Guitarist Joe Bonamassa hits the state for his debut gig this Saturday. He told HPR’s Dave Lawrence about some of the heavy musicians he’s jammed with, and about his love for classic rock and blues.

Legendary jazz musician Eddie Palmieri is back in the islands. The pianist played UH Hilo last night, before hitting Maui tonight and the Manoa Jazz and Heritage Festival tomorrow. The nine-time Grammy Award winner told HPR’s Dave Lawrence about the tour, and some of his most treasured possessions.

HPR recently had the chance to speak with American entertainment legend Glen Campbell while he was in Honolulu. We’ve played a little of it already, and today, offer a feature of highlights from this special interview, starting with Glen’s recollection of working with John Wayne on the classic film “True Grit”.

Tonight Theory of a Deadman makes their Hawai`i debut. Tyler Connolly, front man for the contemporary rockers from Vancouver, told HPR’s Dave Lawrence about where his passion for rock comes from.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine is in town for the Hawai`i Food and Wine Festival, and for a special event at the Blaisdell Concert Hall Friday night. In talking with HPR's Dave Lawrence, the Food Network star revealed he's no stranger to Hawai`i or some of its most-famous chefs.