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Tuesday Jan 3rd 2023 - Hamish Burgess was playing all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with tracks from Scotland, Ireland, England, & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday January 1st 2023 - Happy Hogmanay & New Year! Hamish Burgess had a Boxing Day/St.Stephen's Day/Wren Day & Hogmanay/New Year Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season. PLUS a World Exclusive new song from George Millar of The Irish Rovers. Happy Hogmanay & New Year! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Tuesday December 27th 2022 - Hamish Burgess had a Boxing Day/St.Stephen's Day/Wren Day & Hogmanay/New Year Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season. PLUS a World Exclusive new song from George Millar of The Irish Rovers. Happy Hogmanay & New Year! At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Boxing Day/St.Stephen's Day/Wren Day & Hogmanay/New Year special Maui Celtic Radio
Sunday December 25th 2022 - Hamish Burgess had a Christmas Day & Yuletide Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season, but maybe not the usual radio fodder - plus a world exclusive track from George Millar. Mele Kalikimaka! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Yuletide & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday December 20th - Hamish Burgess had a Winter Solstice & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season, but maybe not the usual radio fodder - plus the epic single from THE IRISH ROVERS, "Hey Boys Sing Us A Song". Mele Kalikimaka! At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday December 18th - Hamish Burgess had a Winter Solstice & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season, but maybe not the usual radio fodder - plus the epic single from THE IRISH ROVERS, "Hey Boys Sing Us A Song". Mele Kalikimaka! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Winter Solstice & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday December 13th - Hamish Burgess had a Yuletide & Christmas Special, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season, but maybe not the usual radio fodder - plus a world exclusive track from George Millar. Mele Kalikimaka!
At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Yuletide & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 11th - Hamish Burgess was playing all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with tracks from Scotland, Ireland, England, & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday December 6th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Tracks from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, England, America & Canada, with 3 songs from Pat Chessell's new album 'The Ghosts of Yesterday'. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday December 4th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Tracks from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, England, America & Canada, with 3 songs from Pat Chessell's new album 'The Ghosts of Yesterday'. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday Nov 29th - Hamish Burgess had a Scottish music St.Andrew's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. Lots of Scottish music with traditions and songs about Scotland's patron saint, & songs about Scotland and her people. Alba gu bràth!
Sunday Nov 27th - Hamish Burgess had a Scottish music St.Andrew's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/. Lots of Scottish music with traditions and songs about Scotland's patron saint, & songs about Scotland and her people. Alba gu bràth!
St.Andrew's Day Scottish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo: St.Andrew's © Hamish Burgess 2015
Tuesday November 22nd - Hamish Burgess had a Paddy Moloney Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. Previously unaired 2008 Interview with the late legend of Irish traditional music, with loads of The Chieftains tunes, & songs with guest artists. Paddy Moloney died just over a year ago.
Sunday November 20th - Hamish Burgess had a Paddy Moloney Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Previously unaired 2008 Interview with the late legend of Irish traditional music, with loads of The Chieftains tunes, & songs with guest artists. Paddy Moloney died just over a year ago.
Paddy Moloney Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday Nov 15th - Hamish Burgess had a Seán Tyrrell Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, as the great irish singer had passed away recently. Songs from his albums throughout the years, and extensive interview with Seán from the Burren in 2015. Condlolences to his family and friends. Aloha 'Oe, Seán. On Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT.
Sunday Nov 13th - Hamish Burgess had a Seán Tyrrell Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, as the great irish singer had passed away one year ago. Songs from his albums throughout the years, and extensive interview with Seán from the Burren in 2015. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Seán Tyrrell Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday November 8th - Lest we forget..... a Remembrance Day & Vetereans Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT.Songs to honour fallen veterans, with some epic ballads, but also some uptempo Celtic music and songs about veterans from all over the world. Interview with Eric Bogle on one of his best compositions, and songs from The Deadly Winters, Michael J. Moore, Louise Jordan, The Changing Room, The Young'uns, Ceol Manawatu from NZ, and many more.
Sunday November 6th - Lest we forget..... a Remembrance Day & Vetereans Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/. Songs to honour fallen veterans, with some epic ballads, but also some uptempo Celtic music and songs about veterans from all over the world. Interview with Eric Bogle on one of his best compositions, and songs from The Deadly Winters, Michael J. Moore, Louise Jordan, The Changing Room, The Young'uns, Ceol Manawatu from NZ, and many more.
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo © Hamish Burgess 2016
Tuesday Novemebr 1st - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween Special pt.2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs & tunes about the ancient Celtic New Year, called Samhain, now known as Halloween. Stories and traditions that connect the past and present. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday October 30th - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween Special pt.2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs & tunes about the ancient Celtic New Year, called Samhain, now known as Halloween. Stories and traditions that connect the past and present. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Tuesday October 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween Special pt.1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs & tunes about the ancient Celtic New Year, called Samhain, now known as Halloween. Stories and traditions that connect the past and present. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday October 23rd - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween Special pt.1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs & tunes about the ancient Celtic New Year, called Samhain, now known as Halloween. Stories and traditions that connect the past and present. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Samhain & Halloween music & traditions on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork 'SAMHAIN' © Hamish Burgess 2010
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Tuesday October 18th - Hamish Burgess Hamish Burgess had an Hawai'i Celtic special, honouring Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Cleghorn's birthday, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs about and from Hawaii, and about her last Princess. The Hawaiian heroine was half Scottish, her mother being the Hawaiian Princess, Miriam Likelike, and her father, the Scottish entrepreneur, Archibald Cleghorn. More info on the Princess at The Princess Ka'iulani Project at www.thekaiulaniproject.com. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday October 16th - Hamish Burgess had an Hawai'i Celtic special, honouring Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Cleghorn's birthday, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs about and from Hawaii, and about her last Princess. The Hawaiian heroine was half Scottish, her mother being the Hawaiian Princess, Miriam Likelike, and her father, the Scottish entrepreneur, Archibald Cleghorn. More info on the Princess at The Princess Ka'iulani Project at www.thekaiulaniproject.com. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Hawai'i Celtic and Princess Ka'iulani Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday October 11th - Hamish Burgess Hamish Burgess had an Early Explorers special, for Columbus Day, Leif Erikson Day, Discoverers Day, and Indigenous People's Day, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow. As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, & there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as a Scottish knight, a Welsh Prince, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. And of course the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Erikson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland, so some Icelandic folk music to celebrate his visit.
Sunday October 9th - Hamish Burgess had an Early Explorers special, for Columbus Day, Leif Erikson Day, Discoverers Day, and Indigenous People's Day, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, & there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as a Scottish knight, a Welsh Prince, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. And of course the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Erikson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland, so some Icelandic folk music to celebrate his visit.
Early Celtic & Viking Explorers special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday October 4th - Hamish Burgess Hamish Burgess had a musical tour of Celtic North America, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this weekend. Songs & music from Scotland, Ireland, and across America & Canada. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday October 2nd - Hamish Burgess had a musical tour of Celtic North America, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this weekend. Songs & music from Scotland, Ireland, and across America & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Musical tour of Celtic North America on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday September 27th - Hamish Burgess Hamish Burgess had a musical tour of Celtic Europe and North America on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this weekend. Songs & music from Europe, Ireland, and across America & Canada. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday September 25th - Hamish Burgess had a musical tour of Celtic Europe and North America on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this weekend. Songs & music from Europe, Ireland, and across America & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Musical tour of Celtic Europe and North America on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday September 20th - Hamish Burgess Hamish Burgess had a musical tour of the ancient Celtic lands on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this weekend. Songs & music from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia & Asturias. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday September 18th - Hamish Burgess had a musical tour of the ancient Celtic lands on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this weekend. Songs & music from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia & Asturias. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Musical tour of the ancient Celtic Lands on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday September 13th - Hamish Burgess Hamish Burgess had a Birnam CD special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Artists who are clients of Birnam CD, mainly Scottish, but also Irish & UK. Interview with Birnam's Martin Hadden about what they do, and also his time with Silly Wizard. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday September 11th - Hamish Burgess had a Birnam CD special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Artists who are clients of Birnam CD, mainly Scottish, but also Irish & UK. Interview with Birnam's Martin Hadden about what they do, and also his time with Silly Wizard. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Birnam CD special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday September 6th - Hamish Burgess Hamish Burgess had a Labor day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic songs about workers and the trades, and a wee tribute to workers' hero James Connolly. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday September 4th - Hamish Burgess had a Labor day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic songs about workers and the trades, and a wee tribute to workers' hero James Connolly. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Labor Day songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Tuesday August 30th - Hamish Burgess was playing all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with tracks from Scotland, Ireland, England, & Canada. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday August 28th - Hamish Burgess was playing all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with tracks from Scotland, Ireland, England, & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday August 23rd - Hamish Burgess was playing songs for underwriters Anne & George Millar's Anniversary on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with 2 World Exclusive unreleased songs written by George for Anne, plus interviews and more great Celtic music. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday August 21st - Hamish Burgess was playing songs for underwriters Anne & George Millar's Anniversary on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with 2 World Exclusive unreleased songs written by George for Anne, plus interviews and more great Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Anne & George Millar's 11th Anniversary on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday August 16th - Hamish Burgess had a Tribute to Mick Moloney on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week, with Mick's music through the years, & interview from 2012. Music from The Johnstons, Mick Moloney, The Green Fields of America, and interview from Robbie O'Connell. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday August 14th - Hamish Burgess had a Tribute to Mick Moloney on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week, with Mick's music through the years, & interview from 2012. Music from The Johnstons, Mick Moloney, The Green Fields of America, and interview from Robbie O'Connell. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Tribute to Mick Moloney on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday August 9th - Hamish Burgess had an exclusive listen to "No End In Sight", the new The Irish Rovers album, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Airplay of the full album, with interview from songwriter George Millar on all the songs. PLUS more new Celtic music. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
The Irish Rovers album "No End In Sight" on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork with permission The Irish Rovers' 'No End In Sight' © Hamish Burgess 2021.
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday August 7th - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with more songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Tuesday August 2nd - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with more songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday July 31st - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week, with songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday July 24th - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week, with songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork "LUGHNASADH" © Hamish Burgess 2011 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday July 17th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Tracks from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, England, America & Canada, with 3 songs from Pat Chessell's new album 'The Ghosts of Yesterday'. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday July 12th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, part 2, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Wee Folk Concert' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday July 3rd - Hamish Burgess had an Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with great American Celtic music and songs about America. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 26th - Hamish Burgess had a Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, celebrating early with Celtic music from across Canada, from the very Irish Newfoundland, and very Scottish Nova Scotia (with Cape Breton's Gaelic community), all the way west to Vancouver, BC. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 19th - Hamish Burgess had a Fathers Day & Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. 1st hour a Fathers Day tribute to Hamish's Dad & Grandad, and 2nd hour Celtic music about the Summer Solstice. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday June 14th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll and Pop Hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure! At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Baby Celtic' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Tuesday June 7th - Hamish Burgess had a Celtic Art special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, to celebrate the International Day of Celtic Art (June 9th), and the grand opening of The Celtic Art of Hamish Burgess website www.hamishburgess.com. Songs & tunes about the Celts and their ancient art, the island of Iona & Colum Cille, his copyright war & monastery, and illuminated manuscripts. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Celtic Art special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 29th - Hamish Burgess will had a Memorial Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week. The US Civil War origins of the holiday, songs to honor Veterans, and fun songs for soldiers, sailors and aeronauts. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Memorial Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 22nd - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs & tunes from Scotland, Ireland, England, Denmark, Germany, America & Australia. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 15th - Hamish Burgess had a Whisky special on the Maui Celtic Radio Showwith songs about Whisky, Uisge Beatha, the 'Water of Life'. Celebrating early (World Whisky Day was May 21st ’22), with interview & songs by Robin Laing, exclusive radio play of 'The Pride O' Macallan' by Perthshire's Ian Petrie, and words from George Millar of The Irish Rovers. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
World Whisky Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 8th - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Tannahill special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. The songs, life and times of the 'Weaver Poet', Scottish songwriter & poet Robert Tannahill, for his anniversary (17th May 1810). On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Robert Tannahill special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 1st - Hamish Burgess had a Beltaine special, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs, folklore and traditions of May Day, the ancient Bealtine, Bealltainn or now Beltane, meaning ‘bright fire’, and the coming of Summer. The great wheel of the year turns again on the evening of April 30th, with the ancient Celtic festival dedicated to the Sun God Bel, ‘the bright and shining one’. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“BEL” © Hamish Burgess 2013
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday April 24th - Hamish Burgess had a Beltaine special, part 1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs, folklore and traditions of May Day, the ancient Bealtine, Bealltainn or now Beltane, meaning ‘bright fire’, and the coming of Summer. The great wheel of the year turns again on the evening of April 30th, with the ancient Celtic festival dedicated to the Sun God Bel, ‘the bright and shining one’. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“BELTAINE” © Hamish Burgess 2011
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday April 17th - Hamish Burgess had an Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic music and traditions of Easter, strangely named after an Anglo-Saxon goddess! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 10th - Hamish Burgess had a Jacobite and Culloden special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs about the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the Battle of Culloden, the last pitched battle on British soil, which took place on 16th April 1746. With interview from George Millar of The Irish Rovers, Ronnie Browne of The Corries, Brian McNeill, and Kyle Neville from Culloden House Hotel. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Jacobite and Culloden special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday April 3rd - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs & tunes from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Gibraltar, Canada, & America. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday March 29th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs & tunes from Scotland, Ireland, England, Denmark, Canada, America, & Australia. At 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow.
Sunday March 27th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs & tunes from Scotland, Ireland, England, Denmark, Canada, America, & Australia. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday March 20th - Hamish Burgess had Irish Legends and Irish classics on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. All Irish songs & tunes, with some legends of Irish music. Interview from Liam Clancy, and George & Ian Millar of The Irish Rovers. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Irish Legends & Classics on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 2022 - World Champion Bagpiper Jack Lee was back on Maui playing with the Isle of Maui Pipe Band on St Patrick's Day! They will be at Andaz Wailea at 1pm, The Shops at Wailea at 2pm, Wailea Beach Resort Marriot at 3pm, Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea at 4pm, Grand Wailea Astoria Resort at 5pm, Four Seasons Rewsort at 6pm, and again at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea at 7pm.
World Champion Bagpiper Jack Lee with the Isle of Maui Pipe Band
Poster courtesy of the Isle of Maui Pipe Band
THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 2022 - the bigest bash on Maui on St Patrick's Day was at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea. Live music from 12 noon - 2pm with The Celtic Connection - Tempa and Noar with Willie Wainwright, 2.30 - 4pm Orion Hitzig, Matt Del Olmo and Justin Morris, 4pm the Isle of Maui Pipe Band with World Champion Piper Jack Lee, 5.30 - 6.30pm Murray Thorne, 7pm the Isle of Maui Pipe Band with World Champion Piper Jack Lee, and 7.30 - 9.30pm Kanekoa.
St.Patrick's Day at Mulligans on the Blue, Wailea, Maui
Poster courtesy of the Mulligans on the Blue
Sunday March 13th - Hamish Burgess had a St.Patrick's Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. All Irish show, celebrating St.Patrick's Day (March 17th), with Irish songs & trad music, and songs and traditions about St.Patrick himself. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
St.Patrick's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
'ST.PATRICK' © Hamish Burgess 2012. More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday March 6th - Celebrating Hamish's 'Return to Maui' on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, to mark his long-overdue return to the island after a 2 month trip turned into a 2 year exile! Celtic songs & tunes about Maui, Hawai'i, and island life. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Celebrating Hamish's 'Return to Maui' on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Feb 27th - Hamish Burgess Hamish was playing Welsh music for St.David's Day, & Cornish music for St.Piran's Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. 1st hour Welsh songs celebrating St.David's Day (on March 1st), & 2nd hour Cornish songs for St.Piran's Day (on March 5th), with traditions of both Celtic nations. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Welsh & Cornish Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Feb 20th - Hamish Burgess Hamish was celebrating his brother Dudley's birthday on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic versions of famous rock songs, plus more traditional music, with a few surprises for sure! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Hamish's brother Dudley's birthday on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Feb 13th - Hamish Burgess had a Valentines special, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, dedicated to levely Jennifer. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - some of these rock, Celtic style! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Valentines Special part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday Feb 6th - Hamish Burgess had a Valentines special, part 1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - some of these rock, Celtic style! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Valentines Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday Jan 30th - Hamish Burgess had an Imbolc & Brigid's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs of the ancient Celtic spring festival Imbolc (pronounced Im-molk), now known as Brigid's Day/St.Brigit's Day. Traditions of the ancient springtime, the Goddess Brigid, modern counterpart St.Brigit, and the forerunner of Groundhog Day. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
IMBOLC & BRIGID'S DAY Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“IMBOLC” © Hamish Burgess 2011
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday Jan 23rd 2022 - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Burns special, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, 100% Burns! The life of the Scottish poet and song-collector, with some famous and some unusual Burns compositions set to Celtic music. With interviews from George Millar of The Irish Rovers, Eddi Reader, & Ed Miller. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Robert Burns special part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Jan 16th 2022 - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Burns special, part 1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, 100% Burns! The life of the Scottish poet and song-collector, with some famous and some unusual Burns compositions set to Celtic music. With interviews from George Millar of The Irish Rovers, Eddi Reader, Ed Miller, & Paul Kevin McKenzie of The Real McKenzies. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Robert Burns special part 1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Jan 9th 2022 - Hamish Burgess will have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE on "No End In Sight", the new The Irish Rovers album, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. new Celtic music The first airplay of the full album, with interview from songwriter George Millar on all the songs. PLUS more new Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
The Irish Rovers album "No End In Sight" on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork with permission The Irish Rovers' 'No End In Sight' © Hamish Burgess 2021.
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday Jan 2nd 2022 - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. PLUS a World Exclusive new single from THE IRISH ROVERS, from their upcoming 'No End in Sight' album, out on Jan 9th.. Happy New Year! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork The Irish Rovers' 'The Wellerman' © Hamish Burgess 2021.
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday December 26th - Hamish Burgess had a Boxing Day/St.Stephen's Day/Wren Day & Hogmanay/New Year Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season. PLUS a World Exclusive new song from THE IRISH ROVERS, "No Rules Or Borders" from the upcoming 'No End in Sight' album. Happy Hogmanay & New Year! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Boxing Day/St.Stephen's Day/Wren Day & Hogmanay/New Year special Maui Celtic Radio
Sunday December 19th - Hamish Burgess had a Winter Solstice & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season, but maybe not the usual radio fodder - plus the epic new single from THE IRISH ROVERS, "Hey Boys Sing Us A Song". Mele Kalikimaka! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Winter Solstice & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 12th - Hamish Burgess had a Yuletide & Christmas Special, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs and traditions of the season, but maybe not the usual radio fodder - plus a world exclusive track from George Millar. Mele Kalikimaka! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Yuletide & Christmas Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 5th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, part 2, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Wee Folk Concert' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday Nov 28th - Hamish Burgess had a Scottish music St.Andrew's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/. Lots of Scottish music with traditions and songs about Scotland's patron saint, & songs about Scotland and her people. Alba gu bràth!
St.Andrew's Day Scottish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo: St.Andrew's © Hamish Burgess 2015
Sunday Nov 21st - Hamish Burgess had a Seán Tyrrell Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, as the great irish singer had passed away recently. Songs from his albums throughout the years, and extensive interview with Seán from the Burren in 2015. Condlolences to his family and friends. Aloha 'Oe, Seán. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/.
Sunday Nov 14th - Lest we forget..... a Remembrance Day & Vetereans Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://www.akaku.org/kaku-88-5-fm/. Songs to honour fallen veterans, with some epic ballads, but also some uptempo Celtic music and songs about veterans from all over the world. Interview with Eric Bogle on one of his best compositions, and songs from The Deadly Winters, Michael J. Moore, Louise Jordan, The Changing Room, The Young'uns, Ceol Manawatu from NZ, and many more.
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo © Hamish Burgess 2016
Sunday Nov 7th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Tunes & songs from Scotland, Ireland, England, USA, Canada & even Tuva!
Sunday Oct 31st - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween Special pt.2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs & traditions of the ancient Celtic new year Samhain (pronounced Sow-en), the Celtic Feast of the Dead, or the feast to the dying sun, marking the beginning of Winter - now known as Halloween. Stories and traditions that connect the past and present.
Samhain & Halloween music & traditions on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork 'SAMHAIN' © Hamish Burgess 2010
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday Oct 24th - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween Special pt.1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs & tunes about the ancient Celtic New Year, called Samhain, now known as Halloween. Stories and traditions that connect the past and present.
Sunday Oct 17th - Hamish Burgess had a Paddy Moloney Tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Previously unaired 2008 Interview with the late legend of Irish traditional music, with loads of The Chieftains tunes, & songs with guest artists. Aloha 'Oe, Paddy Moloney.
Sunday Oct 10th - Hamish Burgess had an Early Explorers special, for Columbus Day, Leif Erikson Day, and Indigenous People's Day, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, & there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as a Scottish knight, a Welsh Prince, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. And of course the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Erikson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland, so some Icelandic folk music to celebrate his visit.
Early Celtic & Viking Explorers special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Oct 3rd - Hamish Burgess was playing Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style part 3, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday Sept 26th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with tunes & songs from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, USA, Canada & Australia. Music from the late 1200s, 1500s, and even a Celtic Reggae set. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday Sept 19th - Happy Birthday to our underwriter Anne Millar, who picks & introduces all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs from Ireland, Scotland, the UK, Canada, & Hawai'i. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/
Sunday Sept 12th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday Sept 5th - Hamish Burgess had a Labor day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic songs about workers and the trades, and a wee tribute to workers' hero James Connolly. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Labor Day songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday Aug 29th - Hamish Burgess had special co-host George Millar of the Irish Rovers picking and intoducing the songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Bands that influenced his career (Irish and Scottish), and younger artists he likes. Hamish: "I learnt a few things from George this week about the history of Celtic music! Some great tracks that I had never heard before."
George Millar of the Irish Rovers co-hosts the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish
Sunday Aug 22nd - Hamish Burgess was playing new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with tunes & songs from Scotland, Ireland, England, Galicia, Denmark, Canada & NZ. Plus great trad music from the new children’s book & CD “ Mr. Goose: Risk and Reward”. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday Aug 15th - Hamish Burgess was playing songs for underwriters Anne & George Millar's 11th Anniversary on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with 2 World Exclusive unreleased songs written by George for Anne, plus interviews and more great Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Anne & George Millar's 11th Anniversary on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday August 8th - Hamish Burgess was celebrating International Cat Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with folklore, mythology and Celtic music about cats. Songs & tunes from Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, the USA & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
International Cat Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday August 1st - Hamish Burgess had all New Celtic Music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week, with a listen to 'The Storm' the new CD from CFI Celtic Rock with band interview. Plus new music from Scotland, Ireland, England, Holland, the USA & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
'The Storm' by CFI Celtic Rock on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork "The Storm" by CFI, with permission from the band.
