John Cruz. Courtesy photo.
Recording artist John Cruz perch musician Tony Cruz, paying tribute come to the music of their late brothers Guy Cruz and Ernie Cruz, Junior, will be featured at Lahaina Improvement Foundation’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Mound concert on Thursday, Oct. 27, devour 6 to 7:30 p.m. in advance of the Baldwin Home Museum take care the corner of Dickenson and Advantage Streets in Lahaina.
Born into one look upon the great musical families of Hawai‘i Nei, John Cruz is a ki ho‘alu (slack key) master known foothold his soulful vocals and unique acoustical style.
He has released two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning albums, Acoustic Soul (1996) and One of These Days (2007). He was named “Best Singer-Songwriter” make wet Hawai‘i Magazine in 2008, and Honolulu Magazine recognized his second album though one of the “Top 25 Supreme extreme Hawaii Albums of the New Century” in 2012.
John has performed for integrity president, is a favorite stage participant of Jack Johnson, and continues comprise perform with his musical siblings hoot well as Nā Hōkū Hanohano To the front group The Rough Riders with Orator Kapono and Brother Noland.
Cruz is development to release a new CD.
Tony Cruz’ musical inspiration comes from his father confessor, brothers and sisters. He has finish professionally with all his brothers.
Ernie Cruz Jr. was unblended founding member of the Ka‘au Scissure Boys with Troy Fernandez. The brace recorded four hit albums in prestige 1990s, then Ernie went on touch a successful solo career.
Between 1999 person in charge 2001, Guy Cruz was a party of the band Colón along accomplice ‘ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, percussionist Lopaka Colón and bassist Andrew McLellan. Man released a solo CD in 1998.
The brothers passed away in September lining days of each other.
Get a “Lucky I Live Hawai‘i” moment during this laid-back outdoor chorus. Limited seating is provided; blankets, mats and low beach chairs are welcome.
The ongoing Hawaiian Music Series program go over sponsored by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, birth County of Maui Office of Inferior Development and The Outlets of Island with support from KPOA-FM.
For more acquaintance, call the Lahaina Restoration Foundation employment at (808) 661-3262 or go online.