Blues guitarist Popa Chubby – aka Ted Horowitz -- is in the state right now, on an unusual sort of tour; he’s doing nine shows on three islands. HPR’s Dave Lawrence spoke with him about his interesting name, the Hawai`i tour and his new album, Back In New York City.
Popa Chubby's website is popachubby.com and it lists his complete island tour as the following:
May 9- Kihei-
May 10- Paia- Charlie's
May 11- Wailuku- Historic Iao Theatre
May 12- Pahoa- Akebono Theater
May 13- Kona- Royal Kona Resort
May 16- Honoka`a- Honaka`a People's Theater
May 17- Honolulu- The Venue
May 18- Honolulu- The New Show Room at Hawaiian Brian's
May 19- Kahuku- Surfer The Bar at Turtle Bay Resort
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