Sunday July 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week, with songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork "LUGHNASADH" © Hamish Burgess 2011 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday July 18th - Hamish Burgess was playing all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs & tunes from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, England, Brittany, Australia & America. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday July 11th - Hamish Burgess was playing Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure! On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Baby Celtic' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday July 4th - Hamish Burgess had an Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with great American Celtic music and songs about America. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 27th - Hamish Burgess had a Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, celebrating early with Celtic music from across Canada, from the very Irish Newfoundland, and very Scottish Nova Scotia (with Cape Breton's Gaelic community), all the way west to Vancouver, BC. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 20th - Hamish Burgess had a Fathers Day & Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. 1st hour a Fathers Day tribute to Hamish's Dad & Grandad, and 2nd hour Celtic music about the Summer Solstice. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 13th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Tunes & songs from Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man, England, Italy, & America. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 6th - Hamish Burgess re-aired the 700th edition of the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Some of his favourite songs, tunes and people! Beautiful songs and lots of rollicking Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Re-airing the 700th edition of the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 30th - Hamish Burgess had a Memorial Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish this week. The US Civil War origins of the holiday, songs to honor Veterans, and fun songs for soldiers, sailors and aeronauts. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Memorial Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 23rd - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. New & traditional songs & music from around the Celtic world. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 16th - Hamish Burgess had an East Durham Irish Festival special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with artists from the 28 hour online concert series on Irish Music Magazine Facebook Live on Memorial Day Weekend (May 29-30th), with all cocberts still archived there. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
East Durham Irish Festival artists on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 9th - Hamish Burgess had a Whisky special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with songs about Whisky, Uisge Beatha, the 'Water of Life'. Celebrating early (World Whisky Day is May 15th ’21), with interview & songs by Robin Laing, exclusive radio play of 'The Pride O' Macallan' by Perthshire's Ian Petrie, and words from George Millar of The Irish Rovers. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Whisky special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with guest Robin Laing
Sunday May 2nd - Hamish Burgess had a Birnam CD special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Artists who are clients of Birnam CD, mainly Scottish, but also Irish & UK. Interview with Birnam's Martin Hadden about what they do, and also his time with Silly Wizard. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Birnam CD special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs, folklore and traditions of May Day, the ancient Bealtine, Bealltainn or now Beltane, meaning ‘bright fire’, and the coming of Summer. The great wheel of the year turns again on the evening of April 30th, with the ancient Celtic festival dedicated to the Sun God Bel, ‘the bright and shining one’. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“BELTAINE” © Hamish Burgess 2011
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday April 18th - Hamish Burgess had a John Muir special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, celebrating the Scottish American naturalist, 'Father of the National Parks', who co-founded the Sierra Club. For John Muir Day (April 21st), Celtic songs & tunes about trees, & about the man himself. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
John Muir special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 11th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic songs & music from Scotland, Ireland, England, Gibraltar, Italy, Sweden, Australia, America & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 4th - Hamish Burgess had an Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic music and traditions of Easter, strangely named after an Anglo-Saxon goddess! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday March 28th - Hamish Burgess was Celebrating the 700th edition of the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Some of Hamish's favourite songs, tunes and people! Beautiful songs and lots of rollicking Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Celebrating the 700th edition of the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday March 21st - Hamish Burgess played Irlsh Legends and Classics on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. All Irish songs & tunes, with some legends of Irish music. Interview from Liam Clancy, and George & Ian Millar of The Irish Rovers. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Irish Legends & Classics on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday March 14th - Hamish Burgess had a St.Patrick's Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. All Irish show, celebrating St.Patrick's Day (March 17th), with Irish songs & trad music, and songs and traditions about St.Patrick himself. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
St.Patrick's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
'ST.PATRICK' © Hamish Burgess 2012. More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday March 7th - Hamish Burgess had an Irish Music Magazine 'St.Patrick's Day at Home' Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Music from all the artists - 17 concerts from around the world by Irish Music Magazine on Facebook Live on March 17th. www.irishmusicmagazine.com. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Irish Music Magazine 'St.Patrick's Day at Home' Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Feb 28th - Hamish Burgess was playing Welsh music for St.David's Day, & Cornish music for St.Piran's Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. 1st hour Welsh songs celebrating St.David's Day (on March 1st), & 2nd hour Cornish songs for St.Piran's Day (on March 5th), with traditions of both Celtic nations. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Welsh & Cornish Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Feb 21st - Hamish Burgess was Celebrating his brother Dudley's 60th Birthday on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic versions of famous rock songs, plus more traditional music, with a few surprises for sure! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Celebrating his brother Dudley's 60th Birthday on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Feb 14th - Hamish Burgess had a Valentines Day special, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - some of these rock, Celtic style! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Valentines Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday Feb 7th - Hamish Burgess had a Valentines special, part 1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - some of these rock, Celtic style! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Valentines Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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Sunday Jan 31st - Hamish Burgess had an Imbolc & Brigid's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Songs of the ancient Celtic spring festival Imbolc (pronounced Im-molk), now known as Brigid's Day/St.Brigit's Day. Traditions of the ancient springtime, the Goddess Brigid, modern counterpart St.Brigit, and the forerunner of Groundhog Day. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
IMBOLC & BRIGID'S DAY Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“IMBOLC” © Hamish Burgess 2011
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday Jan 24th - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Burns special, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, 100% Burns! The life of the Scottish poet and song-collector, with some famous and some unusual Burns compositions set to Celtic music. A big interview with Scottish singer Eddi Reader, also George Millar of The Irish Rovers, & Ed Miller. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Robert Burns special part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Jan 17th - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Burns special, part 1 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, 100% Burns! The life of the Scottish poet and song-collector, with some famous and some unusual Burns compositions set to Celtic music. With interviews from George Millar of The Irish Rovers, Eddi Reader, Ed Miller, & Paul Kevin McKenzie of The Real McKenzies. On the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Robert Burns special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Jan 10th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music, with an hour special on the "Sounds Like Knockengorroch 2020" double album (www.knockengorroch.org.uk), on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Plus more new music from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, England, & Canada.
"Sounds Like Knockengorroch 2020" and more new Celtic music
Sunday Jan 3rd 2021 - Happy New Year! Keep calm and carry on - it's 2021! All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. New covid hope songs, & more new music from Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Brittany, England, Holland, Canada & the USA. Good riddance to 2020!
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday Dec 29th - Hamish Burgess had a New Year & Hogmanay special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. With a WORLD EXCLUSIVE unreleased song from George Millar & friends "Merry Olde Time Of The Year" written for Anne Millar. PLUS traditions and songs of the day after Christmas, and the New Year, or Hogmanay in Scotland. Good riddance to 2020!
Hogmanay & New Year Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Dec 27th - Hamish Burgess had a Boxing Day & St.Stephen's Day, and New Year & Hogmanay special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. With a WORLD EXCLUSIVE unreleased song from George Millar & friends "Merry Olde Time Of The Year" written for Anne Millar. PLUS traditions and songs of the day after Christmas, and the New Year, or Hogmanay in Scotland. Good riddance to 2020!
Boxing Day & St.Stephen's Day, and New Year & Hogmanay special
photo © Hamish Burgess 2018
Sunday Dec 20th - Hamish Burgess had a Winter Solstice & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Solstice traditions and songs of the time of year - but not all not your usual seasonal songs - Mele Kalikimaka!
Winter Solstice & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
photo © Hamish Burgess 2018
Sunday December 13th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Toy Collection at 4-7pm Ferguson's Irish Pub on the Sidewalk and at Front Door. NO Christmas Party this year, but they'll still donate to Santa's Workshop at Kapiolani Women's and Children's Hospital, as they have for more than 30 years. So for those kids its time to collect those toys!!! Please bring those unwrapped toys and fill the Workshop for those unfortunate children spending their holidays in the hospital. Ferguson's is open so that's where they will Collect Outside on the sidewalk and curb for your health and safety. You don't have to enter the pub. Santa's Rules For those who do come inside, it is Covid Safety conditions: Mask mandatory, six foot distancing, no singing and no mistletoe! But should you go in, the first drink is on the Friends and there will be some food available. The open back court has more spacing. This is not a party, but the restaurant is currently open, and the Kapiolani Kids need help.
Sunday Dec 13th - Hamish Burgess had a Yuletide & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Traditions and songs of the time of year - but not all not your usual seasonal songs - Mele Kalikimaka!
Yuletide & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Dec 6th - Hamish Burgess had a Celebration of the life of Sheila Burgess on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and stories about our mum, who passed away recently. Scholar, linguist, teacher, and amazing mother.
Celebration of the life of Sheila Burgess on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Nov 29th - Hamish Burgess had a Scottish music St.Andrews special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Lots of Scottish music with traditions and songs about Scotland's patron saint.
St.Andrew's Day Scottish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo: St.Andrew's © Hamish Burgess 2015
Sunday Nov 22nd - Hamish Burgess had the WORLD PREMIER of Pat Chessell's new album 'The Road Not Taken' on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Interview with Pat (www.patchessell.com), and full album airing, plus more new Celtic music.
World Premier of Pat Chessell's new album 'The Road Not Taken'
Sunday Nov 15th - Hamish Burgess had special guest Mike Katz of the Battlefield Band picking and introducing all the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Mike, long-time bagpiper with Battlefield Band, plays bands that influenced his career, and his personal likes. The 3rd in a series of celebrity hosts. Hamish: "More great picks by a very knowledgeable musician, with some tracks that I had never heard before. A good look at the Edinburgh scene where Mike found his career, and made his home."
Mike Katz and Hamish Burgess in California recording the show
Sunday Nov 8th - Hamish Burgess had a Remembrance Day & Vetereans Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs to honour fallen veterans, with some epic ballads, but also some uptempo Celtic music and songs about veterans from all over the world. Interview with Eric Bogle on one of his best compositions, and songs from The Deadly Winters, Michael J. Moore, Louise Jordan, The Changing Room, The Young'uns, Ceol Manawatu from NZ, and many more.
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo © Hamish Burgess 2016
Sunday Nov 1st - Hamish Burgess had Maui musician James "Hutch" Hutchinson ( bass player for Bonnie Raitt band) picking and introducing all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic songs and artists that influenced Hutch, and his stories from hanging & playing music with some of the best Celtic artists in the world.
James "Hutch" Hutchinson co-hosts the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish
Sunday Oct 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs & traditions of the ancient Celtic new year Samhain (pronounced Sow-en), the Celtic Feast of the Dead, or the feast to the dying sun, marking the beginning of Winter.
Samhain & Halloween music & traditions on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork 'SAMHAIN' © Hamish Burgess 2010
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Tuesday Oct 20th - Hamish Burgess had an Hawai'i Celtic special, honouring Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Cleghorn's birthday, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. Songs about and from Hawaii, and about her last Princess. The Hawaiian heroine was half Scottish, her mother being the Hawaiian Princess, Miriam Likelike, and her father, the Scottish entrepreneur, Archibald Cleghorn. More info on the Princess at The Princess Ka'iulani Project at www.thekaiulaniproject.com.
Hawai'i Celtic and Princess Ka'iulani Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday Oct 13th - Hamish Burgess had an Early Explorers special, for Columbus Day, Leif Erikson Day, and Indigenous People's Day, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, & there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as a Scottish knight, a Welsh Prince, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. And of course the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Erikson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland, so some Icelandic folk music to celebrate his visit.
Early Celtic & Viking Explorers special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Oct 4th - Hamish Burgess had special guest co-host Geoffrey Kelly picking and introducing all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Geoff, a founder of Spirit of the West, member of The Paperboys, and The Irish Rovers, played bands that influenced his career, and his personal likes. Hamish: "Some great picks by one of the most knowledgeable musicians I know - on many genres - some tracks that I had never heard before. Geoff loves his music!". On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Geoffrey Kelly co-hosts the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday Sept 27th - Hamish Burgess had a Tour of the Celtic Lands: North America - part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with 2 hours of songs and tunes from Canada and America. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Tour of Celtic North America on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday Sept 20th - Hamish Burgess had a Tour of the Celtic Lands: North America on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with 2 hours of songs and tunes from Canada and America. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Tour of Celtic North America on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday Sept 13th - Hamish Burgess had a Tour of the Celtic Lands on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with Celtic music from Galicia & Asturias, Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, the Isle of Man, Ireland and Scotland. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakuf
Sunday Aug 30th - Hamish Burgess had a Birnam CD special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with artists who are clients of Birnam CD, mainly Scottish, but also Irish & UK. Interview with Birnam's Martin Hadden about what they do, and also his time with Silly Wizard. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Birnam CD special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Aug 23rd - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with a new charity single, new songs & music from Scotland, Ireland, England, Brittany, Sweden, and Nova Scotia & Nunavut, Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Aug 16th - Hamish Burgess was playing songs for underwriters Anne & George Millar's 10th Anniversary on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with 2 World Exclusive unreleased songs written by George for Anne, plus interviews and more great Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Anne & George Millar's 10th Anniversary on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Aug 9th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with new quarantine songs, & new music from Ireland, Scotland, England, Brittany, Canada & USA. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Aug 2nd - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, part 2, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure!
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Wee Folk Concert' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday July 26th - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork "LUGHNASADH" © Hamish Burgess 2011 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday July 19th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. New quarantine songs, & new music from Ireland, Scotland, England, Sweden, Portugal, Austria, Australia & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Thanks to Sportkilt for the Hawai'i Tartan face mask - www.sportkilt.com
Sunday July 12th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Baby Celtic' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday July 5th - Hamish Burgess had an Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, celebrating the 4th of July with great American Celtic music and songs about America. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday June 28th - Hamish Burgess had a Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, celebrating early with Celtic music from across Canada. From the very Irish Newfoundland, and very Scottish Nova Scotia (with Cape Breton's Gaelic community), all the way west to Vancouver, BC. PLUS the World Radio Premier of Pat Chessell's new "Gardai Party" single! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 21st - Hamish Burgess had a Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. 1st hour a Fathers Day tribute to Hamish's Dad & Grandad, and 2nd hour Celtic music about the Summer Solstice. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 14th - Hamish Burgess played new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with new quarantine songs, a Charity single, & music from Ireland, Scotland, England, USA, Australia & Canada. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 7th - Hamish Burgess played new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with the world exclusive play of Pat Chessell's new single. Plus new quarantine songs, a Charity single, & music from Ireland, Scotland & Nova Scotia. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 31st - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with Charity singles, & new songs and tunes from around the Celtic world. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 23rd - Hamish Burgess had a huge 'Thankyou to Health Care Workers' on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with Charity singles, & special new songs to thank our courageous Health Care Workers, and Essential Services workers. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
'Thankyou to Health Care Workers' on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday May 19th - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Tannahill special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, celebrating the Scottish songwriter & poet's anniversary on May 17th. On Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. Songs by the 'Weaver Poet' of Paisley, a young contemporary of Robert Burns, and songs and tunes from The Tannahill Weavers. His compositions were the origins of some famous songs: "The Braes of Balquhidder", the basis for the famous "Wild Mountain Thyme," also known as "Will Ye Go Lassie, Go?"; the tune to his "Thou Bonnie Wood of Craigielea" was later modified to form the music for the Australian bush folk song "Waltzing Matilda"; his "The Soldier's Adieu" became the basis for the song "Farewell to Nova Scotia". His other famous song is "Are Ye Sleepin' Maggie?", covered by many Celtic artists.
Robert Tannahill special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on Celtic Music Radio
Sunday May 17th - Hamish Burgess had a World Whisky Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, the day after World Whisky Day (on May 16th this year). On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs about Whisky, Uisge Beatha, the 'Water of Life'. Interview & songs by whisky writer Robin Laing, plus exclusive radio play of "The Pride of Macallan" by Perthshire's Ian Petrie, and also some words from George Millar of The Irish Rovers.
World Whisky Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on Celtic Music Radio
Tuesday May 12th - Hamish Burgess had an early World Whisky Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, in advance of World Whisky Day (on May 16th this year). On Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. Songs about Whisky, Uisge Beatha, the 'Water of Life'. Interview & songs by whisky writer Robin Laing, plus exclusive radio play of "The Pride of Macallan" by Perthshire's Ian Petrie, and also some words from George Millar of The Irish Rovers.
Sunday May 10th - Hamish Burgess had a Mothers Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and traditions of Mother's Day, with the Civil War origins of the North American Mothers Day, which is unconnected to the church origins of British or Irish Mothering Sunday. Traditions of those too!
Mother's Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show only on KAKU 88.5fm Maui
Sunday May 3rd - Hamish Burgess had a huge 'Thankyou to Health Care Workers' on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with Charity singles, & special new songs to thank our courageous Health Care Workers, and Essential Services workers. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
'Thankyou to Health Care Workers' on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 26th - Hamish Burgess had a Beltaine & May Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs, folklore and traditions of May Day, the ancient Bealtine, Bealltainn or now Beltane, meaning ‘bright fire’, and the coming of Summer. The great wheel of the year turns again on the evening of April 30th, with the ancient Celtic festival dedicated to the Sun God Bel, ‘the bright and shining one’.
Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“BELTAINE” © Hamish Burgess 2011
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday April 19th - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii, and The Friends of St.Patrick normally hold their annual Blue Shamrock Golf Tournament at Pearl Contry Club.
Sunday April 12th - Hamish Burgess had an Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, this week, plus a tribute to Irish singer Mary McPartlan and singer/songwriter John Prine, who both passed away during the week. Also special new songs for our courageous health workers. Celtic music and traditions of Easter, strangely named after an Anglo-Saxon goddess. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
April 6th - was National Tartan Day, normally observed at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu. Tartan is commonly known as 'plaid' in America.
We hope you will all join us in wearing an item of tartan material that day to remember our heritage.
The contribution of the immigrant Scots upon North America is considerable and throughout Canada
and America Scots and their descendants have taken the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath (1320) as their national date to celebrate their Scottish roots. This document, declaring independence, proclaims, “For we fight not for glory nor for riches nor for honour, but only and alone for freedom, which no good man surrenders but with his life.”
In Canada in 1991, the Ontario Legislature passed a resolution proclaiming April 6th as Tartan
Day. On March 20th 1998, the American Senate Resolution 155 (S.Res. 155), proposed by US Senate
Republican majority leader Trent Lott, was passed unanimously, declaring the same date National
Tartan Day.
In 2008 the Hawaii State Legislature passed a resolution designating April 6th each year as Tartan Day and recognizing the Hawaii Tartan.
Sunday April 5th - Hamish Burgess played more Celtic music to stay home with on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with a Hands Up For Trad Scottish music special, plus songs for regular listener Des' birthday. 1st hour new Scottish releases thanks to the Hands Up for Trad project FolkWaves, cheers to Simon Thoumire. 2nd hour some songs for our friend Des - Happy Birthday mate! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Celtic music to stay home with on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/handsupfortrad
Fri & Sat 3rd-4th April - CANCELLED - great Irish band Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones return to play in the Honolulu pubs WAS CANCELLED.
Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones return to play Honolulu pubs.
Sunday March 29th - Hamish Burgess had Celtic music to stay home with on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. New and older songs & tunes from around the Celtic world, from uplifting songs to begin with, to rollicking trad tunes and rockin’ new songs. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Celtic music to stay home with on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sat & Sun March 28th & 29th - CANCELLED - the Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games WAS CANCELLED at President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Waikiki (324 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815) from 9am to 6pm. $3.00 entry fee. Celtic music headliners this year - Celtica - maybe more TBA. Also local bands Celtic Waves, fiddler Lisa Gomes, and The Kilt Lifters from the Big Island of Hawaii, and more. Piping from The Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii starts the ceremonies at noon both days. Traditional Scottish dancing from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii, and of course the Athletic & Highland Dancing Competitions with visiting athletes and Highland Dancers from around the world.
Highland Dancers on the beach at Ala Moana
Photo courtesy of Margaret MacInnes
In the Clan tent find out more about your family history, and visit The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii, The Caledonian Society of Hawaii, and The Friends of St.Patrick booths. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii have a booth with tea and great scones, and even haggis !
The Annual Aggie Wallace Bagpipe Competition will held at this year’s Highland Festival and Games. All pipers whatever ages and playing abilities are invited to come and participate. Enter the competition at the Festival.
Running all weekend are the men's and women's Highland Games heavy athletics competition, with braw-looking kilted strong lads and lassies - featuring tossing the caber, throwing the light and heavy hammers, putting the stone, and throwing the weight for height.
More info on the annual event from The Hawaiian Scottish Association at http://hawaiianscottishassociation.org/.
Saturday March 28th - CANCELLED - bagpipe rockers Celtica return to Ohau to play at the Irish Rose Saloon in Waikiki was CANCELLED.
Sunday March 22nd - Hamish Burgess played Irlsh Legends and Classics on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. All Irish songs & tunes, with some legends of Irish music. Interview from Liam Clancy, and George & Ian Millar of The Irish Rovers. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Irish Legends & Classics on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday March 17th - ST.PATRICK'S DAY ON MAUI
As usual the "Biggest Party in the Pacific!", well Maui for sure, was at 'Mulligan's on the Blue' in Wailea on the Blue Golf Course, opposite the Kea Lani Hotel.
Mulligans' 18th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration - hours of music and food. "Reserve your seat to catch Maui's biggest, most bombastic St. Patrick's Day event ever!" Music:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Magically Delicious
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - On Me Tod (featuring David Connolly), straight from Dublin!
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - The Celtic Tigers
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - "The Mad Bagpiper" Roger McKinley
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Island Soul
Until February 17th to get their early-order discount.
For more details call 874-1131, or visit www.mulligansontheblue.com.
Tuesday March 17th - Maui's own Glen Innes Band played Celtic music for St.Patrick's Day at the Lahaina Yacht Club at dinner time.
Sunday March 15th - Hamish Burgess had all Irlsh music for St.Patrick's Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. All Irish show, celebrating St.Patrick's Day (March 17th), with Irish songs & trad music, and songs and traditions about St.Patrick himself. PLUS World Exclusive airplay of Pat Chessell's new single 'Like a Rock' (feat. Aaron Chapman). On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
St.Patrick's special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show plus Pat Chessell new single
Sunday March 8th - Hamish Burgess had all Cornlsh music for St.Piran's Day (March 5th) on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic music from Wales - songs and tunes, with interview with Jamie Smith's MABON, Alaw, and Siobhan Owen. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. All Cornish songs and tunes, with exclusive Oll an Gwella tracks recorded in Newquay, many artists from 2018's Lowender Peran Festival, with interview from The Grenaways, and also The Changing Room.
Cornish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday March 7th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their annual Emerald Ball at 5.00pm Manoa Grand Ballroom. The 'Irish Person of the Year' will be awarded to Cormac O'Carroll.
Sunday March 1st - Hamish Burgess had all Welsh music for St.David's Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic music from Wales - songs and tunes, with interview with Jamie Smith's MABON, Alaw, and Siobhan Owen. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Welsh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday Feb 29th - great Irish band Goitse played at the Orvis Auditorium – University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, HI. "Multi award-winning band Goitse (pronounced GWI-cha) has become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. The distinctive sound of this quintet lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad, which makes each performance unique." www.goitse.ie
Thursday Feb 27th - great Irish band Goitse played at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, in the Castle Theater at 7.30pm. "Multi award-winning band Goitse (pronounced GWI-cha) has become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. The distinctive sound of this quintet lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad, which makes each performance unique." www.goitse.ie
"The music is “brimming with energy and creative zeal.” (Irish Music magazine)
“This act is now so polished and professional it is no wonder that they are one of the most popular acts on the international festival circuit” (Chicago Irish American News)
Tickets 808-242-SHOW or www.mauiarts.org.
Irish band GOITSE play at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
Photo courtesy Goitse
Tuesday Feb 25th - great Irish band Goitse played at the Kahilu Theater, in Kamuela, HI.
Wednesday Feb 26th - Irish band Goitse played at the Hilo Performing Arts Center – University of Hawaii, in Hilo, HI. "Multi award-winning band Goitse (pronounced GWI-cha) has become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. The distinctive sound of this quintet lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad, which makes each performance unique." www.goitse.ie
Sunday Feb 23rd - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music, plus some rocking Celtic songs for his brother Dudley's birthday on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic music from all round the world. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday Feb 16th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music, with Beòlach interview on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Celtic music from all round the world, with interview from Cape Breton band Beòlach, chatting to Wendy MacIsaac, Mairi Rankin and Mac Morin about the new album 'All Hands', recorded recently at the Rogue Folk Club in Vancouver. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Beòlach and more new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday February 16th - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held a Movie Night with Chocolate & Whisky Tasting at Capitol Place Movie Theater (1200 Queen Emma Street Honolulu HI 96813) at 5.30pm - a special event for Valentine’s Weekend. "Enjoy the romantic movie “A Walk in the Clouds” while sampling 6 chocolates from Manoa Chocolate Factory paired with 6 whiskies!" Popcorn provided.
