Interviews

“10 Things I Just Learned About Leon Russell” by Jen Russo … Sept. 26, 2013 , Maui Time

10 Things I Learned About Leon Russellby Jen RussoSeptember 26, 2013This Thursday Leon Russell will bring down the house at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. “I have yet to meet Leon, but am looking forward to it,” said local musician Randall Rospond, who’s opening for Russell. “He’s been an inspiration and hero from my …

“Haiku Hillbillys @ Bully’s Burgers” by Rick Chatenever

A very different set of Maui values were on view the following afternoon, four miles past Tedeschi Winery in Kanaio, where the road to Kaupo turns into a ribbon that looks like a heat mirage and the landscape looks like Montana with an ocean coast. The Haiku Hillbillys were playing at Bully’s Burgers, a unique, …

“Legendary Unknown” CD review by Al Shusterman of KCBL Radio … Nov. 2012

  KCBL Radio Backroads Bluegrass Al Shusterman 5717 Reinhold St. Fair Oaks, CA  05628 Dear Randall:   Enclosed is a review of the cd that you sent to me. CD Randall Rospond Legendary Unknown COMMENT When you mix folk, Americana, & country music together & simmer slowly the finished project is the latest project by …

Interview by Sarah Ruppenthal for “Kikaha Magazine” for “Island Air” issue Oct/Nov/Dec 2016 … “click on” article for “easier read”

KCBL RADIO : “Backroads Bluegrass”

 KCBL Radio  Backroads Bluegrass Al Shusterman 5717 Reinhold St. Fair Oaks, CA  95628 Dear Randall Rospond: Enclosed is a review of the cd that you sent to me. CD THE HAIKU HILLBILLYS STUDIO/LIVE 2008 COMMENTS This project is a combination of several different types of music  that when fit together are extremely entertaining & appeal to a wide variety of tastes.  …

Maui Beat

A great review by fellow Mauian Jon Woodhouse of Maui Beat. Maui Beat – Jon Woodhouse the file will just open in your browser.

Maui Connections – By Rick Chatenever

Originally Published : Maui News : Tues. Apr. 5, 2016 – “Maui Connections” by Rick Chatenever The Merrie Monarch Festival, like the circumnavigation of the Earth by the sailing canoe Hokule’a, is another opportunity to realize the wisdom and beauty of the Hawaiian culture, and the lessons it has to teach the rest of the …

Maui Entertainment Guide: Sept. 2005, Roger Clay interviews Randall

Maui News : March 7 , 2017 : SEVA Benefit Concert by Rick Chatenever

March 7, 2017 | Today’s Paper | Submit News | Subscribe Today Maui Connections In her first-ever Maui concert Saturday, performing in the SEVA Foundation’s “Sing Out for Sight” benefit at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, ’60s folk music archangel Joan Baez dazzled a sold-out Castle Theater audience that had come of age on …

Maui News article by Jon Woodhouse 2010

“Maui News” Feature Article: The Haiku Hillbillys … 2010 by John Woodhouse with a broad repertoire of original material ranging from mellow singer-songwriter stylings to sweet bluegrass to Allman Brothers-style rocking jams, the Haiku Hillbillys stand out as a unique presence on Maui’s music scene. Led by Randall Rospond, the Hillbillys are about to release …

New Frontier

New Frontier is a Documentary Online Magazine for Entrepreneurs & Deal Makers. The July Issue features a brief interview w/ Randall Rospond of the band “The Haiku Hillbillys” Brief Profile Name: Randall Rospond Nationality: Canadian Current Living / Working Location/s: Maui , Hawaii Type of Enterprises: Singer/songwriter/musician/artist Years in Operation: 25 Do you consider yourself …

Paia

With a broad repertoire of original material ranging from to sweet bluegrass to Allman Brothers-style rocking jams, the Haiku Hillbillys stand out as a unique presenceon Maui’s music scene. Led by Randall Rospond, the Hillbillys are about to release their debut CD, which they will promote with a party at Charley’s on Oct. 10. This …

Talking Story With Randall Rospond – The Maui News

Randall Rospond is one of Maui’s busiest musicians. In fact, we can barely keep up with him between all of his various sets, Mana’o Hana Hou Radio show and playing with his band Haiku Hillbillys. He’s a hard-working musician, but wasn’t someone who knew on Day One that he wanted to be on stage. I …