Saturday February 28th
Art Opening: Javier Martinez - Viaje
This special solo art exhibit by Javier Martinez will portray his other side style of expression apart from his well known ground to wood and underside earthen pathways. For this exhibit, Martinez will present a selection of photographs from 2 recent projects that document his time spent in China, Mexico and Hawai‘i. The first series of diptychs focuses on the relationships of color and composition between images from two foreign countries. While ‘Tent Machine Sky’ a series of Polaroid-based images of heavy equipment and fumigation tents, takes a close look into Maui’s changing landscape.
Monday March 2nd
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 March 3rd
Christian’s Transcendental Guitar Magik
From the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Christian is performing at Maui’s favorite underground bohemian lounge Café Marc Aurel. Combining his love of Rock, his studies of classical music and his knowledge of East Indian sitar ragas, Christian creates a transcendental musical experience. Creating intricate guitar loops in a live and spontaneous manner he weaves a tapestry of world rhythms and melodies. He shares stories and songs from his heart leaving audiences moved, uplifted and inspired. This is a special appearance you won't want to miss!
Wednesday March 4th
Anuhea
I don't know if you know, but she's kind of a ‘Big Deal’! Anuhea is Maui's own acoustic R&B singer/songwriter, and with her much anticipated debut album hitting stores March 24th, Anuhea is back home for a one-night songwriting showcase you won't want to miss. Catch Anuhea before she heads to Austin Texas to represent Hawai‘i for the week of the renown South by Southwest Music Festival. Joined by Vince Esquire, this evening is sure to be something special! So come in and wine and dine!
Thursday March 5th
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 March 6th
First Friday with BrownChicken BrownCow String Band
BrownChicken BrownCow is a three piece, all acoustic string band that delivers a fresh sound with driving rhythm and sophisticated melodic arrangements. Native to the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia; BCBCSB blends a variety of styles from old time to gypsy to folk creating a unique sound sure to please your ears! The band consists of Xander on the fiddle, his brother Orion on the mandolin and Justin playing the guitar.
There is no cover charge so come down to Wailuku town and enjoy all the festivities up and down Market Street!
Saturday March 7th
Joe Benedett
CD release party for
Monday March 9th
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 March 11th
Wine Tasting: Que Syrah Syrah
Mmmm Syrah! One of our favorite grapes at Café Marc Aurel. This legendary dark flesh grape is known as a ‘Rhone Varietal’ with the world’s largest plantations of Syrah coming from France. The wines that made Syrah famous were those from Hermitage in Northern Rhone. The history of the Syrah grape dates back to Roman times. Some say the Crusaders returning from Persia imported the grape. Others say the grape originated in the Rhone Valley. In 1832 the Syrah grape was introduced into Australia where the grape is called Shiraz. At this wine tasting we will be trying wines from France, Australia,
Chile, Oregon & California. For $35 this is the best deal on Maui! Also included in the price is cheese and bread and a full glass of wine. Hosted by Hawai‘i’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 March 12th
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 March 13th
Micah Wolf
If you missed Micah Wolf’s last Café Marc Aurel appearance in December then be sure to mark this one on your calendars! Micah is a singer/songwriter from Maui whose simple melodies and personable lyrics invite introspection and inspire a sense of optimism. He wants his lyrics to challenge listeners to take a deeper look within. Wolf says,
Support local Maui musicians and join us for an evening of wine drinking, coffee sipping and sweet serenading!
Monday March 16th
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 March 18th
Ranga Pae
Ranga Pae is a duo that creates an exquisite ambiance playing a contemporary eclectic blend of music best described as refreshingly different and features the Japanese koto with Hawai‘ian nose flutes and slack key guitar. From 2001 through 2008 they have appeared nightly at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s award-winning signature restaurant The Banyan Tree, as well as at corporate functions on Maui since 1997. Their repertoire ranges from Jack Johnson to Jimi Hendrix, Jobim and Bruddah Iz.
Thursday March 19th
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 March 20th
Megan Song & Naki Aweawe
Join us for an exquisite evening with Café Marc Aurel’s own Hui owner Megan Song & Naki Aweawe bringing you a soul reggae jazz funk sound that will make you thoroughly enjoy that fantastic glass of wine and magnificent array of delectable cheeses! Their music has been influenced by musicians like Billie Holiday, Peter Tosh, Jimi Hendrix, Toots and the Maytals, Gregory Isaacs, Norah Jones and the Rank Strangers...so don't miss out on this night of good times and good vibes!
Saturday March 21st
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 March 23rd
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.
Thursday March 26th
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.
Saturday March 28th
Group Art Opening: Mediums...Deluxe
This art show of tantilizing variety brings together the stylings of various individuals from many walks of life. Some full-time artists and some spare-time artists join their visual forces using various mediums under one common banner: their ability to tap into the hidden world around us and visually present it in their own unique way. Like the crystal ball mystics of old, they are here to show the unordinary in the ordinary, and to draw the unorthodox out of the mundane. Come down, check it out and you may just leave feeling like you’ve been in communion with a benevolent spirit from another plane of existence.
Monday March 30th
Jazz Café with Mana‘o Radio
The last Monday of every month Mana‘o Radio DJ Mike Buono hosts a live jazz night with special guest players broadcast live on Mana‘o Radio 91.5 FM. This Monday is Country-Jazz Cafe featuring Maui's favorite The Country Knights Band! Members include Rob Loney, Herb Andrews, Josh Breenbaum and Gilbert Emata.
No cover.
