South Maui
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Kahale's Beach Club
36 Keala Place, Kihei, 875-7711
Don't the let the Harleys out front scare you. This place has some of the best blues bands on the island. Live music 7 nights.
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Life's a Beach
1913 S. Kihei Road, 891-8010
Home of the world-famous open mic with Adam Bowen every Monday. Live music at happy hour 4 to 7 p.m. and every night beginning at 9. This is where all the young bands get their start.
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Mulligan's on the Blue
100 Kaukahi St., Wailea, 874-1131
Here, you'll find the cream of the crop. The Celtic Tigers play great Scotch/Irish fiddle music every Saturday and Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m.. Django Reinhardt-style Gypsy jazz with Gypsy Pacific every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m..
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South Shore Tiki Lounge
1913-J S. Kihei Road, 874-6444
Hip retro Tiki motifs and a great bamboo patio out back. Live Hawaiian music daily for happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m. Weekdays have great like music starting at 9.
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The Dog & Duck
1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei (808) 875-9669
A good old-fashioned Irish pub with acoustic music most nights. Tip back a pint o' the Guinness and sing along.
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Flatbread Company
89 Hana Hwy., Paia, HI, 808-579-8989
People are talking about this heart-wise alternative to your local pizza parlor. Light crispy flatbread prepared in a wood-fired oven, topped with organic produce, free range chicken and nitrate-free meats. Go for a great meal, help save the planet.
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West Maui
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Cheeseburger in Paradise
811 Front St., Lahaina, 661-4855
A good tourist stop to eat, listen to live music and enjoy the view. Live music most days, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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Hawaiian Village Coffee
4405 Honoapi'ilani Hwy, Kahana, 665-1114
What do you like to hear? Sad song? Mariachi song? Romantic song? Rock and roll?" Home of the one and only Nacho, the Mariachi. This guy is a living legend and you'll have a great time. Ask him to play the 'Donkey Song.' Six nights a week.
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Moose McGillycuddy's
844 Front St., Lahaina, 667-7758
Live music and DJs make for a fun time. Music 9 p.m. to closing.
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Pacific'o Restaurant
505 Front St., Lahaina, 667-4341
Live jazz, 9 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday.
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Central Maui
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Cafe Marc Aurel
28 N. Market St., Wailuku, 244-0852
Our personal favorite. Great wine, food, coffee and ongoing wall displays of local artists. The closest Maui has to a Parisian Bohemian Cafe. Open mic night with Sheena every Monday at 7. Every Thursday is Jazz night from bebop to latin, organ trio to soul jazz. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Never a cover.
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East Maui & Upcountry
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Casanova Italian Restaurant and Deli
1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao, 572-0220
Great sound system, big dance floor, and a funky stage. Plus the best DJs, local and touring bands around. Be sure to strap on your dancing shoes for the hottest salsa band on the island -- Dr Nat and Rio Ritmo.
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Charley's
142 Hana Highway, Paia, 579-8085
Ahhh, what can you say about Paia's legendary live music venue? This is where the bands really step out and jam. Marty Dread plays original reggae every Thursday, $7 cover. Rotating bands Friday and Saturday. Acoustic Tuesdays with Anuhea and friends, $5 cover. Vince Esquire, Wednesday, $7 cover. Music starts at 10 p.m. If youÕre lucky, Willie Nelson might jump up and play a few.
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Hana Hou Cafe
Haiku Marketplace, 575-2661
Do you love Bluegrass? Then this is your place. The Haiku Hillbillies pick and grin every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. The rest of the week you'll hear everything from contemporary Hawaiian to Brazilian folk.
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