Gypsy Pacific was recently filmed at rehearsal by our good friends at Studio 2D Maui – Scott Johnson and Don Lane! photo: Sandra Conway
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Gypsy Pacific will play two special reunion shows on Maui this month: May 23 & 24 at Mulligan’s. For several years this band carried the torch for this music out in the Pacific region of the Hawaiian Islands! Gypsy Pacific is: Tom Conway (lead guitar), Willy Wainwright (violin), Phil Benoit (rhythm guitar), Marcus Johnson (bass). photo: Tony Novak-Clifford
My good friend Greg Marsh (2nd from L) arrived on Maui to cut drum tracks for my new CD yesterday. Greg is a total Pro and tours with Van Ghost out of Chicago. Thanks, Greg for your great talent and enthusiasm…and to ace engineers Scott Harding & Cody Quintana at the Maui Media Lab in Paia!
I played a fun concert with Marty Dread yesterday on Maui where we opened for reggae icons Inner Circle! The weather was perfect and we all had a great time!
photo: Sandra Conway
I recently had the pleasure of performing a duo gig with legendary guitarist / singer Pat Simmons on Fat Tuesday. We performed in support os U.S. Senate candidate Mazie Hirono from Hawaii. Pat put together a great set featuring Doobie Brother classics and also some of his original instrumentals! photo: Marvin Buenconsejo
I recently was hired to compose a simple tune for a new Italian restaurant on Maui called Fabiani’s. I wrote a song titled “Tiramisu Tango” that meshes well with the video – hope you like it, and be sure to check them out on Maui!
I have been getting exceptional results with this combination lately for my new album of original music!
I have been working hard recording tracks for my new album of original music. The acoustic guitars are done and so is the bass for all tracks. Still got a lot to do but very excited about this project!
Jamming acoustic in the yard
I am currently finishing up pre-production for a new CD of original music. The tunes are in a pop / rock vein and I’m excited to start recording soon!
“Pandanus” is a classic Hawaiian tune by the great Peter Moon Band from Oahu. This band was one of the very best groups in all of Hawaiian music in my opinion – they had exceptional skill both vocally and instrumentally. This is one of my favorite tunes by this band! Aloha, Tom 
