Saturday, December 15:  Rita Rudner.  Voted “Best Comedian in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal for the past decade, Rita has become one of the most beloved performers in a city filled with cabarets and production shows. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 5:  Haunani Apoliona, Ku`uipo Kumukahi & Helene Woodward – Songs of Our Ali`i.  Haunani Apoliona (12-string guitar), Ku`uipo Kumukahi (guitar) ,Helene Woodward (upright bass), come together to honor the Ali`i (Hawaiian royalty) in music.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, January 10:  Slack Key Masters with Ledward Ka`apana.  The Hawaiian grand master of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, Led Ka`apana, returns as Slack Key Masters’ special guest. His extraordinary baritone and ki`eki`e (falsetto) voice have made him a musical legend, while his easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm have made him a favorite of audiences around the world. Grammy Award winner George Kahumoku, Jr. opens the show with his musical and storytelling talents for a wonderful evening in…

Friday, January 18: Solo Sessions: Kuana Torres Kahele.  Born on the slopes of Mauna Kea, Kuana began composing, arranging and playing traditional Hawaiian music at an early age. In 1995 with Kehau Tamure, Kuana formed the multi-award winning duo, Nā Palapalai. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, March 3:  Generations: Lindsey `Ohana.  Raised in true matrilineal tradition of Hawai`i, the women of the Lindsey `ohana embody Hawaiian music in all its forms. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, March 21:  Local Voices: Jeff Peterson & Nathan Aweau.  Jeff Peterson is recognized as one of Hawai`i’s most versatile guitarists, as well as a popular solo artist. Nathan Aweau accompanies his beautiful vocals on guitar. He also demonstrates his extraordinary musicianship on an 8-string electric bass.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23:  Kumu Kahua Theatre – Fishing for Wives.  Fishing for Wives offers comic confusion over a picture bride mix-up. It’s 1913 and two Hawai`i Island fishermen realize they have women problems. Lonely and bored with catching fish, Nishi sends for a picture bride from Japan, but sneaks a photo of his handsome friend Aoki in his place. The bride arrives and falls in love with the wrong man, setting off a classic battle of…

Friday, April 19:  Dala.  The Toronto-based duo of Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine who are renowned for their “Lennon and McCartney” like harmonies and original acoustic folk-pop tunes. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala are now poised to bring their fresh brand of acoustic pop music to the world.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, April 26: Joshua Nelson & The Kosher Gospel Singers. Raised in a black Jewish community, singer/songwriter Joshua Nelson blends Hebrew texts with soulful African-American gospel music. Critics have hailed Nelson's vocal powers as reminiscent of the legendary Mahalia Jackson, yet utterly original and electrifying. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Wednesday, July 3:  Jazz Maui 2013 Featuring Tommy James of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.  The Jazz Maui Festival will feature an evening of world class jazz with performances by award-winning pianist Tommy James, music director of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Louisiana based Louis Romanos Quartet (LRQ), featuring original music combining Latin, bebop and New Orleans street-beat rhythms, plus trumpeter Jim Seeley and alto saxophonist Peter Brainin of the Arturo O’Farrill Latin Jazz Orchestra. Enjoy a preshow concert with the…

Saturday, November 9:  The Legend of Ko`olau.  By Gary T. Kubota. A historical drama about the life of Kaluaiko‘olau, a Hawaiian cowboy and ‘outlaw’. In this one-man play — as seen through the eyes of Ko`olau — a courageous story unfolds about a Hawaiian family on Kauai fighting for their rights amidst the chaos and loss of Hawaiian sovereignty in 1893. It is a tale of love and survival against all odds. Premiere! Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio…

