Mahalo Willie K Benefit Concert

Saturday, April 21: 
Mahalo Willie K Benefit Concert.  Maui Tribe Productions and the ‘Ohana and Friends of Willie K are presenting benefit concerts on three islands to help compensate for the lost income and mounting health care expenses resulting from Willie K’s recent diagnosis of lung cancer.  Born Willie Kahaiali’i, Uncle Willie K has been performing at home in Hawai`i and across the world for all of his life. Performing alongside some of the industry’s most celebrated artists, the eclectic artist made his mark with a brand of dynamic stage performances and a diverse repertoire of music that span across time, language, and continents.  This will be a day of celebration, jam packed with awesome music including the Kahaiali`i Brothers, KB the Next Generation, Kalani Pe’a, Pono (Kaleo Phillips, Josh Kahula, and Pi`ilani Arias), Jesse Tanoue, Ata Demasco, Arlie Asiu, and Pound4Pound, along with ono food and free keiki fun.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  1 to 8 p.m., gates open at 12 noon.  Premium parking in the MACC main lot available via the box office. Day-of-show parking at the UHMC paved lot will be $5 cash only. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.  Keiki 5 and under free.