Singer/songwriter and three-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano nominee Johnny Helm comes to the MACC for a concert also featuring his special guest, John Cruz.  Johnny describes his music as acoustic folk/rock and his performances showcase his distinct songwriting skills and his own individual sound. He is also a veteran broadcaster and production director for many of Hawai‘i's top radio stations. 

 

His three Nā Hōkū Hanohano nominations were for his first EP, Banyan Tree, followed by the albums Divide and his latest release, Lainey and the 93. 

 

Johnny is no stranger in the music scene in Hawai‘i, but with the recent inclusion of his song Ride in the closing credits of the Amazon Prime motion picture The Ride, he hopes to use this moment as a platform to reach a broader, worldwide audience with his music. He continues to score music for film as well as produce and record independent artists including Channel Davis from New Zealand, Patrick Kell from El Paso, Texas and Hawai‘i-based artists Aiden Laprete, Jenny Yim, and Tavana and many more. 

 

Singer-songwriter John Cruz, who last appeared at the MACC in November for a drive-in and livestreamed Live @ the MACC concert, engages audiences with rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and more. Cruz is both a Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner. Captivating guitar playing, soulful vocals and a compassionate, genuine heart make Cruz one of Hawai‘i's most beloved artists.