Many people have this pre-conceived notion that there is not much to do on Kauai, aside from hiking, snorkeling, whale watching, etc. However, this island is bustling with talent and music abounds on every area of the island. It's true that there are not too many venues for LIVE BANDS on Kauai. In fact, Trees Lounge in Kapaa, Riptydes in Lihue, and Tradewinds Bar and Grill in Kapaa are the only venues on the East Side for Live Music.
There are many venues however for the singer songwriter, or slack-key guitarist. You can find a good North Shore schedule on the North Shore Kauai site, and the list is pretty accurate, except that Michael Ruff also performs on Friday night's at the new Westin in Princeville, a relatively new timeshare resort on the bluff overlooking the ocean.
My newest dance/funk band THE QUAKE, is gigging at Tradewinds this Saturday night, March 14th, and the following Saturday night, March 21st, at the fabulous Trees Lounge. We just finished our first demo and it's looking quite good. Check out my band the QUAKE, and tell me what you think. We are definitely fun to dance to and I have always enjoyed playing funky music. After all, i was born and raised in Philly, one of the R&B centers of the country, and grew up listening to THE SOUND of PHILADELPHIA, the signature sound of Gamble and Huff.
James Norman is the Quake's soulful lead singer!
Those who don't know me can start to understand why my personal byline is "On Top of the Aloha Beat". That's my real estate slogan and it applies literally and figuratively.
Ronnie,
I want to sell my house and move to Kuaii immediately. I want to become a beach bum and enjoy the amazing scenery. Oh well, maybe in my next life.
Jabrielle, this is from last year, henceforth the 14th being a Saturday. Next Quake gig is March 27 (Saturday) at Trees in Kapaa. I believe I added your email to the fan list but must have written it down wrong because it bounced back. Can you send an email to normansovhd@yahoo.com, so I can remedy that? Mahalo and hope to see you on the dancefloor on the 27th.
Jabrielle, the Trees show has been cancelled but we're still playing this weekend. It will be at Hanamaulu Beach Park this Sunday, March 28, 2010at 2pm. Email us at normansovhd@yahoo.com so we can put your correct address into our database.
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