Saturday February 15th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Irish Humor Meeting 3.30-6pm in the Celtic Room at O'Toole's, then at 7.30pm Kilt Night & Guinness Toast at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu.
Sunday Feb 9th - Hamish Burgess had a VALENTINES special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - some of these rock, Celtic style! On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Valentines Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday Feb 2nd - Hamish Burgess had a WORLD EXCLUSIVE interview with George Millar & airplay of The Irish Rovers' new album "Saints and Sinners" on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with the songwriter introducing all his latest songs. Plus songs from Irish band Goitse, visiting the Hawaiian Islands late February, and more new Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Interview with George Millar of The Irish Rovers on the new "Saints and Sinners" CD
THE IRISH ROVERS 'SAINTS AND SINNERS' © Hamish Burgess 2019
Sunday Jan 26th - Hamish Burgess had an Imbolc/Brigid's Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, with songs of the ancient Celtic spring festival Imbolc (pronounced Im-molk), now known as Brigid's Day/St.Brigit's Day. Traditions of the ancient springtime, the Goddess Brigid, modern counterpart St.Brigit, and the forerunner of Groundhog Day. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
IMBOLC & BRIGID'S DAY Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“IMBOLC” © Hamish Burgess 2011
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Saturday January 25th - The Caledonian Society of Hawaii presented their annual Burns Supper for 2020 - “Robert Burns, Rantin’ Rovin’ Robin” was at the Velocity Building, 888 Kapi?olani Blvd, Honolulu, HI. Celebrating the 261st Anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, 1759-1796.
Cocktail Hour – 5 pm Featuring Signature cocktails, Oahu Photo Booths, Wandering Fiddler Lisa Gomes, & Celtic Accessories & Enhancement Table by the Bawdy Belles.
Dinner - 6 pm Featuring Haggis, Bagpipes, Whisky, Swords, Toasts, Games, Music, Poetry, & Presentation of the 2020 Scot of the Year.
AfterBurner Party – to follow Bentley Showroom Featuring live music by “The MacFerris Bueller Band” Social Dancing & the Bonniest Knees Contest.
Tickets Early Bird pricing - until January 6th: $85 members, $95 non-members.
Standard Pricing – after January 6th: $95 members, $105 non-members.
Folk could purchase Tickets online at http://www.scotsinhawaii.org/2020/Burns/.
Sunday Jan 19th - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Burns special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, 100% Burns! The life of the Scottish poet and song-collector, with some famous and some unusual Burns compositions set to Celtic music. With interviews from George Millar of The Irish Rovers, Eddi Reader, Ed Miller, & Paul Kevin McKenzie of The Real McKenzies. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Robert Burns special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday January 18th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Ceade Mile Failte Meeting 3.30-6pm in the Celtic Room at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu. Followed at 7.30pm with Kilt Night & Guinness Toast at O'Toole's.
Sunday Jan 12th - Hamish Burgess played all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, plus WORLD EXCLUSIVE first radio play of a new track from The Irish Rovers, "Shanghaied Again", from the upcoming album "Saints and Sinners", due out Feb 1st. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. PLUS lots of new Celtic songs and tunes from around the world.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2020
Sunday Jan 5th 2020 - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, plus WORLD EXCLUSIVE first radio play of a new track from The Irish Rovers, ""Tis of my Rambles", from the upcoming album "Saints and Sinners". AND a great unreleased single from Caitríona O’Leary, "Ón Dá Thaobh", an Irish version of 'Both Sides Now' (Joni Mitchell) release date Jan 24th. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. PLUS lots of new Celtic songs and tunes from around the world.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2019
Tuesday Dec 31st 2019 - Hamish Burgess had a Hogmanay & New Year special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, plus WORLD EXCLUSIVE first radio play of 2 NEW tracks from The Irish Rovers, "Saints and Sinners", title track of the upcoming album, and "The Irish Reggae Band" which is out as a digital single now. On Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. PLUS lots of Hogmanay & New Year songs and traditions of the modern turning of the year.
WORLD EXCLUSIVE first radio play of The Irish Rovers' "Saints and Sinners"
THE IRISH ROVERS 'SAINTS AND SINNERS' © Hamish Burgess 2019
Sunday Dec 29th - Hamish Burgess had a Hogmanay & New Year special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, plus WORLD EXCLUSIVE first radio play of 2 NEW tracks from The Irish Rovers, "Saints and Sinners", title track of the upcoming album, and "The Irish Reggae Band" which is out as a digital single now. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. PLUS lots of Hogmanay & New Year songs and traditions of the modern turning of the year.
New Year & Hogmanay special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2018
Sunday Dec 22nd - Hamish Burgess had a Solstice & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Traditions and songs of the time of year - but not all not your usual seasonal songs - Mele Kalikimaka!
Yuletide & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
photo © Hamish Burgess 2018
Sunday Dec 15th - Hamish Burgess had a Solstice & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Not all your standard seasonal songs - some unusual and cool Celtic songs here - Mele Kalikimaka!
Solstice & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
photo © Hamish Burgess 2018
Sunday Dec 8th - Hamish Burgess had a Tribute to John Mann of Spirit of the West on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. John Mann, great singer & songwriter, passed recently at 57 after Early Onset Alzheimers. Songs of the prolific songwriter, solo and band, over the Celtic folk rock band's career, with interview from Geoffrey Kelly on Spirit of the West. Condolences to John's family, band & friends. Aloha 'Oe, John Mann.
Tribute to John Mann of Spirit of the West on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Wednesday Dec 4th - Hamish Burgess aired a special online only 10th Anniversary Tribute to Liam Clancy on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, available to listen on Mixcloud's Maui Celtic channel at https://www.mixcloud.com/mauiceltic/maui-celtic-show-19-liam-clancy-10th-anniversary-tribute-dec-4th/. The legendary Irish ballad singer died on December 4th 2009, leaving a massive legacy of songs and inspiration for generations of singers. This is a very special repeat of the tribute show by Hamish Burgess & Jennifer Fahrni, which aired live on local Maui radio the week after he died. He was a regular guest with Hamish on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, and this show features interview with Liam, and well known and rare songs from Liam, the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, Liam & Tommy, and Liam guesting on other artist's albums. Originally aired on Dec 13th 2009, on Barry Shannon & Cathy Collins' old Mana'o Radio on Maui (now a different entity).
Hamish Burgess with the late great Liam Clancy on the Maui Celtic Show
Sunday Dec 1st - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and tunes from around the Celtic world.
All new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and CLOCK CHANGES MAINLAND 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11am-1pm Mou ntain time, 12-2pm Central time, 1-3pm Eastern time, and CLOCK CHANGE 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia CLOCK CHANGE 5am, NZ 7am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 2pm, and NZ 4pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and CLOCK CHANGE 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
Sunday Nov 24th - Hamish Burgess had an Edinburgh TradFest special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Many of the artists at this year's Tradfest, and interviews with Gnoss, and Kaela Rowan. Thanks to Douglas Robertson and Jane-Ann Purdy and crew at The Soundhouse Organisation. www.edinburghtradfest.com
www.soundhouse.org.uk
Edinburgh TradFest special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Nov 17th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs & trad tunes from all over the Celtic world.
Sunday Nov 10th - Hamish Burgess had a Remembrance Day & Vetereans Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs to honour fallen veterans, with some epic ballads, but also some uptempo Celtic music and songs about veterans from all over the world. Interview with Eric Bogle on one of his best compositions, and songs from The Deadly Winters, Michael J. Moore, Louise Jordan, The Changing Room, The Young'uns, Ceol Manawatu from NZ, and many more.
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo © Hamish Burgess 2016
Sunday Nov 3rd - Hamish Burgess had Vancouver Celtic music, locals and visitors, with SKERRYVORE on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs & music from Vancouver BC Canada local bands, and recent visitors to the Rogue Folk Club and Victoria Folk Music Society. Plus music and interview from Scottish folk rockers SKERRYVORE, who played Vancouver & Victoria recently presented by Celt Fest Vancouver Island.
Vancouver Celtic music & Scotland's SKERRYVORE on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Nov 2nd - Maui heard brilliant trad Irish music from The Byrne Brothers, coming to Maui. They played at Seabury Hall in the 'A'ali'ikuhonua Creative Arts Center. Doors open 6pm - show 7pm. Tickets: advance $10 general/$8 Students and under 18, kids 8 & under free. Available at: www.eventbrite.com or call the hotline (808) 250-8288. On the door $15.
Shamrock Productions and HI Tide Nation presents.....From Ireland The Byrne Brothers.
Traditional Irish Champion Musicians and Dancers, great young lads from Ireland with their dad - brilliant trad Irish music on multiple instruments, and world class Irish dancing. And they surf!
The Dublin family moved to Donegal then to the US, where the lads were house band at Raglan Road Pub in Orlando. They are now on tour through the US, ending in Hawaii - these young fellas got US green cards through their "Extraordinary Ability in the Arts". www.thebyrnebrothers.com.
The Byrne Brothers played Seabury Hall, Upcountry Maui, on November 2nd
Photo courtesy The Byrne Brothers
Sunday Oct 27th - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain & Halloween special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs & traditions of the ancient Celtic new year Samhain (pronounced Sow-en), the Celtic Feast of the Dead, or the feast to the dying sun, marking the beginning of Winter. In Scotland, Cailleach Bheur, goddess of winter, began her reign. The Celts believed on that night between the passing of the old year, and the arrival of the new, that the veil between our world and the Otherworld (or spirit world) was thinnest, and that spirits and faerie folk could visit the human world, and vice versa, and that you could contact your passed ancestors. That belief has continued with today's Halloween traditions of witches and ghosts, etc. The Christian church called the festival 'The Feast of all Saints', on 'All Saints' Eve' or 'All Hallows' Eve', hence the term "Hallowe'en".
SAMHAIN music & traditions on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork 'SAMHAIN' © Hamish Burgess 2010
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Oct 24th-Nov 1st - brilliant trad Irish music from The Byrne Brothers, who came to Honolulu. Friday Oct 25th - O’Toole’s Irish Pub 8pm-12am - no cover.
Sunday Oct 27th - The Club At Anna O'Brien's 4-6pm. Family Oriented Show $8 in advance $10 at Door Under 18 free with adult.
Tuesday Oct 29th - Kelley O’Neil’s 5-8pm - no cover.
Wednesday Oct 30th - Kelley O’Neil’s 5-8pm - no cover.
Friday Nov 1st - O’Toole’s Irish Pub 8pm-12am - no cover.
The Byrne Brothers play Honolulu - October 24th-November 1st
Traditional Irish Champion Musicians and Dancers, The Byrne Brothers - great young lads from Ireland with their dad - brilliant trad Irish music on multiple instruments, and world class Irish dancing. And they surf!! The Dublin to Donegal lads were house band at Raglan Road Pub in Orlando, now on tour through the US, ending in Hawaii - these young fellas got US green cards through their "Extraordinary Ability in the Arts". www.thebyrnebrothers.com.
Tuesday Oct 22nd - Hamish Burgess had an Hawai'i Celtic special, honouring Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Cleghorn's birthday, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. Songs about and from Hawaii, and about her last Princess. The Hawaiian heroine was half Scottish, her mother being the Hawaiian Princess, Miriam Likelike, and her father, the Scottish entrepreneur, Archibald Cleghorn. More info on the Princess at The Princess Ka'iulani Project at www.thekaiulaniproject.com.
Hawai'i Celtic and Princess Ka'iulani Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Oct 20th - had an Early Explorers special, for Columbus Day, Leif Erikson Day, and Indigenous People's Day, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show. On the Maui airwaves Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, & there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as a Scottish knight, a Welsh Prince, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. And of course the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Erikson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland, so some Icelandic folk music to celebrate his visit.
Tuesday Oct 15th - Hamish Burgess had an Early Explorers special, for Columbus Day, Leif Erikson Day, and Indigenous People's Day, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, & there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as a Scottish knight, a Welsh Prince, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. And of course the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Erikson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland, so some Icelandic folk music to celebrate his visit.
Early Celtic & Viking Explorers special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Oct 6th - had a Droichead Arts Centre special, plus EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Music from the artists at the gala fundraiser earlier this year, hosted by Gerry O'Connor, with Niamh Parsons, Kern, Máire Ní Choilm, and more. Also The Irish Rovers visit to EPIC Ireland, with music from them and Ger Furlong & Garry O'Meara.
Droichead Arts Centre & EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum on Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Sept 29th - by popular request, Hamish Burgess re-aired his Tribute to Danny Doyle on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. The legendary Irish singer passed away recently, and Hamish celebrated his life with songs and interview that he recorded when he had the pleasure of time with Danny on the Irish Music Cruise in 2008. Hamish: "A giant in Irish music - a brilliant singer, guitar player and storyteller. A huge loss to the world of song." Danny had #1 hits in Ireland in the 60s & 70s, hits including Step it Out Mary, Red Haired Mary, Whiskey on a Sunday, A Daisy a Day, The Rare Auld Times, and many more. Much aloha to his wife Taffy & family & friends. Aloha 'Oe Danny.
Tribute to Danny Doyle on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Sept 22nd - Hamish Burgess had special guest Mike Katz of Battlefeld Band pick & introduce the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Mike, long-time bagpiper with Battlefield Band, plays bands that influenced his career, and his personal likes. Hamish: "More great picks by a very knowledgeable musician, with some tracks that I had never heard before. A good look at the Edinburgh scene where Mike found his career, and made his home."
Mike Katz and Hamish Burgess in California recording the show
Sunday Sept 15th - Hamish Burgess had special guests The Irish Rovers pick & introduce the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. George Millar, Wilcil McDowell, Sean O'Driscoll, Ian Millar, Gerry O'Connor, Geoffrey Kelly, Morris Crum and Fred Graham picked 2 tracks, Irish songs or trad music, and host Hamish picked one each from the lads' own careers.
The Irish Rovers pick the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Sept 8th - Hamish Burgess had special co-host George Millar of the Irish Rovers picking and intoducing the songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Bands that influenced his career (Irish and Scottish), and younger artists he likes. Hamish: "I learnt a few things from George this week about the history of Celtic music! Some great tracks that I had never heard before."
George Millar of the Irish Rovers co-hosts the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish
Sunday Sept 1st - Hamish Burgess had a Labor Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic songs about workers and the trades, and a wee tribute to workers' hero James Connolly.
Labor Day songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday August 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Tribute to Danny Doyle on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. The legendary Irish singer passed away recently, and Hamish celebrated his life with songs and interview that he recorded when he had the pleasure of time with Danny on the Irish Music Cruise in 2008. Hamish: "A giant in Irish music - a brilliant singer, guitar player and storyteller. A huge loss to the world of song." Danny had #1 hits in Ireland in the 60s & 70s, hits including Step it Out Mary, Red Haired Mary, Whiskey on a Sunday, A Daisy a Day, The Rare Auld Times, and many more. Much aloha to his wife Taffy & family & friends. Aloha 'Oe Danny.
Tribute to Danny Doyle on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday August 18th - Hamish Burgess had special guest underwriter Anne Millar picking all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.Anne introduced Celtic songs and tunes that she likes, or mean a lot to her, including an Exclusive unreleased track that George Millar of The Irish Roverswrote for Anne, "Mo Cushla Gra Mo Chroi”. The show co-incided with the couples' anniversary.
Anne Millar picks all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and MAINLAND 11am-1pm US/Canada West coast, 12-2pm Mountain time, 1-3pm Central time, 2-4pm Eastern time, and 7-9pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 8-10pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4am, NZ 6am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm, and NZ 3pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 8pm US/Canada West coast, 9pm Mountain time, 10pm Central time, and 11pm Eastern time.
Mahalo to all at Akaku Maui Community Media, especially Tony, and thanks to underwriters The Irish Rovers and Maui Celtic. The show is online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday August 11th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, part 2 , on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure!
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Wee Folk Concert' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday August 4th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure!
Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork part of 'Baby Celtic' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday July 28th - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime.
Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork "LUGHNASADH" © Hamish Burgess 2011 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday July 21st - Hamish Burgess had the World Exclusive of the new Brother Sea EP, plus more new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. All new Celtic music plus the world's first radio play of the new Brother Sea EP with interview with Kris Lannen in Cornwall.
World's first radio play of Brother Sea EP on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday July 14th - Hamish Burgess had an Edinburgh TradFest special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Many of the artists at this year's Tradfest, and interviews with Gnoss, and Kaela Rowan Music. Thanks to Douglas Robertson and Jane-Ann Purdy and crew at The Soundhouse Organisation. www.edinburghtradfest.com
www.soundhouse.org.uk
Edinburgh TradFest special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday July 7th - Hamish Burgess had an American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celebrating July 4th, with American Celtic music and songs about America.
American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday June 30th - Hamish Burgess had a Canada Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celebrating Canada Day early (it's on July 1st), with Celtic music from across Canada, from the very Irish Newfoundland, and very Scottish Nova Scotia (with Cape Breton's Gaelic community), all the way west to Vancouver, BC.
Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 23rd - Hamish Burgess had a Tribute to Jean MacKay Fahrni on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs, tunes and stories about Hamish's mother-in-law 'Bonnie Jean', the MacKays of Beauly, the ship Hector, Nova Scotia & Vancouver. Celebrating the life of Vancouver legend Jean - artist, potter, poet, and matriarch, who died on June 2nd. Honouring her life work and collection, “Dragon Jars & Lotus Bowls” is on until August 12th at Museum of Vancouver. Much aloha to the Fahrni family and her friends.
Tribute to Jean MacKay Fahrni on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
June 21st - 29th - Scottish singer Bill Mullen played in Honolulu.
Bill Mullen in Honolulu
Sunday June 16th - Hamish Burgess had a Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. 1st hour a Fathers Day tribute to Hamish's Dad & Grandad, and 2nd hour Celtic music about the Summer Solstice.
Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 9th - Hamish Burgess celebrated the 600th edition (Part 3) of the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with rollicking Celtic music. on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Some of Hamish's favourite Celtic songs & tunes.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and MAINLAND 11am-1pm US/Canada West coast, 12-2pm Mountain time, 1-3pm Central time, 2-4pm Eastern time, and 7-9pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 8-10pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4am, NZ 6am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm, and NZ 3pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 8pm US/Canada West coast, 9pm Mountain time, 10pm Central time, and 11pm Eastern time.
Mahalo to all at Akaku Maui Community Media, Shaggy Jenkins and Joel Agnew, and thanks to underwriters The Irish Rovers and Maui Celtic. The show is online at https://kakufm.org/.
The 600th (part 3) Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday June 8th - The Friends of St.Patrick will hold their Hangover Meeting, starting at 3:30pm in the Celtic Room at O'Toole's Irish Pub on Nu’uanu Downtown.
Friday June 7th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Finnegan’s Wake Pub Crawl, starting at 5:30pm at O'Toole's Irish Pub on Nu’uanu Downtown. A FREE, pay as you go event.
Annual tribute to Tim Finnegan as they have a mock wake and carry his casket from Irish pub to Irish pub in Downtown Honolulu, led by Bagpipes and drums. It becomes a pied piper affair as numbers grow between each bar they visit. Join at the start or catch up with us along the way. O'Toole's, Murphy's, Ferguson's, JJ Dolan's, and back to O'Toole's.
Kilts or casual attire. Open to everyone 21 & older. Pay cash for your drinks as you go.
Sunday June 2nd - Hamish Burgess celebrated the 600th edition (Part 2) of the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with rollicking Celtic music. on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Some of Hamish's favourite Celtic songs & tunes.
The 600th (part 2) Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 26th - Hamish Burgess celebrated the 600th edition of the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with rollicking Celtic music. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Some of Hamish's favourite Celtic songs & tunes.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and MAINLAND SPRING TIMES 11am-1pm US/Canada West coast, 12-2pm Mountain time, 1-3pm Central time, 2-4pm Eastern time, and NOW 7-9pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 8-10pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4am, NZ 6am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm, and NZ 3pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and NOW 8pm US/Canada West coast, 9pm Mountain time, 10pm Central time, and 11pm Eastern time.
The 600th Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 19th - Hamish Burgess had a World Whisky Day (May 18th) weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs about Whisky, Uisge Beatha, the 'Water of Life'. Interview & songs by whisky writer Robin Laing, plus the world's first radio play of "The Pride of Macallan" by Perthshire's Ian Petrie, and also words from George Millar of The Irish Rovers.
World Whisky Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 12th - Hamish Burgess had a Mothers Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, currently on tour in Scotland. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and traditions of Mother's Day, with the Civil War origins of the North American Mothers Day, which is unconnected to the church origins of British or Irish Mothering Sunday. Traditions of those too!
Mother's Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 5th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, currently on tour in Scotland. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and tunes cfrom around the Celtic world, with an exclusive new track "Culloden" (inspired by the "Outlander" books and TV series), by Corrie Shelley from her new album 'Forget Me Not'.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show from Scotland
Sunday April 28th - Hamish Burgess had a Beltaine & May Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs, folklore and traditions of May Day, the ancient Bealtine, Bealltainn or now Beltane, meaning ‘bright fire’, and the coming of Summer. The great wheel of the year turns again on the evening of April 30th, with the ancient Celtic festival dedicated to the Sun God Bel, ‘the bright and shining one’.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and MAINLAND SPRING TIMES 11am-1pm US/Canada West coast, 12-2pm Mountain time, 1-3pm Central time, 2-4pm Eastern time, and NOW 7-9pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 8-10pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4am, NZ 6am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm, and NZ 3pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and NOW 8pm US/Canada West coast, 9pm Mountain time, 10pm Central time, and 11pm Eastern time.
Mahalo to all at Akaku Maui Community Media, Shaggy Jenkins and Joel Agnew, and thanks to underwriters The Irish Rovers and Maui Celtic. The show is online at https://kakufm.org/.
Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“BELTAINE” © Hamish Burgess 2011
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
Sunday April 21st - Hamish Burgess had an ANZAC special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. 1st hour a special tribute to the ANZACs (Australia & New Zealand Armoured Corps) in honour of those who fell at Gallipoli 103 years ago on April 25th 1915. With many Eric Bogle compositions, interview with Paul Turner from Ceol Manawatu in New Zealand. 2nd hour songs about Australia and New Zealand, from local bands, and Scots, Irish & Cornish singers.
ANZAC Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 14th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, from Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. Songs and trad music from around the Celtic world, with a freature on Cornish sea shanty singers Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends celebrating the release of the movie about them. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
New Celtic music, and Fisherman's Friends feature on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
CDs on the Hawaii State Tartan - info at our Hawaii Tartan page
Sunday April 7th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and trad music from around the Celtic world!
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
CDs on the Hawaii State Tartan - info at our Hawaii Tartan page
Sunday March 31st - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and trad music from around the Celtic world!
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday March 24th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and trad music from around the Celtic world!
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
ST.PATRICK'S DAY, Sunday March 17th - The Glen Innes Session Band played at the Grand Wailea Hotel 6-8.30pm. Maui's own Celtic band of Kristin Sherwood on fiddle, Peter Della Croce on Guitar and ukuklele, Bud Clarke on bodhran & whistle, and newest member Drew Richardson. Trad music from the Celtic Lands of Ireland, Scotlasnd, and Cape Breton, with an Hawaiian twist.
ST.PATRICK'S DAY, Sunday March 17th - the biggest bash on Maui was at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea, from 10am until late! Cover: 10am-3pm $10 at door/After 3pm $25 cash only at door.
11am-12pm David Connolly. 12-2.30pm Celtic Tigers. 3-5pm Island Soul. 5-7pm Celtic Tigers. 8-10pm Willie K. Band.
Sunday March 17th - HAPPY ST.PATRICK'S DAY!
Hamish Burgess played classic Irish music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celebrating St.Patrick's Day on March 17th, with Irish classic songs & trad music, and legendary Irish performers.
