Maoli
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Sat., March 29
Maoli, Variety Playhouse—Greet Maoli with a big “aloha” as they come all the way from Hawaii for a rare East Coast appearance. Fronted by singer songwriter Glenn Awong, the band has released nine albums, codifying a comfy country-pop-reggae vibe that can be traced back to a bucolic upbringing in their island locale. They are huge stars in their home state, which, with the help of Internet exposure, will likely result in a large turnout tonight. The music goes down as easy as a Maui brew on a hot summer’s day and the players are accomplished enough to deliver their upbeat, sunshiny vibe with breezy professionalism. — Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
Maoli, referred to as Hawaii and Polynesia’s No. 1 independent commercial recording artist, has transcended borders with their extraordinary talent, capturing the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. The band,which is fronted by Glenn Awong, formed in 2007 and has since performed across the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific.
In 2020 Maoli won group of the year and album of the year for their record Sense Of Purpose at iHeart’s Island Awards, followed by album of the year and song of the year in 2021. In 2023 the band embarked on the Maoli Music Overload (MMO) tour selling more than 45,000 tickets across four cities in Hawaii, in addition to selling 11,500 tickets on the MMO US tour plus several Festival appearances including Cali Roots and Holo Holo Fest Sacramento.
Maoli | 03/29/2025 9:00 PM