Thursday July 2nd
Lat. 21° N
Latitude 21 degrees North is bringing you some fantastic Latin, Salsa & Brazilian jazz with originals by Sal Godinez (keyboards) and original arrangements from artists like Sting, Kui Lee, Tom Jobim and others. The band features David Choy (reeds, alto, tenor & saprano sax), Bob Harrison (bass) and Café Marc Aurel owner Mike Buono (drums). Come by and enjoy this show and experience Lat. 21 • N creating musical moments and painting pictures with their sounds!
Friday July 3rd
First Friday with the Haiku Hillbilly Trio
The Haiku Hillbilly Trio returns to Café Marc Aurel for Wailuku's First Friday Celebration! Featuring Rand Coon on guitar/banjo/harmonica and vocals, Randall Rospond on guitar and vocals and introducing the newest addition to the Haiku Hillbillys...Chris Erbacher on pedal steel and vocals. With a moonshine jug full of new tunes and the summer in full swing...this oughta be a hot one!
Monday July 6th
Open Mic Night
Come on down to Café Marc Aurel and participate in an evening of musical and lyrical sharing or just come by to listen and enjoy! There’s no cover charge to play at Open Mic however the list fills up quick so make sure you get there soon enough to sign up.
Tuesday July 7th
Tom Cherry & Mike Finkiewicz
Tom and Mike will be playing an evening of originals with a great groove as well as a great selection of classic rock tunes. They will be playing everything from Santana to Marvin Gaye to Robert Cray to Big Head Todd and the Monsters to John Mayer and the list goes on and on and on. Come down and enjoy with us!
Wednesday July 8th
Wine Tasting: South America
South America is our theme for July’s wine tasting. Chile & Argentina have been gaining much recognition for producing some very exotic, powerful wines. Chile is now the fourth largest exporter of wines to the USA. Location, location, location! With the incredible Andes to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and favorable growing conditions makes these two countries the latest and greatest for delicious wines. Come join us for an exciting evening of Malbec’s, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot & Torrontes, all organically grown! For $35 this is the best deal on Maui! Also included in the price is cheese, bread and a full glass of wine. Hosted by Hawaii’s premiere wine educator and co-owner of JMD beverages, Alan Jahns. Each ticket includes a $10 donation to Maui’s new Pomaikai School. Seats sell out quickly so make reservations early!
Thursday July 9th
Rio Thing
Sexy, Sultry, Smooth, Brazilian Jazz with Rio Thing - Renata, Bita, and Brian Como. Born in America and raised in Brazil, Renata Cordiero has been playing her sultry style of Brazilian jazz professionally for fifteen years. She has played everywhere from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, from the mainland to Hawai‘i where she has a loyal local following. Her background in theater lends her performances a dynamic and engaging quality that sets her apart. She is accompanied by Rio de Janeiro native Bita Fonesca on guitar. What a treat to have these two perform live at Café Marc Aurel!
Friday July 10th
Steve Zuwala
Steve Zuwala is an award winning Country Recording Artist with Lamon Records of Nashville. He has seven #1 songs in his short career that started in 2005 and he won the 2007 and 2008 Hawaiian Music Awards Single of the Year and Country Single of the Year with his hit Toes in the Sand and Tough Guys. We are excited to have him here with us at Café Marc Aurel for an evening of sensational music!
Saturday July 11th
Gene & Shea Argel
Father and son duo, Gene & Shea Argel are making their way about town these days. Gene, an accomplished pianist and favorite Maui musician and his son Shea, an up-and-coming singer/guitarist share the spotlight with popular standards, pop, blues, Latin and Brazilian music. Shea Argel’s CD, The Very Thought of You, was nominated for 2009 Hoku award for Jazz album of the year! Come check them out. A must-see-and-hear!
Monday July 13th
Open Mic Night
Come on down to Café Marc Aurel and participate in an evening of musical and lyrical sharing or just come by to listen and enjoy! There’s no cover charge to play at Open Mic however the list fills up quick so make sure you get there soon enough to sign up.