Irish legends on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 14th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their annual Blue Shamrock Kilted Classic Golf Tournament at 10am at Pearl Country Club.
Wednesday March 13th - The Glen Innes Session Band played "Music From The Celtic Lands" at 6.30pm at Makawao Public Library. A free concert with Maui's own Celtic band of Kristin Sherwood on fiddle, Peter Della Croce on Guitar and ukuklele, Bud Clarke on bodhran & whistle, and newest member Drew Richardson. Trad music from the Celtic Lands of Ireland, Scotlasnd, and Cape Breton, with an Hawaiian twist.
Sunday March 10th - Hamish Burgess had a St.Patrick's Irish music special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celebrating St.Patrick's Day early (it's on March 17th), with Irish songs & trad music, and songs and traditions about St.Patrick himself.
'ST.PATRICK' © Hamish Burgess 2012
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Saturday March 9th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their annual and 65th Emerald Ball. They will be honouring this year's Irishman of the Year who is Jim Leahey. Often nominated but never available due to a very busy schedule covering Hawaii Basketball during our St Patrick's Day Season. Our local sportscaster has retired and will be our honoree this year at the Ball and Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
Sunday March 3rd - Hamish Burgess played all Cornish music for St.Piran's Day (March 5th) on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. All Cornish songs and tunes, with exclusive Oll an Gwella tracks recorded in Newquay, many artists from last year's Lowender Peran Festival, with interview from The Grenaways, and also The Changing Room.
Cornish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday March 2nd - Irish singer Hank Cramer played at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu, from 5-8pm. "Famous folk, sea-shanty, and traditional Irish, there's little he doesn't do!"
Sunday, February 24th - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their Movie & Whisky Night at Capitol Place Theater (1200 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu), and show the new movie "The Outlaw King" about Scotland's national hero Robert the Bruce. With the SASH Whisky Chest and Popcorn. SASH Members FREE, and Non-members $10.
Sunday February 24th - Hamish Burgess had all Welsh music for St.David's Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. All Welsh songs and tunes, with interview with Jamie Smith's MABON, Alaw and Siobhan Owen.
Welsh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday February 17th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and tunes from all over the Celtic world, with the world exclusive airing of Scottish songwriter Ron Lindsay's demo of "Where the Eagle Is King".
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
February 14th - 17th 2019 - the Isle of Maui Pipe Band presented MAUI PIPE SCHOOL 2019with Jack Lee, Andrew & Alastair Lee. www.isleofmauipipeband.com.
Pipe Sergeant of Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, and solo champion piper Jack Lee, along with his son another great piper Andrew Lee, were back on Maui for another bagpipe workshop in February - 4 days of world-class instruction, 9:00am–4:00pm. In addition to the instruction folks have the opportunity to showcase your smallpipe skills (or other instruments you play) at the 'ceilidh' Saturday night. Also a performance by Jack and Andrew on Friday night. And the highly anticipated Maui Polar Bear Swim where they pipe the sun down Sunday evening at the beach on the beautiful shores of South Maui, then take a plunge.
The location is beautiful Kula, Upcountry Maui, at the Asher estate. With local pipers welcoming familiar Oahu pipers, and mainland pipers escaping the cold, it will be a fun, relaxed educational experience with the world's best bagpiper & son! Experience and ability of all kinds welcome, this year accommodating different skill levels between two classes. Tuition cost $380 - 50% deposit by January 5th to ensure your spot - maximum of 30 students. More info email PM Allison Jackson at jacksonmaui@gmail.com.
Jack & Andrew Lee back for the Maui Pipe School
Sunday February 10th - Hamish Burgess had a Valentines Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - most of these rock, Celtic style!
Valentines Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page
February 7th, 8th, & 9th - over on Oahu, folks saw the return of Coming Up Threes to Honolulu. 3 nights, 3 Bars, 3 Rouge Beers.
Tuesday Feb 5th - Hamish Burgess had an EXCLUSIVE airing of The Irish Rovers new album "Up Among the Heather, the Scottish Album" on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net at 12 noon GMT. Singer/songwriter and co-founder of the band, George Millar, was recently on Maui chatting to Hamish about all the songs on the album, some traditional Scottish, and some newly written for the album.
Online Tuesdays - time for the winter 2-4am Hawaii, and 4-6am US/Canada West coast, 5-7am Mountain time, 6-8am Central time, 7-9am Eastern Time, and 12-2pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 1-3pm. And that is Australia 8-10pm, and NZ 1am.
The Irish Rovers new album "Up Among the Heather, the Scottish Album"
on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday February 3rd - Hamish Burgess had the WORLD PREMIER of The Irish Rovers new album "Up Among the Heather, the Scottish Album" on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Singer/songwriter and co-founder of the band, George Millar, was recently on Maui chatting to Hamish about all the songs on the album, some traditional Scottish, and some newly written for the album.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and winter 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
Irish Rovers new album on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
January 26th - The Caledonian Society of Hawaii presented their annual Robert Burns Tribute & Dinner at the Pomaikai Ballroom at the Dole Cannery Regal Theaters, 735 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu. A new place to honor our favorite Scottish Bard this year, with the theme 'To the Resurrection of John Barleycorn' (see below).
There was one drink of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) paid for by the Society during the cocktail hour, and of course whisky on the tables as in the past.
"Because a large part of our difficulty with venues this year involved our usual bottle of Scotch on each table, we thought for a while that there would be no Scotch whisky at the dinner at all! So, we thought the event might have to be titled The Death of John Barleycorn! As that dire situation has been avoided, the evening can now be called To the Resurrection of John Barleycorn. We think Robbie would approve. He wrote such a story himself in the poem called John Barleycorn:
"There was three kings into the east, Three kings both great and high,
And they hae sworn a solemn oath John Barleycorn should die."
Members paying before January 7th, 2019, paid $95 each, non-members $105.
Friday January 25th - Traditional Irish singer & Irish tenor PADDY HOMAN AND THE NOBLE CALL played at Anna O'Brien's upstairs at the Club. Family Show - $10 General, $5 under 18.
Paddy Homan is one of the 'Boys of Fairhill', from Cork City, Ireland but now living in Chicago, Illinois. He comes from a large family in Cork city and was taught by the Christian Brothers at The North Monastery School on the Northside. Homan says, "I've been singing longer than I can remember talking. It's just always been in me. I always had a song in my head and remember staying awake at night just thinking about songs and going over their melody over and over again. In fact I'd sing them in my head even before I sang them. Some songs have a way of just grabbing hold of you and your job is to make the story come alive to the listener..... the singer is but the medium of story being told."
In 2001 he won the Gold Medal in the Feis Maitiu Tenor Solo and The Thomas Moore Cup for Moore's Irish melodies. Last year on tour, he was celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Easter 1916 Rising in Dublin with his "I AM IRELAND" show. www.paddyhoman.com
Paddy Homan & The Noble Call in Honolulu
Sunday January 20th - Hamish Burgess was celebrating Robert Burns on the Maui Celtic Radio Show this week, with the World Exclusive on 2 new The Irish Rovers tracks. 100% Burns! The life of the Scottish poet and song-collector, with some famous and some unusual Burns compositions. On the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Robert Burns compositions set to great Celtic music, and talk about Scotland's famous poet who's birthday is on January 25th. Featuring interviews from Burns performers Ed Miller, Eddi Reader, Paul McKenzie of The Real McKenzies, amongst the host of other traditional singers featured.
Robert Burns special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday January 19th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Cead Mille Failte (100,000 Welcomes) Kilt Night. Wear a kilt and get a Jameson Mason Jar & $1 off on Jamesons, Smithwicks and Glenlivet. Gilroy Guinness Glassware giveaways at 7pm. Guinness Toast Contest at 8pm.
Doolin Rakes ata 9pm.
Sunday Jan 13th - Hamish Burgess had all New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Sunday Jan 6th - Hamish Burgess had all New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
Tuesday, January 1st 2019 - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their annual Hogmanay Hair o' the Dog Brunch and Scotch Tasting! ......at The Greek Corner (1025 University Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826) from 11am-1pm.
This brunch is Dutch Treat. This is a family-friendly event - however, only those 21 and over may participate in the Scotch Tasting. Tasting fee: Members - free, Non-members - $10.
Seating is somewhat limited, so please RSVP to Carol Anne Gordon at cagordon22@gmail.com or
(808) 203 3399.
Sunday Dec 30th 2018 - Hamish Burgess had a Hogmanay & New Year special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Seasonal songs & tunes, and traditions of the time of year, with of course a look at the Robert Burns classic 'Auld Lang Syne'.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and winter 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
Hogmanay & New Year Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday, December 29th - The Caledonian Society of Hawaii held a Pre-Hogmanay Co-op Ceilidh to celebrate the New Year. This year join the festivities at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 1515 Wilder Ave., in Honolulu, from 3pm to 7pm. Games, stories, poetry, and of course music will be enjoyed.
"Yes, we know a ceilidh is always "cooperative" but this year we are titling the event a "Co-op Ceilidh" to stress that everyone has a choice about what to contribute. You could choose to perform a traditional "ceilidh act"—a story, a joke, a skit, a song or the like—or you might prefer to bring a large salad or dessert or a beverage for the 5 pm salad supper, instead. Or you might choose to be the leader of one of the game or puzzle tables. We hope everyone who attends will contribute in at least one way. When you register with Jeannie Ferrier (jeferrier@msn.com or 593-0966), tell her specifically what you would like to do or bring. You may get a follow-up call from the planning team to be sure the contributions balance and fit together."
Sunday Dec 23rd - 'Tis the season - Mele Kalikimaka! Hamish Burgess had a Yuletide & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Not your usual seasonal fodder - some cool original songs and Celtic celtic versions!
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and winter 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
Yuletide & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
photo © Hamish Burgess 2018
Saturday 22nd December - there was a Pop-Up Gaeltacht in the Celtic Room of O’Toole’s Pub, downtown Honolulu, from 6pm onwards.
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Come join us for a celebration of our Irish heritage in a holiday setting. It’s a Pop-Up Gaeltacht to extend a Hawaiian Irish welcome to Ann-Marie Lavery, who teaches in a Gaelscoil near Dublin. (A Gaelscoil is a school where the curriculum is all in Irish.) If you’ve ever wished you knew a few phrases in Irish, this is the time you’ve been waiting for. We’ll also be learning an Irish Christmas song or two. It is sure to be really good craic, hope you can drop by for a few minutes and maybe stay for awhile."
Friday, December 21st - on the Big Island of Hawai'i, the Kona Harp Ensemble played at Queen Emma Community Center on Konawaena Road in Kealakekua.
Sunday Dec 16th - Hamish Burgess had a Solstice & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Not all your standard seasonal songs - some unusual and cool Celtic songs here - Mele Kalikimaka!
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and NOW 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
Solstice & Christmas special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
photo © Hamish Burgess 2018
Saturday, December 15th - on the Big Island of Hawai'i, the Kona Harp Ensemble played at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden, 2613, 73-5577 Olowalu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. "A beautiful evening featuring the magic of three Harps and woodwinds. We will be presenting new pieces by JS Bach on the Delta Electric Harp and traditional pieces from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England. Ancient Music meets the contemporary mind to celebrate a season of Joy and Peace."
December 9th - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii, The Friends of St.Patrick held their Christmas Party at Ferguson's Pub in Honolulu. First drink on them! Please bring an unwrapped gift for kids up to 12 years old.
Sunday Dec 9th - 2 DIFFERENT MAUI CELTIC RADIO SHOWS on KAKU 88.5fm!
Hamish Burgess had a Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style, part 2, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning ONLY on the 8-10am show - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure!
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and Winter time 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
2ND show! Hamish had The Real McKenzies Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning ONLY on the 5-7pm show - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui, and online at https://kakufm.org/. Interview from Paul McKenzie, founder of the legendary Scottish Canadian Celtic punk band, and 'lighter' music from throughout the band's career - not for the faint-hearted!
The Real McKenzies on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2016
Sunday Dec 2nd - Hamish Burgess had a Tribute to Alec Finn of De Danann on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Interview from the co-founder of the legendary Irish band, bouzouki player Alec Finn, and from current singer Eleanor Shanley, and music from throughout the band's 43 year career.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and CLOCK CHANGES NOW 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
Tribute to Alec Finn of De Danann on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photos © Hamish Burgess 2016
November 30th - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii Kirkin o the Tartan & Investiture of New Members, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Sq, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, from 17:30-20:30. Kilts and tartans are encouraged. Business aloha attire required otherwise.
“St Andrew's Day, 'Là Naomh Anndrais’ in Scottish Gaelic, celebrates Scotland's patron saint,” said Brenda Reichel, Chieftan, SASH. “We choose to honor this heritage, share in fellowship, and welcome our new members on this day each year.”
The church service begins at 5:30 p.m. in the cathedral led by Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii. Attendees may wear a kilt or bring a swatch of their tartan should they wish to have it blessed.
A complimentary dinner will follow the service in the Von Holt Room. There will also be Scottish dancing, bagpipes, formal presentation of the SASH Celt of the Year award and the 2018 Scholarship, a prize drawing, silent auction, and more!
Following dinner, the investiture ceremony will occur for new members, during which they will receive their Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii Orders.
This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the church lot.
Those interested in joining SASH, may join and be invested at this event. Please see our website https://standrewsocietyhawaii.org/ membership or email registrar@standrewsocietyhawaii.org for more information.
November 20th to December 4th - the return to Honolulu of our favourite Canadian Celtic rockers The Town Pants as a trio. Revved-up Irish classics and great original songs from the Vancouver B.C. brothers Dave & Duane Keogh with fiddler Johanna So. www.thetownpants.com.
Wed 21st at Kelley O'Neils in Waikiki - 9pm-1.30am.
Thurs 22nd at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu - 9pm-1.30am.
Sat 24th at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu - 9pm-1.30am.
Sun 25th at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu - 9pm-1.30am.
Tue 27th at Kelley O'Neils in Waikiki - 9pm-1.30am.
Thurs 29th at Kelley O'Neils in Waikiki - 9pm-1.30am.
Sat Dec 1st at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu - 9pm-1.30am.
Sun Dec 2nd at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu - 9pm-1.30am.
The Town Pants returned to Honolulu
Sunday Nov 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Scottish music St.Andrews special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Lots of Scottish music with traditions and songs about Scotland's patron saint.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and CLOCK CHANGES NOW 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
St.Andrew's Day Scottish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo: St.Andrew's © Hamish Burgess 2015
Saturday November 24th - the return to Honolulu of Irish storyteller Niall de Búrca at the Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii at Manoa from 19:30-21:30, hosted by University of Hawai'i Presents. Niall de Búrca is one of Ireland’s finest traditional storytellers. At home he has featured in theatre, radio and at many festivals including Féile Earraai, the CS Lewis Festival, and The National Children's Book Festival. Abroad he has performed and held workshops in countries as diverse as Poland, Argentina, Italy and The Netherlands. www.storyteller.ie
Sunday Nov 18th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll & pop hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure!
The Maui Celtic Show, on Maui only on KAKU 88.5 FM
Artwork part of 'Baby Celtic' © Hamish Burgess 2015
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Saturday November 17th - over on Oahu, the The Friends of St.Patrick held their Celtic Rising Pubcrawl around Downtown Honolulu from 5pm-9pm.
Starting at 5pm at Murphy's Bar and Grill (2 Merchant St).
5:50 off to JJ Dolan's for a 6pm arrival and more conviviality and refreshments. Raffle Contest thoughout the night. All raffle proceeds go to the Friends of St Patrick Scholarship fund.
6:50 off to Sin Lounge to haunt Shadow and his staff on Nuuanu Ave.
7:50 down the block to O'Toole's for raffle awards and the Guinness toast and Joke Contest.
Participants with a toast or a joke got a Guinness and a glass and of course some swag for the winners. Those who participated became eligible to participate in the finals in March and should you win, it's a trip for two to the 15th annual Galway Bay Irish Music Festival in Ocean Shores, Washington. Lively entertainment followed at 9pm when The Doolin' Rakes took the stage with a show of wild abandonment fitting for an uprising.
Sunday Nov 11th - Hamish Burgess had a Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs to honour fallen veterans, with some epic ballads, but also some uptempo Celtic music and songs about veterans from all over the world. Interview with Eric Bogle on a few of his best compositions, and new songs from Michael J. Moore, and Pat Chessell. Also a tribute to a fine Scotsman, John Duncan Crowe Sr., and condolences and aloha to his family, especially his son John Crowe who lives here on Maui.
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo © Hamish Burgess 2016
Sunday Nov 4th - Hamish Burgess had a Rogue Folk Club special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Hamish visited Vancouver's long running folk club earlier this year, and will feature music & interviews from Martin Simpson, Laura Cortese, Maeve Mackinnon, and The StepCrew. The club hosts over 50 events each year - www.roguefolk.bc.ca.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and CLOCK CHANGES NOW 10am-12pm US/Canada West coast, 11-1pm Mountain time, 2-4pm Central time, 3-5pm Eastern time, and 6-8pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 7-9pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 7-9am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under in Australia 1pm QLD or 2pm VIC, and NZ 4-6pm. That repeat is 5-7pm Hawaii, and 7pm US/Canada West coast, 8pm Mountain time, 9pm Central time, and 10pm Eastern time.
Rogue Folk Club special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photos © Hamish Burgess 2018
Sunday Oct 28th - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain/Halloween special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs & traditions of the ancient Celtic new year Samhain (pronounced Sow-en), the Celtic Feast of the Dead, or the feast to the dying sun, marking the beginning of Winter. In Scotland, Cailleach Bheur, goddess of winter, began her reign. The Celts believed on that night between the passing of the old year, and the arrival of the new, that the veil between our world and the Otherworld (or spirit world) was thinnest, and that spirits and faerie folk could visit the human world, and vice versa, and that you could contact your passed ancestors. That belief has continued with today's Halloween traditions of witches and ghosts, etc. The Christian church called the festival 'The Feast of all Saints', on 'All Saints' Eve' or 'All Hallows' Eve', hence the term "Hallowe'en".
SAMHAIN music & traditions on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork 'SAMHAIN' © Hamish Burgess 2010
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday October 28th - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii presented their annual Scotch & Scones event, 2:30 - 4:00 pm at A Cup of Tea, 407 Uluniu Street, Suite 101, Kailua, HI 96734, located on the ground floor of the Kailua Medical Arts Building. Park on the street or in the Medical Building across the street. "This delicious high tea includes: Soup du jour OR Salad of the day, Assorted Tea Sandwiches, Fresh-baked Scone of the day (with strawberry preserves, lemon curd, & clotted cream!), Seasonal fresh fruit, Ice cream, A pot of freshly-brewed tea, Assorted Single-Malt Scotches!! During high tea, Derek Yeung will present a Single-malt Scotch tasting.
All ages are welcome! Guests under age 21 will receive only the high tea, not the Scotch tasting. This is a Kilted Event! Kilts & Highland Regalia encouraged!"
Info
email: registrar@standrewsocietyhawaii.org
Sunday October 28th - there was an Irish music concert featuring O’Jizo from Japan, with local Irish Traditional band Celtic Waves opening, at Anna O’Brien’s (The Club, upstairs) near UH. Doors open at 5:30pm, show 6:00 pm. www.ojizo.org
"Beautiful traditionally inspired Irish Music performed masterfully by musicians from Japan. A wonderful cross cultural experience in Honolulu.
O’Jizo is a three piece Irish band from Japan – their name a pun on the Buddhist patron saint of children and travelers, they put forward a unique sound that is a blend of traditional Irish and Japanese sensibilities. They have two recorded albums available Highlight and Via Portland.
All three members – Kozo Toyota, Hirofumi Nakamura, and Koji Nakao have a wide range of skills and are renown within Japan, having even played before Empress Michiko.
Japanese Irish music group O'Jizo in Honolulu
Kozo Toyota was born in Tokyo in 1981. He started to learn Irish music when he was 24 years old and is the founder of O’Jizo, Toyota Ceili Band, ToraToraTora and several other bands. Skilled in Japanese traditional music (mainly bamboo flute), he plays with Ohayashi and Kagura teams in his local shrine. Kozo has been part of documentaries, movies, TV dramas, & other TV shows. He was the first Japanese player at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoiland has played at many music festivals in Ireland. He has even performed in the presence of Her Majesty the Empress Michiko and received high praise from her.
Hirofumi Nakamura was born in Hokkaido. He started to play the piano at a young age, and through his student days, he branched out into other instruments. He can play the guitar, the bouzouki, the accordion and the mandolin. He is a member of several Irish music bands, such as Tricolor, John John Festival, & O’Phan. Hirofumi is also a member of a accordion duo, momo Tsubaki, that composes and plays music for dramas and contemporary dance. He played for the musical "The cat that lived a million times” in 2012. He performed at Illawarra Folk Festival in Australia, and played at “WALLFLOWER” by Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance Company in 2014.
Koji Nagao started to learn to play Irish music with guitar at several sessions in Ennis, in co. Clare, Ireland. He is a member of HARMONICA CREAMS, Tricolor, & MODERN IRISH PROJECT. His band has gone to Europe to take part in Celtic music festivals in Galicia and Asturias every year since 2012 and consistently receives high praise. www.ojizo.org
Gig info contact: Will Comerford at 808-358-6939 ejl.promotions@gmail.com.
Sunday Oct 21st - Hamish Burgess had special guests The Irish Rovers pick & introduce the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. George Millar, Wilcil McDowell, Sean O'Driscoll, Ian Millar, Gerry O'Connor, Geoffrey Kelly, Morris Crum and Fred Graham picked 2 tracks, Irish songs or trad music, and host Hamish picked one each from the lads' own careers.
Thanks to our underwriters Anne & George Millar & The Irish Rovers, Irish Music Magazine official, and Maui Celtic. Cheers!
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and 11am-1pm US/Canada West coast, 12-2pm Mountain time, 1-3pm Central time, 2-4pm Eastern time, and 7-9pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 8-10pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 6-8am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under at Australia 1-3pm, NZ 3-5pm.
The Irish Rovers picked the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Oct 14th - Hamish Burgess had a Lowender Peran Special from Cornwall on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Music from artists at this year's festival in Newquay, Cornwall Oct 31st-Nov 4th - with visitors Jamie Smith's MABON from Wales, Rachel Hair, and Joy Dunlop from Scotland, and local Cornish acts Will Keating, North Cornwall Ceilidh Band, Oll an Gwella, Bolingey Troyl Band and Dancers, MacQuarrie and Toms, Davey&Dyer, Mike O'Connor (Mike O'Connor and Barbara Griggs), & The Grenaways (Kris Lannen & Richard Trethewey at Lowender Peran) - see them all at the Best Western Hotel Bristol in Newquay. Thanks to our underwriters Anne & George Millar & The Irish Rovers, Irish Music Magazine official, and Maui Celtic. Cheers!
Loweder Peran '18 Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Oct 7th - Hamish Burgess had an Early Explorers Special, to celebrate other folks on Columbus Day, with Leif Ericson Day, and Indigenous People's Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as Scottish knights, Welsh Princes, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. Not to mention the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Ericson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland.
Early Explorers Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday Sept 30th - Hamish Burgess had special guest Mike Katz of the Battlefield Band picking and introducing all the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Mike, long-time bagpiper with Battlefield Band, plays bands that influenced his career, and his personal likes. The 3rd in a series of celebrity hosts. Hamish: "More great picks by a very knowledgeable musician, with some tracks that I had never heard before. A good look at the Edinburgh scene where Mike found his career, and made his home."
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and 11am-1pm US/Canada West coast, 12-2pm Mountain time, 1-3pm Central time, 2-4pm Eastern time, and 7-9pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 8-10pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 6-8am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under at Australia 1-3pm, NZ 3-5pm.
Mike Katz and Hamish Burgess in California recording the show
Sunday Sept 23rd - Hamish Burgess had Maui musician James "Hutch" Hutchinson (bass player for Bonnie Raitt band) picking and introducing all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.Celtic songs and artists that influenced Hutch, and his stories from hanging & playing music with some of the best Celtic artists in the world.
