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Music Sites

Purple Dolphin Music - Meg Hansen has been working in all areas of the music industry, and now she has her own company which offers many music services.  Another great thing about Meg is that she donates 10% to children. :) Very cool person. :)

The Muse's Muse - Great resource for musicians/songwriters

Silver Note Music - Nice people who pitch songs to major artists and projects - very artist friendly contracts... send them your songs. :) 

Songs of Love - This is a great non-profit organization that writes songs for terminally ill children.  The songs are about the particular child and their friends, hobbies, favorite things.  If you'd like to sign up as a songwriter, email them.  :)

My favorite gigs were opening for these nice people!

Willie Nelson's Official Website - Willie is SUCH a great guy, and his songs are a big part of our lives!  Catch his shows when he comes through your town - he tours constantly - one of the hardest working musicians in the world!  He loves to play and always will!

Doobie Brothers Official Website - PAT SIMMONS and the band are so nice, and they are ROCKIN live - check them out!  So many hit songs in rock history, and still making killer cds!  Look for their next release!  Pat is so humble, nice and cool and is the best guitar player I know. 

Lisa Loeb - I LOVE Lisa's music and she is a really nice down to earth person. :)

Melissa Etheridge - GREAT singer/songwriter and so nice!

David Crosby - CPR is an incredible band, and David is VERY cool.  Solo, CSN, CSNY or CPR - ALL AMAZING!

C & K - Cecilio and Kapono are like the Hawaiian Simon and Garfunkle.  They are so talented and really nice.  I opened for Henry Kapono at the Coachhouse in CA - he's really talented. 

Michael McDonald - Michael was a surprise guest at Local Licks I. - WHAT A VOICE! Very nice person - amazing writer.

Jonny Lang - AWESOME BLUES ARTIST and REALLY NICE GUY!! www.JonnyLang.com

Gail's Endorsements

ELIXIR GUITAR STRINGS - The best strings made
RAINSONG GUITARS-
Beautiful graphite Guitars
YAMAHA FLUTES -
Love my flute, and also my MD8 recorder 

Maui Sites

SKIN DEEP TATTOO - Ask for Cooper.  He just did a great tattoo on my foot! Cool guy - very talented artist! :)

Hawaiian tropical flowers, leis, orchids & plants from Hawaii's Florist -- Hawaiian-Tropical-Flowers.com
Florist sells Hawaiian tropical flowers with over fifty exotic bouquets, over thirty lei styles, exotic orchids, tropical plants and gifts. Provides overnight delivery to mainland. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

Ultimate Hawaii - Check it out :) This is designed and maintained by my webteacher, Randy.
Web Design - My webmaster, Randy Strong :) www.trisystemsinc.com
Dogtowne Design - Scott Johnson does ALL my graphic work - cds, posters - Scott ROCKS!!
Wedding and Underwater Photography - My good friend Doug Hoffman is a great photographer and videographer.  He specializes in underwater video and has won numerous awards for his work.  He offers portrait work above and below the waterline 
VR Maui - All kinds of info on maui/entertainment/arts  - great site!
Maui Net - SO helpful with netstuff on Maui - great server!
Tenoch Design -
Alberto is a great webmaster - designer/server/great guy!
Big Tree Productions -
Steve Luksic is a video expert and specializes in production/editing and a close friend of Gail's.
Tropical Image Photography
Maui Underwater
Bruce Wheeler's Maui Radio, Nightlife and Fun Stuff page
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Good Maui info from a nice couple I know! :) 
Mark DAntonio graphics design  www.dantoniodesign.com
Maui Real Estate:  Search all Maui listings!

Maui Live Music

Cheeseburger in Paradise - Great burgers, awesome view, live music - Lahaina.
Henry's in Kihei - REALLY fun local bar -  Bands Thurs/Fri/Sat 9-12, pool tables, dancing.
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - Our biggest venue for the main touring acts - AWESOME!
Charley P. Woofer Saloon - Another favorite local hangout - Willie's favorite spot!
Margarita's Beach Cantina - Beachfront  - music on Fridays 5-7.
Mulligan's in Wailea

Maui Music Stores

Bounty Music - MAIN music source for island musicians. GREAT staff, good deals :) :) 
Tropical Disc - Locally owned CD store - now selling LOTS of great guitars too, including the exclusive made-on-maui  "RAINSONG" guitars.  Awesome owners and staff :) :) :) They really support local music!  
Request Music - Locally owned, very hip stores in Lahaina and Wailuku - music, paraphanalia, killer bass player at the Lahaina counter. :)
Borders Books and Music - You know the place :)

Maui Musicians

All friends : ) This list is incomplete - let me know if you wanna be on here and have a website!  