Saturday, February 1:  Raiatea Helm - The Songbird & The Songs.  Her "Sweet & Lovely" voice has already launched this young songbird from Moloka`i onto the national and international music scene as a premier Hawai`i chanteuse. Her appeal flourishes across all age groups and reaches across geographical boundaries. 7:30 p.m.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8:  Kumu Kahua Theatre: Flowers Of Hawaii.  By Lee Cataluna. Ten vignette playlets capture the essence of family relationships. Lee Cataluna is best known for her newspaper columns about island life and witty stage plays. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, March 15:  Generations: Dalire `Ohana.  Hula is poetry in motion and the Dalire `Ohana has been putting poetry to motion for generations. The essential elements of hula are music, dance, the Hawaiian language, and lineage – a respect for received traditions and an awareness of one’s own origins. For nearly four decades, Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire, has set the highest standards in each area through her own performances and those of her hālau, Keolalaulani Hālau `Olapa O Laka, founded…

Friday, August 15: Augie T – So Dumb 2014 Tour. Hawai`i’s Favorite comedian is back to produce and film his sixth one-man statewide comedy show. Note: This show will be filmed for inclusion in an upcoming Augie T Comedy release. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 11: Ku Mai Ka Hula. Film & talk story to kick off the Ku Mai Ka Hula weekend: “Celebrating Maui & Hula through Rare Movies & Images”. A celebration of hula, featuring rare or never-before seen footage from the Society Archives of Maui's hula and musical greats, and the legendary Kumu Hula ‘Iolani Luahine. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, March 20: Storytelling: Legends & Ghosts in Hawai`i. Join storyteller Lopaka Kapanui as he explores the question, "Are Hawai`i’s gods and ghosts a thing of the past, or do they still exist today?" A native Hawaiian, Lopaka Kapanui has been described by many as one of Hawaiʻi’s foremost storytellers. Lopaka shares more than just Hawaiian ghost stories: he shares his knowledge of Hawaiʻi, masterfully weaving the tales of Old Hawaiʻi with passion and mystery. Maui Arts & Cultural Center,…

Saturday & Sunday, November 28 & 29:  Maui Choral Arts – “Christmas Bells”.  From holiday classics & sing-alongs to new arrangements of old favorites, this is the concert to get your holiday spirit in high gear.  Selling out every year, this event is a toe-tapping crowd pleaser. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27:  Kumu Kahua Theatre:  My Boy He Play Ball.  Enjoy this funny, deeply-rooted story of fathers, sons, and modern Hawaiian identity written by pioneering author, Tammy Haili‘ōpua Baker.  Boy Kahalewai is living the dream: a Division-1 football scholarship at a mainland college, a chance to play pro, and a loving family back home. But as he struggles with intense pressure from his father and awakens to his Hawaiian roots, Boy starts to wonder whose…

Friday, April 8:   Girls Guns & Glory.  Girls Guns and Glory, which was named (tongue in cheek) for everything representative of the country music front man Ward Hayden was listening to, have made a name for themselves through relentless touring, the release of four critically acclaimed records, and a slew of local and international awards. Their style is rooted in various forms of American music, with a sound that has evolved to include everything from rockabilly to traditional country to…

Friday, April 29:  David Benoit – “2 in Love”.  David Benoit, Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, and conductor, will join his family, Maui residents Phil & Angela Benoit, for their first performance together at Maui Arts & Cultural Center since 2010.  This magical evening will feature the silky voice of Angela Benoit as they perform songs from David’s new CD, “2 In Love.” David’s brother, Phil, will add smooth guitar accompanied by a rhythm section of Maui all-stars.  Maui Arts & Cultural…

Sunday, August 14:  Hawai`i International Music Festival.  This special concert will combine the finest classical music with Hawaiian culture, featuring performances by Silberger and Shoremount-Obra, along with soprano Mikayla Sager, cellist Daniel Lelchuk, and pianist Kwan Yi. They’ll share undiscovered gems by Shostakovich, Piazzolla, Kodály, Rachmaninoff, Bachelet, Mozart, and more.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, January 7: Rita Rudner.  A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a 14-year run and 2,000 plus shows, Rudner has sold 1.5 million tickets and become the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She has been named Las Vegas’s Comedian of the Year nine years in a row and in…

Wednesday, February 1: The Wonderheads – Loon.  Acclaimed physical theatre company and mask imagineers, the Wonderheads bring you a love story that whisks a man to the moon and back!  Francis, a lonely janitor who is plagued by isolation and tickled by whispers of childhood imagination, has hit rock bottom and discovers that he has nowhere to go…but up.  And up.  And up!  But will plucking the moon from the sky bring him the love he is searching for?  LOON…

