Monthly Archives: March 2010

Willie Nelson Wins Concert Industry Award

Posted by on March 24, 2010 No comments

Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp‘s 2009 tour won the Pollstar Concert Industry Award for Most Creative Tour Package, according to Pollstar.com. The award was presented Feb. 17 at the 21st annual awards event at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

The biggest award of the evening, Major Tour of the Year, went to U2. The band and its team also were honored for Most Creative Stage Production.

The Best New Touring Artist Award went to Kings of Leon. The band’s manager, Andy Mendelsohn, took home the award for Personal Manager of the Year.

Festival awards went to Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, CA, and Glastonbury Festival in the U.K.

The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas won for New Major Concert Venue. Arena of the Year went to Madison Square Garden. The Hollywood Bowl was named Major Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year and Club Nokia L.A. Live received the honor for Nightclub of the Year.

The International Theatre of the Year award went to London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Pollstar’s Concert Industry Awards are voted on by the movers and shakers of the concert business including promoters, artist managers, booking agents and venue managers. In addition to artists and venues, awards are given to personal managers, booking agencies, promoters and tech companies.

Part-time Hawaii resident Bill Silva (Bill Silva Presents) was named Independent Promoter of the Year.

The Bill Graham Award for Talent Buyer of the Year went to Jim Glancy of Bowery Presents. The Bobby Brooks Award for Agent of the Year went to Marc Geiger of WME Entertainment.

A complete list of winners can be found at Pollstar’s website.

The Throwdowns open for Sammy Hagar afterall

Posted by on March 24, 2010 No comments

In an off-again, on-again move, Maui’s The Throwdowns have once again been confirmed as the opening act for Sammy Hagar’s April 9 concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, according to the band’s Erin Smith.

The Throwdowns had been booked for the show but earlier this week, word came down that Hagar was not going to feature any opening acts at his Hawaii concerts.

There was no official reason given for the change. However we delude ourselves into thinking it was done strictly so we’d have fodder for this blog.

As previously reported, The Throwdowns also are opening for 311 in Maui on April 10. That show, originally booked at the Lahaina Civic Center, is scheduled to take place on the events lawn at the MACC.

Sammy Hagar flies solo

Posted by on March 23, 2010 No comments

Word just in from The Throwdowns: Sammy Hagar is not featuring any opening acts at his Hawaii shows. It’s as simple as that. Don’t forget to check out The Throwdowns opening for 311 at the MACC.

Steven Tyler follows rehab with Maui

Posted by on March 23, 2010 No comments

Steven Tyler landed at the Maui airport March 19 after completing 90 days in a rehab facility, according to Bauer-Griffin online.

The Aerosmith frontman, who was photographed by Derek Shook, reportedly was traveling with his girlfriend Erin Brady.

In photos posted on the Bauer-Griffin site, Tyler is seen at the airport carrying a cup of from Starbucks and sporting what looks like four AA chips on his belt.

In another photo, Tyler is pictured with a shopping cart full of groceries from Maui’s new Whole Foods.

If Tyler’s last visit to Maui is any indication, he’ll spend a lot of time shopping and dining Upcountry. If his AA chips are any indication, he’ll also be spending a lot of time at local meetings.

311 concert moved to the MACC, The Throwdowns off the Hagar bill

Posted by on March 23, 2010 No comments

The 311 concert scheduled to be held April 10 at the Lahaina Civic Center apparently has been moved to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. The concert, which will feature opening acts Iration and The Throwdowns, had been scheduled to be held at the West Side venue. However, as of press time, it is listed on the MACC website.

General admission tickets are available at the MACC boxoffice or online at https://www.mauiarts.org/tickets/.

In related news, The Throwdowns will not be opening for Sammy Hagar April 9 at the MACC as previously reported.

There was no official reasons given for the changes in the two shows. However, we will try to find out what’s up and will pass the info along as soon as possible.

'Modern Family' Vacations On Maui

Posted by on March 16, 2010 No comments
 
Or: Isn’t that Al Bundy hanging out with Jimmy Zara at the Four Seasons?  

"HSM3" star Matt Prokop joins the "Modern Family" cast on Maui

 

 
Maui’s music fans were momentarily distracted last week with the arrival of the cast and crew of ABC Television’s “Modern Family.”
 
For those who haven’t seen “Modern Family,” the sitcom stars Ed “Al Bundy” O’Neill as patriarch Jay Pritchett. His much younger and hotter Colombian wife, Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, is played by very beautiful Sofia Vergara, according to the ABC website.   

   

The show is produced by Steve Levitan (“Just Shoot Me”) and Christopher Lloyd (“Fraiser”).     

I’m not certain, but I believe they shot a two-part season finale. Most of the show was filmed at the Four Seasons in Wailea. Shooting has wrapped and most of the cast has left the island.     

In addition to the cast and crew of the television show, the “Modern Family” entourage included Matt Prokop who stared in “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” with Ashley Tisdale, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.     

Prokop, a native of Victoria, TX, apparently is dating “Modern Family” actress Sarah Hyland.     