James "Hutch" Hutchinson co-hosts the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish
September 22nd - over on Oahu, The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their September Surprise Event!
Sunday Sept 16th - Hamish Burgess had a special co-host George Millar of the Irish Rovers picking and intoducing the songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Bands that influenced his career (Irish and Scottish), and younger artists he likes. Hamish: "I learnt a few things from George this week about the history of Celtic music! Some great tracks that I had never heard before."
George Millar of the Irish Rovers co-hosts the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish
Sunday Sept 9th - Hamish Burgess had a Jacobite and Culloden special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.
From my travels in Scotland, this week - songs about the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the Battle of Culloden, the last pitched battle on British soil, which took place on 16th April 1746. With interview from George Millar of The Irish Rovers, Ronnie Browne of The Corries, Brian McNeill, and Kyle Neville from Culloden House Hotel.
Jacobite and Culloden special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday Sept 2nd - Hamish Burgess had a Labor Day Weekend special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Celtic songs about workers and the trades, and a wee tribute to workers' hero James Connolly.
Labor Day songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Tuesday August 28th - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll and Pop Hits done Celtic style - part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland 12-2pm GMT, and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure!
Sunday August 26th - Due to Hurricane Lane and the closure of the KAKU studios to automatic, Hamish Burgess repeated the show with special guest underwriter Anne Millar picking all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. See below.
Tuesday August 21st - Hamish Burgess played Rock 'n' Roll and Pop Hits done Celtic style on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland 12-2pm GMT, and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net. Celtic versions of famous rock and pop songs, with a few surprises for sure!
Sunday August 19th - Hamish Burgess had special guest underwriter Anne Millar picking all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Anne introduced Celtic songs and tunes that she likes, or mean a lot to her, including an Exclusive unreleased track that George Millar of The Irish Roverswrote for Anne, "Mo Cushla Gra Mo Chroi”. The show co-incided with the couples' anniversary.
Sunday 8-10am in Hawaii, and 11am-1pm US/Canada West coast, 12-2pm Mountain time, 1-3pm Central time, 2-4pm Eastern time, and 7-9pm in Ireland and the UK, Europe 8-10pm. That show is Monday in Australia 4-6am, NZ 6-8am, but the later repeat might suit you better Down Under at Australia 1-3pm, NZ 3-5pm.
Anne Millar picks all the Celtic music on this Sunday's Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday August 12th - Hamish Burgess had a tribute to fiddler Tommy Peoples plus all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Some tunes from legendary Irish fiddler Tommy Peoples, who passed away this week at the age of 70. Plus a nearly 2 hours of new Celtic music from around the world on this week's show.
Tribute to Tommy Peoples, and new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday August 11th - over on Oahu The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii and The Friends of St.Patrick annual Celtic Sunset Sail was out on the Makani Catamaran, starting 5:00PM at Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor Slip #1 (Ala Moana & Ward). The raised the celtic flags, had a bagpiper pipe them out of the slip, and played Celtic music during the cruise. Kilts welcome (but no regimental--it gets windy on this boat). This event was open to the public, with membership not required. The 2-hour sunset sail had spectacular views of Honolulu, Waikiki, & Diamond Head, & a beautiful Hawaiian sunset! Island-Style Dinner and drinks.
For regular sailings call Makani Catamaran (808) 591-9000. For next year's “Celtic Cruise” email registrar@standrewsocietyhawaii.org
Sunday August 5th - Hamish Burgess had special guests We Banjo 3 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/.Interview with all the lads, the Scahill brothers & Howley brothers, music from their new album "Haven", and older albums - on tour in the US now see http://webanjo3.com/. Plus more new Celtic music, including Celtic folk rockers Syr.
We Banjo 3 special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Tuesday July 31st - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland 12-2pm GMT, and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net. Songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime.
Sunday July 29th - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime.
Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork "LUGHNASADH" © Hamish Burgess 2011 - more details on our Gallery page
Tuesday July 24th - Hamish Burgess had special guests Knacker's Yard on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on Celtic Music Radio 95FM across Glasgow, Scotland 12-2pm GMT, and streaming on www.celticmusicradio.net. Exclusive full album play of the Victoria BC trad & ballad band's new album "Gangers, Chancers, and the Craic", with interview from Knacker's Yard lead singer Wolf Edwards, and featuring Aussie legend Mick Slocum, former member of The Bushwhackers, on "Lachlan Tigers". Plus more new Celtic music from around the world.
Sunday July 22nd - Hamish Burgess played Knacker's Yard's NEW album on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on the Maui airwaves this Sunday morning 8-10am & repeat 5-7pm - on the dial at KAKU 88.5 FM Maui (KAKU885FM on facebook), and online at https://kakufm.org/. Exclusive full album play of the Victoria BC trad & ballad band's new album "Gangers, Chancers, and the Craic", with interview from Knacker's Yard lead singer Wolf Edwards, and featuring Aussie legend Mick Slocum, former member of The Bushwhackers, on "Lachlan Tigers". Plus more new Celtic music from around the world.
Knacker's Yard from Victoria BC, Canada, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo thanks Jennifer Fahrni © 2018.
Wednesday July 18th - there was a Whiskey Tasting at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu, in the Celtic Room at 6.30pm. This month’s whiskeys for the tasting: Irish - Writer’s Tears Potstill, The Irishman Founder’s Reserve. Scotch - Loch Lomond 12 Year Single Malt, Glen Scotia Single Malt Double Cask. American - Makers 46 Bourbon, Bookers Noe Bourbon. $25.00 to Public.
More info at 521-4712, or bill@ejlounge.com.
Sunday July 15th - Hamish Burgess had a WORLD EXCLUSIVE on Knacker's Yard on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at https://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/discover-channel. Exclusive full album play of the Victoria BC trad & ballad band's new album "Gangers, Chancers, and the Craic", with interview from Knacker's Yard lead singer Wolf Edwards, and featuring Aussie legend Mick Slocum, former member of The Bushwhackers, on "Lachlan Tigers". Plus more new Celtic music from around the world.
Knacker's Yard world exclusive on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday July 8th - Hamish Burgess had an American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Celebrating July 4th which fell on the Wednesday before this year, with American Celtic music and songs about America.
American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
July 4th - over on Oahu, the Hawaii Celtic Picnic was at Bellows AF Beach Pavilion B, Noon - 6pm. Cosponsored by The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii, The Friends of St.Patrick and The Caledonian Society of Hawaii. This was a FREE event! Members of Celtic groups, dancers, musicians & their guests/family welcome! Thank you for your service to our Celtic community.
Celtic Organizations provided: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, onions, lettuce, pickles, beer, sodas, ice, charcoal, paper supplies/cups. Folks brought: Potluck side dish or dessert to share. Alcohol is okay -- NO GLASS BOTTLES. Swimsuits, towels, water toys, and sunblock. Musicians brought their instruments. More info - registrar@standrewsocietyhawaii.org
Sunday July 1st - Hamish Burgess had a Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Celebrating Canada Day on July 1st, with Celtic music from across Canada, from the very Irish Newfoundland, and very Scottish Nova Scotia (with Cape Breton's Gaelic community), all the way west to Vancouver, BC.
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
Canada Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday June 30th - over in Honolulu, The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held a Movie & Whisky night at the Capitol Place Movie Theatre, 1200 Queen Emma Street, at 7pm. Featuring "Stone of Destiny" Movie, SASH Whisky Chest, Popcorn, & pupus.
$10 SASH Members & 1 guest each. $20 Non-members.
Sunday June 24th - Hamish Burgess had a Quebecois music special from the Festival du Bois on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. For Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24th, interview's and music from Quebec and Vancouver's French Canadian Festival Du Bois in Maillardville, Coquitlam BC in March. www.festivaldubois.ca. With interviews from Gabriel Dubreuil Music, Bon Débarras, Les Chauffeurs à pieds, Blackthorn, and Le Vent du nord.
Festival Du Bois & Quebecois music special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday June 17th - Hamish Burgess had a Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 1st hour a Fathers Day tribute to Hamish's Dad & Grandad, and 2nd hour Celtic music about the Summer Solstice.
Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday June 10th - Hamish Burgess had special guest underwriter Anne Millar picking all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Anne will introduce Celtic songs and tunes that she likes, or mean a lot to her, including a World Exclusive unreleased track that George Millar wrote for Anne, "Mo Cushla Gra Mo Chroi”.
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
Anne Millar picks all the Celtic music on this Sunday's Maui Celtic Radio Show
Friday June 8th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Finnegan’s Wake Pub Crawl, starting at 4:30pm at O'Toole's Irish Pub on Nu’uanu Downtown. A FREE, pay as you go event.
Annual tribute to Tim Finnegan as they have a mock wake and carry his casket from Irish pub to Irish pub in Downtown Honolulu, led by Bagpipes and drums. It becomes a pied piper affair as numbers grow between each bar they visit. Join at the start or catch up with us along the way.
Kilts or casual attire. Open to everyone 21 & older. Pay cash for your drinks as you go.
Sunday June 3rd - Hamish Burgess had a 'Twin Cities' Minneapolis–Saint Paul Celtic music special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Music from instructors at The Center for Irish Music www.centerforirishmusic.org, at the Celtic Junction Arts Center www.thecelticjunction.com in Saint Paul, Minnesota, from Máirtín de Cógáin who MC'd "Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event" there in February, and more music from the Twin Cities. Thanks to Natalie Nugent O'Shea and Norah Rendell at the CIM, New Folk Records www.newfolkrecords.com, and Maeve O'Mara at Irish On Grand www.irishongrand.com for hooking me up with music from all the local musicians.
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
'Twin Cities' Minneapolis–Saint Paul Celtic music special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday May 27th - Hamish Burgess had a Memorial Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Featuring World Exclusive tracks of the Six-String Soldiers & The Irish Rovers together, & interview with Sgts. Brandon Boron & Glenn Robertson, and George Millar. Another exclusive from Celtic Fusion Illusion, plus more upbeat songs about soldiers for Memorial Day. Also tributes to Celtic musicians Finn MacGinty, and Marcus Turner from New Zealand.
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
Six-String Soldiers & The Irish Rovers on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo © Hamish Burgess 2018.
Saturday May 26th - The Caledonian Society of Hawaii held a Soup, Supper & Movie night, featuring the great Scottish/Canadian film 'THE STONE OF DESTINY'. 5:30 to 9:00 at St. Clement’s Parish Hall, 1515 Wilder St, Honolulu. "The Stone of Destiny is a fictionalized version of a true story about the Stone of Scone, the ancient carved stone on which Scottish Kings were crowned for centuries. In 1296, England's King Edward I removed the stone to Westminster Abbey where it became part of the Coronation Throne there. In 1950 a small group of nationalistic students from Edinburgh surreptitiously entered Westminster Abbey, removed the stone, and took it back to Scotland. It is this exploit that the movie recounts. Now there are two stones, one in England and one in Scotland. It is said that nobody now knows for sure which is the original and which is the copy. The Scots, of course, believe the stone in Scotland is the original."
A potluck soup supper was prepared by Jackie Phillips and Susan Anderson, and folks brought a pupu, bread, salad or dessert to share. After supper, the movie The Stone of Destiny was shown. More details contact Jeannie Ferrier at 593-0966 or email jeferrier@msn.com.
Sunday May 20th - Hamish Burgess had all New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Asturias, England, Belgium, Australia, US & Canada this week, including a World Exclusive unreleased track from Sarah Ann Chisholm, from Vancouver BC.
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Wednesday May 16th - over in Honolulu, The Black Donnellys made one lightning appearance in Hawaii at O'Toole's Irish Pub on 4pm, part of their Guinness World Record Tour. This is part of their 60/50/40 "This is My Home" Guinness Record attempt to perform 60 gigs in 50 States in 40 days. The Black Donnellys will arrive in Honolulu at 3pm, perform at 4pm and depart Honolulu by 9pm and be off to their next gig on the mainland. This Dublin duo are clebrating the theme of immigration whlle promoting their single "This is My Home" around the United States.
The Black Donnellys in Honolulu for one night only!
The Black Donnellys are from Dublin, but currently Las Vegas based resident musicians at Rira Irish Pub, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, right on the infamous Las Vegas strip. The band consist of award winning singer/songwriter Dave Rooney, and Guinness World Record breaking guitarist Dave Browne. He broke the world record for marathon guitar playing in 2011, when he played guitar for 114hrs continuously, in Dublin’s cultural quarter, Temple Bar.
The Black Donnellys came to prominence yet again in 2014, when they broke the world record for the longest concert ever held. With the help of local and other irish bands, they played music continuously for 15 days and 10 hours, smashing the world record by ten hours.
Sunday May 13th - Hamish Burgess had a Mothers Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs and traditions of Mother's Day, with the Civil War origins of the North American Mothers Day, which is unconnected to the church origins of British or Irish Mothering Sunday. Traditions of those too!
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
Mother's Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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May 12th - over on Oahu, The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their annual Pub Crawl.
“The best time ye'll nae remember!” Start at 5:30 pm in Murphy's Back Room for drinks & pupus. Then march to the Downtown Sponsoring Pubs, accompanied by bagpipes! End up at O’Toole’s Irish Pub around 9 pm to dance to the band. The SASH Pub Crawl is FREE!! There will be games & a drawing for great prizes! Proceeds from the drawing help to fund our SASH Scots-in-Hawaii Scholarship & Kirkin of the Tartan Dinner. They welcome donations for the drawing.
Please email us registrar@standrewsocietyhawaii.org if you have something to donate.
Attire: Wear your kilt/tartan if you have one. Otherwise, on-the-town attire, boas, & party hats are appropriate. Bring your business cards—this is a Celtic networking event. Please bring cash & remember to tip your servers. Pace yourselves. No alcohol is allowed on the street. Over 21 only.
Please RSVP so they can let the bars know how many to expect: registrar@standrewsocietyhawaii.org. Please Don’t Drink & Drive!
Sunday May 6th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic & folk music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html.
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe. REPEATS: Thursday 10pm-12am, and Friday 4-6am.
All new Celtic & folk music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
May 2nd-6th - over on Oahu, Celtic band from Portland, Oregon, Cul an Ti are playing in Honolulu! Cul an Ti infuses traditional Irish music with a contemporary groove. They played:
Wed 2nd at O'Toole's Irish Pub downtown Honolulu 9pm-1.
Thurs 3rd at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki 9pm-1.
Fri 4th at O'Toole's Irish Pub downtown Honolulu 5-8pm.
Sat 5th at O'Toole's Irish Pub downtown Honolulu 9pm-1.
Sun 6th at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki 5-8pm.
Cul An Ti in Honolulu
"Cul an Ti, (Gaelic for "The Back of the House") has built a reputation over the last 20 years as one of the West Coast’s most exciting and enduring bands in the Irish music genre. The core of the band and founding members, guitarist/vocalist Cary Novotny and Danny O’Hanlon (bass, percussion, vocals), play with a number of highly skilled instrumentalists, depending on their availability and tour schedules with other high profile acts in the Celtic music world. These internationally renowned musicians include Laurence Nugent (flutes and whistles) and Johnny Connolly (button accordion) who is a frequent performer with Cul an Ti in the northwest, and currently touring with the legendary band Solas. Eddie Parente, virtuoso of the violin (and other viol instruments) is a frequent performer with Cul an Ti and lends the band touches of jazz and country to the mix. Long time Cul an Ti favorite Bob Soper (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals) brings his unique energy and brilliant voice to the occasional Cul an Ti performance as well."
Monday April 30th - Celtic rockers The Whiskeydicks played a free show at Diamonds Ice bar and grill in Kihei from 8-11pm.
Sunday April 29th - Celtic rockers the Whiskeydicks from Vancouver B.C. played on Maui for the first time, at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea, 7-9:30pm.
"The Whiskeydicks are a group of Celtic Gypsy Party Rockers who have spent a decade carving a reputation for themselves as “One Hell of a Good Time.” They use fiery fiddle licks, cello played like a bass, vivacious drum beats, energetic guitar strumming, and voice to tell stories of good times past and songs people know but in a way they’d never imagine. The formula works and has earned the band acclaim from audiences across several countries. The Whiskeydicks have taken the stage at festivals such as the Woodford Folk Festival in Australia, the South East Alaska State Fair, Sunstroke festival in Whitehorse, Celtic Fest Vancouver, and the Galway Bay Irish Music Festival in Washington."
Mike Bell on guitar and vocals, Pat Ernst on fiddle, Curtis Ernst on cello, and Sam Cartwright on drums. More info on the band at www.thewhiskeydicks.ca
Sunday April 29th - Hamish Burgess had a Beltaine & May Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs, folklore and traditions of May Day, the ancient Bealtine, Bealltainn or now Beltane, meaning ‘bright fire’, and the coming of Summer. The great wheel of the year turns again on the evening of April 30th, with the ancient Celtic festival dedicated to the Sun God Bel, ‘the bright and shining one’.
TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“BELTAINE” © Hamish Burgess 2011
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Saturday April 28th - Celtic rockers the Whiskeydicks from Vancouver B.C. played at High Noon ranch, Waimea, on the BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII from 7pm-12am.
April 23rd - 27th - Celtic rockers the Whiskeydicks from Vancouver B.C. played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. www.irishpubhawaii.com
Monday 23rd - the Whiskeydicks played O'Toole's Irish Pub, 902 Nuuanu Ave, Downtown Honolulu, from 9pm-1am.
Tuesday 24th - the Whiskeydicks played Kelley O'Neils, 311 Lewers St, Waikiki, from 9pm-1am.
Wednesday 25th - the Whiskeydicks played Kelley O'Neils, 311 Lewers St, Waikiki, 9pm-1am.
Thursday 26th - the Whiskeydicks played Irish Rose Saloon, 478 Ena Rd, Waikiki, 9pm-1am.
Friday 27th - the Whiskeydicks played O'Toole's Irish Pub, Downtown Honolulu, from 9pm-1am.
"The Whiskeydicks are a group of Celtic Gypsy Party Rockers who have spent a decade carving a reputation for themselves as “One Hell of a Good Time.” They use fiery fiddle licks, cello played like a bass, vivacious drum beats, energetic guitar strumming, and voice to tell stories of good times past and songs people know but in a way they’d never imagine. The formula works and has earned the band acclaim from audiences across several countries. The Whiskeydicks have taken the stage at festivals such as the Woodford Folk Festival in Australia, the South East Alaska State Fair, Sunstroke festival in Whitehorse, Celtic Fest Vancouver, and the Galway Bay Irish Music Festival in Washington."
Mike Bell on guitar and vocals, Pat Ernst on fiddle, Curtis Ernst on cello, and Sam Cartwright on drums. More info on the band at www.thewhiskeydicks.ca
The Whiskeydicks in Honolulu
Sunday April 22nd - The Friends of St.Patrick and The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held the annual Blue Shamrock Kilted Classic Golf Tournament. 10 am start at Pearl Country Club. There may still be space in the tournament.
Please contact the tournament Chairman directly - Chad B. Adams at chadadamsd5000@gmail.com
808-352-0352.
Sunday April 22nd - Hamish Burgess had an ANZAC special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 1st hour a special tribute to the ANZACs (Australia & New Zealand Armoured Corps) in honour of those who fell at Gallipoli 103 years ago on April 25th 1915. With many Eric Bogle compositions, interview with Paul Turner from Ceol Manawatu in New Zealand. 2nd hour songs about Australia and New Zealand, from local bands, and Scots, Irish & Cornish singers.
ANZAC Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
April 17th-21st - over in Honolulu, visiting Seattle Irish Dance Company performed at Hawaii's Irish Pubs. More info on the dance group at www.seattleirishdancers.com
Tuesday April 17th at Anna O'Brien's - Lessons with Hawaii Irish Dance 5pm-7pm. Then at O'Toole's Irish Pub performing with Two Irish Hearts 8pm-midnight.
Wednesday April 18th - at O'Toole's Irish Pub performing with Way Too Pretty 5pm-8pm.
Thursday April 19th - at O'Toole's Irish Pub performing with Celtic Waves 5pm-8pm.
Saturday April 21st - at Anna O'Brien's Ceili with Hawaii Irish Dance 1pm-5pm. The event was a benefit for locals Hawaii Irish Dance.
Sunday April 15th - Hamish Burgess had a Jacobite and Culloden special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs about the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the terrible Battle of Culloden, the last pitched battle on British soil, which took place on 16th April 1746. With interview from George Millar of The Irish Rovers, Ronnie Browne of The Corries, Brian McNeill, and Kyle Neville from Culloden House.
TIMES for Summer: CHANGE in Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, NOW Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday CHANGE in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and STILL 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and NOW 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 8th - Hamish Burgess had all new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Celtic & folk music from Ireland, Scotland, England, and Canada this week.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sat-Sun April 7-8th 2018 - Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games took place at Ala Moana Beach Park in the McCoy Pavilion, 10am to 6pm. $3.00 entry fee to the pavilion. Celtic music headliners this year Scottish singer Peter Daldry, and the duo Switchback. Also local bands Celtic Waves, fiddler Lisa Gomes, and The Kilt Lifters from the Big Island of Hawaii, and Red McWilliams from Texas. Piping from The Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii starts the ceremonies at noon both days. Traditional Scottish dancing from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii, and of course the Athletic & Highland Dancing Competitions with visiting athletes and Highland Dancers from around the world.
Highland Dancers on the beach at Ala Moana
Photo courtesy of Margaret MacInnes
In the Clan tent find out more about your family history, and visit The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii, The Caledonian Society of Hawaii, and The Friends of St.Patrick booths. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii have a booth with tea and great scones, and even haggis !
The 2nd Annual Aggie Wallace Bagpipe Competition will held at this year’s Highland Festival and Games. All pipers whatever ages and playing abilities are invited to come and participate. Enter the competition at the Festival.
Running all weekend are the men's and women's Highland Games heavy athletics competition, with braw-looking kilted strong lads and lassies - featuring tossing the caber, throwing the light and heavy hammers, putting the stone, and throwing the weight for height.
More info on the annual event from The Hawaiian Scottish Association at http://hawaiianscottishassociation.org/.
April 6th - National Tartan Day was observed at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu. All Celtic organizations along with Scottish dancers, bagpipers, & drummers are encouraged to meet and celebrate National Tartan Day. Meet at the Father Damian Statue at 2.45 pm. Wave your banners and flags to celebrate our Celtic heritage.
Sunday April 1st - Hamish Burgess had an Easter Special and an Hawaiian Scottish Festival Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 1st hour Celtic music and traditions of Easter, named after an Anglo-Saxon goddess. 2nd hour music from the artists in Honolulu the weekend of April 7/8th, with intreview and music from Scottish singer Peter Daldry now in California, and music from the duo Switchback from Chicago, Red McWilliams from Texas, and local bands Celtic Waves, and The Kilt Lifters.
MORE CLOCK CHANGES SUNDAY. NEW TIMES for Summer: CHANGE in Australia 7pm, & NZ 9pm, NOW Ireland & UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday CHANGE in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and STILL 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and NOW 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10-12pm Europe.
Easter Special, and Hawaiian Scottish Festival Special, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday, March 31st - Celtica - Pipes Rock returned to Big Island! They rocked the Honoka’a Peoples Theater (45-3574 Mamane St. Honkaa, HI 96727). Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:00 pm. Tickets: $25. For Videos, Music & information Go To: bluesbearhawaii.com or call or 808-896-4845.
