosuke Akimoto (piano), all of whom graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts and studied at the renowned Chamber Music Academy of Suntory Hall (Tokyo) for 2 years. After winning at ARD competition, they continued studying under Dirk Mommertz (Fauré Quartett) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich. Aoi Trio is appearing at more than 20 concerts every year at the major venues not only in Japan but Germany, Italy, France and Czech. Recently they are working 7 years project with Suntory Hall and 3 years resident program with Kioi Hall. Recent highlight includes the collaboration with Sapporo Symphony Orchestra for Beethoven’s triple concerto and with Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Casella’s triple concerto. Aoi Trio has released four recordings “Haydn No. 27 and Schubert No. 2” and “Beethoven No. 1 and Mendelssohn No. 2”, “Martinu No. 1 &amp; Dvorak No. 3” and “Schumann No. 1 &amp; Schubert No. 1” which have attracted great critical acclaim. They received the Aoyama Music Award, Nippon Steel Music Award, Hotel Okura Music Award and Music Pen Club Award. “Aoi” refers to the initial letters of their individual family names and is also the name of a flower in Japanese language, which is commonly known as ‘hollylock” in Europe and symbolises “aspiration” or “fruitfulness.”

Aoi Trio

Pianist Dr. Jonathan Korth is a faculty at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Music Department. He is a prolific concertizer in Bangkok, Beijing, Brussels, London, Shanghai, Seoul, and Tokyo, and also throughout our islands. Jonathan’s deep appreciation and love for chamber music has led to recent partnerships with musicians such as violinists Martin Beaver, Stefan Jackiw, and Robert McDuffie, and cellists Zuill Bailey and Sung-Won Yang. He is the longtime President of the Honolulu Chamber Music Series, and has attracted a diverse international teaching studio from the US and Asia.Dr. Korth joins pianist Monica Chung for a 2-piano concert at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 5pm. Some works to be expected on the program are Rachmaninoff Fantasie Tableaux Op.5, and a wild duo piano arrangement of Marc-Andre Hamelinʻs Circus Galop. The program will be accompanied by some surprising backstories on how this program and collaboration came to be.

Talk Story Piano Duo

The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the quartet has performed at the BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall and is a regular guest at Wigmore Hall. In its home town of New York, the ensemble serves as season artists of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.Beyond the concert hall, the Escher Quartet is proud to announce the creation of a not-for-profit organization, ESQYRE (Escher String Quartet Youth Residency Education). ESQYRE’s mission is to provide a comprehensive educational program through music performance and instruction for people of all ages. In addition, the quartet has held faculty positions at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX and the University of Akron, OH.The Escher Quartet takes its name from the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, inspired by Escher’s method of interplay between individual components working together to form a whole.ProgramI&nbsp;&nbsp;Quartet in f minor, Op. 80&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MENDELSSOHN&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Allegro vivace assai&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Allegro assai&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adagio&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Allegretto molto&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Quartet No. 2, Sz. 67, Op. 17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BARTOK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Moderato&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Allegro molto capriccioso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lento&nbsp;IntermissionII&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Quartet in A-flat Major, Op. 105&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DVORAK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adagio ma non troppo: Allegro appassionato&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Molto vivace&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lento e molto cantabile&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Allegro non tanto&nbsp;

Escher String Quartet

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody In Blue!Concert description: From classical to jazz, embark on a journey through genres, as our virtuosic program caters to every taste. We'll open the concert with a Klezmer-inspired overture by Prokofiev, setting the stage for an enchanting evening. Transitioning seamlessly, we'll delve into Mendelssohn’s Concert Pieces Op. 113/114, a mesmerizing 'concerto' for two clarinets. Concluding the first half, we'll ignite the stage with Piazzolla’s fiery&nbsp;Fuga y Misterio.The second half opens with the iconic Blackbird by The Beatles, serving as a delightful appetizer to the main course: Gershwin's timeless masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue. Join us for an unforgettable musical experience!&nbsp;Full Program:&nbsp;Prokofiev: Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet, Strings Quartet and Piano (10 min)Mendelssohn: Concert Pieces Op. 113/114 for Two Clarinets and Piano. Potentially arranged for 2 clarinets, string quartet and piano (20 min)Piazzolla: Fuga y Misterio for Two Clarinets, String Quartet and Piano (3 min)intermissionBeatles/Richard Stoltzman: Blackbird arr. for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano (6 min)Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue for Clarinet, Bass clarinet, String quartet and Piano (20 min)encore Gershwin: I Got Rhythm for Clarinet, Bass clarinet, String quartet and Piano (3 min)&nbsp;Musicians:Daniel Anastasio, pianoStanislav Chernyshev, clarinetJustin Best, clarinetAndrew Wu, violinJeanine Markley, violinDaniel Welch, violaKaren Hall, cello

Rhapsody In Blue, Featuring Opus Nova

KCA celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a never-been-done-on-Kauai performance of Gustav Holstʻs, The Planets, arranged by George Morton for chamber orchestra. Join us for this exciting collaboration between professional Kauai and Hawaii Symphony Orchestra musicians. They will be conducted by the internationally acclaimed conductor, Tito Muñoz.&nbsp;$150 VIP tickets include preferred seating and a backstage reception with the artists after the show.Advanced General Admission Tickets are $40 for Adults and $20 for Students.

