Kumsa Maphalala is an 20 year old singer/songwriter/musician from the Big Island of Hawai’i. She is joined by fellow Big Island based musician Diga Kern on piano. Together they perform the original song “Stop Being Nice,” Live from the Empty Palace.
Kawohi Kamaka “Played a Fool”
Victoria Roos | Hair Hang
Hawai’i based aerialist Victoria Roos performs a breath taking hair hang act from above the Empty Palace stage. Victoria is a multidisciplinary circus artist and has been performing a variety of acts for over 10 years. Her most recent work includes the role of Mo’o in ’Ulalena Maui, ArtMixx Supernova at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, TEDx Honolulu, Samadhi Live with Taimane, Viva Fest Las Vegas, and as a featured performer at the Palace Theater for Aerial Arts Hawaii productions.
Grace Scanlan “The Doctor Song”
Hannah Kaplon “You”
Quack Moore with Jennifer Tiboris and Matthew Funes “Verano Porteño”
Robert Savery “Under the Monkey Pod Tree”
Kolea “Can’t You See”
Bending Elbows Country Town On LIVE FROM THE EMPTY PALACE
Starting the new year with some wholesome country tunes from Bending Elbows. “Country Town” is off their EP “That Lost Highway,” inspired by the 2018 Leilani eruption and showing that music is a healing force. Hear more from Bending Elbows on digital platforms now, and have a safe and happy New Year!