Dave Lawrence
Local Host, All Things ConsideredDave Lawrence has been on the radio since 1990. He’s hosted All Things Considered on Hawaiʻi Public Radio since 2009 and has hosted afternoon radio in the islands since 2002. He is also known for HPR's Road Stories and Stargazer.
Previously, he was music director and afternoon host for 105.9 KPOI, Honolulu. Following five years there, he worked on-camera with Hawaiʻi comedian/TV personality Andy Bumatai as a segment host on The Andy Bumatai Show. Prior to his time in the islands, Dave spent nearly a decade at CBS/Infinity Broadcasting’s WBCN and WZLX, in Boston as a member of the air-staff as well as producer for both afternoons with Mark Parenteau and AM Drive for The Big Mattress with Charles Laquidara.
He graduated from Emerson College, where he produced the communication school’s first music CD/compact disc of material recorded live at the radio station, WERS Presents... Live On Gyroscope. The release won the NACB Creative Project Award in 1993.
Throughout his radio career, Dave has developed his skills as an interviewer, speaking with a wide range of diverse musicians and artists. Ozzy Osbourne, B.B. King, Linda Ronstadt, Paul Simon, George Clinton, Burt Bacharach, Carlos Santana, Pete Townshend, Dionne Warwick, Pat Metheny, James Brown, Glen Campbell, Smokey Robinson, Brian Wilson, Ronnie James Dio, Buddy Guy and John McLaughlin are among some of the hundreds of seminal artists he has interviewed. Dave has hosted a number of critically acclaimed artists in HPR's own Atherton Performing Arts Studio, including Stanley Jordan, Ben Vereen, Journey's Neal Schon, Ziggy Marley, Booker T. Jones, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Hot Tuna, Godsmack, Third World, The Average White Band, Taj Mahal and many others. In addition to the music features, Dave also hosts a weekly segment, “Stargazer”, that gives listeners an idea what to look for in dark skies, and provides updates on astronomy stories from around the world. Dave has also focused on vulnerable people and animals, both with “Helping Hand”, an extended interview segment Dave did for six years, and through stories giving exposure to those that fight for people with disabilities and others facing special needs, endangered animals like rhinos, elephants and pangolins facing extinction due to relentless poaching and stories about other at risk populations.
Dave's exposure to radio, music and assisting those in need is part of his family background; his mother Isobel worked in the radio industry, as well as being a disability design consultant and a strong supporter of disabled U.S. veterans. She also introduced him to Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Santana and numerous other rock acts, and attended many concerts with him, including the Grateful Dead, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Allman Brothers Band, The Who, Yes and many others he'd go on to interview and work with professionally.
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HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back reggae heroes Third World, with founder, guitarist and cellist Stephen "Cat" Coore sharing stories and being joined by keyboardist Norris "Noriega" Webb for some exclusive live performances! -
HPR's Dave Lawrence and Christopher Phillips go over the latest about the ongoing deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope! -
HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence shares his favorite interview and performance highlights from over 30 episodes in 2021, as part of a two-day end of year special. Today we conclude with The Doors' John Densmore, Heart's Nancy Wilson from the first of her two appearances this year, and Herb Alpert from the second of his two appearances in 2021 on Off The Road! -
HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence shares his favorite interview and performance highlights from over 30 episodes in 2021, as part of a two-day end of year special. Today includes Peter Frampton's first of two appearances, Doobie Brothers' Pat Simmons, and Herb Alpert from his first of two appearances.
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This year marks comedian Bill Maher's 10th anniversary of performing in the islands, but it’s been two years since he last had that opportunity. Last year’s show was canceled due to the pandemic. HPR’s Dave Lawrence caught up with Maher to find out what life’s been like since he last stepped foot in Hawaiʻi. -
Health care officials are warning the public to keep their guards up — we talk about the latest Omicron surge with Lt. Gov. Josh Green and Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami; Tourism numbers are on the rebound for now; A new book shares a doctor's perspective on battling the pandemic; Bill Maher returns to Hawaiʻi for his New Year's shows -
HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes local Hawaiʻi music legend John Cruz to talk story and hear his first new music in over a decade. -
HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence speaks with astronomer Christopher Phillips about a rouge planet discovery involving some researchers based in Hawaii.
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HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes local Hawaiʻi music legend John Cruz to talk story and hear his first new music in over a decade.
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HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence speaks with Deep Purple's keyboardist Don Airey about their new all-covers album, Turning to Crime, features some of the music, and gets some great stories from Don's career, including experiences with Gregg Allman, Little Feat, Ozzy Osbourne and other rock luminaries.