KCA 50th Anniversary Concert: The Planets

Bon Bon Vivant returns to Kauai! One night only. This concert sold out last time. For more info, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbvband.com/">https://www.bbvband.com/</a>.

Bon Bon Vivant New Orleans Band Returns to Kauai

Top Prize Winner of the 2018 Gerda Lissner Foundation International Vocal Competition Wagner Division, Soprano AMY SHOREMOUNT-OBRA has garnered major attention for her work on the operatic and concert stage, having been hailed by Opera News as having sung a “really outstanding (Donna) Anna, accurate and with exciting thrust, including the best vengeance aria I’ve heard since Carol Vaness’ heyday."&nbsp; Her voice has been described as one that portrays “sensitivity yet full-throated power” (Huffington Post) and that “allies dramatic weight, particularly in the upper register, with virtuoso flexibility... &lt;and with&gt; superb legato….&lt;and&gt; roulades and scales... &lt;that become&gt; truly expressive gestures” (Opera News) while it “thrills with laser-like top notes” (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://BostonClassicalReview.com">BostonClassicalReview.com</a>).​Ms. Shoremount-Obra made her much-anticipated Metropolitan Opera Debut in October 2014 as “First Lady” in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, singing all nine performances of the opera, three of which were Sirius XM Satellite Broadcasts. She recently returned to the Met for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons for the revival of the English version of the opera in the same role. In previous seasons at the Met, she has covered the roles of "Donna Anna" in Don Giovanni,&nbsp; "Anna" in Nabucco,&nbsp; “Clotilde” in Norma, “Aksinya” in Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and “Queen of the Night” (also in Die Zauberflöte).&nbsp; Ms. Shoremount-Obra’s other recent operatic appearances have included her debut in the title role of “Turandot” with Opera Grand Rapids, her debut in the title role of “Salome” with the Southern Illinois Music Festival, the title role of Daphne (R. Strauss, cvr) with The American Symphony Orchestra, “Leonore” in Beethoven’s Fidelio with the LA Philharmonic (workshop) and Grand Harmonie in Princeton, NJ, the title role of “Maria” in Pacini’s Maria, Regina d’Inghilterra and “Marchesa” in Verdi’s Un Giorno di Regno with Odyssey Opera of Boston, the title role in Tosca and “Rosalinde” in Die Fledermaus with Maryland Opera in Baltimore, “Freia” (cvr) in Wagner's "Das Rheingold" with the New York Philharmonic, “Donna Anna” in Don Giovanni with Opera Las Vegas, The Savannah Voice Festival, and NYC's new Venture Opera and “First Lady” in The Magic Flute with the Pacific Symphony in Costa Mesa, California. &nbsp;Ms. Shoremount-Obra appears as First Lady on the Metropolitan Opera's 2017 recording of Mozart's The Magic Flute featuring Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, Kathryn Lewek, Charles Castronovo and Nathan Gunn with Maestro Evan Rogister and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.&nbsp;​Ms. Shoremount-Obra is a 2004 New York Regional Winner and National Semi-Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She has also won numerous awards from other organizations, including the Richard F. Gold Career Grant from the Shoshana Foundation, which she was awarded at her graduation from The Juilliard School and has since been supported with supplemental grants from the same foundation. She is the 2016 winner of the Ursula Springer Award from the Wagner Society of New York and together with pianist Christopher Cooley, the 2019 Second Prize Winner in the Joy In Singing International Art Song Competition. She is a native of New Jersey and holds degrees from Manhattan School of Music (BM, MM) and The Juilliard School (AD). She continues her vocal studies in New York as a student of Diana Soviero. In August 2017, Ms. Shoremount-Obra was appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of Voice at the Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. She enjoys teaching both undergraduate and graduate level students there while she continues her active performing career.Amy will perform a recital accompanied on piano by Monica Chung.