Blues Bear is proud to present Celtica Pipes Rock performing an explosive show with their unique sound of blazing bagpipes, mighty drums and the power of a rock band, CELTICA takes by storm all audiences from Highland Games and town festivals, to bankers and punk rockers. From Europe’s best-kept-secret to tnternational headliner, professionalism and total commitment at every performance are the band’s key to success. Headliner of the biggest Celtic/Scottish events in Central Europe. Since their 1st. US-Tour, Celtica has played over 200 shows in North America coming 10 times to the USA so far. celticarocks.com
Celtica - Pipes Rock at the Honoka’a Peoples Theater
Band Line Up:
Gajus Stappen (Vienna, Austria), electric Guitar & Drumming
Jane Espie, The Phantom Piper (Fife, Scotland/UK), Great Highland Bagpipe
Duncan Knight (Edinburgh, Scotland), Great Highland Bagpipe
Harald Weinkum (Phoenix, AZ/USA), Bass & Drumming
Matthias Katzmair (Linz, Austria), Drums.
Friday March 30th - over on Oahu, The Hawaiian Scottish Association presented the Grand Scotch Tour IX at The Willows Restaurant (901 Hausten Street in Mo'ili'li, Honolulu), from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Sponsored by The Caledonian Society of Hawaii, Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii, Fujioka's Wine Times, The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii, & The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii.
Featuring a large selection of Scotch whisky and heavy pupus! Reservations and more information, please call The Willows Restaurant at (808) 952-9200.
March 29th & 30th - over on Oahu, Celtica Pipes Rock played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs!
March 29th at Anna O'Brien's
March 30th at Irish Rose Saloon
Celtica deliver hard-hitting bagpipe tunes with massive percussion, their original compositions, not to mention twirling fire-balls, movie themes on the pipes, and even fire-breathing guitars (maybe not allowed in Hawaii) !! www.celticarocks.com.
Sunday March 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Tribute to Liam O'Flynn and Thom Moore on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Celebrating the life and music of master Uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn, who co-founded legendary band Planxty, and had a stellar solo career as one of Ireland's top pipers, collaborating with many contemporary artists. In the 2nd hour, celebrating the life and songs of American-born Irish resident Thom Moore, who founded the bands Pumpkinhead and Midnight Well, and was a prolific songwriter, with songs such as "Saw You Running" and the famous "Carolina Rua" and "Cavan Girl". His songs were sung by Mary Black, Eleanor Shanley, and many more. Both music legends in Ireland passed away recently. Much aloha to their families and friends.
Tribute to Liam O'Flynn and Thom Moore on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday March 24th - University of Hawai'i presented Irish band The Alt at Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii at Manoa, from 19:30–21:30.
Pre-show event at UH Manoa from 6:30-7:30 just outside Orvis Auditorium, with Irish dancing by Hawaii Irish Dance to add some spirit to the event. They will be accompanied by locally based fiddler Lisa Gomes and poet/singer/musician James McCarthy. And there will be food and refreshments!
The Alt are three Irish masters of traditional music now living in the US: from Asheville is singer/guitarist John Doyle; from Portland renowned fiddler Kevin Burke; and from New York singer and guitar/bouzouki-player Eamon O’Leary, who have come together to celebrate the songs and spirit at the core of the tradition. The ballads, tunes, and new and rediscovered songs each artist brings to The Alt reflect their love of the traditional music that has been a touchstone of Irish identity for generations. They also build on the heritage of Irish immigrants who settled in Appalachia, where Irish song provided some of the building blocks for old-time, country, and bluegrass. In choosing to record their first album, the eponymously titled The Alt, at a cabin in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains, The Alt embraced this fruitful musical lineage. www.thealtmusic.com
Thursday March 22nd & Friday 23rd - University of Hawai'i presents great Irish band The Alt at UH Hilo on 3/22 and Kalihu Theater Foundation on 3/23.
The Alt are three Irish masters of traditional music now living in the US: from Asheville is singer/guitarist John Doyle; from Portland renowned fiddler Kevin Burke; and from New York singer and guitar/bouzouki-player Eamon O’Leary, who have come together to celebrate the songs and spirit at the core of the tradition. The ballads, tunes, and new and rediscovered songs each artist brings to The Alt reflect their love of the traditional music that has been a touchstone of Irish identity for generations. They also build on the heritage of Irish immigrants who settled in Appalachia, where Irish song provided some of the building blocks for old-time, country, and bluegrass. In choosing to record their first album, the eponymously titled The Alt, at a cabin in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains, The Alt embraced this fruitful musical lineage. www.thealtmusic.com
Tuesday March 20th - over on Oahu, The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii and The Friends of St.Patrick held Irish-Scottish Family Roots and Relics Genealogy Worshops, from 9:00am to 5pm. "Save the date for the Ultster Historical Foundation's 2018 presentation on searching your family roots, relics, and history worshops in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a very informative workshop presented by Fintan Mullan, Executive Director of Ulster Historical Foundation since 2001. The co-presenter is Gilliant Hunt, Research Officer for the Foundation. We will meet and greet from 9-9.30am with the program to follow. We will have a lunch and continue with presentations after till 5pm."
Sunday March 18th - Hamish Burgess had a St.Patrick's Irish music special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Celebrating St.Patrick's Day with Irish songs & trad music, and songs and traditions about St.Patrick himself.
'ST.PATRICK' © Hamish Burgess 2012
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Thursday March 17th - ST.PATRICK'S DAY ON MAUI !!
SOUTH MAUI had the biggest bash starting at noon with the annual St. Paddy's Day Party at Mulligan's on the Blue in Wailea. The craic will be mighty at our local Irish Pub!
The fun starts at noon with food and music, with of course at some time local Celtic band The Celtic Tigers. There's a Best Hat contest, Best Leprechaun contest, and much more! Call 874-1131 for more details, or visit www.mulligansontheblue.com.
Friday, March 16th - there was an Irish Bash with Hawaii Irish Dance and The Kilt Lifters at the Kona Tap Room, 8-10pm, at Hilton Waikoloa Village in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Kick off to the St Patrick's Day season. Enjoy live Celtic Rock, Performances by Hawaii Irish Dance, crowd dancing and a lot of fun!
Tuesday March 13th - Upcountry Celtic band Tropical Harps played at Kahului Public Library at 6.30pm.
Tropical Harps at the Kahului Public Library
Saturday March 17th - ST.PATRICK'S DAY ON OAHU !!
The Friends of St.Patrick held their annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade. through Waikiki. Free to participate. Irish bloodline not required--everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day! Folks met on Kalakaua by Fort DeRussy (just before Saratoga Rd) by 11:00am. Step-off at NOON sharp. Wearing green and/or kilts, comfortable shoes, hat, & sunblock. The route was approximately one mi, with bring candy, beads, etc. to hand out to the crowd if you wish (no throwing of objects to the crowd). Afterparty was at Kelley O'Neil's, then Murphy's Street Party Downtown in the evening. More info Bill Comerford at bill@ejlounge.com, or call 808-223-3997.
St.Patrick's Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii
Photo courtesy Reed Gillmor Bowman
Meanwhile downtown.....the annual Honolulu St. Patrick's Day Block Party was getting going - the biggest Hawaii Irish bash and the last place on the planet (this side of the dateline) to celebrate St.Patrick's Day ! Every year Murphy's Bar and Grill sponsors a FREE all afternoon/evening block party in downtown Honolulu's Irish Corner at Nuuanu Avenue and Merchant Street - www.gomurphys.com. Always a blast the block party starts around 4pm when the Streets are closed on Nuuanu, Merchant and Marin Lanes. Live music includes the Doolin Rakes on the streets. Live Music, great food, clothing and fun pervades the streets. There is a full day of Irish Music at O’Toole’s “the Party within the Party”, starting at 1pm. The Street party ran until 11pm.
St.Patrick's Day Blockparty in Honolulu, Hawaii
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, Kelley O’Neil’s and the Irish Rose Saloon has Irish music throughout the week of St Patrick’s. Full calendar at http://www.irishpubhawaii.com/
Sunday March 11th - Hamish Burgess had New Irish music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Music from Ireland, the US & Canada. Exclusives from Hawaii’s Kilt Lifters, Celtic Rebels Band from PA, and World's 1st airing of Pat Chessell’s new 7 track EP from Vancouver.
New Irish music, Celtic Rebels and Pat Chessell, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday March 4th - Hamish Burgess had a St.Piran's Day Cornish Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 2 hours of great music from Cornwall for St.Piran's Day, with interview with Cornish bands Port Isaac Fisherman's Friends, The Changing Room, & Dalla.
CLOCKS CHANGE SUNDAY. NEW TIMES for Summer: Australia 7pm QLD/8pm VIC, NZ 10pm, UK 9am, Europe 10am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday CHANGE in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and STILL 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and CHANGE to 8-10pm in Ireland & UK, 9-11pm Europe.
Cornish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday February 25th - Hamish Burgess had a St.David's Day Welsh Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. All Welsh songs and tunes, with interview with Jamie Smith's MABON, Alaw and Siobhan Owen.
Welsh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday February 18th - Hamish Burgess had a Presidents' Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Celtic tunes & songs about presidents and America.
Presidents Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
February 16, 17 & 18th - Celtic duo Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played three concerts on Maui. Two of the premier Celtic harpers in the world took folks deep into the myths, magic and fabled history of the mesmerizing instrument, performing with two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Cittern and more. The audience heard traditional instrumental music from Ireland and Sweden, as well as original compositions, blended with stories of humor and adventure. More on Lisa & Aryeh at their website www.twoworldsone.com, or see them on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojdHUOKSYhM.
Friday February 16th - Celtic duo Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played in Lahaina, West Maui, at 6.30pm at the Church of the Holy Innocents, 561 Front Street, Lahaina, 696761.
Saturday February 17th - Celtic duo Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played in Kahului, at 7.30pm at the Maui Music Conservatory, Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, 275 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, on the first floor.
Sunday February 18th - Celtic duo Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played in Haiku at 6pm at a house concert. Afternoon harp workshops and/or 5PM Potluck 6PM house concert in Haiku, more info from Irene Ryding www.mauiharper.com call (808) 573-2188 or email irene@mauiharper.com.
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter on Maui
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter are a multi-instrumentalist duo with Celtic Harps, Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Bouzouki, Cittern and more. They hail from Oregon and tour extensively, both having successful recording and performing careers built from years of street performing and a background as rock musicians. They have performed with some of the biggest names in folk and acoustic music and have sold well over a million albums combined. Audiences are spellbound and enchanted with their unique show of breathtaking music both Traditional and original, with wondrous stories and humor entwined. More at www.twoworldsone.com.
February 15th-18th 2018 - World class pipe instruction returned to Maui, with the 13th Jack Lee Maui Piping Workshop, presented by the Isle of Maui Pipe Band. Pipe Sergeant of Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, and solo champion piper Jack Lee, along with his son another great piper Andrew Lee, were back on Maui for another bagpipe workshop in February - 4 days of world-class instruction, 9:00am–4:00pm. In addition to the instruction folks had the opportunity to showcase your smallpipe skills (or other instruments you play) at the 'ceilidh' Saturday night. They also had a performance (in lieu of parade) for all participants to play alongside Jack and Andrew on Friday night. And the highly anticipated Maui Polar Bear Swim where we pipe the sun down Sunday evening at the beach on the beautiful shores of South Maui, then take a plunge.
The location was beautiful Kula, Upcountry Maui, at the Asher estate. With local pipers welcoming familiar Oahu pipers, and mainland pipers escaping the cold, it was a fun, relaxed educational experience with the world's best bagpiper & son! Experience and ability of all kinds welcome, this year accommodating different skill levels between two classes. Tuition cost $350 - 50% deposit by December 31 to ensure your spot - maximum of 30 students. $175 due by Dec 31 and $175 due the first day of class. More info email PM Allison Jackson at jacksonmaui@gmail.com. www.isleofmauipipeband.com.
February 11th-14th - over on Hawaii, Celtic duo Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played concerts on the Big Island of Hawaii. Two of the premier Celtic harpers in the world took folks deep into the myths, magic and fabled history of the mesmerizing instrument, performing with two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Cittern and more. The audience heard traditional instrumental music from Ireland and Sweden, as well as original compositions, blended with stories of humor and adventure. More on Lisa & Aryeh at their website www.twoworldsone.com, or see them on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojdHUOKSYhM.
February 11th - Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played at Polestar Gardens in Pahoa.
7 Noni Farm Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778.
February 12th - Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played in Volcano at Volcano Community Concerts - email Steve for info porquerind@gmail.com.
February 13th - Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played at Hi’ilani Ecohouse. Email Teri for info terisugg7@gmail.com
February 14th - Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played at Hilo Ukulele & Guitar. Email Tani for info HiloukuleleandGuitar@gmail.com
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played on Big Island Hawaii
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter are a multi-instrumentalist duo with Celtic Harps, Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Bouzouki, Cittern and more. They hail from Oregon and tour extensively, both having successful recording and performing careers built from years of street performing and a background as rock musicians. They have performed with some of the biggest names in folk and acoustic music and have sold well over a million albums combined. Audiences are spellbound and enchanted with their unique show of breathtaking music both Traditional and original, with wondrous stories and humor entwined. More at www.twoworldsone.com.
Sunday February 11th - Hamish Burgess had a Valentine's Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - some of these rock, Celtic style!
Valentines Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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The start and middle of the show featured Celtic duo Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter who plaedy three concerts on Maui that week, performing with two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Cittern and more.
Sunday February 11th - over on Oahu, The Caledonian Society of Hawaii held an Ewa Train Ride & James Watt on Steam Engine event. More details email Jeannie Ferrier at jeferrier@msn.com (or call 593-0966).
February 10th - over on Oahu, Celtic duo Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter played a concert at Hawaii Public Radio's Atherton Performing Arts Studio in Honolulu (738 Kaheka Street, Honolulu, HI 96814) at 7:30-9:00pm.
Two of the premier Celtic harpers in the world take folks deep into the myths, magic and fabled history of the mesmerizing instrument, performing with two Celtic harps, the rare Swedish Nyckelharpa, Cittern and more. The audience will hear traditional instrumental music from Ireland and Sweden, as well as original compositions, blended with stories of humor and adventure. More on Lisa & Aryeh at their website www.twoworldsone.com, or see them on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojdHUOKSYhM.
February 8th-10th - over on Oahu, Irish rockers Coming Up Threes from Portland, Oregon, played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
Coming Up Threes play at Honolulu's Irish Pubs
Thurs Feb 8th - Coming Up Threes play at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki.
Fri February 9th - Coming Up Threes play at the Irish Rose Saloon in Waikiki.
Sat February 10th - Coming Up Threes play at O'Toole's Pub Downtown Honolulu.
More on the band at www.comingupthrees.bandcamp.com/
Sunday February 4th - Hamish Burgess had an Imbolc & Brigid's Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs of the ancient Celtic spring festival Imbolc (pronounced Im-molk), now known as Brigid's Day/St.Brigit's Day. Traditions of the ancient springtime, the Goddess Brigid, modern counterpart St.Brigit, and the forerunner of Groundhog Day.
Australia 8pm QLD/9pm VIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night/Sun morning 12am Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
IMBOLC & BRIGID'S DAY Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“IMBOLC” © Hamish Burgess 2011
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January 26th - February 3rd - Irish band The Commoners from Fort Collins, Colorado, played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
Fri January 26th - The Commoners play at O'Toole's Pub Downtown Honolulu.
Sat January 27th - The Commoners play at O'Toole's Pub Downtown Honolulu.
Thurs February 1st - The Commoners play at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki.
Fri February 2nd - The Commoners play at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki.
Sat February 3rd - The Commoners play at O'Toole's Pub Downtown Honolulu.
More on the band at www.thecommonersmusic.com.
The Commoners at Honolulu's Irish Pubs
Sunday January 28th - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Burns Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Hamish played Robert Burns compositions set to great Celtic music, and talk about Scotland's famous poet who's birthday is on January 25th. Featuring interviews from Burns performers Jim Malcolm, Ed Miller, and Eddi Reader, amongst the host of other traditional singers.
Robert Burns special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday January 27th 2018 - The Caledonian Society of Hawaii held their annual Robert Burn Night celebrations at Oahu Country Club. More details email Jeannie Ferrier at jeferrier@msn.com (or call 593-0966).
Sunday January 21st - Hamish Burgess had a New Zealand Kiwi Celtic music special, part 3 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. World exclusive from Gisborne on Barleycorn's new album "All At Sea", and a single from Across The Great Divide. Also a feature on the music of Nelson's Bob Bickerton.
Australia 8pm QLD/9pm VIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night/Sun morning 12am Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
New Zealand Kiwi Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday January 14th - Hamish Burgess had a New Zealand Kiwi Celtic music special, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 2 hours of Celtic bands from Aotearoa, or New Zealand, from Hamish's travels over the years.
New Zealand Kiwi Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday January 7th, 2018 - Hamish Burgess had a New Zealand Kiwi Celtic music special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 2 hours of Celtic bands from Aotearoa, or New Zealand, from Hamish's travels over the years.
New Zealand Kiwi Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 31st 2017 - 'Tis the Season! Hamish Burgess played Hogmanay & New Year Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Seasonal songs & tunes, and traditions of the time of year, with of course a look at the Robert Burns classic 'Auld Lang Syne'.
Hogmanay & New Year Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 24th - 'Tis the Season! Hamish Burgess played Christmas Eve & Yuletide Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 2 hours of Yuletide / Christmas / Holiday Celtic songs and tunes.......and not just covers of the usual Christmas songs, some great originals this week.
Christmas Eve & Yuletide Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 17th - 'Tis the Season! Hamish Burgess played Solstice, Yuletide & Christmas Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 2 hours of Yuletide / Christmas / Holiday Celtic songs and tunes.......and not just covers of the usual Christmas songs, some great originals this week, and interviews with The Barra MacNeils & The Irish Rovers.
Solstice, Yuletide & Christmas Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Thursday December 14th - the Hawaii Annual Laphroaig Cairdeas and Kilts Dinner was held at 6pm at Vintage Cave Cafe, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu HI 96814. For those who favor the peaty wonders of Islay's best, the time came to don Kilts, stand tall, and raise a glass in celebration of Laphroaig. More details at www.hawaiilaphroaigcairdeasandkilt.splashthat.com
Sunday December 12th - just back from Maui, The Town Pants Trio played at Kelly O'Neil's in Waikiki, at 9pm. Revved-up Irish classics and great original songs from the Vancouver B.C. brothers Dave & Duane Keogh with special guest fiddler Johanna. www.thetownpants.com.
Sunday December 10th - 'Tis the Season! Hamish Burgess had Seasonal Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. 2 hours of Yuletide / Christmas / Holiday Celtic songs and tunes.......and not just covers of the usual Christmas songs, some great originals this week.
Australia 8pm QLD/9pm VIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night/Sun morning 12am Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii NEW WINTER TIME 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Seasonal Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 10th - high energy Celtic rockers the Town Pants returned to Maui as a trio to play at Mulligan's on the Blue in Wailea, as the Town Pants Unplugged. Revved-up Irish classics and great original songs from the Vancouver B.C. brothers Dave & Duane Keogh, on guitars & banjo, with a special guest fiddler Johanna. www.thetownpants.com.
The craic was mighty at our local Irish Pub! Call 874-1131 for more details, or visit www.mulligansontheblue.com.
Friday December 8th - high energy Celtic rockers the Town Pants returned to Maui as a trio to play as the Town Pants Unplugged, at the Maui Coffee Attic in Wailuku. Irish classics and great original songs from the Vancouver B.C. brothers Dave & Duane Keogh, on guitars & banjo, with a special guest fiddler Johanna. www.thetownpants.com.
Sunday December 3rd - Hamish Burgess played new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. With a wee feature on The Town Pants Unplugged, playing in Hawaii this week, on Maui Fri Dec 8th at Maui Coffee Attic, and Sun Dec 10th at Mulligans on the Blue (details at www.mauiceltic.com/events.htm).
Australia 8pm QLD/9pm VIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night/Sun morning 12am Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii NEW WINTER TIME 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
New Celtic music, and The Town Pants, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday December 3rd - The Friends of St.Patrick & The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their Christmas Party at Ferguson's Irish Pub (729 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813) from 4-8pm. Membership not required - everyone was welcome! Bring your friends, & bring your singing voice! First drink or cocktail is on FOSP!! This was a FREE event. Kilts/Celtic attire encouraged.
Each guest brought a new unwrapped toy to be donated to Kapiolani Women and Children's Hospital.
November 29th-December 12th - high energy Celtic rockers the Town Pants returned to Honolulu as a trio! Revved-up Irish classics and great original songs from the Vancouver B.C. brothers Dave & Duane Keogh with a special guest fiddler. www.thetownpants.com.
Wednesday November 29th - The Town Pants Trio played at Kelly O'Neil's in Waikiki, at 9pm.
Thursday November 30th - The Town Pants Trio played at Kelly O'Neil's in Waikiki, at 9pm.
Saturday December 2nd - The Town Pants Trio played at O'Toole's Irish Pub, Honolulu.
Sunday December 3rd - The Town Pants Trio played at O'Toole's Irish Pub, Honolulu.
The Town Pants in Honolulu!
Thursday November 30th - there was a Celtic Renaissance Christmas Dinner Show with Maui Madrigales and Early Music Maui at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea, 6.15-8.30pm. Our local Irish pub kicked off the Holiday Season with a traditional Celtic Renaissance Dinner show, featuring singing with Maui Madrigale, music from Early Music Maui, dancing, traditional Wassail, and Caroling to your favorite carols. Info Mulligans on the Blue at 808-874-1131.
Celtic Renaissance Christmas Dinner Show at Mulligans on the Blue
Thursday November 30th - over on Oahu, The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan at St. Andrew's Cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, at 5:30 pm, when the church service started in the cathedral. Folks wore kilts or could bring a swatch of tartan to have it blessed. A complimentary dinner followed the service in the Von Holt Room.
There was also Scottish dancing, bagpipes, presentation of the SASH Celt of the Year award, raffle, & more! Following dinner, they had the investiture ceremony for new members, during which they received their Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii Orders.
Tuesday November 28th - Cancelled due to illness: Irish Trad music with Paddy O'Hana at O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu, from 9:00pm-1:30am. Share the fun with Terry McKee on gazouki and vocals and Lisa Gomes on fiddle. Terry is from Northern Ireland and gives an authentic spin on the music. Dancers are most welcome for jigs, reels, hornpipes and polkas!
Sunday November 26th - Hamish Burgess had a St.Andrew's Day Scottish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Lots of Scottish music, with traditions and songs about Scotland's patron saint.
Australia 8pm QLD/9pm VIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night/Sun morning 12am Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii NEW WINTER TIME 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe. Thanks to underwriters The Irish Rovers and Maui Celtic.
St.Andrew's Day Scottish special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Photo: St.Andrew's © Hamish Burgess 2017
November 18th-23rd - visiting Celtic rockers
The Whiskeydicks played Honolulu's Irish Pubs.
The Whiskeydicks are a traveling group of self-described Celtic Gypsy party rockers who have spent the better part of a decade carving a reputation for themselves as “One Hell of a Good Time”. All shows have no cover, though you must be 21 or over to attend.
Sat 18th and Sun 19th at
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, 902 Nuuanu Ave, Downtown - 9pm.
Monday 20th at The Irish Rose Saloon, 479 Ena Rd, Waikiki - 9pm.
Tue 21st and Wed 22nd at Kelley O’Neil’s, 311 Lewers St, Waikiki - 9pm.
The Whiskeydicks use fiery celtic-gypsy fiddle licks, cello played like a bass, bombastic trumpet, vivacious drum beats, energetic guitar strumming, and voice to tell stories of good times past and to play songs people know but in a way they’d never imagined. The formula works and has earned the band acclaim from audiences everywhere.
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern popular music with an enthusiasm that is contagious, and an eclecticism that knows no bounds, The Whiskeydicks have taken the stage at festivals such as the Woodford Folk Festival in Australia, the South East Alaska State Fair, Sunstroke festival in Whitehorse, Celtic Fest Vancouver, and the Galway Bay Irish Music Festival in Washington State.