John Moore Project - New guy in town - excellent singer/songwriter - watch this guy - he's going places...Reminds me of the Jack Johnson, John Mayer - surfer gone guitarist - very cool sound.
Tom Conway - Gypsy jazz - killer guitar player - good heart!  This music is unique and Tommy's on a road of his own - it's fun to see where it's going to take him!
Cheryl Rae Band -
Beautiful gifted Maui singer/songwriter with 2 great CDs!  Killer vocals :) :) 
Brooks MaGuire -
Country tenor, killer voice - great songs - 2 cd's - Check him out :)
Harry Troupe -
Amazing guitar player!! Singer/songwriter who rocks the island! 3 CDs
Lauoho
- Two of the nicest local ladies around - SO funny, and SUCH talented musicians!
Tiffany Lee - Incredible voice - very powerful songs - I love the song "BELIEVE"!
Patrick Major - Great guy - great singer/songwriter -cool cd.
D.U.H. - My favorite band on Maui - Best rhythm section on the island! : ) These guys rock!!!! Check em out at Bubba Gumps on Saturday nights in Lahaina - 
Greg DiPiazza - ROCKER - good friend - lots of cds. :)
Voodoo Suns -
Anastasia and Nils ROCK and have the BEST bass player on the island! - great music - check em out! 
Mark DAntonio - REALLY GREAT percussion player!! www.markdantonio.com
 

 

More Indie Musicians

KRISTY JACKSON WEBSITE - Awesome singer/songwriter who wrote/published "Take It Back" for Reba McEntire. Kristy also co-wrote/produced  "Sign of the Times" and we co-own Rock Fever Records
MATTHEW LEE
- Wait till you hear his voice - you'll flip - I did - very soulful, raspy - amazing songs... check him out!
G
REG AND STEVE TANNEN - VERY cool groove acoustic guitar driven songs... these brothers are THE SHIT! Check out "Vegas Baby" song :) :) :)  www.gregtannen.com and www.stevetannen.com 
AMBER BROOKE WEBSITE - Check out this 16 yr. old ROCKER - she recorded my song "Paper Doll" and tears it up in Atlanta! :)
 

Ruth Hammond - UK singer/songwriter with a funk & soul edge.
Ruth's sound has an understated funkiness and her songs manage to sound retro and refreshingly modern at the same time.


Maui Newspapers

Maui Time Magazine - These guys ROCK! :) This is the surf/music cool newspaper that'll keep you up to date on what's happening on the island - VERY supportive of local talent.
Maui News - Our main newspaper, very professionally run - Maui Scene on Thursdays will tell you what's happening around town in music and arts. Rick, Jane and John are very supportive!! :)
Maui Bulletin - Great local publication - perfect for selling stuff - free ads, good advertising and Ian Cohen at the helm.
South Maui Weekly - My favorite writer, Ron Winckler, nice owners and staff - News on the south shore.

Maui Radio

MANAO RADIO - Listener supported radio 91.5 - great music!!

KONI FM 104.7 - Michael McCartney and Joe King play my music more than any station in the U.S.  They are really supportive!!

KAOI Radio  

POINT FM 101.1

More Music Links

Going to Vegas? Check out Tommy Rocker!

Tommy Rocker's Cantina and Grill in VEGAS - Tommy has been one of the most influential people in my musical career.  He's an incredible entertainer, and his club in Vegas has been rated for BEST LIVE MUSIC IN VEGAS!  He performs on the weekends - next time you're in Vegas - you gotta see him!  Tell him Gail sent ya :) 

Coming to Maui? Here's some fun stuff to do...

Poolside Activities - Boats, Helicopters, Luaus, etc. - Nancy and Peter know ALL the cool stuff to do, and can book it for you.  Some discounts, great service... VERY nice people! Personal friends of mine :) 808-875-0748

GAIL AND THE GROOVE PERFORMED AT CHARLEY'S IN PAIA WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WILLIE NELSON AND STEVEN TYLER SUNDAY 1/23.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PICTURES!

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