Amy Shoremount-Obra, Soprano

Formed in 2016, the Quatuor Agate derives its name from one of the most beautiful chamber music pieces, Johannes Brahms’s Second Sextet, dedicated to his second love, Agathe von Siebold.&nbsp;Seven years later, this fascination with Brahms materialized with the release of their debut album in February 2024, featuring the complete String Quartets under the Appassionato Records label.Agate will perform one night only on Kauai— Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Quatuor Agate (Agate Quartet)

Cliburn Piano Competition Silver Medalist  Anna Geniushene

Spanish Brass Band

Details TBD. If the KCC PAC isn't reopened, then St. Michaels will be the alternate venue for this event.

Lara St. John & Friends

A Winter's Night of Piano Trios featuring: Livia Sohn, ViolinLaura Metcalf, CelloMonica Chung, Piano Program TBD.

Livia Sohn & Friends: A Winter's Night of Piano Trios

Comedian Nato Green charms Kauai for one night only! For more information, visit <a href="http://www.natogreen.com/bio.html" target="_blank">http://www.natogreen.com/bio.html</a>.One night only! Sheraton Coconut Coast, Kapaa, Ballroom

A Evening of Political Comedy with Nato Green

World-famous Rockapella performs for the first time ever on Kauai! The original pitch perfect acappella superstars! Rock – like you’ve never heard it before. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more influential group out there in this Era of A Cappella, with movies and network television a cappella exposure, a cappella Grammy awards, and innumerable college groups on campuses everywhere. As one of the progenitors of the astonishing full-band sound of “contemporary” a cappella, Rockapella has shown every audience the raw power of pure vocal talent and originality. “There’s nothing in the way between the audience and the us; it’s very&nbsp;human&nbsp;music,” says Rockapella’s human beatbox, Jeff Thacher. No instruments, no hidden tracks, no mirrors…and never lame. Since the early ’90’s when they first achieved national television fame on PBS’s&nbsp;Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?, they’ve toured the globe and provided a funky powerful soundtrack to several generations of vocal music fans, while keeping it fresh along the way. With buckets of catchy original pop songs, and complete contemporary revisions of sparkling pop and soul classics, plus an unbeatable Christmas tour and catalog, this group has always been the one to watch. ”Often imitated – never duplicated” applies here. Now they’re better than ever! “We make it rock and make it interesting,” explains Scott Leonard, the group’s chief songwriter, arranger, and an architect of their ever-evolving and imitated dynamic sound. USA Today summed up their lasting appeal: “The best musical instrument of all is the human voice – if you’ve seen Rockapella, you know that’s the truth.” The New York Times agrees: they’re “Pure entertainment”!The current Rockapella lineup features Scott Leonard (high tenor &amp; arranger), Jeff Thacher (vocal percussionist), Calvin Jones (tenor), Manny Houston (tenor), and George Baldi (bass). “People have a hard time believing it’s just us making all of that music. It’s still those same familiar elements that make modern band music: percussion, bass, melody and harmonies,” says Scott. With a cappella groups multiplying across the world, Jeff adds “we know our longtime success is in the art of it – it’s not what you do, but how you do it!” Rockapella has indeed proven that original pop &amp; soul magic onstage is what sets them apart. Rockapella will perform for one night only at the KCC Performing Arts Center!

Rockapella Debuts on Kauai

Kauai Concert Association starts off the 2023-24 season with A Night of Chamber Music with Ensemble Henrietta! Saturday, September 30th at 5pm at St. Michael &amp; All Angels Church in Lihue. Pianist Monica Chung joins members of the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra for a diverse program of works by Granados, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and more. Monica Chung, pianoDr. Nikki Ebisu, violinKaycee Milne, violinAlex Peña, violaJosh Nakazawa, cello

A Night of Chamber Music Featuring Ensemble Henrietta

A fundraiser for Kauai Concert Association at the home of Gary Ide and Rommel Rodriguez in Koloa. Featuring: Monica Chung, PianoJim Moffitt, ClarinetParry Karp, Cello Pupus and drinks at 5pm, concert at 6pm. Island attire.

A Summer Evening of Clarinet Trios

Bon&nbsp;Bon&nbsp;Vivant is an genre bending band from New Orleans that electrifies audiences across the country&nbsp;with their signature blend of singer songwriter/ jazzinspired/ americana/ dark ballads and up-tempo indie dance rock. BBVs&nbsp;original music pays homage to the bawdy New&nbsp;Orleans sound while infusing an indie flavor&nbsp;that leaves&nbsp;a lasting mark on listeners. This&nbsp;band's original songs are joyous, fierce, honest and&nbsp;heartbreaking as they chronicle life and all it entails through the sounds of the minor keys.&nbsp;

Bon Bon Vivant New Orleans Band 

Cellist Steven Isserlis performs on Kauai for one night only with his piano accompanist at St. Michael's in Lihue.

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