Thursday, April 19:  Artist 2 Artist:  Henry Kapono and Jerry Santos.  Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album & Rock Album of the Year. Best known for his work in the musical group Olomana, Jerry Santos…

Friday, May 25:  Artist 2 Artist:  Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos.  two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal.  The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Jerry Santos of Olomana. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One…

Saturday, June 30, 7pm: The Dark Hobby - All the Pretty Fishes and the Price Paid to Tank Them. Presented By: Paradise Filmworks and The Snorkel Bob Foundation (Sneak Preview) http://thedarkhobby.com/. This film is a work-in-progress reef documentary on the three hubs of aquarium extraction: Indonesia, the Philippines and mostly Hawaii. Controversy continues with aquarium collectors still working Hawaii reefs in violation of a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling. Aquarium plunder and consequence is documented, as aquarium collectors blame reef decimation…

Friday – Sunday, August 10 – 12:  Albatross – A One-Man Play.  Written and performed as a rollicking sea yarn, Albatross is a fast-paced stage show that explores themes of regret, isolation, and the interconnected relationship between humans and the natural world.  Taking inspiration from Coleridge’s Mariner, an 18th century sailor who is cursed with immortality and thrust into the modern world, the play delivers a profound message about the effect of our thoughtless actions on all living things. Maui Arts & Cultural…

Friday, December 14: Island Breeze.  Island Breeze is a trio of world-class musicians, each masters of their own instruments, who have come together to create new and beautiful music. Grammy nominated slack key guitarist, Jeff Peterson, and shakuhachi master, Riley Lee, have been working together for many years. They joined forces with taiko master, Kenny Endo, and together the three recorded a CD which was released in 2014. The unique blend of slack key guitar, taiko drums, and Japanese flute…

Friday, December 21: Generations a the MACC:  An Acoustic Evening with Pat Simmons Sr. & Pat Simmons  Jr.  Pat Simmons Sr. is an original member of the Doobie Brothers. Pat Simmons Jr. has grown up with music - on Maui, in California, and around the world - on tour with his dad. The ability of the Doobie Brothers’ music to connect with the essentials of people’s lives in tuneful, affecting songs has developed an audience that spans generations today -…

Friday, February 1: Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Robi Kahakalau.  Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite, and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album & Rock Album of the Year.  Hawaiian singer/guitarist and Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner Robi Kahakalau mixes the…

Thursday, February 14:  Makana.  Award-winning slack-key guitar player, singer, and composer, Makana, in a special Valentine’s Day concert.   A protégé of the Hawaiian slack key guitar legends, including Bobby Moderow Jr. and the late master Uncle Sonny Chillingworth, Makana has dedicated his life to perpetuating as well as evolving the traditional Hawaiian art form. From this slack key tradition Makana has evolved his own dynamic, high-octane style, coined “Slack Rock”: slack key infused with elements of bluegrass, rock, blues and…

Friday, April 20:  Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Amy Hanaiali`i.  In this engaging MACC concert series, two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun. Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal. The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Amy Hanaiali`i. …

Saturday, June 29, 2019 - 7:30 PM: Jazz Maui: Jazz, Blues, & Beyond! With the Katie Thiroux Trio with guest artists Justin Kauflin, Sheryl Renee, Mike Lewis, and Paul Contos The celebrated and internationally renowned bassist and vocalist, Katie Thiroux, will light up the night with her all-star trio supporting four knockout guest artists. Enjoy a night of great music with Quincy Jones’ protege, pianist Justin Kauflin; Jazz & Blues vocalist, Sheryl Renee; Honolulu-based trumpet sensation, Mike Lewis; and saxophone…

Thursday, June 6, 2019: Chris Thomas King. Blues Bear Hawaii is proud to present Chris Thomas King, master practitioner of traditional Delta Blues and contemporary Blues, on tour behind his new release, “Hotel Voodoo.”  Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he is the son of blues musician, Tabby Thomas, and was recognized as a prodigy musician as a child. Chris turned pro while still in his teens. His debut album was very much in a traditional blues vein, but he soon…

