Songwriters Rounds with Rhodes, Kahumoku Jr, Hooley, & Ledezma celebrate Sara Jelly Music Birthday Bash!

Show Description

Presented with Mana’o Radio and Sara Jelley Music

Celebrate Sara Jelley’s Birthday Bash!
Be sure to join us after for a special birthday reception!

4 of Maui’s Most Talented Songwriters in the Round, sharing their stories and lives behind the music. Featuring Gretchen Rhodes, Uncle George Kahumoku Jr., Ryan Hooley, and “Lia Live” Ledezma.

Tickets:

$30 Premium (large cushy front-row chairs with small tables)
$25 Preferred (front row of any seating tier)
$20 Regular Seating
$15 Keiki/Teens

Run Time: 2 Hours with No Intermission

About the Artists:
Gretchen Rhodes
Gretchen Rhodes is an American singer/songwriter who has made waves amongst the music industry. Her sound is a powerful blend of soulful blues and rock that captivates audiences far and wide. While she may be trained in the classical tradition, Rhodes has found her true passion is fronting rock and blues bands.”Playing in front of a live audience is what I live for.

Uncle George Kahumoku Jr.
There’s a reason he’s been called Hawaii’s Renaissance man: George Kahumoku, Jr. is a multiple Grammy Award-winning master slack key guitarist, songwriter, world-traveling performer, teacher, artist, storyteller and writer, farmer and entrepreneur. He hosts a different Hawaiian music artist each week: George Kahumoku Jr’s Slack Key Show: Masters of Hawaiian Music.

Ryan Hooley
Ryan Hooley is a Henry Kapono Foundation On the Rise Artist for 2024-25. Ryan’s musical journey began at the age of 9 when his church leader encouraged him to learn the ukulele, sparking a lifelong passion for music. Inspired by Phillip Phillips’ rendition of “Home” at the Olympics, Ryan taught himself guitar, driven by the desire to evoke the same emotions in others.  Guided by mentors like his high school music teacher Gary Washburn and renowned musician Brother Noland, Ryan honed his skills and found inspiration in artists like Relient K, Billy Joel, and John Mayer.

“Lia Live” Ledezma
Releasing Music on Maui for over a decade, Lia Live is a Maui based Recording Artist & Producer. Her vocal style has been described as a mix between Gwen Stefani, Selena & Sean Paul. She’s had many hits in the local airwaves and was nominated for Maui’s Best Female Entertainer in 2023. Her music is a result of her roots in the Caribbean, where Reggae in Spanish, Roots Reggae and Latin Music are prevalent. Lia loves to promote resilience, togetherness and positivity in her music. She has an energetic stage presence, and is known for her exciting live performances. This is why she goes by the name Lia Live.

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Location
ProArts Playhouse

1280 South Kihei Road
Kihei, Hawaii  96753