Wednesday July 15th
Arthur James
Drawing heavily on blues and classic rock with a little folk and a pinch of funk thrown in for good measure, this Seattle born singer/songwriter can bring the house down with a boogie-woogie rave up or draw you in with a heartrending ballad. Not to be missed.
Thursday July 16th
Hand Jive Jazz Trio presents ‘One Mo' Time’
A night of blues-based swing, shuffle, slow funk, fast funk, back line, bebop and whatever else the moment inspires. Mike Buono on drums, Shiro Mori on guitar, and Gene Argel bringing us the thick, vibratory and complex sounds of the ultra-cool Hammond B3 organ! Lush vocals by the freshest new jazz singer on Maui - Chea Argel.
Friday July 17th
The Easy
Singer-songwriter Cheryl Rae & friends play smooth acoustic music from John Mayer to Sheryl Crow. The band consists of Steven Hodges (bass), Tommy Fernendez (lead guitar & vocals) and Clive Tucker (percussion). Performing on Maui since 1996, Cheryl’s currently working on her third CD and has played with and opened for artists such as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and local legend Henry Kapono.
Saturday July 18th
The Shrine: Group Art Show
Opening Night
Fuzz Box Productions presents The Afrobeat Party! A variety multi-media art gallery show with poetry, spoken word, photography, short films and DJs all night long! This is going to be an amazingly inspirational jolt of creative juicy goose that you FOR SURELY won't wanna miss! For more info you can contact the Fuzz Line at 808-495-0099.
$5 cover after 10.
Monday July 20th
Open Mic Night
Come on down to Café Marc Aurel and participate in an evening of musical and lyrical sharing or just come by to listen and enjoy! There’s no cover charge to play at Open Mic however the list fills up quick so make sure you get there soon enough to sign up.
Wednesday July 22nd
Common Ground
Bringing you roots rock reggae straight from Maui, Common Ground plays a variety of Reggae covers including favorites such as Bob Marley and the Wailers, Steel Pulse, Gladiators, Peter Tosh and many more. Come and enjoy the tasteful harmonies and solid grooves! This is a special night you won't wanna to miss!
Thursday July 23rd
Mojomana
A Maui based Acid Rock band. They have been making waves playing and recording throughout the Island since 2007. Mojomana has a distinctive sound reminiscent of classic music by the Velvet Underground, Mazzy Star and the B52's. But theirs is cutting edge, creating a unique innovative style. Come get experienced for yourself, dance and share the Mana.
Saturday July 25th
Dr. Nat & Rio Ritmo
Tropical Latin dance music that will make you want to move your body all night long! Rhythmic styles ranging from Salsa, Son, Latin Pop, Rumba, Merengue, Cumbia, Boogaloo, 6/8, Cha Cha, Bolero, Gypsy rumba, Samba, Samba reggae, Bossa Nova and the new Cuban salsa style called ‘Timba’ which is characterized by highly dynamic rhythm section breaks, funkified bass tumbao lines, ultra charged choruses woven with irresistibly groovy montunos (piano vamps).
Monday July 27th
Jazz Café with Mana‘o Radio
The last Monday of every month Mana‘o Radio DJ and Café Marc Aurel owner Mike Buono hosts a live jazz night with special guest players that are broadcasted live on Mana‘o Radio 91.5 FM. Jazz Café is always a lovely evening to come down and enjoy some live jazz and fine wines!
Thursday July 30th
Tom Cherry Band
Tom’s music ‘covers a broad range of styles and influences, melding upfront guitar licks a la Carlos Santana with smooth vocals’ reminiscent of Robert Cray. Heavy rock beats to salsa.
Friday July 31st
Indio y Los Elementos
Maui’s own Flamenco guitarist, Indio, will be performing his original Flamenco compositions, accompanied by Makana Argel on percussion, Eddy ‘Nuno’ Aviles on bass and Vanessa Cerrito on palmas.