“If Gogol Bordello and the Corb Lund Band got drunk, hooked up and then nine months later popped out a little whippersnapper, that baby would probably be the Whiskeydicks. That is to say this BC-by-way-of-Whitehorse band combine various elements of Celtic, country, rock and Gypsy music and filter them through punk sensibilities and a rowdy disposition.” – Ty Trumbull of Exclaim! Magazine.
For more info contact: Bill Comerford bill@ejlounge.com 808-223-3997, or Will Comerford ejl.promotions@gmail.com 808-358-6939.
Sunday November 19th - Hamish Burgess played new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs and tunes from all over the Celtic world.
New Celtic Music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday November 18th - The Caledonian Society of Hawaii held a Scottish Ship Building History night, in the parish hall of St. Clement's Church on the corner of Wilder and Makiki streets in Honolulu. 1515 Wilder Ave, starting at 5:30 pm. Gratitude Potluck Dinner followed by a very special presentation on "Scottish Ship Building History", the tradition that produced Honlulu's sailing ship, Falls of Clyde, which will be 139 years old in December. The speaker was Dr. Hans Van Tilburg, who is Maritime Heritage Coordinator for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration in the NOAA Office of Marine Sanctuaries, USA. He also teaches at UH Manoa.
More info JeannieFerrier at 593-0966. Cost $5 per person and included one “Tall Ship Cocktail" made by Chieftain McEwan. Some folks dressed in costume of the period (nautical wear especially encouraged).
Saturday November 18th - The Friends of St.Patrick held a Celtic Uprising Pub Crawl, happily led astray by the pipers of the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Honolulu in Downtown Honolulu. "Break out your kilts and Celtic wear for the occasion of a Pub Crawl. Why? Because we decided we don't have enough pub crawls throughout the year and we may as well have another. Its kind of like uprisings in Ireland in the past it just always seemed like another one was due! Thus the Celtic Uprising Pub Crawl !!
It started at Murphy's Bar and Grill at 5pm for some pupus and the wee drop washed down by the black stuff, with a few raffle items and a treasure hunt involved. All raffle proceeds go to the Friends of St Patrick Scholarship fund.
5:50 off to JJ Dolans for a 6pm arrival and more conviviality and refreshments.
6:50 off to Sin Lounge to haunt Shadow and his staff on Nuuanu Ave.
7:50 down the block to O'Toole's for raffle awards and the Guinness toast and Joke Contest. Participants got a Guinness and a glass and of course some swag for the winners. Those who participated eligible to be in the finals in March and should you win then you win a trip for two to the 15th annual Galway Bay Irish Music Festival in Ocean Shores, Washington.
The Whiskeydicks from Vancouver (see above) then took the stage for a show of wild abandonment fitting for an uprising.
Sunday November 12th - Hamish Burgess had a Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs to honour fallen veterans, with some epic ballads, but also some uptempo Celtic music and songs about veterans from all over the world. Interview with Eric Bogle on a few of his best compositions, and 2 new songs from Michael J. Moore.
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday November 5th - Hamish Burgess played New Celtic Music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on the Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER channnel at http://www.bluesandrootsradio.com/brr-discover.html. Songs and tunes from all over the Celtic world.
New Celtic Music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday October 29th - Hamish Burgess had a Samhain/Halloween special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. Songs & traditions of the ancient Celtic new year Samhain (pronounced Sow-en), the Celtic Feast of the Dead, or the feast to the dying sun, marking the beginning of Winter. In Scotland, Cailleach Bheur, goddess of winter, began her reign. The Celts believed on that night between the passing of the old year, and the arrival of the new, that the veil between our world and the Otherworld (or spirit world) was thinnest, and that spirits and faerie folk could visit the human world, and vice versa, and that you could contact your passed ancestors. That belief has continued with today's Halloween traditions of witches and ghosts, etc. The Christian church called the festival 'The Feast of all Saints', on 'All Saints' Eve' or 'All Hallows' Eve', hence the term "Hallowe'en".
'SAMHAIN' © Hamish Burgess 2010
Artwork 'SAMHAIN' © Hamish Burgess 2010
More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Saturday October 28th - over on Oahu, The Caledonian Society of Hawaii held a Haunted Castles & Folktales night. More details email Jeannie Ferrier at jeferrier@msn.com (or call 593-0966).
Sunday October 22nd - Hamish Burgess had the 1st ever airing of The Irish Rovers new album "The Unicorn, the Continuing Story" on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. On the Golden Anniversary of the worldwide hit song release, hear interview from band co-founder George Millar, all the newly recorded songs, and finally.....the mysterious fate of the Unicorns will be revealed! Digital album available Nov 3rd, and CD & 12" vinyl LP soon after - details at The Irish Rovers website.
Plus, Cornish bands at the coming Lowender Peran festival in Newquay, Cornwall (Nov 2nd-5th).
"The Unicorn, the Continuing Story" premier on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday October 15th - Hamish Burgess had an Hawaii Celtic special honouring Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Cleghorn's birthday on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. The Hawaiian heroine was half Scottish, her mother being the Hawaiian Princess, Miriam Likelike, and her father, the Scottish entrepreneur, Archibald Cleghorn. More info on the Princess at The Princess Ka'iulani Project at www.thekaiulaniproject.com.
Early Explorers Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday October 8th - Hamish Burgess had an Early Explorers Special, to celebrate Columbus Day, Leif Ericson Day, and Indigenous People's Day on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. As Columbus didn't actually discover America (he bumped into the Bahamas, there were folks there already), Hamish will take a musical look at early Celtic explorers, such as Scottish knights, Welsh Princes, and of course Irish St.Brendan the Navigator. Not to mention the Norse explorers, or Vikings, and Leif Ericson who had a settlement in what is now Newfoundland.
Early Explorers Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday October 1st - Hamish Burgess had Music from Ballyfin, and news from George Millar of The Irish Rovers with a World Exclusive new track from their new album, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. Interview and music from Ballyfin Demesne in Co. Laois, Ireland, with Seán Ryan (whistle), Ciara Callanan-Ryan (harp), and David Gaitero Kinsella (pipes), with a special live recording. Then a chat with George Millar of The Irish Rovers about their upcoming album "The Unicorn, the Continuing Story" with an exclusive preview track.....and more new Celtic music!
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Ballyfin music & interviews on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday September 24th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music and Dublin interviews on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. Interview from Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann director Grace Toland and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail live. Also Ronnie O'Brien & Catherine Barry on the Huntsman Hooley with Ar Feabhas.....and more new Celtic music!
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Dublin interviews and new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday September 17th - Hamish Burgess played Celtic surf music as a tribute to Jack O'Neill, and other new Celtic music, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. Celtic 'surfing' songs, with a tribute song by the Charmas "Jumping Jack O'Neill's" for surfing legend and wetsuit pioneer Jack O'Neill. Also more new Celtic music, including unreleased "An Irishman In Paris" by The Irish Rovers.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Celtic surf music Jack O'Neill tribute on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday September 10th - Hamish Burgess had a Vancouver Island MusicFest Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one. Songs, tunes and interviews from the Celtic artists at the Courtenay, BC festival in July.
Vancouver Island MusicFest special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday September 10th - The Caledonian Society of Hawaii held a New Member Welcome at 5pm at Hokua Cabanas #2 & #3, 1288 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. Hokua is located across the street from the IBM Building and Ala Moana Beach Park. Folks could meet new members from the past year and have a picnic. The Society provided the BBQ meats, all the picnic needs, and non-alcoholic drinks. This year they found out who has been to Scotland and who is itching to go.
More info, please email Jeannie Ferrier at jeferrier@msn.com (or call 593-0966).
Sunday September 3rd - Hamish Burgess had a Labor Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio DISCOVER at www.bluesandrootsradio.com - NEW CHANNEL - turn OFF the 'Essential' player, and click ON the 'Discover' one.
Celtic songs about workers and the trades, and a wee tribute to workers' hero James Connolly.
Labor Day songs on the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday August 27th - Hamish Burgess had special guest co-host Geoffrey Kelly picking and introducing all the Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Geoff, a founder of Spirit of the West, member of The Paperboys, and The Irish Rovers, played bands that influenced his career, and his personal likes. Hamish: "Some great picks by one of the most knowledgeable musicians I know - on many genres - some tracks that I had never heard before. Geoff loves his music!"
Geoffrey Kelly co-hosts the Maui Celtic Radio Show with Hamish Burgess
Sunday August 20th - Hamish Burgess played Celtic music from Maui, and had special guests The Jerry Cans (Pai Gaalaqautikkut), on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. The folk-rockers from Nunavut, in the far north of Canada, sing in Inuktitut with Celtic fiddle & accordion. Also lots of Celtic music from Maui on the show, and a few words from underwiter George Millar of The Irish Rovers.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
The Jerry Cans (Pai Gaalaqautikkut) from Nunavut on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday August 13th - Hamish Burgess had special guest Ian Millar of The Irish Rovers co-host the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. The singer picked and introduced all the songs on this week's show, with bands that influenced his career, and simply artists that he likes. Hamish: "A great selection from Ian this week with brilliant Celtic music, and even a wee bit o' rock - great craic."
Ian Millar of The Irish Rovers picks the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday August 12th - in Honolulu, there was an evening of music with Melissa Cox (of the band Mythica), Lucie Lynch (of Lucie and the Perfect Wave) and Michael Tanenbaum. A house concert at Ward's Rafters in Honolulu, at 7:30pm, to help keep the venue alive. The secret, decades-old venue in Kaimuki, that we all know and love needs your help. The venue is under threat of being sold via a forced suit from other family members, so this is a Benefit Concert for it! All donations collected at the door will go straight to the venue's fundraising campaign to help retain the house, and keep this musical gem going for decades to come. All were welcome to attend - if you need the address please email melissa@melcoxmusic.com.
Melissa Cox, of the band Mythica, has played at the Hawaiian Scottish Festival several times over the years, and is playing this concert solo with a looping pedal to create a full-bodied, haunting sound using layered vocals, guitar, Irish whistles, and percussion. She will be debuting songs from her new album, to be released in November.
Lucie Lynch is a singer-songwriter with an angelic voice and wicked sense of humor. Lucie weaves original music with colorful tales from Lucie's road adventures. Influenced by Joni Mitchell, Ben Harper, and Joan Baez, Lucie takes her audiences on a journey through a world filled with wry observation, laughter, and beautiful music.
Michael Tanenbaum is a Celtic inspired instrumental guitarist. Originally from Canada, he found a new sound in the island's Hawaiian Slack Key guitar music that resonated within him and was inspired to re-explore the guitar after 25 years at the piano. In time, he incorporated his northern Celtic music roots with the tranquility and beauty of his new home in a fusion of what he now calls locally "Celtic Slack Key". His advanced fingerpicking style will carry you away across green lands and blue oceans.
Saturday August 12th - The Friends of St.Patrick and The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their Sunset Celtic Cruise on the Makani Catamaran, 5pm at Makani Catamaran, Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor Slip #1, Ala Moana & Ward, Honolulu. They raised the celtic flags, had a bagpiper pipe them out of the slip, and played Celtic music during the cruise. Kilts were welcome, but not regimental - it's windy on the boat! This event was open to the public--membership is not required. Folks enjoyes a 2-hour sunset sail with spectacular views of Honolulu, Waikiki, & Diamond Head, & a beautiful Hawaiian sunset! - Island-Style Dinner with Hot & Cold Selections - 1 Complimentary Drink (Choice of Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages).
More info on The Makani Catamaran - https://sailmakani.com.
Contact Nancy for questions: SASHawaii@icloud.com
Sunday August 6th - Hamish Burgess had the World Exclusive first airing of the new Knacker's Yard album "The Dram and the Fray", on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Interview & new music from Knackers Yard from Victoria, BC. Also a wee freature on BC fiddler Ivonne Hernandez, some Aussie songs, and new Celtic music.
Knacker's Yard world exclusive first airing on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday July 30th - Hamish Burgess had a Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Songs and traditions of the ancient Celtic festival, the sun god Lugh, and Summertime.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Lughnasadh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork "LUGHNASADH" © Hamish Burgess 2011 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday July 23rd - Hamish Burgess had a BC Highland Games & Scottish Festival special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Music from the Scottish Festival in Coquitlam, near Vancouver B.C. on June 17th, with Knacker's Yard, Sarah Ann Chisholm, Kailyarders, Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, Bob Collins, Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra, and Can Cala. Thanks to Mike Chisholm, chairman of the BC Games, for access.
BC Highland Games & Scottish Festival special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday July 16th - Hamish Burgess aired all new Celtic music, and also a tribute to Vin Garbutt, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Starting with a tribute to UK folk singer/songwriter Vin Garbutt, 'The Teesside Troubador", who passed away recently, then all new Celtic music from around the world, including the new single "No Secrets" from Devon duo Show of Hands.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Vin Garbutt tribute, and new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday July 9th - Hamish Burgess had a Canada Day 150 special, part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Celebrating the 150th Canada Day (July 1st), with more Celtic music from across Canada, from the very Irish Newfoundland, and very Scottish Nova Scotia (with Cape Breton's Gaelic community), all the way west to Vancouver, BC.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Canada Day 150 special part 2 on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
Tuesday July 4th - The Friends of St.Patrick and The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their Celtic 4th of July Picnic at Bellows Pavilion B, Bellows AFB, Waimanalo. Noon - 6pm.
Members of Celtic groups, dancers, musicians & their guests/family welcome! Family-friendly.
Celtic Organizations provided: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, cheese, onions, lettuce, pickles, sodas, ice, charcoal, and paper supplies/cups. More info from SASHawaii@icloud.com
Sunday July 2nd - Hamish Burgess had an American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Celebrating July 4th early, with American Celtic music and songs about America.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
American Independence Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
Sunday June 25th - Hamish Burgess had a Canada Day 150 special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Celebrating the 150th Canada Day early (it's on July 1st), with Celtic music from across Canada, from the very Irish Newfoundland, and very Scottish Nova Scotia (with Cape Breton's Gaelic community), all the way west to Vancouver, BC.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Canada Day 150 special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
Wednesday June 21st - over on Oahu, The Friends of St.Patrick held a Whiskey Tasting in the Celtic Room of O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu, at 6:30pm. General Public $25/Club Members $20. To reserve a place email whiskey@irishpubhawaii.com or call 521-4712.
Whiskey Line up from Young's Market. Irish: Tullamore 12, Tullamore Phoenix. Scotch: Edradour, Bruichladdich Port Charlotte. American: Sazerac, Templeton Rye.
Sunday June 18th - Hamish Burgess had a Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. 1st hour a Fathers Day tribute to Hamish's Dad & Grandad, and 2nd hour Celtic music about the Summer Solstice.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Fathers Day and Summer Solstice special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Artwork © Hamish Burgess 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
For 6 weeks until June 14th - in Kahana, West Maui, you could see The Celtic Art of Hamish Burgess exhibition "I Am Music" at Hawaiian Village Coffee in the Kahana Gateway Mall (4405 Honoapiilani Hwy, #207) in West Maui. Opening hours 6am-5pm every day. Our Hamish's Celtic original art and giclees - available for purchase. If you want a chat with him about his art, please call 808-264-5190, and he'll pop round to the coffee shop to see you.
Mahalo to David Maran, owner of Hawaiian Village Coffee, for supporting local artists.
"I Am Music" Celtic Art exhibition at Hawaiian Village Coffee in Kahana
The show featured Hamish's Celtic artwork about music, album covers, musicians and more. The centerpiece of the show is an illumination of Allan C. Inman’s writing "I Am Music".
Burgess was asked to illuminate the piece as a gift for music veteran and founder of The Irish Rovers, George Millar. Inman, whose greatest desire in life was to have some of his literary efforts published, wrote the piece over 70 years ago. More details on the artwork on our Gallery page.
Sunday June 11th - the 500th Maui Celtic Radio Show was streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. To celebrate 14 years on air, Hamish Burgess will play the very 1st & 2nd ever Maui Celtic Radio Shows, with co-host the late John Grant, on Sleepy John's programme on the old Mana'o Radio from back in 2003. Hamish & John started the show together borrowng time on other DJs shows. Hamish played songs he liked, a lot of Celtic rock in those days, and John Grant, or big Sean, played traditional Irish & Scottish music, which was a big influence on our Hamish to this day. Dedicated to the memory of John Grant, and the late Barry Shannon (co-founder of the original Mana'o Radio). Thanks to Sleepy John.
THE 500th MAUI CELTIC RADIO SHOW featuring the 1st & 2nd shows from 2003
Artwork © Hamish Burgess/The Irish Rovers 2017 - more details on our Gallery page
Hamish Burgess & John Grant on the 2nd ever Maui Celtic Radio Show
with Sleepy John at the original Mana'o Radio in 2003
Saturday June 10th - over in Honolulu, The Friends of St.Patrick held their Hangover Meeting in the Celtic Room of O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu, 3.30pm. More info Bill Comerford at bill@ejlounge.com, or call 808-223-3997.
Friday June 9th - over in Honolulu, The Friends of St.Patrick held their Finnegan’s Wake Pub Crawl in Downtown Honolulu, 4.30-9pm. Annual tribute to Tim Finnegan as they have a mock wake and carry his casket from Irish pub to Irish pub in Downtown Honolulu.
"Finnegan's Wake" is a ballad that arose in the 1850s in the music-hall tradition of comical Irish songs. The song is a staple of the Irish folk-music group, The Dubliners, who have played it on many occasions and included it on several albums, and is especially well-known to fans of The Clancy Brothers, who have performed and recorded it with Tommy Makem. The song has more recently been recorded by Irish-American Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphy's. In the ballad, the hod-carrier Tim Finnegan, born "with a love for the liquor", falls from a ladder, breaks his skull, and is thought to be dead. The mourners at his wake become rowdy, and spill whiskey over Finnegan's corpse, causing him to come back to life and join in the celebrations. Whiskey causes both Finnegan's fall and his resurrection - the modern word whiskey is derived from the Irish phrase 'uisce beatha', meaning 'water of life'.
Friday June 9th - was designated the first International Day of Celtic Art. Artists, scholars and lovers of Celtic Art worldwide were celebrating, and the Hawaii location was West Maui. As Maui’s only Celtic artist, Hamish Burgess was at Hawaiian Village Coffee in Kahana all day, to answer questions on Celtic art, surrounded by his own art - The Celtic Art of Hamish Burgess exhibition "I Am Music". The Celtic art show, a tribute to music and musicians, continued until June 14th at Hawaiian Village Coffee in the Kahana Gateway Mall (4405 Honoapiilani Hwy, #207) in West Maui. Celtic artists around the world chose June 9th to celebrate Celtic Art, as the great medieval masterpieces of Celtic art, the famous Book of Kells and Book of Durrow, are associated with the great Celtic spiritual leader Columcille. June 9th is his traditional feast day.
Sunday June 4th - Hamish Burgess played new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Songs and tunes from all over the Celtic world.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
CDs on the Hawaii State Tartan - info at our Hawaii Tartan page
Sunday May 28th - Hamish Burgess played new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Songs and tunes from all over the Celtic world.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday 28th May - over on Oahu, The Celtic Book Club met on the last Sunday of the month at the Celtic Room of O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu, at 4pm. This month's topic Mary Queen of Scots. More info contact Terry Sue Satta at terrysuesatta@gmail.com.
Sunday May 21st - Hamish Burgess aired a special Tribute to Pipe Major John Grant, who passed away this week, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Dedicated to Maui's well-known bagpipe teacher, Hamish played songs he liked, had some stories about big Sean, and even had the larger-than-life character introduce several tracks from a recording of the 2nd ever Maui Celtic Show. Hamish and John started the show together on Mana'o Radio back in 2003.
Also, with a few others, they co-founded 'The Maui Celtic Pipes & Drums', since re-named 'The Isle of Maui Pipe Band'. Hamish: "In honour of Pipe Major John Grant, who left our world on the morning of May 15th. I’m proud to have called him my friend, co-founded a pipe band with him, marched beside him, played music, and laughed, cried, and drank with him….we started the Maui Celtic Radio Show together, and I even tattooed him. I learned a lot from him. We drank whisky, raised a wee bit o’hell, fought like cats & dogs, knocked down walls, built more, including a few between us, like most good Celts! The man is a legend amongst his friends, and enemies too I’m sure. The Black Bear of Maui roars no more…..except in the next place! Sean, mo chara…. you were a lot more than a friend. Aloha ‘Oe John."
Pipe Major John Grant Memorial Show on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Saturday 20th May - The Friends of St.Patrick held their annual Music Meeting, the Celtic Room Of O'Tooles Pub, Downtown Honolulu, at 3:30pm. "So tune your guitar, polish up your tin whistle, dust off your dancing shoes, and meet with us in the Celtic room"
If you’re not quite at the level where your musical talents blend in well with the others, feel free to hang out and listen. More info Bill Comerford at bill@ejlounge.com, or call 808-223-3997.
Saturday 20th May - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Scholarship Awardees Pizza Party at 12 noon in the Celtic Room of O'Toole's Pub, Downtown Honolulu. Hosted by Buzzy Buchwach, folk met their proud scholars (and their parents) before they embark on their academic journeys. More info Bill Comerford at bill@ejlounge.com, or call 808-223-3997.
Monday May 15th, 2017 - a sad day for Maui indeed, when John Grant, a well-known leading Celtic figure on Maui, a bagpipe teacher and Pipe Major, lost his valiant battle with cancer. The larger-than-life character was a great supporter of Maui Celtic, and co-hosted the original Maui Celtic Radio Show with our Hamish Burgess on Mana'o Radio back in 2003.
Hamish Burgess & John Grant on the 2nd ever Maui Celtic Radio Show
with Sleepy John at Mana'o Radio in 2003
Also, with several other pipers, they co-founded the Maui pipe band in 1999, soon to become 'The Maui Celtic Pipes & Drums', led by Pipe Major John Grant, and later re-named 'The Isle of Maui Pipe Band', which exists to this day. John's legacy would be the scores of bagpipers that he taught on Maui, and beyond. A piper since 1959, John played with the US Army 36th Regiment Pipes and Drums, then served as Pipe Major of the Central Coast Highland Society Pipe Band in California, before moving to Maui.
Pipe Major John Grant leading the Maui Celtic Pipes and Drums
Hamish: "My friend and Pipe Major John Grant, left our world on the morning of May 15th. I’m proud to have called him my friend, co-founded a pipe band with him, marched beside him, played music, and laughed, cried, and drank with him….we started the Maui Celtic Radio Show together, and I even tattooed him. I learned a lot from him. We drank whisky, raised a wee bit o’hell, fought like cats & dogs, knocked down walls, built more, including a few between us, like most good Celts! The man is a legend amongst his friends, and enemies too I’m sure. The Black Bear of Maui roars no more…..except in the next place! Sean, mo chara…. you were a lot more than a friend. Aloha ‘Oe John." Condolences to his family and friends.
Pipe Major John Grant leading the Maui Celtic Pipes and Drums
in the 4th July Makawao Parade in 2006
Aloha ‘Oe John Grant.
Sunday May 14th - Hamish Burgess had a Mother's Day Special, dedicated to his Mum & Grandma, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Songs and traditions of Mother's Day, with the Civil War origins of the North American Mothers Day, which is unconnected to the church origins of British or Irish Mothering Sunday. Traditions of those too!
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Mother's Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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May 13th 2017 - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their Pub Crawl 2017 at the downtown Honolulu Irish Pubs. 5pm until...“The best time ye'll nae remember!”
The crawl started at 5:00 pm in Murphy’s Bar & Grill in the Back Room for drinks & pupus. Then marched to the Downtown Irish Pubs, accompanied by bagpipes! The route:
Murphy’s 5-5.45pm. JJ Dolan’s 6-6:45pm. SIN 7-7:50pm. Encore Saloon 8-8:45. O’Toole’s 9 pm on.
Folks wore their kilt or tartan, otherwise on-the-town attire, boas, & party hats were the rage.