Friday, June 7, 2019: Keller Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who combines elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica/dance, jazz, and funk, along with other assorted genres. He is often described as a 'one-man jam-band' due to his frequent use of live phrase looping with multiple instruments. Since he first appeared on the scene in the early '90s, Keller Williams has defined the term independent artist, and his 16 albums tell only half the story. Keller…

Friday, June 28, 2019 - 7:30 PM: Streetlight Cadence. Streetlight Cadence is an alternative folk pop sensation. Jonathon, Jesse, Brian, and Ben began as street performers in 2010 in Honolulu, HI, playing for tourists while earning grocery money as college students. The founding members always had a strong desire to stand out from other music groups. Their classical instruments, family-friendly brand makes Streetlight Cadence a group enjoyed by people of all ages. The band can be described as fun-loving and…

Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 7:30 PM: HAPA - The Original Hana Hou #2! THIRD SHOW ADDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING TICKET DEMAND! Reuniting after 17 years, the original duo of Barry Flanagan and Keli'i Kaneali'i bring back the groundbreaking sound that established the name HAPA as one of the most recognized names in Hawaiian music since their debut album hit the airwaves. Meaning 'half' in Hawaiian, the name HAPA is inspired by the band’s two members - Keli'i Kaneali’i of…

Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 7:30 PM:HAPA - The Original Duo.  Reuniting after 17 years, the original duo of Barry Flanagan and Keli'i Kaneali'i bring back the groundbreaking sound that established the name HAPA as one of the most recognized names in Hawaiian music since their debut album hit the airwaves.Meaning 'half' in Hawaiian, the name HAPA is inspired by the band’s two members - Keli'i Kaneali’i of South Pacific ancestry, and Barry Flanagan from New Jersey.The group's self-titled album,…

August 01 - August 04, 2019:Tortilla Curtain. Adapted from T.C. Boyle's bestselling novel, this is a visceral, thought-provoking drama about peoples’ preconceived notions of those not like oneself. It is a portrait, sometimes dark, sometimes comical, about achieving social-economic upward mobility and the American Dream and explores the universal yearning to connect with and belong to a community. Stage adaption by Matt Spangler; directed and produced by Vinnie Linares/Oh Boy Productions. http://mauiarts.org/calendar

Friday, August 23, 2019: Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Sean Na'auao. In this concert series, two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal. The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Sean Na'auao. Henry…

Saturday, August 24, 2019: BEAT-LELE An ‘Ukulele Tribute to the Beatles Featuring Dennis Muth, Sonny Aquino, Alastar McNeil, & Nolet Quiason. If you love the Beatles, you will love BEAT-LELE. Truly a unique blend of ‘ukulele playing talents, beautiful voices, and perfect harmony, their tribute to the Beatles will capture your heart and mind like no other band. Listening to their performance will bring you back in time to the great hits of the Fab Four. “A Hard Day’s Night,”…

September 12, 2019: Hula Mai. McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Traditional procreation chants and dances often celebrate and encourage the continuation of alii family lines. Hula Mai are often misunderstood and misinterpreted in modern Western contexts. This presentation will look at several chants as poetical expressions as well as exhibit them in hula form. Participating halau include: Pau O Hiiaka, Halau Kamaluokaleihulu, and Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka. (Parental discretion advised) Tickets: $20, 10% discount for MACC Members and…

November 17, 2019: Hae Hawaii: Film & Discussion. McCoy Studio Theater; 3:00 pm In an historical drama set during the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and days leading up to annexation, a young thief is recruited to protect the unifying symbol of the kingdom: the Hawaiian flag. A post-filwaii: Film & Discusm discussion with film director Ty Sanga will address the significance of Hae Hawaii: what it meant during the time of the overthrow, and what it means today. Tickets:…

November 21, 2019 - November 23, 2019: Hawaii International Film Festival. All shows in McCoy Studio Theater; show times vary As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawai'i International Film Festival (HIFF) recognizes new and emerging talent and facilitates dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts. The festival includes documentaries and film shorts, including premieres, experimental films, animation/digital works, and first features by new directors. HIFF selections and audiences reflect the diverse multicultural face of…

