Maui Concerts - Steel Pulse and Matisyahu

 To celebrate the Hard Rock Cafe's 40th Anniversary, reggae bands Steel Pulse and Matisyahu were two of the headliners performing live on the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Rebelution, The Dirty Heads  and Maui's own band, The Green, played back to back all afternoon in the MACC's beautiful outdoor venue, Yokouchi Pavillion. 

Maui Concerts- Damian Marley and Nas

Damian Marley and Nas brought reggae fans to the Maui Arts and Cultural Center for a packed Maui concert recently. The two put on a show filled with hip hop, reggae and the sounds of Damian Marley's Jamaican home. The Maui music scene buzzed for weeks prior to the sold out show and fans were treated to a live performance in the Maui Arts and Cultural Center's new Yokouchi Pavilion.

See you at the next show!

A hui hou,

Aubrey

www.aubreyhord.com

Maui Concerts - Elton John sings to a happy sold out crowd on Maui

The new glass topped outdoorvenue at the MACC called the Yokouchi Pavilion was sold out for the first of two shows by Sir Elton John who christened the beautifully designed venue with a huge show full of lights, incredible music and anenthusiastic Maui crowd.The new venue glowed like a Christmas tree with all the new lights shining through the glass roof and stage lights flashing back on the crowd of well over 5,000 lucky ticket holders.Sir Elton made a grand entrance onto the stage and wowed the crowd with his first piano song "Funeral for a Friend" which lasted 11 minutes.

I was right down in front along with the other official professional photographer for the concert, Amanda Cowan, from the Maui News.

Amanda shot and scored with several images on the front page and section of the Maui News today. It's always a pleasure shooting with other photographers who know how to capture a show and Amanda is no exception!

Sir Elton played to the crowd who instantly stood and gave a warm Maui welcome for the returning musical icon. The crowd was actually on their feet every time Elton played a song, dancing and waving their arms and singing along to all of his hits.

The GA section in the bleachers was the best chorus!!Elton offset his high energy songs with a couple of ballads on the piano which just made the show by the super star even more endearing. Happy fans snapped up red flashing sunglasses and Elton John t shirts from every era of his career from the Merchandise tents.I think I found my true calling. I love shooting concerts and am a huge supporter of the arts and arts education on Maui.

The MACC asked me to start shooting concerts and events there 3 years ago and I am forever grateful for the chance to be part of a collective positive energy. The staff and volunteers at the MACC work harder than any team I have ever met, with long hours and high stress situations, they always handle everything in stride and with a smile. What a joy to work with such a great crew! I am truly blessed to be part of the MACC family. It's always fun to be part of something that brings positive energy, smile, laughter and dancing to our island community.
Thank you, Sir Elton John, Art Vento at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Tom Moffat Productions and the hard working staff, crew and volunteers at the MACC for bringing such incredible musical talent to our island. We truly appreciate it and look forward to the next show!

A hui hou,

Aubrey

aubrey@aubreyhord.com

www.aubreyhord.com

Maui Concerts - DAUGHTRY Returns to Tour on Maui

The rock band DAUGHTRY came of a well-earned vacation to start their tour on Maui.

The band played at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center Friday, February 18th to a sold out audience at the Castle Theater.

Rocker Chris Daughtry is possibly best known for his fourth place in the fifth season of American Idol, and he can totally hold an audience with his strong vocal range and a group of bandmates who never quit.

His performance was non-stop energy and filled with hit songs like "Home" and the grammy nominated song" It's Not Over." Filling the Castle Theater with a huge fan base, DAUGHTRY had the audience on their feet singing along right off the bat and they didn't quit until after several encores.

What a show!

Welcome back to the road DAUGHTRY! Thanks for stopping by our little island.

A hui hou,

Aubrey

aubrey@aubreyhord.com

www.aubreyhord.com

Maui Concerts- John Legend

My first real foray into indoor concert photography was this week at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. I finally jumped in a purchased a full frame camera (Nikon's D700) and love it! I paired it up with a Tokina 300mm 2.8 lens and away we went!

Previously, I have used a tripod indoors and was unable to get the type of images I really wanted with a high ISO. The full frame camera gives me much better results and I love the fact I can rip up the ISO all the way to 6400 and it will still be sharp. Check it out!

These are sample shots from the John Legend concert this week at the MACC.

Eric Gilliom opened the sold out show.

Aubrey
http://www.aubreyhord.com/

Maui Concerts - Maui Ukulele Festival 2009

The 2009 Maui Ukulele Festival was held outdoors at the beautiful Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, October 18th. An impressive lineup of musicians filled the venue with ukulele music for the afternoon. I had the honor of photographing the event for the MACC and am grateful for the opportunity to capture great moments in time with musical talent.

Ukulele master, Roy Sakuma, and his wonderful wife, Kathy, put hours into organizing the events across the state of Hawaii every year and they always impress us!

We enjoyed the music of many masters of the ukulele...

Hula halaus performed their graceful dances to the music...

Ukulele bands from around the island came to perform on the stage.

Our mayor, Charmaine Tavares, was also on hand to present the MACC and Ukulele Festivals Hawaii with a proclamation.

Thanks so much to all the musicians, dancers and volunteers that made the event happen without a hitch.

A hui hou,

Aubrey

http://www.aubreyhord.com/