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by Kate Bradshaw

July 23, 2009

Alive at five

Sunday (July 26), 2pm, Casanova, Makawao

Twice monthly, Maui’s airwaves–and Internet tubes worldwide–are infused with something unique and dynamic. Every second and fourth Sunday Casanova hosts an afternoon soiree featuring acoustic performances by local and national acts alike. Said performances are broadcast courtesy of the sound wizards at Mana‘o Radio 91.5 FM, the nonprofit community station that is the beneficiary of these shows. As of this week, Manao’s Upcountry Sundays has been running strong for a whole five years–not bad for a place with so transient a population. Past acts include Vince Esqire, BrownChicken BrownCow String Band, Willie K and many, many others. (They even asked me to play once.) In celebration they’re going all out for this Sunday’s installment. Slated performers include the Mana‘o Radio Orchestra (Unplugged), Dr. Nat, Eddie Tanaka, Steve Grimes, Randall Rospond and Steve Sargenti, among many others. Pints of some of the most excellent tap beers around will be available, as will some killer pizza. Plus: free birthday cake. $7.