Throughout the years, he has presented many shows to help raise funds for nonprofits and schools. Liddle not only is dedicated to bringing feel-good music to audiences, he also is all about giving back to the community. But the Ozomatli concert in 2005 on Halloween night was by far one of his favorite performances he’s booked to date. He also has brought in musicians such as Jason Mraz and Vanessa Carlton. He also is proud of the many different groups he has brought to the island that weren’t a part of the festival, including Michael Franti in 2004 “before he was popular,” says Liddle, who lost money on the show. “Over the years, it’s been surprising how many bands have grown with the festival that started out real small and have gone on to be touring all around the world,” says Liddle. As the years progressed, he started booking more headliners, which drew more crowds which, in turn, gave more opportunities to smaller, local artists. A couple of years later, he developed the festival so that musicians could play for larger audiences and at a venue other than bars. When Liddle moved to the island from Oregon in 1999, to his dismay he discovered there weren’t many places he could play his guitar and sing. “I found that there wasn’t a lot of opportunity for original musicians and bands and artists to play,” he explains. That was one of the reasons he created Homegrown Music Festival. We have such an amazing amount of talent and original music on the island and not a lot of outlets for everyone to play,” he says. Even with 30 acts due to perform this year, the festival has become so popular that Liddle had to turn down 20 acts because there was no space. Last year, the two-day festival drew approximately 1,000 music lovers. This year, there will be 30 different acts, including John Cruz, Paula Fuga and Mike Love.Īt the inaugural event, some 300 people attended to watch six bands perform. Folk, reggae and rock ‘n’ roll are just a few of the genres showcased. “I wanted to create a festival that was out in nature that you could experience with your family and with your kids.”Įach year, the event draws a collection of musical acts from around the Islands. “Live music and nature are a beautiful combination,” he says during a recent interview at Anahola Taro Patch, where he held the first event in 2001. 8 at the Church of the Pacific’s outdoor amphitheater in Princeville. His company, Dove Presents, is bringing together another eclectic mix of artists for the three-day music fest starting Nov.
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