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Noted Musicians Seek HPR's Intimate Live Concert Setting

Winter 2015-16 Season in Atherton Studio Announced during Fall Fund Drive

The Winter 2015-16 Season in Hawaiʻi Public Radio's intimate Atherton Studio features top musical artists from across the range of genres heard over HPR's two programming streams. Leading the line-up is an already sold-out, members-only "Musical Conversation" with R&B legend Booker T. Jones ("Green Onions," Booker T. and the MGs) on November 2. The evening is hosted by Dave Lawrence, local host of the NPR news magazine All Things Considered.

Other highlights of the season include, on December 12, Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday, a special concert by one of Hawaiʻi's most respected jazz performers (whose name must be withheld for contractual reasons). The set list for the evening will be determined by ticket purchasers, who will be asked to suggest their favorite Sinatra tune.

Returning to the Atherton to usher in 2016 is singer-songwriter Kuana Torres Kahele with music from his acclaimed CD series "Music for the Hawaiian Islands" on January 9. Later that month, jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson performs from her new and critically acclaimed CD (released in September 2015), "Many a New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein."

In February, Tony Trishchka, considered to be the most influential banjo artist in the roots music world, solos at the Atherton. And in March, Luke Trimble on guitar leads a string chamber music trio from the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.

"The Atherton Studio has come of age," says HPR Community Outreach Manager Gene Evans, who doubles as the Atherton's producer. "Artists with major recording contracts and who have performed at the most prestigious venues before huge crowds are calling to ask us if they might perform in this 75-seat, acoustically perfect space on Kāheka Street. They tell us they want to return to what initially drew them to a career in music: the exploration of their instrument, sharing stories, and a personal connection with a thoroughly engaged audience."

Reservations for any of the Atherton Winter 2015-16 events may be made online at www.hprtickets.org or by calling the station (955-8821) during regular business hours. Regular tickets are $30 general, $25 for HPR members, and $15 for students with ID. Special pricing applies for premium events. The Atherton Studio is located at Hawaiʻi Public Radio, 738 Kāheka Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; music begins at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

The entire Winter 2015-16 Season of 15 events is listed below. Various ticket packages to the Atherton season are also being offered as "thank you gifts" accompanying membership pledges during HPR's fund drive currently on the air.

Nov 2 (Monday, 7:00 p.m.) -- HPR Premium Event -- A Musical Conversation with Booker T. Jones -- Join HPR's Dave Lawrence for an intimate conversation with this Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Famer and Grammy Lifetime Award winner -- and his Hammond B3 organ. This HPR members-only event is already sold out.

Nov 21 -- Tom Mackay & Tommy James -- An evening of jazz featuring vibraphone and piano.

Nov 28 -- Kimo Hussey -- Talk story with and music from a world-renowned ʻukulele artist and educator.

Dec 5 -- Pacific Harp Project -- Pacific Harp Project is dedicated to exploring new realms of music for harp and rhythm section through the combining of traditional harp repertoire with improvisation, jazz, pop, and original compositions. The group consists of Megan Bledsoe Ward (harp), Noel Okimoto (vibraphone), John Hawes (bass), and Allan Ward (drums).

Dec 12 -- HPR Premium Event -- A very special event on the occasion of Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday.

Dec 19 -- Celtic Waves -- Hawai‘i's premier Celtic band returns for their annual celebration of the Winter Solstice. There will be dancing!

Jan 9 -- Kuana Torres Kahele -- Musician, vocalist, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and educator Kuana returns to the Atherton for a long-awaited presentation of material from his acclaimed series of CDs Music for the Hawaiian Islands.

Jan 16 -- Lenore Raphael & Doug MacDonald -- Steinway Concert Jazz Artist and award-winning jazz composer Lenore Raphael brings her swinging original arrangements of standards from the Great American Songbook. She is joined by bop-based guitar wizard Doug MacDonald.

Jan 22 & 23 -- HPR Premium Event -- "Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein" -- Renowned jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson returns to the Atherton with a swinging selection featuring Rodgers and Hammerstein classics. The evening also features Bruce Hamada (bass, vocals) and Jim Howard (piano).

Jan 30 -- Sandy Tsukiyama and the Braz Jazz -- The popular Brazilian group returns with a birthday tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Feb 6 -- Tony Trischka -- A rare audience with the man considered to be the consummate banjo artist and arguably the most influential banjo player in the roots music world.

Feb 13 -- The Eli Duo -- Yale alums Duane Padilla (violin) and Ian O'Sullivan (guitar) in an evening of classical, jazz, and slack-key-inspired music.

Feb 20 -- Partners in Time -- Atherton favorites return with ethnic music from the Balkans and the Near East, primarily from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Armenia, and Turkey.

Feb 27 -- Dana Land -- Her repertoire spans popular music from beautiful, romantic jazz standards, sensual Brazilian tunes and sassy blues. Ms. Land is always surrounded by a sterling group of sidemen.

Mar 5 -- Guitar Chamber Music -- A very special presentation with Luke Trimble on guitar. He is joined by Rachel Saul (violin), Anna Callner (cello), and Colin Belisle (viola), all members of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra.

About Hawai‘i Public Radio

HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawai‘i Public Radio. In December 2014, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its third consecutive four-star rating for exceptional fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. HPR was named one of the 2015 Best Places to Work in Hawaii by Hawaii Business magazine and Best Places Group. The station has recently won two national Edward R. Murrow Awards for its news coverage of the 2014 Pāhoa lava flow.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, and Lana‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and K234AN 94.7 FM (Waimea)); Kauaʻi (K269GD 101.7 FM); and West Hawaiʻi (K239BV 95.7 FM). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); the newest station in south Hawai‘i (KAHU 91.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM). HPR is online and streaming at hawaiipublicradio.org and hpr2.org; as well as on Facebook (FB/hawaiipublicradio), Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms (@WeAreHPR™). Free iOS and Android™ apps for "Hawaii Public Radio" are available for download from the App Store or Google Play™. HPR-1 and HPR-2 may also be heard via cable broadcasts from Oceanic Time Warner (channels 864 and 865) or Hawaiian Telcom TV (channels 661 and 662).

About Hawaii Public Radio
HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive highest, four-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM).

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