It’s highly unlikely that one could experience anything like a Willie K show anywhere else in the world. Along with a smorgasbord of great music, you get comedy and story time about anything from cultural awareness and local history to the socio-economic reality of what it’s like growing up struggling in Hawaii. It’s kind of like Willie K raw, uncensored, …
Willie K’s BBQ Bluesfest – MAHALO!
Mahalo to all the generous sponsors, volunteers and all those involved for their valuable contributions to help make Uncle Willie K’s BBQ BluesFest an annual event that has grown each year. The BluesFest was held on Saturday, January 11, 2015 at the War Memorial Special Events Field with the mission to “Share the Aloha”. Three Maui Non-Profit organizations were selected …
Pat Simmons jams at 2nd Annual Willie K’s BluesFest
January 24th, 2014 – DoobieBros.com Hawaiian Bluesman Wille K‘s 2nd annual BluesFest on Maui January 11th included among its all star lineup Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Here’s a great shot of Pat jamming with Willie K: http://www.doobiebros.com/2014/01/24/photo-pat-simmons-jams-at-2nd-annual-willie-ks-bluesfest/
From RJ Kaneao
From RJ Kaneao March 3, 2014 Just got my package from uncle Willie K and Debbie Kahaiali’i.. Such a classy operation.. I love them and appreciate them so much.. Just a mahalo package for performing at the blues festival last January.. It was my pleasure to perform with such amazing blues artist! Billy Gibbons, Mick Fleetwood, Patrick Simmons and Uncle …
Willie K’s BBQ Blues Festival – Maui News
Willie K’s BBQ Blues Festival – Maui News January 27, 2014 By JON WOODHOUSE, For The Maui News Willie K’s first BBQ Blues Festival was one of the highlights of 2013, and it looks like the second annual event coming up on Jan. 11 will be even more memorable. Featuring headliners Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top and Mississippi blues …
Rolling Stone
Christine McVie Back in Fleetwood Mac Mick Fleetwood announced the news in Maui over the weekend By KORY GROW January 13, 2014 9:55 AM ET Read here http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/christine-mcvie-back-in-fleetwood-mac-20140113 The “rumors” may be true: Vocalist and keyboardist Christine McVie has reclaimed her position in Fleetwood Mac, following a 16-year absence. On Saturday, drummer Mick Fleetwood reportedly told the audience at Uncle Willie K’s …