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Tavana - Nectar Lounge - Seattle
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36TH ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98103, United States
AG Presents and the Nectar Lounge are excited to welcome back to Seattle, TAVANA!
This April, one of Hawaiiʻs most explosive talents, Tavana, is coming back to the West Coast. Heʻll be bringing the sunshine and island vibes back to Seattle for one night only, where he is working on an album at the famous London Bridge Studios in Seattle. Tavana is a one-man musical wrecking crew from Honolulu, who uses his feet to lay down a variety of grooves while simultaneously playing guitar, banjo, dobro, or ukulele and singing deep-soulful, island-inspired rock and blues, bridging the gap between Hawaiian Music and Delta Blues. He consistently sells shows out in Hawaii leaving audiences in awe of his musical energy.
“He’s more the exception than the rule, he is a great human and I’m glad to know him” —Eddie Vedder
“Tavana is a man on a mission and big opportunities await his arrival. As a human being and friend, Tavana’s a chill guy, honest and easygoing. I believe he’s on the edge of going big.” — Henry Kapono

Nectar LoungeSeattle
ThursdayApril 30, 2026

SHOW DETAILS
General Tickets are $25.77
Doors Open at 6:30pmShow Starts at 7:00pm
Support acts TBD

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ABOUT TAVANA
Tavana is known for his Waikiki jam sessions and regularly jams with a who’s who of players in Hawaii, including Eddie Vedder who invited Tavana to sing ‘Hawaii 78’ – a Hawaii anthem of sorts – with him at the Hawaii Theatre. From a recording of their performance together, Vedder produced a limited vinyl record that was sent out to 10,000 Pearl Jam fans. Vedder also took Tavana out on tour for several dates as his opening act for his solo album. Tavana has jammed with many musical greats, including Jack Johnson, Pat Simmons, Michael McDonald, Henry Kapono, G Love, Willie K, John Cruz, Ron and Thunderstorm Artis, and Leon Mobley (Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals). He also has been the supporting act for Alabama Shakes, Shakey Graves, Xavier Rudd, Jenny Lewis, Julian Marley, and Kaleo to name just a few.
Tavana is a multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy®) nominee and is currently featured on an in-flight video on all Hawaiian Airlines. He was a featured artist on Henry Kapono’s “The Songs of C&K”, and is also a featured “Playing for Change” artist.

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Sundays in the Country with Swing Star
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Casanova Makawao, 1188 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI, 96768, United States
AG Presents and Casanova Makawao welcome Swing Star to the Aloha Music Series, Sundays in the Country, at Casanova’s in Makawao Town on Sunday, May 24th.
On first listen, Swing Star’s swirling sounds owes much to the gypsy guitar of Django Reinhardt, but as the ear adapts, it’s clear that this quartet sounds like no other. It creates an exciting feeling as a dance band, soothing and elegant background music, or in a concert performance setting.

Casanova Makawao
Sunday, May 24th1pm-3pm

SHOW DETAILS
Tickets $20+1.40 (processing fee)OR $20 at doorDoors open at 11:30amShow starts at 1pmTables are first-come, first-served.Food & drinks servedthroughout the day.

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About Swing Star
Swing Star’s originality stems from being collective stars. Like an astute big band, Swing Star’s musicians are equally luminescent. At any moment, a guitar, clarinet, or bass will take center stage.
One moment, the twin tickling of guitars traipsed through the streets of pre-WWII Paris, the next, a bustle of Latin licks spawned sounds hotter than a molten Brazilian night.
Guitarist Steve Elliott became smitten with and inspired by Django’s music and guitar mastery. Shortly after moving from Southern California to Maui, he started searching for like-minded musicians.
It wasn’t long after that when Michael Guzalak (clarinet, tenor sax, vocal, percussion) joined in, after working in a similar style band, One Leg UP, for 15 years in Asheville, NC.
The band is driven on the low end by bassist David Graber, or Ganis, perhaps the finest bass players on Maui, and a joy to hear.
Our newest member, Bita Fonseca, is an extraordinary Brazilian guitarist the bring an authentic sound to the different styles of Latin and world music covered by the band.
Accessible to even the most discerning ear, Swing Star cozies comfortably with large crowds or the most minuscule of private parties. Their blissful sounds spill onto the dance floor, creating an infectious aura that can arouse the dancer in everyone.
About Casanova Makawao
Since 1986, Casanova Makawao has been at the heart of the Upcountry Maui lifestyle. At the main crossroad of Historic Makawao town, Casanova was Maui’s first wood-burning oven. Offering fresh salads, pastas, seafood, and pizzas, in 2017, OpenTable diners rated Casanova the Best Italian Restaurant in the State of Hawaii. Learn more at CasanovaMaui.com.

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