Traveling with Musical Instruments
Air Travel for Musicians Traveling with your instrument can be challenging: given the importance and value of musical instruments to our livelihoods. As of March 6, 2015, it’s official and no longer at the discretion of the various airlines. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, musicians who board planes must be allowed to carry on […]
Feb. 16, 2016 – Anti-Scott Walk...
Aloha Musicians of Hawai’i! Scott Walker has been invited to be the Hawaii GOP Keynote Speaker at their Lincoln Day Dinner at Ko’olau Golf Course on February 16th. As many of you know, Scott Walker’s number one priority is to destroy unions and the middle class not just in Wisconsin but nationwide. Let’s show Scott […]
Hawai’i Online Voter Registrati...
Just a reminder that Hawaii residents can register to vote online in addition to updating their existing voter registration. Simply visit https://olvr.hawaii.gov/ to begin. A valid Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID including Social Security Number is required.
It’s Tax Season: Don’t Forget to Dedu...
Tax season is officially here! I know, please contain your excitement. Yes, it’s never a fun thing to do with your time, but we have a tip that could make your tax return just a bit brighter this year. Did you know that union members who itemize their deductions are permitted to deduct their union dues […]
THE MUSIC CODE OF ETHICS (1947)
• An agreement defining the jurisdictions of music educators and professional musicians • Music educators and professional musicians alike are committed to the importance of music as an essential component in the social and cultural fiber of our country. Many of the ways that they serve this commitment overlap–many professional musicians are music educators, and […]
Musician Loading Zones
The Musicians’ Association of Hawai’i has begun discussions with the City of Honolulu to establish Musicians loading zones in some of the high traffic areas outside of many of the most popular venues that feature live musicians. While this is in the initial stages, we are requesting that musicians help us identify these areas. One area that […]
949 Sewers Are Reconnected!
After roughly eight years after our sewer lines were broken, we are finally reconnected! Crews from Hawaiian Dredging completed the final asphalt repair this morning and confirmed that water was flowing into the main city sewer line on Waimanu Street. Our thanks to Hawaiian Dredging directors, staff, and the workers of RHS Lee for resolving […]
909 Repairs begin
This morning, Hawaiian Dredging began repairs on the leak we have had in 909 over the last several years. After attempting to run a camera into a light fixture, they eventually had to cut a hole in the far corner panel that exhibited the signs of the most rust and from where much of the […]
Studio 909 repairs
As many of you know, we have had some leaks in 909 that have caused some damage. We have finally met with the contractors who have been very helpful in finally getting these issues resolved. From June 10-17, 2015, we will be bringing in heavy equipment to get at the ceiling plates where the leaks […]
Remembering Roland Nono
Aloha, It is with deep sadness we share the news of Roland Nono’s passing on Wednesday, May 27th. Roland’s daughter informed Cheryl that the Maui funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku. Public viewing will be at 6:00 p.m. with service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. An Oahu service […]