Sunday May 7th - Hamish Burgess featured Gailfean with Máirtín De Cógáin, and Sacramento Celtic bands, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. 1st hour interview with Máirtín De Cógáin on the Gailfean album 'Won't You Come Out Tonight', and 2nd hour Sacramento Celtic bands.
Máirtín De Cógáin with Gailfean on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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Sunday April 30th - Hamish Burgess had a Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Songs, folklore and traditions of May Day, the ancient Bealtine, Bealltainn or now Beltane, meaning ‘bright fire’, and the coming of Summer. The great wheel of the year turns again on the evening of April 30th, with the ancient Celtic festival dedicated to the Sun God Bel, ‘the bright and shining one’.
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Beltaine special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“BELTAINE” © Hamish Burgess 2011
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Saturday April 29th - there was an Artist's reception for The Celtic Art of Hamish Burgess exhibition "I Am Music" at Hawaiian Village Coffee, hosted by Hamish & Jennifer from 5-8pm, with live Celtic music led by members of the Glen Innes Session Band. Celtic musicians were Noel Monteleone, Kristen Sherwood, Peter Della Croce, and Rona. Guest spots from Bryan DeBris, and surprise fiddler Jack. Jennifer Fahrni did a beautiful reading of "I Am Music".
Mahalo to Pua and Miranda for keeping the cafe open, David Maran, owner of Hawaiian Village Coffee, for supporting local artists.
The Celtic Art of Hamish Burgess exhibition "I Am Music" is on until June 14th at Hawaiian Village Coffee in the Kahana Gateway Mall (4405 Honoapiilani Hwy, #207) in West Maui. Opening hours 5.30am-5pm every day. See our Hamish's Celtic original art and giclees - available for purchase. If you want a chat with him about his art, please call 808-264-5190, and he'll pop round to the coffee shop to see you.
"I Am Music" Celtic Art exhibition at Hawaiian Village Coffee in Kahana
The show features Hamish's Celtic artwork about music, album covers, musicians and more. The centerpiece of the show is an illumination of Allan C. Inman’s writing "I Am Music".
Burgess was asked to illuminate the piece as a gift for music veteran and founder of The Irish Rovers, George Millar. Inman, whose greatest desire in life was to have some of his literary efforts published, wrote the piece over 70 years ago.
Sunday April 23rd - Hamish Burgess had an ANZAC special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. 1st hour a special tribute to the ANZACs (Australia & New Zealand Armoured Corps) in honour of those who fell at Gallipoli 102 years ago on April 25th 1915. With many Eric Bogle compositions, interview with Paul Turner from Ceol Manawatu in New Zealand. 2nd hour songs about Australia and New Zealand, from local bands, and Scots, Irish & Cornish singers.
ANZAC Day special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday April 23rd - over on Oahu, the Blue Shamrock Kilted Classic Golf Tournament took place at the Pearl Country Club. More details TBA.
Sunday April 16th - Hamish Burgess had an Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. 1st hour Celtic music and traditions of Easter, named after an Anglo-Saxon goddess. 2nd hour Irish patriotic songs of the Easter Rising 1916, on the 101st anniversary (although it was a few weeks later in 1916).
Easter special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
April 14th-16th - high energy Celtic rockers the Town Pants played on Maui for the first time! Revved-up Irish classics and great original songs from the Vancouver B.C. brothers Dave & Duane Keogh and their 4 piece band, with bassist Kirk Easterson and drummer Jeff Tripoli, also with special guest fiddler Lisa Gomes from Oahu. www.thetownpants.com.
April 14th - The Town Pants played at The Coffee Attic in Wailuku, 7-9pm.
April 15th - The Town Pants played at Diamonds in Kihei, starting 8pm.
April 16th - at Mulligan's on the Blue in Wailea, 6.30-9pm. The craic was mighty at our local Irish Pub! Call 874-1131 for more details, or visit www.mulligansontheblue.com.
The Town Pants from Vancouver play on Maui
April 14 & 15th - over on Oahu, the duo Switchback played at Anna O'Brien's in Honolulu. Switchback is the award-winning duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack. They draw on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots, playing an exciting mix of mandolin, guitar, and bass, with great vocal harmonies. Music Connection Magazine said: "The words 'American Roots & Celtic Soul' only begin to describe this unusual act, whose vocal prowess is as pure as it is unique. There is no denying the stunning vocal blends that are achieved by this duo." www.waygoodmusic.com
For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
Tues 11th April - Scottish singer Red McWilliams and Sia Beaton played at O'Tooles's Pub downtown Honolulu. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
April 9th - great harp player Patrick Ball performed Come Dance with me in Ireland at the Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawaii in Manoa, in Honolulu at 7:30pm. Purchase your tickets online HERE or call 808-956-8246.
"Come Dance with Me in Ireland: Encounters with W.B. Yeats" is a musical and dramatic performance around the life of W.B. Yeats. Join Celtic harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball for a harp-filled evening celebrating the life, works and quirks of Ireland`s greatest poet, William Butler Yeats. Patrick Ball has been awarded grants for his work by the Zellerbach Family Fund and the California Arts Council and is the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Association. He tours extensively throughout the United States and Canada, is considered one of the premier Celtic harpers and storytellers in the world today. He has recorded nine instrumental and three spoken word albums which have sold well over one-half million copies collectively and earned national awards in both the music and spoken word categories.
www.patrickball.com.
Sunday April 9th - Hamish Burgess had a Butte Montana special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com.
Music from and about the very Irish mining town of Butte, Montana, with Solas interview and music from their 'Shamrock City' album, and local band Dublin Gulch with songs from all 3 albums. The second hour features The Town Pants interview and music - the Vancouver lads are playing on Maui, April 14th at Maui Coffee Attic (Wailuku), 15th at Diamonds (Kihei), and 16th at Mulligans on the Blue (Wailea).
Australia 7pm, NZ 9pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 10am-12pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Butte Montana special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show, and The Town Pants
Sat & Sun, April 8th & 9th 2017 - Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games was at Ala Moana Beach Park in the McCoy Pavilion, 10am to 6pm. $3.00 entry fee to the pavilion. Celtic music headliners this year were The Town Pants from Vancouver. Also local bands Whisky Starship, Celtic Waves, fiddler Lisa Gomes, The Kilt Lifters from the Big Island of Hawaii, and Red McWilliams from Texas. Piping from The Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii started the ceremonies at noon both days. Traditional Scottish dancing from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii, and of course the Athletic & Highland Dancing Competitions with visiting athletes and Highland Dancers from around the world.
Highland Dancers on the beach at Ala Moana
Photo courtesy of Margaret MacInnes
In the Clan tent find out more about your family history, and visit The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii, The Caledonian Society of Hawaii, and The Friends of St.Patrick booths. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii have a booth with tea and great scones, and even haggis !
Running all weekend were the men's and women's Highland Games heavy athletics competition, with braw-looking kilted strong lads and lassies - featuring tossing the caber, throwing the light and heavy hammers, putting the stone, and throwing the weight for height.
More info on the annual event from The Hawaiian Scottish Association at www.scotshawaii.org.
Friday April 7th - the Hawaiian Scottish Association pre-Games Ceilidh was at the McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. $5.00 per person includes one drink (soft drink or alcoholic). Entertainment & food vendors.
April 6th - National Tartan Day was observed at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu. All Celtic organizations along with Scottish dancers, bagpipers, & drummers are encouraged to meet and celebrate National Tartan Day. Meet at the Father Damian Statue at 3:15 pm. Wave your banners and flags to celebrate our Celtic heritage.
Wed 5th & Thurs 6th April - Scottish singer Red McWilliams and Sia Beaton played at Kelley O'Neil's Pub in Waikiki. "America's Celt" with his percussive guitar and baritone voice returns to Honolulu. www.redmcwilliams.com
March 30th-April 12th - the Town Pants played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. Dates below....
Revved-up Irish classics and great original songs from the Vancouver B.C. brothers Dave & Duane Keogh and their band, with special guest fiddler Lisa Gomes from Honolulu. www.thetownpants.com.
For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
The Town Pants from Vancouver play in Honolulu
Sunday April 2nd - Hamish Burgess had an Hawaiian Scottish Festival special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com.
Music from the artists in Honolulu the weekend of April 8/9th, with The Town Pants from Vancouver, Red McWilliams from Texas, local bands Celtic Waves, and The Kilt Lifters. Also songs about Hawaii Scots, most importantly Princess Ka'iulani. More music from Switchback, who are there the following weekend April 14/15th. The Town Pants will play on Maui at Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea on April 16th.
Hawaiian Scottish Festival special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Friday March 31st - The Hawaiian Scottish Association presented the Grand Scotch Tour VIII at The Willows Restaurant (901 Hausten Street in Mo'ili'li, Honolulu), from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Sponsored by The Caledonian Society of Hawaii, Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii, Fujioka's Wine Times, The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii, & The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii.
Featuring a large selection of Scotch whisky and heavy pupus! Tickets: $85 presale, $95 door. Reservations and more information, please call The Willows Restaurant at (808) 952-9200.
Saturday March 25th - over in Honolulu, The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their AGM from 11:30 am-2 pm, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in the Von Holt Room.
Saturday March 25th - Honolulu's long running local Celtic rock band play their last gig - The Doolin Rakes say Aloha at O'Toole's Pub downtown. Folks headed down to O'Toole's to say adios to this institution of the Oahu Celtic scene. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
The Doolin Rakes said Aloha at O'Toole's
Sunday March 19th - Hamish Burgess had an Irish music special with all 8 members of The Irish Rovers picking & introducing the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Each member of the iconic band picked Irish songs or trad music, and Hamish picked one each from the lads' own careers.
The Irish Rovers pick the the music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Thursday March 17th - ST.PATRICK'S DAY ON MAUI !!
SOUTH MAUI had the biggest bash starting at noon with the annual St. Paddy's Day Party at Mulligan's on the Blue in Wailea. The craic will be mighty at our local Irish Pub!
The fun starts at noon-3pm with the Glen Innes Session Band, followed by The Celtic Tigers. There's a Best Hat contest, Best Leprechaun contest, and much more! Call 874-1131 for more details, or visit www.mulligansontheblue.com.
St. Paddy's Day at Mulligan's on the Blue
March 2017 - Jason Owens / McFiddles / Audrey Knuth with Larry Unger played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
March 2017 - Scottish singer Bill Mullen played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
Scottish singer Bill Mullen played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs
Thursday March 17th - ST.PATRICK'S DAY ON OAHU !!
The Friends of St.Patrick held their annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade. through Waikiki. Free to participate. Irish bloodline not required--everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day! Meet on Kalakaua by Fort DeRussy (just before Saratoga Rd) by 11:00am. Step-off is at NOON sharp. Wear green and/or kilts, comfortable shoes, hat, & sunblock. The route is approximately one mile. For those who would like to participate but can't walk it, Parade Chairman Nelson Lampert (kerlampert@aol.com) is organizing rides in participating convertibles. You may bring candy, beads, etc. to hand out to the crowd if you wish (no throwing of objects to the crowd).
No alcohol. No need to RSVP. Just show up if you can. Bring friends/family--the parade is a family-friendly event. Afterparty at Kelley O'Neil's, then Murphy's Street Party Downtown in the evening. More info Bill Comerford at bill@ejlounge.com, or call 808-223-3997.
The Friends of St.Patrick invite you to participate or volunteer in this year’s parade. Please contact Matt MCconnell at mattmcconnell1@yahoo.com, or call 808-285-0874.
Volunteer Meeting on Sunday March 12th, 3pm in the Celtic Room at O'Toole's Irish Pub.
St.Patrick's Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii
Photo courtesy Reed Gillmor Bowman
Meanwhile downtown.....the annual Honolulu St. Patrick's Day Block Party is getting going - the biggest Hawaii Irish bash and the last place on the planet (this side of the dateline) to celebrate St.Patrick's Day ! Every year Murphy's Bar and Grill sponsors a FREE all afternoon/evening block party in downtown Honolulu's Irish Corner at Nuuanu Avenue and Merchant Street - www.gomurphys.com. Always a blast the block party starts around 5:30pm when the Streets are closed on Nuuanu, Merchant and Marin Lanes. Live music includes the Doolin Rakes on the streets. Live Music, great food, clothing and fun pervades the streets. There is a full day of Irish Music at O’Toole’s “the Party within the Party”, starting at 1pm. The Street party should run until 11pm.
O’Toole’s Irish Pub, Kelley O’Neil’s and the Irish Rose Saloon has Irish music throughout the week of St Patrick’s. Full calendar at http://www.irishpubhawaii.com/
March 17th 2017 - ST.PATRICK'S DAY ON THE BIG ISLAND !!
Over on the Big Island of Hawaii, The Kilt Lifters and Hawaii Irish Dance celebrated St.Patrick's Day at The Kona Tap Room At Hilton Waikoloa Village. 8-11pm.
March 11-18th 2017 - over on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Celtic band Maivish played at the Contra Week on The Big Island, Hawaii, with dance caller George Marshall.
Maivish are Jaige Trudel, Adam Broome, and Matthew Olwell, on fiddle, cello, guitar, cittern, blackwood flutes, percussion and vocals. "Jaige and Adam have been playing music together since 2001 for dances, festivals and concerts throughout North America and abroad, predominantly with the band Crowfoot. Matthew has been performing and teaching as a dancer and percussionist at festivals and theatres across North America and Europe since 1996. After a decade of crossing paths on the folk circuit, these three performers have come together in this configuration to explore and cultivate a sound that is uniquely their own." www.maivish.com
During the day folks explored the beautiful Big Island of Hawai'i, with it's many waterfalls, and active volcano. More details at www.tropicaldancevacation.com/hawaii.html.
Sunday March 12th - Hamish Burgess had a St.Patrick's Day Irish music special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Celebrating St.Patrick's Day early with Irish songs & trad music, and songs and traditions about St.Patrick himself. SUNDAY TIME CHANGES Australia 7pmQLD/8pmVIC, NZ 10pm, UK 9am, Europe 10am (Sat night 1 HOUR EARLY now 11pm Hawaii), then again Sunday 1 HOUR EARLY in Hawaii now 10am-12pm, and STILL 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and TIME CHANGES now 8-10pm in Ireland & UK, 9pm-11 Europe.
'ST.PATRICK' © Hamish Burgess 2012
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Saturday March 4th - The Friends of St.Patrick held their Emerald Ball at the Japanese Cultural Center, Manoa Ballroom from 5-10pm. Buffet dinner with Open Bar, Silent Auction, and they will be awarding Irishman of the Year to Dan Quinn. Irish entertainment by Celtic Waves, James McCarthy, Lisa Gomes, Hawaii Irish Dance. Bagpiping from Honolulu Celtic Pipes & Drums, and dinner hour Celtic Harpist is Jan Joy Sax. $85+tax - tickets online at https://holdmyticket.com/tickets/274989. For information or reservations contact Bill Comerford at 808-223-3997, or bill@ejlounge.com.
Sunday Feb 26th - The Celtic Book Club met at 4:00pm on the last Sunday of the month at the Celtic Room of O'Toole's. This Month's Topic: Celtic Women in Politics and Religion.
Next Month's Topic: Books by Maeve Binchy. Contact Terry Sue Satta at terrysuesatta@gmail.com
Sunday February 26th - Hamish Burgess had a Welsh Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. 2 hours of great music from Wales for St.David's Day, with interview with Welsh bands Jamie Smith's MABON, Alaw, and Siobhan Owen.
Sunday Australia 8pmQLD/9pmVIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 12pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Wales, 10pm-12 Europe.
Welsh special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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Sunday February 19th - Hamish Burgess had special guests Mànran on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Interview with Gary Innes, Ewen Henderson, and Craig Irving from Mànran, the Scottish trad-rockers, and tracks from all 3 albums, including the brand new "An Dà Là - The Two Days". Also other new Celtic music.
Mànran special guests on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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February 17-19th 2017 - The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Hawaii held their Aloha Winter Weekend - Scottish Country Dancing classes, social dances and a ceilidh. The fun begins on Friday evening with a social dance, SCD dance classes on Saturday and Sunday, a dinner and dance on Saturday evening, and a “hang-loose” ceilidh Sunday evening. Live music for classes and the two social dances is provided by The Humuhumunukunukuapua’a and Strathspey Society Band. Guest Instructors for this weekend will be David Newitt and Bruce Herbold, also members of the band. The Humus often play with a fifth member or with a special guest. This year they will be joined by a fantastic young fiddler, James MacQueen of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Schedule:
Friday February 17, 5:30 – 8:30 pm: a social dance at Paradise Park in Honolulu.
Saturday February 18: Classes 9:00 am – noon, and 1:00 – 2:00 pm, at the Ala Wai Golf Course Multi-Function Facility (Palladium): 404 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu. Dinner (5:00 pm) and Semi-formal Dance (6:30 – 9:30 pm), also at the Palladium.
Sunday, February 19, Class 9:30 – 11:30 am at the Ala Wai Palladium Ballroom. Ceilidh 5:30 – 9:00 pm at the Treetops Restaurant at Paradise Park, Honolulu.
For questions contact Bruce McEwan, telephone 808-538-7707, email bmcewan@hawaiiantel.net, or Melissa Lindsay, telephone 808-256-3347, email mlindsay@hawaii.rr.com.
Saturday Feb 18th - The Friends of St.Patrick held an Irish Humor Meeting in the Celtic Room behind O'Tooles at 3:30pm.
Feb 16-19th 2017 - World class pipe instruction returned to Maui, with Jack Lee presented by the Isle of Maui Pipe Band. This year’s workshop included a march with Jack and the band in the Parade of Whales… (surfing optional).
The Isle of Maui Pipe Band presented the 12th Jack Lee Maui Piping Workshop. Pipe Sergeant of Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, Jack Lee was back on Maui for another great bagpipe workshop in February - 4 days of world-class instruction, 9:00am–4:00pm. The location was in beautiful Kula, Upcountry Maui. With local pipers welcoming familiar Oahu pipers, and mainland pipers escaping the cold, there was a fun, relaxed educational experience with one of the world's best bagpipers. Experience and ability of all kinds were welcome. Tuition cost $300. More info www.isleofmauipipeband.com
Sunday February 12th - Hamish Burgess had a Valentines special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Songs, tunes and traditions of St.Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Not all slow love songs - some of these rocked, Celtic style!
Sunday Australia 8pmQLD/9pmVIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 12pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
Valentines Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
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February 11th 2017- The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their Mardi Gras Party at the Harbor Court Condo 14th floor Rec Deck. More details TBA.
February 6th-11th - The Commoners from Fort Collins, Colorado, played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
Mon February 6th - The Commoners played at The Irish Rose Saloon in Waikiki, 9pm-1.30am.
Tues February 7th - The Commoners played at O'Toole's Pub Downtown Honolulu, 9pm-1.30am.
Wed February 8th - The Commoners played at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki, 9pm-1am.
Fri February 10th - The Commoners played at O'Toole's Pub Downtown Honolulu, 9pm-1.30am.
Sat February 11th - The Commoners played at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki, 9pm-1am.
More on the band at www.thecommonersmusic.com
Sunday February 5th - Hamish Burgess had special guest Irish singer Paddy Homan, and new Celtic music, with a World Exclusive new single from Pat Chessell, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Interview and songs from Paddy Homan, the Cork singer, now based in Chicago. As well as new Celtic music, including an exclusive play of Vancouver BC Irish singer Pat Chessell new single "Mother-in-Law".
Paddy Homan interview on the Maui Celtic Radio Show on BluesAndRootsRadio.com
Sunday January 29th - Hamish Burgess had an Imbolc & Brigid's Day Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Songs of the ancient Celtic spring festival Imbolc (pronounced Im-molk), now known as Brigid's Day/St.Brigit's Day. Traditions of the ancient springtime, the Goddess Brigid, modern counterpart St.Brigit, and the forerunner of Groundhog Day.
IMBOLC & BRIGID'S DAY Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
“IMBOLC” © Hamish Burgess 2011
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Saturday January 28th - over on Oahu, The Caledonian Society of Hawaii hosted their annual Robert Burns Night, this year called BURNS LIVES!, at the Oahu Country Club (150 Country Club Rd.) in Honolulu, from 5 - 10 pm. Because of the life and works of the Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, Society members and guests will dress in their best Scottish wear for the annual Burns Night at the Oahu Country Club for cocktails, dinner, and a program both traditional and innovative.
Members $95/non-members $105. Reservations now open - please email Susan at susanmack1@mac.com, or call 591-9398.
Tuesday January 24th - Maui Celtic and Mulligan's On The Blue presented their 13th annual Robert Burns Night on Maui, this year on the night before the Scottish poet's birthday at Mulligan's in Wailea, although at that time it was actually be Robert Burns birthday in Scotland!
All the traditions with MCs Dr.Dubhan Clark and our own Hamish Burgess, with piping in the Haggis, Celtic music from the Glen Innes Session Band with guests, and of course Burns poetry with guest readers. 5.30pm dinner seating with the programme starting at 6pm. Scotch and Haggis tasting!
Robert Burns Night at Mulligans on the Blue
Sunday January 22nd - Hamish Burgess had a Robert Burns Special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Hamish will play Robert Burns compositions set to great Celtic music, and talk about Scotland's famous poet who's birthday is on January 25th. Featuring interviews from Burns performers Jim Malcolm, Ed Miller, and Eddi Reader, amongst the host of other traditional singers.
Robert Burns special on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
January 18th-22nd - over in Honolulu, The Sons of Malarkey from Portland played at Honolulu's Irish Pubs. For more info contact Bill Comerford at 223-3997 or bill@ejlounge.com.
Thurs Jan 19th - The Sons of Malarkey played at The Irish Rose Saloon in Waikiki, 9pm-1.30am.
Fri Jan 20th - The Sons of Malarkey played at O'Toole's Pub Downtown Honolulu, 9pm-1.30am.
Sat Jan 21st - The Sons of Malarkey played at Kelley O'Neil's in Waikiki, 9pm-1.30am.
Sun Jan 22nd - The Sons of Malarkey played at Anna O'Briens in Honolulu, 7-9pm after the Irish Session 5-7pm. All ages welcome to this Sunday show.
The Sons of Malarkey in Honolulu
Monday January 16th - over in Honolulu on Oahu, The Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii marched in the Martin Luther King Parade in Waikiki, assembling at Fort DeRussy, and started at 9am at Magic Island and finished at Kapiolani Park.
Sunday January 15th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Sunday Australia 8pmQLD/9pmVIC, NZ 11pm, UK 10am, Europe 11am (Sat night 12pm Hawaii), then again Sunday in Hawaii 11am-1pm, and 1-3pm US/Canada West coast, 2-4pm Mountain time, 3-5pm Central time, 4-6pm Eastern Time, and 9-11pm in Ireland & UK, 10pm-12 Europe.
New Celtic music on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday January 8th - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music, with a feature on Knacker's Yard, on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Interview with the Victoria, Vancouver Island band on their new album 'Songs of the Sea' - they have a great authentic early sound like the Dubliners. www.knackersyard.net.
New Celtic music, and Knackers Yard on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
Sunday January 1st - The Saint Andrew Society of Hawaii held their Hogmanay Hair o' the Dog Brunch and Single-Malt Scotch Tasting at 11:30 am at Kincaid's at Ward Warehouse.
Lunch was dutch-treat. Everyone welcome. Scotch tasting with 3 single malts. Scottish attire encouraged. Info Carol Anne Gordon call/text: (808) 203-3399, or email: cagordon22@gmail.com.
Sunday January 1st - Hamish Burgess had new Celtic music, with a feature on Vancouver duo Cosmic Wink on the Maui Celtic Radio Show streaming on Blues & Roots Radio at www.bluesandrootsradio.com. Interview with Caitlan Read and Chika Buston in Vancouver BC. www.cosmicwink.bandcamp.com/releases.
New Celtic music, and Cosmic Wink on the Maui Celtic Radio Show