November 29, 2019 - November 30, 2019: Eric Gilliom - White Hawaiian. McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Actor/musician Eric Gilliom stars in an original one-man theatrical show, “White Hawaiian,” co-created by writer/director Brian Kohne (Kuleana). This one man show represents the first collaboration between the pair since “Get A Job,” an award-winning comedy produced entirely on Maui in 2010. Music lovers may remember their previous work as co-producers of the Barefoot Natives with Uncle Willie K, which resulted in two…

December 13, 2019: The Merwin Conservancy presents Robert Haas & Forest Gander in the Green Room. Renowned poets and translators Robert Hass and Forrest Gander take the stage together for an evening immersed in the power of language as part of the Merwin Conservancy's Green Room arts and ecology salon Memorial Series, in honor of the organization's founder, the late W.S. Merwin. Robert Hass, a poet, essayist, and translator, won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award in…

December 14, 2019: Ron Artis II & the Truth. Ron Artis II plays music from his heart and soul. Raised on Oahu in a creative and religious household led by musically gifted parents, Ron developed his multi-instrumental prowess playing in the Artis Family Band. Piano and guitar became his main modes of expression, though he has mastered numerous other instruments. He caught the attention of some of the big-name musicians in the islands and on the mainland, crossing genres and…

December 27, 2019: Solo Sessions: Steve Earle. Rock/country/folk singer and songwriter Steve Earle began his career writing songs in Nashville, breaking to fame with the 1986 album, Guitar Town. He has released 15 other studio albums since then, received 3 Grammy awards, and his songs have been recorded by the likes of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, and Emmylou Harris. Steve Earle has been many things during his illustrious career, equally acclaimed as a folk troubadour, a rockabilly raver,…

January 10, 2020: Artist 2 Artist - Henry Kapono & Hawaiian-Style Band. Continuing Henry Kapono’s A2A music/talk-story series, this edition features the unique Hawaiian-Style Band. Conceptualized in the ‘90s as a ‘revolving band,’ HSB has included the musical synergy of more than 50 musicians and producers over the course of three albums! In the early ’90s, Hawaiian Style Band, led by Bryan Kessler and Wade Cambern, redefined contemporary Hawaiian music. The addition of Grammy-nominated and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner…

January 17, 2020: A Night of Comedy with Ari Shaffir. With special guest Chino LaForge Stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor Ari Shaffir describes his comedy as a puppet show—except it’s much filthier and without the puppets. The New York native grew up Orthodox Jewish, spent two years in a yeshiva in Israel, and came back to America to lose his religion and become a comic. LA Weekly has called Shaffir “a gifted unyielding comic…a real force to be reckoned with.” Shaffir…

January 24, 2020: Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi Presented by Blues Bear Hawaii. Guitarist Stanley Jordan uses two hands to play each note in an advanced form of tapping that allows him to play melody and chords simultaneously. A four-time Grammy nominee, Jordan has performed at many jazz events, including Kool Jazz Festival, Concord Jazz Festival, and the Montreux International Jazz Festival. Come experience the touch technique of a master! The world-renowned guitarist presents a new live show called “Stanley Jordan…

February 07, 2020 - February 08, 2020: Eric Gilliom One-Man Show - White Hawaiian. Eric Gilliom stars in an original one-man theatrical show, “White Hawaiian,” co-created by writer/director Brian Kohne (Kuleana). This one man show represents the first collaboration between the pair since “Get A Job,” an award-winning comedy produced entirely on Maui in 2010. Music lovers may remember their previous work as co-producers of the Barefoot Natives with Uncle Willie K, which resulted in two award-winning CDs and hysterical sold-out shows…

February 28, 2020: John Craigie. McCoy Studio Theater; 7:30 pm Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters while blazing a trail of his own. Recently, that trail twisted and turned into new territory for the Portland, OR, performer, who The Stranger appropriately dubbed, “the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg.” His music speaks to both audiences and fellow artists. His fifth full-length album, No…