An Americana Experiment

Start: Friday, May 16, 2025 7:30PM
End: Saturday, May 17, 2025 12:30AM

LIVE MUSIC * VIP TABLES * SPECIALTY COCKTAILS * GOOD VIBES * GUEST PERFORMERS Welcome to the Americana Experiment, an on-going event that showcases the talents of local singer-songwriter's on the Hawaiian Islands. Expect an evening filled with acoustic harmonies, soulful rhythms, and the kind of storytelling that connects us all, reminding us of our shared roots and the power of music to heal, inspire, and unite. This unique event highlights the rich tapestry woven by singer-songwriters in the bluegrass, blues, folk, and country genres. Here, we invite you to immerse yourself in the stories, sounds, and emotions that define Americana—a genre that resonates with authenticity and tradition. Expect an evening filled with acoustic harmonies, soulful rhythms, and the kind of storytelling that connects us all, reminding us of our shared roots and the power of music to heal, inspire, and unite. “Join the Party!” Sign up for our email list and join our vibrant community of global creatives and artists. -Want to host the next Americana Experiment event? Or know a venue that would be perfect for it? Email us... mistymountainsentertainment@gmail.com https://www.mistymountainsentertainment.com/ Headlining the May edition will be RAND ANDERSON performing songs from his newest album Island Time which has been nominated for a 2025 Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Contemporary Album of the year by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts. Rand is a multi-instrumentalist who focuses on the pedal steel, dobro, mandolin & guitar. He will be backed up by the band Hook+Line and very special guests featured on the album. Rand was able to record over 20 bluegrass and slack key musicians whom he have met over the last 15 years through being involved with the Bluegrass Hawaii organization. After one of the campout events in 2023 where he got to perform with a pickup band, he decided to make this virtual “band scramble” album which features several of his original tunes. All tracks were recorded in various living rooms, parks, apartments, lanais, and backyards throughout the island. All of the musicians went into the sessions “cold” and did not get to rehearse or even listen to the songs beforehand. They were only allotted a couple of ”takes” to create a sense of spontaneity. This very much added the vibe of the typical backyard jam or “Kanikapila” sound he was striving for. RONNIE V. & FRIENDS: Hailing from the Big Island of Hawaii, you don't want to miss the rare performance of the Ronnie Velveeta here on O'ahu. He loves showcasing the tradition of storytelling history through acoustic music. His sounds infuse Blues, Gospel, Soul, Bluegrass, Old Time and Americana music to celebrate the stories of the working class, from the darkness of hard times, to the triumphs of finding the light. Perpetuating positivity in the face of darkness is the moral at the core of all of his original music. Expect special guest appearances that will surprise and delight you. HOOK+LINE: With acoustic sounds at its core, Hook+Line offers a tour through classic Americana songs. With the sounds of bluegrass, folk, and country they are band which is not easily categorized as they enjoy pushing the envelope with acoustic takes of modern and island favorites. Hook+Line is lead by songwriter and N.A.C.E 's E'kahi award nominee for "Best Solo Artist" Jacob Staron. ZACH MORGAN Zack will be opening up the evening with his story-telling music inspired by his travels from Tennesee to Alabama to name a few. Now based in Hawaii he has just released an exclusive EP recorded in Honolulu, HI which will be available at this event. VENDORS ... SPONSORED BY ISLAND DISTILLERS we will have an exclusive specialty cocktail "Okole Hao Maluna" available for purchase. Stefani Truyol Stefani is an illustrator and watercolorist based in Honolulu. She's been passionate about the natural world all her life, and is dedicated to connect art and nature into her work. She aims for artwork to highlight nature conservation as well as bring a sense of tranquility and happiness to the viewer. She works both in traditional methods (watercolor, ink, acrylic, and mix media) and digitally with a drawing tablet depending on the project. IG : @stefanitruyolart Fringy Hippie Owned by fashion designer Andrea Stanton. Her fun festival forward custom jean jackets are a highlight of her work. Bringing the groovy vibes of the "flower child" era into one-of-king wearable pieces. IG : @fringy.hippie Flight Formations Owned by jewelery maker Chelsea Johns, she is known for her crystal treasures made with intention. An electroforming artist with unique pieces will give you a chance to explore the world of electroforming jewelry-making. In these unique jewelry designs, raw metal edges envelop gemstones and organic materials. But like any technique, electroforming takes skill, patience, and precision to perfect. Making Chelsea's designs highly sought after.