Often encapsulated as the “Sound of Maui” or the “Soundtrack of Hawaii,” the music and sound of the group HAPA evokes a place that many people have referred to as heavenly. The sound? Expect to hear hypnotic, liquid guitar runs woven around clear, tenor Hawaiian vocals and immaculate harmonies driven by poetic lyrics exulting the rapture of the Hawaiian landscape, History and Mythology. Just add to this a dose of American Folk-Rock, you have what has been described, as “the most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows” (Maui Times). The overriding quality of their music is one of passion, beauty and serenity, found in the majestic tones of the oli (chant), mele (song) and the exhilarating innovative sounds of virtuoso Guitar performances. “Masterful” is how Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Stephen Stills describes the group’s guitar skills.

The group’s recordings have infused fearless and brilliant production while weaving unique, inventive elements of sound and textures into their intricate South Pacific tapestry. Over the years, this has included adding such diverse instruments on their recordings as the Irish Uilleann Pipes, Hawaiian Pahu Drum and the Electric Sitar. Guest appearances have included a friend and Folk Rock icon Kenny Loggins singing in the Hawaiian Language; Internationally recognized Slam-Poet and Storyteller Kealoha; to the final recorded vocal performance by the “King of Hawaiian Entertainment” Don Ho. “Complex, sophisticated and flawlessly conceived and engineered, HAPA concerts and recordings are as elaborate and visceral as today’s Hawaii” (Kauai Times). These disparate ingredients blended together musically in the Pacific emote the unique favor of what Hawaii and HAPA music is: “Beautiful, fragile, spiritual, powerful” (Los Angeles Times). The New York Times called HAPA “the most successful group in Hawaii in recent history.”

Here’s what you need to know about River Whyless: they’re a band from Asheville, North Carolina whose music sits somewhere between folk, indie and something harder to define. Known for their festival appearances (Newport Folk, Bonnaroo) and for their performances on platforms like NPR’s Tiny Desk, their sound has earned them a reputation for thoughtful songwriting and surprising arrangements. Their latest album, Monflora, feels like a conversation—between four distinct voices, between tradition and experimentation, and between the familiar and the unexpected. A return to their roots as well as a leap forward, the album blends lush harmonies with a raw, unfiltered energy.

Cami Voss is a retro-country/honky tonk singer, pianist, band leader and songwriter. Her style is heavily influenced by musicians like Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Emmylou Harris, and Bobbie Nelson.

She's covered a variety of genres over the years from swing/jazz to classical and rock/blues. Current band projects include The Loose Heels, Cami Voss and the Acme Roundup, and Mannequin BBQ as well as curating tribute shows such as the Hank Williams Centennial Revue.

Cami is the founder/owner of West Side Music Academy, board member at Kenyon Hall, music teacher at Tilden School and is currently working on a new album of originals.