Anuhea Rides a Wave of Island Activity into Austin
posted: 4/28/2009
Anuhea (pronounced Ah-New-Hey-Ah) is a self-taught guitarist and song-writer born on Maui. On her self-titled debut album, Anuhea blends Soul, R'n'B, Jazz and Reggae with smart, personal lyricism. With seductively sophisticated pop vocals and spirited guitar accompaniment, Anuhea shares the same independent attitude of celebrated female artists like Gwen Stefani and Lily Allen.
Anuhea became a sensation across the Hawaiian islands by opening for Brushfire Recording artists Jack Johnson and Matt Costa and collaborating with indie favorites Gym Class Heroes in a remake of their song "Viva La White Girl." Eco-conscious as well as an avid surfer, Anuhea is not just another pretty face. She is a savvy entrepreneur who acted as her own manager, agent, producer and distributor before signing with the One Hawaii Music label and WorldSound for management. She's already landed partnerships with some of Hawaii's best brands including Kohana Coffee along with Ko'olauu & Pono Guitars & Ukuleles. Her album, produced by Drew K and mastered by Grammy winner Gavin Lurssen, arrives in stores in June 2009.
On her first excursion to South by SouthWest (SxSW), Anuhea will have nearly a dozen live appearances at a diverse range of venues. Her official SxSW showcase will be at Submerged headlining SxSW's Hawaiian Music Night at 10pm before John Cruz and One Hawaii label mates One Right Turn take the stage. Anuhea will be in residency at Roy's, Austin's legendary Hawaiian barbeque restaurant on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and will also make two appearances at Whole Foods. All attendees to Anuhea shows in Austin will receive a free digital download of a song from the new CD. Finally, Anuhea will host a brunch session of music and give-aways on Saturday at Cicci's Market playing a short set each hour between 10am and 1pm. Come down to Cicci's market to try a free sampling of the new organic Anuhea line of Kohana Coffee and to enter for a chance to win a $1000 Pono Ukulele, handmade on the North Shore of Oahu.
Anuhea SxSW Appearances
Monday March 16 @ 7pm - Roy's Restaurant
Wednesday March 18 @ 8pm - Whole Foods
Wednesday March 18 @ 10pm - Roy's Restaurant
Thursday March 19 @ 4pm - SXSW Convention World Sound Booth
Thursday March 19 @ 7pm - Whole Foods
Thursday March 19 @ 10pm - Roy's Restaurant
Friday March 20 @ 6pm - Roy's Restaurant
Friday March 20 @ 10pm - Submerged (Official SXSW Showcase)
Saturday March 21 @ 10am to 1pm - Cicci's Market
Roy's - 340 E. 2nd Street (512) 391-1500
Submerged - 333 E. 2nd Street @ Trinity (512) 499-8768
Whole Foods - 525 N. Lamar Blvd. (512) 476-1206
Cicci's Market - 1400 S. Congress (512) 225-0521
