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Music mechanics



Honolulu’s music scene is thriving, bursting at the frets with a diversity of sounds and influences we haven’t enjoyed in at least a generation. And while that’s largely a product of a new generation of artists making themselves heard, it’s also true that it takes all kinds to make a music culture click–from promoters to venue managers to audiences. This week, we’re taking a look at another element of musical culture: the tools of the trade, old and new, and the people who know how to use them.