From the looks of his resumé, Prokop seems more of an actor than a musical performer. He has stared in episodes of “The Office” and “Medium,” in addition to his scene-stealing part in “HSM3.” He also is scheduled to appear in the upcoming film “Furry Vengeance,” which stars Brendan Fraser and Brooke Shields, according to IMDB.com.     

I know not all of us are parents of a 9-year-old girl, nor do we all go see the “High School Musical” movies the day they come out, but some of us do. And when “HSM3″ was released, I was quick to notice that one of the movie’s highlights was Prokop’s portrayal of Jimmy Zara.     

Let’s hope his rumored appearance in “High School Musical 4,” which may be a television release, comes to fruition. Fans of the “HSM” series would certainly love another look at Jimmy Zara.     

Prokop and the “Modern Family” cast and crew shared much of their Maui trip via Twitter posts. From the looks of things, they all loved being on our island and were able to mix a little vacation time in with the work.     

Thanks to the executives who decided that Maui would be perfect for a location shoot. We love it here and are glad you love it too.     

Here’s some links for more information:     

http://www.mattprokop.com/     

http://abc.go.com/shows/modern-family/index

Boz Scaggs Band Headed To Mulligan's

Posted by on March 16, 2010 No comments

Several members of Boz Scaggs band are expected to sit in with Willie K tonight, March 15, at Mulligan’s on the Blue in Wailea. The band backed Scaggs Friday night at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center and also joined Michael McDonald and his band during the encore.

Update: The Throwdowns

Posted by on March 12, 2010 No comments

Yes, The Throwdowns are opening for Sammy Hagar in Maui. The following night (April 10), the band will support 311 at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Thanks to Erin Smith for the confirmation.

Pollstar Adds Hotstars To Archives

Posted by on March 12, 2010 No comments

Pollstar has added Hotstar cover stories dating back to 1997 to its online archives. The Hotstar is a weekly feature about up-and-coming artists who are touring pretty regularly at the time of publication.

MauiZan (aka Suzanne Kayian) has written numerous Hotstar features on artists ranging from Dave Matthews Band and No Doubt, to Usher and Faith Hill.

Here is a list of some of Zan’s Hotstar profiles that are posted on Pollstar.com’s website:

Space, Medeski Martin and Wood, Jamiroquai, Jonny Lang, Type O Negative, Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Bill Engvall, Our Lady Peace, Blink 182, Insane Clown Posse, Usher, Creed, Susan Tedeschi, New Radicals, Shawn Mullins, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Orgy, Molotov and Godsmack.

Pollstar, the leading concert industry trade publication, also has posted an extensive archive of Concert Industry Award winners on its website.

For music business professionals, Pollstar is a must read. For fans, the website is THE BEST place for up-to-date touring information on artists from all genres of music.

Music industry professionals call Pollstar the “Bible of the Concert Business,” so it is important for up-and-coming bands to make sure your representatives submit itineraries and boxoffice reports. It is one of the best ways for promoters, club owners and talent buyers to know you are out there.

The Throwdowns Opening For Sammy Hagar?

Posted by on March 11, 2010 No comments

Rumor has it that The Throwdowns will be the opening act at Sammy Hagar‘s April 9 show at the Castle Theater in Maui. The band recently dropped a less-than-subtle hint on its Twitter page; the post, dated March 5, read: “sneak peek at the posters for Sammy Hagar. So sic! Heard a rumor that the opening band is pretty smart. And funny. And rhymes with slowdowns.”

The Throwdowns' Erin Smith chats with Sebrina Barron backstage at BarryFest. Photo by Joyce Chin

Today (3/9), another post flowed from Twitter land that apparently was a response to a question that was posted by @eggfooyoung. “Yes, we are blessed with stage warm up duties for Mr. Hagar,” the band tweeted.

The Throwdowns’ official website does not list a show with Hagar and the Wabos. However, the band’s MySpace page kind of confirms the rumor, if there was much doubt left at this point. According to the MySpace page, the The Throwdowns are scheduled to play “MACC Castle Theatre With Sammy Hagar! TBA.” TBA? Does that mean tentative or not officially announced? Probably the latter.

If it falls through, the band’s fans can catch Erin Smith, Kimo Clark, Ola Shaw and Ian Hollingsworth April 10 opening for 311 and Iration at Lahaina Civic Center. The band recently wrapped up a support slot on Matisyahu’s Hawaiian tour which included a February 28 show at the Lahaina venue.

Off island, the band is throwing a “National CD” release party April 30 at The Pipeline Cafe in Honolulu. The band’s debut album, “Don’t Slow Down,” originally was released in August 2009 but is gaining well-deserved national exposure with a re-release edition courtesy of a distribution deal with ADA/Warner.

In addition to Matisyahu, The Throwdowns have opened for The Fray, Panic at the Disco, Bad Brains and The English Beat.

So let’s shoot an email to Erin and see if she’ll confirm the Sammy Hagar gig. As if there’s much doubt.